april 16th

april 15: the day Kai got his first 2-wheel peddle bike.
april 16: the day Kai learned how to ride it all by himself!

what a milestone. for me, more exciting than when he took his first steps. I think for him too. He rode his bike until almost 9pm last night, and this morning it was the first thing he did when he awoke. and again, right before I took him to school.

he's amazing. the confidence that exudes from him is contagious.
maybe next year a bike ramp??

more birthday day celebrations

oh how i love this photo above! a couple days before zaiah's birthday kai told me he wanted to go to target and pick out something for her birthday. so we went, and he chose to pick out clothes. these two shirts. the one kai put on says 'smile.' i especially love his bed head.



making baked alaska for the birthday cake: brownie topped with mint chocolate chip ice cream and meringue.

Two!

yesterday she turned two. and she understood. all day saying mine and pointing to the birthday banner and balloons and holding up her hand with all 5 fingers. (she would like to be 5!).

i like the light in the background of this photo below. this dress carol had made for her from a vintage sheet. of course, she's adorable in it.


i remember the first year of kai's life went so sloooowwww. and i didn't understand why people always say it goes so fast. now i know. the last two years have flown. and to think about all the things she learned this past year makes it even seem faster. i look forward to seeing what's to come from this sweet little girl this year and especially what she teaches me. but not too fast please !