Abby's 9th Birthday

It's an off year, so no friend party this year.  But there was cake...

Her class spotlight...

And she and I went to Mary Poppins.  The look on her face while she watched them dance and sing was pure magic.

Me too

They follow each other around all day long.  Since neither of them can talk...I have to imagine what they are thinking-

"Mom's taking your picture?  So not fair.  Okay...here I am..."

"Are you going to sit in that chair?  Then I will too...wait...you're getting out...okay, me too."

If I want Olivia to get dressed, I just dress Isabelle.  Not to be outdone, she brings me her clothes right away and sits in front of me.  If I change Liv's diaper...here comes Isabelle.  I've discovered that a little healthy competition can make my life easier.