Mommy and Me Holiday Tea

Making memories at the Mommy and Me Tea with my sweet Giana this morning. Yes, that is Giana with the straight hair. She loves it when I flat iron her hair but I miss her curls. We had a great morning that included tea, pictures, fashion show, skit and crafts. We had to write a description of the girls dresses and they used them while they walked down the runway. Super cute!

"Giana is wearing an off white, knee length sweater dress with a beautiful knit design. Her cream tights compliment her purple , bling, sparkly shoes. She is carrying a pink and silver purse made of gum wrappers. And let's not forget her purple bow that compliments the entire outfit." :)

The Happiest Place on Earth

No...not Disney World. For Dominic, it's the mall play area. He LOVES this place and can keep up with the big kids! If you saw him in action at the mall play area, you would never believe he is only 15 months old. I know, everyone says this about their child but he really is beyond his years when he's playing and climbing on the zoo animals and slides. I love taking him here and seeing the joy on his face. Thank you, God, for giving us this little guy.

Here I go...

No fear...down on his belly.

Right back up for more!

He loves the tunnels!

Halloween Weekend 2011

We kicked off the weekend on Friday night at a fall church festival with my sister and her family. The kids had fun! There was so much to do...horse back riding, cookie making, donut eating contest, fishing, bonfire, bounce houses and more! It was so busy and I had the baby with me so I only have a couple pictures from the evening.


On Saturday, we went to our first ever Boo at the Zoo with our friends Cindy and Sarah. Dominic stayed home with the baby so Giana and I could have some girl time. What a fun day with more horse back riding, a T-Rex tattoo, candy and animals!




On Monday morning, G had her school party and parade.


And Monday night was trick or treat! Giana's BFF, Sarah, came to our neighborhood for the first hour of trick or treat while Dominic handed out candy. Then I came back and took over the candy duty and Daddy and Giana went out to get more goodies. Our cute little lion (and the cutest lion EVER!) didn't make it out to get any candy. He wasn't feeling well so he spent the evening in bed. Next year, little man!

Giana turned 5 (Again!)

I can't believe how behind I am in making this post but better late than never. Dominic's parents and sister threw Giana a birthday party in Cleveland at the end of September. Helping us celebrate was lots of family, close friends, good food and even a clown! Fun day! Super blessed with Dominic's great family!

Our golfer on her invitation.

Yummy deserts and a rainbow cake!

Mommy, Daddy and Giana

Face painting for all the kids. Giana doesn't like having her face painted so she had her hand painted instead. She chose the planet Saturn. (That's my girl!)

Grandma's doll bed that she had refinished and new bedding made for Giana.

Giana, Dee Dee and Dominic

Quite possibly my favorite picture ever. I laugh HARD every time I look at this. She wasn't real sure about being the clowns helper but she was a good sport.

Enjoying the clown show.

Grandma, PaPa and Giana

Hush Little Baby

I love watching my babies while they rest. I bought "Bun" for Giana when she was just a few months old. Until recently, Bun went everywhere with us. Now, she just sleeps with him.
Dominic's parents found the blue version of "Bun" and it was a gift from Giana to Dominic when he was born. He prefers and looks for him when we lay him down for bed.