Happiest Place on Earth

What a beautiful fall day with my big girl! We are really enjoying the happiest place on earth!!

Otter Pop Madness

The summer might be over, but there are still otter pops

in the freezer that the girls get to enjoy. 

Photo Book

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Splash Zone

Presley's finally in swimming lessons!!! And, she LOVES it!!!

The 3/4 Mile Marker!

It's hard to believe that Presley is already 9 months old.

This past month has brought redder hair, two more teeth on top, her 

waving hi and bye, and cruising around furniture. She has blossomed

into a little spitfire filled with energy and excitement. And, she can be found

 hanging on like a monkey to one of our hips now that separation anxiety 

is in full swing. 

She's developing a palate of pickiness when it comes to solids,

but will not turn her head away from any type of ice cream or frozen yogurt. 

Momma's milk is still her go to when she needs a little comforting and

our bonding time has been something we both secretly enjoy. As her first 

birthday quickly approaches and her independence sets in more and more each day,

Momma is soaking up a few extra minutes of rocking her Pella girl to bed 

every night. 

A little pick me up!

Giulietta has discovered that she can now pick up Presley. Thankfully she does it only when Daddy & Mommy are there to assist!


And, as you can see Presley loves it!

Chompers

If you look really close at her top gum, you will see that Presley

has two more teeth! They were a struggle coming in, but they definitely

add to her cuteness! 

Four teeth + Standing = Presley at 9 Months

Who Knew?

I would have never guessed that box could be so fun to play in! 

But, these girls had a blast for a solid 30 minutes straight. 

Momma started the fun by pushing G around in the box first! Then....

 laughter filled the air when Giulietta pushed Presley around! 

Tired for all the hard play, Giulietta decided to just sit! 

Kick, Kick, Kick

Since the end of May Giulietta has been taking private swimming lessons

at Aquatic Explorations in Los Alamitos. And, every week she makes

great strides in becoming a more water safe and independent swimmer

 Plus she loves it! 

Bye Bye Baby!!

Presley can now wave Bye Bye!

And every time her little hand starts going, my heart melts! 

Confession Time

Yes...I do let my almost 9 month old eat Costco Pizza!!

Why?? Well...because it's delicious of course!!

I know what this looks like!

You are all probably thinking, "OMG...they let G drink beer."

No way, no how, we don't even drink it.

Hiding inside her cup is just some yummy kettle corn which

she enjoyed while watching Uncle Pete in the lawn mower races.

(More to come later about our amazing time at the races.)

Kicking Back

I'm not sure why, but apparently Daddy-O's legs make a comfy couch. 

It's amazing to think that one day her legs will be as long, if not longer

then the ones she is snuggled up in! 

If the wind blows the wrong way...

Your face will stay like that!



At least that's what Daddy told Giulietta!

Treats

She's surely enjoying her farmers market treat of grape kettle corn! Yummy!!

What to do on a HOT day

The best thing the girls and I have found to do on a HOT 

California day is to make a slip-N-slide in Nana & Fafa's 

backyard with an old plastic table cloth & sprinkler. 

Then, play in the shady sandbox! 

After we are all hosed off, we nap in their big

King size bed soaking up the AC! 

Thank You

Just wanted to send a little shout out to my Mom & Dad letting 

them know that they are truly the best parents and grandparents that

us girls, as well as daddy, could ever ask for! 

We love everything you do for us!

We love spending time with you!

We love how special you make us all feel! 

We LOVE you ! 

Sometimes

It's just sometimes that Giulietta gets so upset with

our requests that she pouts. 

Our family walk Wednesday morning was one such 

time. G had become tired of peddling, was moving 

really sluggish, and we suggested that it was time to 

turn around. She instantly became upset and unwilling

pointed her wheels back towards home. 

And, the pouting continued until I told her that we were having In-N-Out 

for lunch. Then, she decided to take off towards home at a speed I had 

never seen before. I guess she has a things for yummy burgers & fries,

just like here Momma