Easter Bunnies Don't Lay Eggs, Mommy!

After many debates over why the Easter bunny is the star of the show (other than Jesus himself, of course), we came to the conclusion that while it doesn't really make sense (BUNNIES DON'T LAY EGGS), it gives us all an excuse to get together. We went to mass and celebrated our faith, we hunted for eggs, some filled with jelly beans and m&m's, and then divulged in some good home-cooked breakfast. The day was spectacular! Hope your Easter Sunday was as much fun as ours!

xoxo Stella, Violet & Dashiell

Dashiell Paul Kinney has found Jesus!

Today was my christening and I celebrated with a handful (or two or three) of my close friends and family. It was very special having Father Bill Feeser there conducting the mass and ceremony. Being Palm Sunday made the day that much more special, too. Thanks to all who came out in celebration of my big day. Special thanks to my Godparents, Aunt Erin and Uncle Mikey. I love you and feel so honored to have shared my day with you! Thanks to Uncle Eddie for taking all of the fabulous pictures, too.

Love,
Dash

Ni Hao, Baba!!

Daddy has been traveling the world (Hong Kong to be exact) and Stella, Dashiell and I have been hanging at the homestead, hoping for some sunny weather with no such luck. Lots of playdates and movies this past week. Here are some pics of our recent activities. Daddy comes home tomorrow and it couldn't come soon enough! Ni Hao, Baba (Daddy in Chinese-- we are sooo cultured).

Ode to Daddy... Happy Hearts Day!!!

Dad you are my favorite man,
And I sure want you to know,
I’ll always respect and love you, Dad
No matter how big I grow!

I’m lucky to have you as my dad!
I love you.
Here are some shots of the house-bound activities we've been up to this week (thanks to the rain!) in preparation for St. Valentine's Day. Daddy has been in Washington, D.C. all week and we can't wait to surprise him when he gets back. Happy Love Day, All! xoxo Stella, Violet (and Dash, too) :)

Holy Snap, It's Been a While...

Sorry, folks, for the delay in our riveting blog-isode. We really did not intend to go so long, but life has been quite busy as of late. Baby Dash turned 2 months old and had his well-baby checkup. Stats were excellent rounding out at 11lbs, 9oz with chub to prove it and 23 inches in length, Mommy is pretty certain, he'll be a big boy. Sissy and I have been up to our usual shenanigans with lots of indoor activities (thanks, Rain!). We had a visit from our second cousin, Cayden, and his mommy and new brother. Mommy has decided to take advantage of being indoors and started twice weekly personal training workouts at our house thanks to the help of our new babysitter, Meghan. The Govenar girls join us while our mommies take to squats and lunges like bats out of H*LL. All in all, life is good. Daddy is traveling as we speak, so it is my duty to help Mommy keep the chicks all lined up in a row and keep Mommy on schedule. ;) Happy Monday all!

xoxo Stella (and VV and Dash, too).

Over the Hills and to the Snow, We Go!

Hello Peeps,

It's me, Dash. This past holiday break M&D decided to take me (their littlest squirt) and S&V to Lake Tahoe for some New Year's fun. We rented a cabin in Truckee and hit the slopes, sled-style. Daddy had good intentions of taking big sister Stella skiing, but woke up a bit too late for their lesson (thanks to overindulgence on the bubbly). The Govenar crew joined us on our trip and so did Uncle Dave, Auntie Maria and cousin Benny. It was a blast. If only I could walk... or crawl... or... well, you get the drift. There's always next year! Right before our trip, Uncle Anthony and Aunt Ev came by with Christmas goodies for us kids. So fun and THANK YOU!!! Great Aunt Theresa came to visit for a few days, as well. It was great fun for all of us, especially mommy. It is very hard for Mommy to look at Aunt Theresa without thinking of Grandma Angie, Mommy's Grammy. It was a beautiful thing seeing Grammy, Aunt Theresa and Mommy together again. Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday break. We sure did. Many blessings and hopefully very little poopy diapers your way! :-)

Love,

Dashy-doo-doo

Naughty or Nice?

Well, Santa must have decided Stella, Dash and I made the "nice" list this year. We may have had our fair share of meltdowns in the past few weeks, ramping up to the big event, but all in all, we've been pretty good this year. Stella was such a star in her school play last week. Pics are below. On Christmas eve, we went to mass at Sacred Heart church and then headed to Grammy and Grampy's for dinner. Christmas day, Mommy made dinner (thanks Grammy for the ham and cannoli!). We are exhausted, but our bellies are full and our playroom is, too :) Happy Holidays, everyone!

xoxo Violet