Lots of celebrations, and Greta turns 3!

It has been a whirlwind of celebrations around here (except for the election, which I will not spend time on, I'm exhausted of that topic).

We had a combo party for Greta and Piper on 11/4 which was great fun and absolute chaos. We had lots of family and food, and another bounce house for the gathering. We ran wild with excitement and a flurry of gifts. Greta mastered the surprised face as she opened each gift. Its safe to say her mind was blown with all of the great surprises. Piper was showered with so much love, too. We are so thankful for our village of family who love our kids.

On Greta's actual birthday (11/5) we celebrated again at our great niece, Maddie's house who turned 2. We love that Greta has a birthday buddy. Piper snuck in a little fun of her own with taking her first baby steps. We are not walking yet, but she is gaining confidence. Greta opened a few gifts I had set aside for her on her birthday morning and was equally as thrilled as she was the evening before. She is wild and sassy and so so sweet. She gives the best hugs and can make you feel on top of the world when she is giving you her love and attention. Her love is the greatest kind of love.

On election night we celebrated with Dave's family again for a gender reveal party for Lauren and Elliot who are expecting (a girl!!!) in March. Lauren fills such a large space in Dave's heart as she resembles her late mother in so many ways. We have waited a long time for her to be a mother herself, and to hear she will have her own baby girl to love on is so amazing. No doubt, it will be bittersweet as she misses her mom greatly with the exciting days ahead.

We transitioned Sully and Greta to their own matching twin beds this week, and it has been major hit. They are so excited about their new set up and love to play in their room. Sully even stayed in his bed ALL night the night we set them up. Greta came in at some point and sweetly asked my permission to get into bed with us. This is the first time in three years that we have not had two cribs set up. And, Piper and I are weaning. I am officially out of frozen milk and we have transitioned to whole milk for all feedings except for one nursing session (usually early in the morning) each day. It is a transition I am ready for, but will mourn when it is complete. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter.

Being silly with daddy. 

John Mellencamp with Maggie and her fill in date, Wosje.

Birthday girls with their Hello Kitty cake. 

All three. 

Mama and her babe. 

Walking practice.

Munce family fun/chaos.

Opening presents.

This photo captures her personality perfectly.
Christa Ballard Photography

Making banana muffins. 

Its a girl for Elliot and Lauren! 

He voted. 

Twin bed fun. 

Magnatile creations. 

Hi Piper!

A sorta successful selfie.