The Toos is Two!

Waking up to a balloon = happiness.
Frankie dressed as a snow queen to honor the birthday girl.

Having a lollipop for breakfast = ecstasy.
Teresa is sensitive, shy, introverted, dislikes being the center of attention and enjoys playing by herself...pretty much the opposite of Frankie. As soon as she got her balloon, she went quietly to her room and locked the door. I could hear her singing "Happy birday Teesa!" to herself. She's my sweet little melancholic. She never misses an opportunity to share her things with Frankie (who never misses an opportunity to ask for Teresa's things knowing she will always oblige). Happy birthday sweet little girl!

Practicing

"Mommy, can you tie this on for me? And can you put David in?"

Sorry Frankie. Few more years. In the meantime, Dumbo will have to do.

Good morning glamour girl

I just wake up, throw on a fur coat, put my hair up in a few bows and clips, grab my coffee and laptop and *poof*, I'm glamorous. I bet you all wish it were that easy.

In truth, it's not easy being beautiful and almost two. Five minutes after this picture was taken Frankie demanded her fur coat back. But I can still dream.

This is hilarious

A tribute to mothers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osWuWjbeO-Y&feature=share

Like Father Like Son

I feel confident in my pink boppy when I'm next to Daddy.

Deep thoughts, by Frankie

Frankie was silent through her second viewing of Snow White. The first time she saw it (yesterday) I was a little anxious the evil queen would be a bit too scary for her. Would she wake up in the middle of the night with memories of the queen's side-kick attempting to stab Snow White in the forest, or of the grisly biological transformation of queen into old woman, or of Snow White falling to the ground after the fated bite from the poison apple?

Nope. She was fine.

But tonight as she watched the dwarves chase the evil old woman through a dark forest after her attempt on Snow White's life, she decided to voice her thoughts.

"Poor queen," she said.

"Poor queen??" I said. "She just tried to kill Snow White! She's really mean."

"Yeah, but the dwarves are chasing her."

And she was right. Really, it's the queen who's the most pitiable in the movie. Isn't it funny what sticks with a child? She saw straight through the scariness to something poignant and was able to express it. Or maybe I'm reading too much into this...

Halloween

The crew, sans Jackson the ninja, who preferred to trick or treat with some boys. What nerve.

The Spanish dancer, Maria.

Snuggles before a big night.

Tres Cocineros (three Cooks)

I love how Teresa is nuzzling David. Not sure David is so thrilled :)

Dave made the observation: "Wow, look at the size of Frankie's hands."

David, you are adored.