Birthday extravaganza

So, I thought it would be better to let Gabrielle have a few of her birthday gifts this past weekend, even though her birthday isn't until this Friday (Nick didn't like the idea much).  But, I tried to explain to him that he gets an "extravaganza" every year for his birthday, so it's only fair to let Gabrielle experience it too, right?  Plus, this way she's able to enjoy a few gifts at once instead of being inundated with all of them in one day!

Her type-A personality showing through...handing me each little piece of paper that she had ripped off (because she doesn't like making messes very much).

Enjoying the "doodle" (as she calls it) from Grandpa and Grandma Reinke on Saturday.  Since it's the travel size, it's just right for her, and it's come in handy already carrying it around and taking it to different places with us--thanks!

On Sunday she opened another gift from us...two of the Little Einstein characters that play music and say some of the things from their shows (great cartoon about music and art on the Disney channel for those of you who don't have small children).

Daddy helping her get June and Annie out of the boxes.

Fun playing with the dolls...Annie even had to go out to get the mail with us today.  Did I mention that Gabrielle told me she was "cold"...fun to see her imagination at play!  :)