On November 1st, our darling Mara-Grace turned 4 years old! A few weeks back we had our family party, so yesterday was just our little family day party! We started out by going to mass and then headed off to the Ecomuseum (one of Mara's favorite places). After lunch and a small nap, Mara-Grace opened her presents and we ordered her favorite (and her requested) Chinese Food for supper. Then came the cake, some more playing and off to bed.

I am so thankful to be beside Mara-Grace on her special day. She was beyond proud from the moment she woke up! LOVED the fact that it was her birthday!!!!! We all did! xoxoxo Happy Birthday my angel. xoxo

Here are a few pics of our Trick or Treaters!
Mara-Grace is a cat....
Victoria is a surgeon.... Actually more specifically, she is Izzy off of Grey's Anatomy. Looks like her!

Victoria at her Shave to Save Event!

As I mentioned on our other blog, I couldn't be prouder of Victoria.... What a girl!

Pride

As a mother, I have often felt proud of our girls. The kind of pride that makes your eyes well up in an instant....

Today, I experienced this motherly pride, but it was different in a sense. It struck me that Victoria is getting older. Of course I knew this, but her conscious desire to make a difference in such a worthy cause was so wonderful. It was such a feeling of intense pride in the person Victoria is. She demonstrated such courage, poise, dignity, selflessness and inspired me with her shining spirit. Victoria raised over 2500$ for Breast cancer research and awareness with much hard work, and today she participated in the Shave To Save event at her school. She had her head shaved in front of the students, family and staff at her highschool. Not for one minute did she show fear, regret or any sign of insecurity beforehand or afterwards. She possessed such a grace about her today that took my breath away. She astounded me and inspired me and I am bursting with pride.
xoxo

Happy 4th Birthday PARTY Mara-Mouse!

Our Mara-Grace's actual birthdate is November 1st. However, since we may be travelling (OOOHHHH) we decided to have her party early this year. She wanted a Mickey Mouse party and we had a great time with this theme.
Here are some pics of Mara-Mouse's special day!