Eliza is gaining confidence with standing up independently. She even took her first steps a few days ago. Here she is, showing off her new dance moves with her itty bitty dance partner. 

Anna turns 3 1/2

She thoroughly enjoyed her special "half cake" (chocolate, please) that I baked for her. It just so happened that her half-birthday (December 11th) was also the day of our Holiday Party, so she was beside herself with excitement.

 Can't you tell?