Halloween is almost here!

Mommy, Sis and I made some pumpkin cupcakes for the holiday and BFF Lilybug joined us in the frosting fun. Great day. Here's a shot of us in our jammies just in time for Daddy's arrival home from Arizona. Happy Halloween!

Stell & Vio xoxo

and the birthday photos are here... yay!

Pumpkins!

M, D, V and I hit up the Bastiao Pumpkin Patch in Natomas today along with 50 of my closest friends from Little Blossom Montessori School. It was quite the event. Lots of hay pyramid climbing, tractor riding and pumpkin picking. All in all, a great time. Mommy and I made pumpkin pie bars to bring as a treat for the school. My first real cookie making experience went well. I'm now asking to make cookies everyday. We'll see...
Love, Stell (& Vio) xoxo

Un Parti de Costume

Seriously, amazing. I had the best time ever. M&D invited 25 of my closest friends (and their parents) and we celebrated Halloween-style. More pictures to be posted at a later date. The photographer will send Mommy a link to share with y'all. Not to fret. All in all, a wonderful day. This was the only shot Mommy got the entire day as there were a bunch of people there to celebrate my first year. Face painting, balloons, pinatas and cupcakes. Wow! I felt like a princess. Sure, I had no clue what was going on, but M, D & Stell sure had fun! I was dressed as a Violet (no, I'm not an eggplant!). Enjoy! Happy 1st Birthday to me!

xoxo Violet Angelina

Mommy Goes to Preschool!

Today, Mommy came to my school and did a presentation on my ancestors from Italy. She talked a bit about our trip to Italy (I liked to yell out every 3 seconds that it was MY Italy) a year ago, taught us how to say some words in Italiano and made some yummy fried mozzarella sticks for my class. Sure, the guy before her showed up in full African garb and showed a video (!), but Mommy held her own. ;) Here are some shots from her big presentation. Ciao! Stella xoxo

My Daddy's Back

Hip hip hooray! Here are some shots from the day we had with our papa... I love my Cinderella gown regardless of the fact that it's 3 inches too long! Sis and I got some much needed snuggle time with Big Poppa and a stroll through the hood. Only one tantrum that day, not bad, not bad at all...

xoxo Stell & Vio

Dance Like You've Never Danced Before

Well, Mr. Don at Deane Dance Studio is still a hit. I love him and love to prance around in my pink ballet slippers while Mr. Don demonstrates a Will & Grace-worthy version of "jazz hands." Amazing.