Bonne Anniversaire Margot

Margot turns one today, and last night we had a birthday party to celebrate. She did great. She enjoyed her banana cupcake and did well opening her presents. Her favorite present so far is a pink ride-on car. Chloe was such a patient, helpful big sister at the party. She helped Margot open presents only when Margot needed it, and she helped Margot blow out her candle.

It's been rainy here again, but Friday was beautiful. Chloe was absolutely delighted to blow bubbles, water the plants, and jump rope (or at least trying to jump rope). As for Margot, she has been making some big advances lately. She now also says "bye-bye," "hi," and her first French word--"tiens." When Jerome gives her food, he says "tiens" ("take this"). She says it now when she gives us something! So cute! She has also started feeding her doll with a bottle or spoon of pretend food.

Happy Birthday, Margot!

Joyeuses Paques

We had a great Easter--Easter basket hunt in the morning followed by brunch with family at my parents. Here the girls are in their Easter dresses.

Now we are lucky enough to get to enjoy a week with Papa home from school! It will be busy (I'm finishing my preparation for my comprehensive exams for my masters this Saturday), but fun. The girls have some new toys to play with. Chloe got a great doll from the Easter bunny--a Corolle doll that speaks French (it asks to go peepee, to drink, to eat, to go to bed, and more). We can also change the language to English, Italian, or Spanish. It is so sweet. Margot got a toy telephone, which she is delighted about (so is Mama--maybe I can have my phone in peace now!). Also, Margot got the sweetest music box with dancing frogs from Uncle Joel from his recent trip to Switzerland--this is the current favorite toy of the house. And hopefully the weather will warm back up again so we can play outside!

Happy Spring everyone!