Birthday boy

 Jack was a sweet and handsome baby.

 Two years later he is still sweet, and still handsome.

 We went out for a birthday dinner.

 Followed by cake. Excuse my horrible cake. Apparently you CAN mess up box cake.

 He didn't mind.

I think I write a lot about the girls and how wonderful they are, and maybe I shouldn't crash Jack's birthday post with stuff about the girls, but this picture is just so cute that I had to post it. It could be that it is because Jack is getting older, or maybe it is that Ali is getting older, but these two have become inseparable. When Ali gets off the bus, he runs up to her with his arms wide open for hugs. She carries him on her back constantly, just for fun. And she is always reading to him. Kat still loves Jack too, but her affection tends to lead to tears. Looking at this picture just reminds me that I am lucky.

Halloween 2013

My little zoo

 Cutest monkey ever.

We carved pumpkins. This picture just has so much going on that I had to post it. In case anyone is feeling sad for Jack, just know that he is crying because I put the monkey hood up when he wanted it down.

 I love the East Coast autumns, and even when it is night the colors of fall are still beautiful.

 I got so many compliments on these girls' costumes. For the record, Abuelita got them for the girls (thank you!). Aren't they just so beautiful (the costumes AND the girls)? While trick-or-treating someone told me that I specifically need to take a picture of their backs since the costume is so glittery from behind.