Saturday, June 27, 2009
Brunch w Mama
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Gabriella's 1st Bike Ride.
It wasn't long before Gabriella--true to form--managed to injure herself on this extremely safe stoller masquerading as a bike.
Gabriella may not be athletic or even coordinated, but she sure is cute. And let's face it, cute gets you pretty far in life as a toddler.
Monday, June 22, 2009
DJR @ 3 months
At three months old, Dominic is really a great communicator. You know when he's tired (he pouts), bored (he whines) or hungry (he yells). The kid would be attached to my left boob all day if I didn't set limits but we're down to two feedings at night (hallelujah!).
Dominic is also a ladies' man. Just make eye contact and you'll most likely receive a flirtatious grin. His first giggle came in response to the word "Mama." (Not bragging. Just sayin'.) And he's been known to make his sister laugh ... genuinely, even hysterically.
So please excuse my unabashed use of foolish food-inspired nicknames. I'm obviously head over heels in love with this little dude, who is actually not so little in Size 3 diapers and Size 6-12 month clothes.
Happy Birthday, Gabriella!
After a dinner of salad, pizza and mac & cheese--the birthday girl thoroughly enjoyed an ice cream push pop.
Then the waitstaff came out to sing 'Happy Birthday' and, well, by then Gabriella was over the moon.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Gabriella's 2nd Birthday Party
For weeks, we counted down to the highlight of any child's party: the 'Happy Birthday' serenade.
And when the singing finally began, Gabriella realized, quite unmistakenly, that it was indeed for her and turned to me with all the innocence and awe of childhood and said, "Mama, wow!"
Happy birthday, baby girl. Being your mom is my greatest privilege.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Here Michael blows out the candles on his birthday cupcakes with Gabriella--who tries to help by puffing up her cheeks, even if little to no air escapes--and Dominic, who looks on in moral support.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Second Child Syndrome
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Touch a Truck Day
We soon realized that Gabriella had more fun when we dragged her to Sears to buy a new washer and dryer.
Then we ran into my dear old friend Amy and her kiddos, Eleanor and Charlie. Things were looking up.