Welcome to the world, Jake!

So not happy to be outside and cold...

 

Giving Daddy the stink-eye.

Molly absolutely loves holding her baby brother and she soothes him, saying,
"Shhh, shhh, it's okay, your Molly's here."

The dogs made sure to check out the new arrival. Jake didn't seem to mind.

Jake moustache you for some milk.

"I just realized a second ago how starving I was; where is my milk?!?"

"I'm concerned that you guys don't know how to take care of me.  I have very complex needs!"

Molly in January

Playing with Grandpa.

Molly's homage to Van Gogh's Almond Blossoms.

Story time at the library.

Can you tell she loves the swings?

Presents from her new baby brother.  This doll is named Paul. Yep, Paul Mitchell.

Watching the Wizard of Oz for the very first time with Mommy.

Baking with mommy.

Who would have guessed a 3 year-old's favorite part was licking the bowls and spatula?

Tea party with Grandma and Grandpa.

Molly's very first ballet class!

More swings!

December, Christmas, Molly's Birthday, and New Year's

Molly's letter to santa asking for a tea set and bath crayons.

Molly wanted to help fold the laundry, but this is a novel way to do so...

Molly developed a blue rash of unknown origin.

Molly happily modeling her new ballet flats she got at Christmas.

Molly wanted to make sure that Santa knew the cookies and milk were for him.
The note on the right is a translation of Molly's note.

Molly really enjoys unwrapping presents.

Molly and Keira's birthday party in the carousel room at the zoo.

Nothing says friendship like sharing chapstick.

Molly made it to midnight on New Year's Eve then almost immediately passed out on the floor.