Happy Birthday Bella!

Today is Bella's 4th Birthday! Our 'little kid' has officially declared she is now a 'big kid.'

This morning Bella found this sign posted on our front door.


We had a small party for Bella in her class.


Bella smiles as the kids in her class get ready to sing her "Happy Birthday"


It was smiles all around as the little ones attacked their cupcakes --- all baked by Icha!


Icha and Little Jake were on hand for the fun. Jake opted for a bottle rather than a cupcake for his snack.

Little Jake Turns Two!

Yesterday Jake turned 2 months old! The little guy is growing up.... and showing that he is a chip off the old block: he's still sporting his Daddy's hairstyle!

The 'receding hairline' look is all the rage with the 3 month and younger crowd!


Just like Bella when she was his age -- Jake shows off his "Old Man Murnane" face.


Our little guy gets ready for his daily bath!

Bedtime for Bella!

Everynight at 6:30pm Mark takes Bella upstairs to 'get ready for bed.' We begin our nightly ritual in the bathroom where Bella 'makes a cake for mommy' using tap water, handsoap and tootpaste.

Bella gets ready for the 21st Century by learning how to multi-task: mixing a 'cake' and brushing her teeth at the same time!


After the cake mix is ready... we put it in the oven.


Taking her second step to Harvard: Bella picks out a few books to read before bed.


Bella prepares to get into her new bed.


Currently we read SIX books a night! Bella says she wants ten... but we have to have limits.


And like magic... our little energetic Bella is off to sleep!