Sunday, June 29, 2008

Small Package, Big Personality




For a dinky dink, have you ever seen a smile so big or radiate as much happiness as mine?!

This is Vio checking in to say happy weekend! I might be a tiny tot, but my personality is as big as the ocean. Stell and I missed Daddy this weekend (Daddy had a "work trip" in Vegas... uh huh, suuuure!), but we were sure glad to see his beaming smile when he walked in the door. I squealed with enough enthusiasm to beat the band.

Much Love,
VAK xoxo

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Summer Time






What a Summer it has been! Violeta and I have spent some serious sun time, frolicking in our plastic pool and enjoying the outdoors. At about 4 o'clock, however, we head in for some much needed R&R and well, Air Conditioning. Sacramento Summer heat is not to be messed with.

Many have asked what the rugrat and I have been up to as of late. So, here goes...

I am officially 25 months old and talking up a storm. Being that I'm so big and all, Mommy decided it was time to get rid of my precious "bink." Mommy and I mailed my beloved, used and abused pacifier to the "Paci Fairy" who according to lore (Mommy lore, that is) will deliver it to a sweet newborn baby who needs himself a binky. While I was saddened by my paci's departure, I was delighted to see the "Paci Fairy" did not leave me empty handed. She brought me two new books to enjoy! I handled the transition like a champ and slept sans sucker that very night. Yay for me!

Sissy is 8 months old and a sweet, smiley girl. She laughs and shrills and grabs and rolls and bounces and claps her hands at just about anything and anyone. She is truly my biggest fan. I walk into the room and well, Sissy grins from ear to ear. Can't imagine life without my little "pumpkin head." That's what I like to call her. Every morning I greet Sissy girl in her crib and shout, "Good morning, pun-kin head." I love my Sissy and she loves me.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Lean on Me



Just checking in to say, "hello." Stella and I are having a fabulous week.
Love to all! Vio xoxo

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day!






We treated Daddy with an early breakfast and some lovely gifts... a dog tag with our names on it, some killer jammies and a montage of photos of yours truly... We love you, Daddy. Here is a poem that we made up in your honor...

My Daddy is the best, you see.
We love him more than you'll know.
He cleans up many a diaper-- poo poo and pee pee.

His smile is so big and bright
His eyes so blue and genuine
We wouldn't sell him ever-- not even for a million!

Daddy we don't tell you enough
You are our bestest friend
You are the sweetest man around-- without you life would be rough.

Love,
Stell & Vio xoxo
PS. Happy Father's Day to all of the other Daddies in our life. Grampy, Papa Paul & Baba Bill!!! We love you!!!

The world's tiniest pianist



Sissy girl loves to play the piano I got for my birthday. Mom and Dad couldn't resist snapping a few shots of the little gal pounding her keys...

xoxo Stell

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Love is in the Air




M&D got a much needed reprieve from the homestead while attending Ms. Jessica (formerly Spitz) Biller's wedding. Ms. Jess was a most beautiful bride and married a dapper groom, Mr. Beau Biller. Cut to, the morning after... M&D are tired but happy to see us. Stella and I snuggled...albeit a bit rough and tumble, but there IS love there...

Playdate at Chateau Kinney







So, V & I had a playdate this past Friday. The sun was out, weather was balmy and spirits were high. TGIF! Mommy and her friends relaxed with their beverage of choice and well, we kids ran around the yard, destroying everything in sight and eating chalk along the way. What more could a bunch of rugrats want?

Ms. Gen McNulty brought her four darlings, Russell, Molly, Libby and Ally (yes, she has 4 two year olds!). Ms. Brookey Govenar brought her own pair of divas, Lily"bug" and Annabel. Ms. Glenda Corcoran brought her cherub, Dylan August. All in all, a blast. Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

xoxo Stell

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Mia famiglia





Stell and I have had a lot of downtime these past few days... we caught a 24 hour bug, vomit and all. If there is a virus to catch, we catch it. Mommy wants to put us in a bubble until we're 5 so as to avoid the yuckety yuck, but we're a bit too active to keep on lockdown. Here are some pics of us pre-pukes (with cute-as-a-button, cousin "Bun"), during and post-pukeys....

Happy Wednesday!
Vio xoxo