Thursday, October 29, 2015

Mila Goes To Kindergarten

Man, the emotions were going 
wild over here 
in the beginning of September!
Our little baby was headed to 
KINDERGARTEN.
All day, 9 to 4, five days a week.
Like every other parent we
 wondered where the time had gone.
Lolo will have to get used 
to life without her constant playmate.
Okay, Mila got over the sappy stuff 
pretty quickly
(Mom did not...).
She was very ready.
Navigating the Chicago Public School system
in order to get Mila at a top school 
proved to be a true test
of patience and endurance.
But after months of freaking out uncertainty,
she was offered a competitive spot 
at Pritzker Elementary in Wicker Park.
We were proud of her and SO happy,
and not just because it's across the
street from Big Star ;) 
This little girl. 
This one is everything 
we hoped for
 and so, so much more. 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Willow Turns 2!


In August we celebrated Lolo's birthday
by spending the day at Pirate's Cove,
a little kiddie amusement park
about 45 mins outside of Chicago.

Mila has always been such a great sister. 
Most rides are really geared toward 
toddlers. Willow loved it. 



Mila dared to try rock wall climbing.
After an unsuccessful first attempt, 
she was determined to  
make it all the way to the top!
We brought a picnic--
with cupcakes of course! 
We hope all your wishes 
always come true,
sweet little one. 
Happy birthday!