Happy Birthday (Or, Merry Christmas?), E.!

Today, Uncle R., M.'s brother, came over to visit and meet E. for the first time.  And, I swear, if he was wearing a red velvet outfit lined with white fur, I would've mistaken him for the real Santa Claus.  The B-I-L came bearing a massive load of gifts for A., E., and family.  Including a delectible cake that we made into a birthday cake for E.

Uncle R. donned us with muslin swaddling blankets, pink & sweet clothes for E. (my reaction:  "I'm not sure what's cuter:  the pink, girly clothes or the image of Uncle R. choosing them!"), an indoor/outdoor standing basketball hoop!!! for A. and a beach- or house-friendly tent for the girls.  And I'm not finished yet!  There were cribsavers (which we love to use for non-changing table diaper changes; and I ask, how did Uncle R. know we could use something like this?  How did this uncle know such a thing existed?!), a stroller blanket, dvds for A.  I mean, for real.  This uncle loves his nieces (A.'s always thrilled to see and play with him).  Wew. That was exhausting.  And very. much. appreciated.  Thank you, R.!