Happy Birthday Marina and Gavin!

We had a joint celebration this year due to the fact that Gavin and Marina's Birthdays are only 4 days apart. They had a cute Pooh and Friends birthday cake. Gavin had a grand ol' time eating his piece. This was the first year that Marina has really been excited about her birthday and other holidays. She loves a good party and it is even better if she is the guest of honor. When we went to playgroup she had to tell each person that it was her birthday and that she was now 3, then show them on her fingers. It took some practice for her to get her thumb and pinky down at the same time but now she is a pro. I was afraid that she would not want to share the limelight with Gavin but she had no issues with it. I know it won't be that way forever though!
There is a Polish tradition of setting a book, rosary beads and money in front of the child on their first Birthday, with the thought that what they pick will forcast their future. I am unsure of what to make of his reaction though because he immediately picked up the rosary beads. He then just as fast proceeded to throw them off the highchair, onto the floor and then went on to play with the dollar bill. hmmm...
I made a one year mini-movie to celebrate Gavin's first year. DJ commented that now I have to go back and make ones for the other kids so they won't feel left out. I wish I had a digital video and still camera with the first two. I guess it all evens out though because they have more baby albums and handwritten journal entries for them then Marina and Gavin. I can't believe my little man is already a year old. It is bittersweet because he has been such a good baby but I am really looking forward to seeing more and more of his personality develop.