Cousin Bun Bun

So, Vio and I were lucky enough to have cousin Ben (Bun Bun) stay with us the past two days. Mommy didn't have to do much in the entertainment department, seeing that we pretty much entertain eachother. Anything you can do, I can do better could have been our theme for the past two days. We love our cousin Bun and love teaching him lots of silly, sometimes reckless things to do around our house... you know, like jump on the couch, run full speed down the hallway with Violet's walker, banging it ever so gently on Mommy's precious french doors. Child's play. ;-) So innocent our angelic faces, aren't they??

We love you Bun and hope you can spend more QT with us at the Kinney homestead in weeks to come...

Love, Stell & Violet

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas...

Sure as the turkey was in our tummies, we head out to Apple Hill to cut us down a fine Douglas Fir. Mommy's fave. It was a wonderful long weekend, even if Daddy worked two of the four days! ;) Here are some shots of our Thanksgiving day dinner (thanks, Grammy!)... Mommy made the pies... and our Christmas tree hunting extravaganza. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!!

xoxo Stell & Vio

Gobble Gobble Time

So much to do between now and Thursday. Mommy is responsible for baking pies for my preschool tomorrow and consequently, the Gonsalves-Kinney fam on Turkey Day. I like to help by eating the pie crust and nibbling on chocolate chips. Sissy likes to destroy the dough and then eat it. Love baking, love the holidays. Unfort, no pictures of our culinary skills as Mommy was busy at work, but here are some lovely shots from this morning's ritual-- Sesame Street and milk... or, was it Blue's Clue's? Who knows... :) Happy early THANKSGIVING!!!

xoxo Stell & Vio

Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays!

November was a crazy month in the land of birthdays. Daddy turned 38-- 2 more years to 40. We went to dinner at Mikuni to celebrate with our old man before he and Mommy jetted off to LA for a weekend of debauchery with their good friends the Govenars. Today, Clifford & Marina Ficker threw a joint sibling party that Mommy & Grammy took us to... pony rides included. Cousins Taylor and Evan are one year older this month, too. Seriously, V & I are feeling a bit left out of this November birth posse. Happy birthday to all!!! We love you.

S&V

Cinderella and her Violet...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

HERE ARE SOME SHOTS FROM OUR BIG DAY. ENJOY!!

XOXO STELL & VIO

International Costume Day at Little Blossom Montessori School

Violet went as a wee Parisian babe and I, well, I sported the sweet Portuguese apron and handkerchief for this special day. Sopish anyone? Mommy wore her Obama shirt, not quite "International," but a statement nonetheless! Enjoy!

Pumpkin Carving: Go Obama!

So, Auntie TT came over and Stell, Daddy, Mommy and I went to town on our pumpkin carving for Halloween. TT carved an Obama sign (very impressive) and M&D well, there pumpkins need a little help, but we love them anyway! ;)

Happy Halloween everyone! Hope to see you on the streets! xoxo Vio & Stell