So Busy

I am trying to do this while nursing so forgive the inevitable typos. (YES...she is STILL nursing...)

My parents left for California on Sunday. I was sad to see them go mostly because it will be so long until I see them again. The girls had a great time with them. I'm not sure Lena Really remembered them at first, but she is now asking for them to come back. so I guess it really made no difference anyway. Pilar definitely did not remember, but she warmed up pretty quickly. We mostly hung around the house, but did have a couple park days.The big event was Lena's 4th birthday party. We held it at Irving Park, which is a great walking park but has no parking. The theme was pirates and princesses to appeal to both Lena's adventure prone spirit and her new girly fascination. She was also finally old enough for a pinata!Pilar...not so much, But she still got to play. Yay for big sisters!She got some really wonderful gifts. Uncle Jared and Aunt Emily gave her some fun dress up stuff.....
and caterpillars! One metamorphosed in the jar and flew out when Lena opened it!All in all Lena (and the rest of us) had a wonderful time with friends and family.