Say Cheese

Mia and Ava had their first picture day about a month ago.  They don't exactly cooperate when it comes to smiling on cue, so I had my fingers crossed the photographer was a miracle worker.  I also had my fingers crossed that the girls would make the forty minute drive from home to school without ruining their outfits or hair.  Speaking of outfits, I was pretty sure all the other girls in the class would be wearing dresses for picture day.  I was right.  They were all adorably adorned in sparkles, ruffles, tights and fancy shoes.  Not our girls. Years from now, I hope I can look back at this picture and be reminded of what they were like at 3 years old.  I hope to remember that Mia and Ava insisted on being called Mia Cat and Ava Dog (hence the cat and dog sweaters).  I hope I remember how inseparable they were.  Most importantly, I hope I will have remembered to always celebrate their authentic selves.