Milan at 5 Years

Milan is 5 years old!  And will in just about a month be a kindergartener!

We celebrated his birthday with lots of numbers - math expressions that equaled 5 on his cake (that then ran off the cake)

... and a pinata shaped like the number 5!

Kirin took one of the first few swings at the pinata

but it was our baseball-playing neighbors who finally cracked it open.

Feeding frenzy below

Milan sat down for his age 5 interview.  If you actually get through the full thing (it is long!) he will be consistent with his previous interviews, though a bit more timid and hesitant.  His brother also made several entertaining appearances.

Kirin at 22 Months

Here's Kirin playing a game that keeps him busy indefinitely
(we like it too because we can multitask)

Some new luggage for a cross-country trip and seeing the Shrek donkey who lives near us!

Milan graduated from Pre-K! The party had a luau theme.

Here he is with his "diploma" and here's Kirin hijacking his hula skirt

Kirin surprised us by counting to 10 one day - we had no idea he knew his numbers

Father's day present from Kirin

On our trip to DC, Kirin became a little unhinged on the Metro every time we went underground

Visiting the National Zoo and riding a paddle boat while in the DC area

Cousin time!

Milan, the sherpa
(Kirin was not as good at pulling his own weight as his brother was on his inaugural suitcase trip)

Kirin at 21 Months

Kirin is 21 months old!

He now asks for photo shoots without any prompting on a weekly basis :) 

Fun at Happy Hollow

During "Week of the Young Child," there were several fun activities at daycare.

One of the days involved a special guest reader in Kirin's classroom:  big brother Milan!
(It was also pajama day.)

Kirin also had a lot of fun during the paint slide... and his parents are glad that he doesn't come home quite this dirty every day.

Milan in front of our rose garden during peak bloom!

Kirin at 20 Months

Kirin is 20 months old!

New little brother-big brother gear :)

After taking everything (non-breakable) from the dishwasher, Kirin went for the full basket itself

And another project he was very proud of

Dusting off our bike trailer for the ride to daycare

Fun celebrating holi

Kirin at 19 Months

A few days delayed (due to illness) but in return:  diaper edition.

Milan was done with posing by 15 months but Kirin sees his set ready, sits down and says, "cheese!"

Milan is now a pro on his bike!

Fun at the magical bridge playground

 

And back at home to chillax in front of the tv for some 'toons