Half

Another half birthday has come to the Twist house. And what did the 4 1/2 year old want for her special dessert?

"Bwownies wif Butterscotch chips and Ice Cweam".

So tempting in the bowl, it was impossible to NOT take an early lick.

That's my girl.

Pumpkin Pie?

We have a fun little tradition in our family of celebrating Half Birthdays. Both of my kids have their real Birthdays so close to Christmas that for them, it can seem like forever before the next one comes around. Having a Half Birthday in the Summer time helps a little.

We don't have a party or give them gifts; instead, I make for them the dessert of their choice.

You already know by the title of this post what the 6 1/2 year old wanted.

He is truly a boy after my own heart. We love us some pumpkin pie. And this time I made it with a Graham Cracker crust... yum!

It came out a bit pathetic looking, since I relied on frozen puree from last years' pumpkins, and the puree was a bit on the watery and pale side.

But the taste was pure perfection.

More, please?

Milestones

Our Firstborn is 2 1/2 years old! Here he is, anticipating eating his half birthday cake (a Whittaker family tradition being carried on). When given an choice between Cherry Chip, Vanilla, and Chocolate, my oh-so-smart boy with absolutely no hesitation, chose Chocolate. :)

Our Girl is now sitting well enough to use her highchair, and has sampled both rice cereal and Zwieback, much to her delight!