The Milonovich Family

17 February 2008

Santa brought Chloe and Zachary a playset for the backyard. We can hardly believe that the weather allows us to play outside year around!

Kaden came over to play with some of the presents Santa brought. . .Aunt Kim and Uncle Jeff got the whole family a "cooking gift". Mom and Dad received a gift certificate for cooking classes and the kids got the perfect outfits to assist us in the kitchen. Kaden thought he would try them on (maybe he can help teach his Mom and Dad how to cook?)

Zachary taking our neighor Aubrey around in his fire truck. She has a matching pink jeep (but her jeep goes faster--we have yet to explain to Zachary that his is on the low gear).

Zachary (just like his Daddy) moving around lawn debris. .not sure where to put it (just like his Daddy) but it feels like it should be moved.

Forgive me. . I have not blogged in a while and now my pictures are out of order.

Turns out. . Chloe loves fondant frosting. . who knew?

Ms Ginger knew how much Chloe loves babies. She created little babies out of the fondant and placed them on the cake in various locations. Chloe was doing her best to find the fondant babies and eat them. . .sound yucky, but it combines two things she loves--sweets and babies!

Chloe's Topsy Turvy Birthday Cake. . .what a sight to be seen.

For those of you who have been to our previous parties, our good friends Susan and Dena have created some amazing cakes (too bad they could not fly in from Vermont for the weekend). It was quite a challenge to find someone that could live up to the Milonovich Family expectations! Sure enough, we found another family friend that had a hidden talent we were unaware of. . .

Ms. Ginger designed the cake and it was PERFECT! She was a bit nervous about it toppling over (especially with Engineer Kennedy offering design advice in the background).

Now the fun part. . .she was mesmerized. . .

and needed a little help to reach the candles!

It sure is tough blowing out two candles!

one more try. . .

huff and puff. . .

"I did it myself!"

Present time. . during birthday party!

Chloe's favorite gift this year. . .Squeaky Shoes! What fun to watch her jump around and figure out how to make them squeak. Her teachers even love it when we send her to school with them on. Thanks Aunt Kim!

Zachary helping Chloe to open her gifts. Chloe enjoyed playing with the presents rather than opening them.

Kennedy playing with Chloe's new baby carrier.

All the kids joined in to help out.

One final attempt at finishing her cake before she went to bed. . .what a day!

Aunt Kim and her Half Marathon. . .we are so proud of her! She tried getting Monica to commit to training and running back in the summer of 2006--lucky for Monica she never agreed!