In September, Maria wondered if we could make a cake if it wasn't someone's birthday. So, we did. Since Tommy loves chocolate and Maria loves vanilla, we decided on a Panda cake - half chocolate, half vanilla.

But them, once the cake was made, Maria decided in really needed candles anyway.

Maria has also started taking pictures. Here's one that's pretty good - Mom, Tommy and her friend Kelis, and another one of Mom and Tommy