Sunday, Funday

Yesterday we had a fun day! During the morning we went for football at the Calagnas' and Isabella made her beautiful gingerbread house with Papa Joe (thanks Grammy Nancy and Popi Guy) before and after us girls went to Victoria Gardens and to lunch!





































Then we had Aunt Amy and Uncle Soner's party in the evening. It was super fun to see some old friends of Amy's, spend time with my B-Fab and Alan, and have some yummy food and vino! I obviously didn't take as many pictures as I thought!

Oh, Christmas Tree!

We had a fun family outing this afternoon...went to lunch and then to pick out our Christmas Tree. We got super lucky, and decided on the first tree we picked up (I don't battle with it anymore because no tree will be perfect but it always looks beautiful once it is up and decorated).  I love it and Christmas is now complete in our household!

Christmas Lights

Daddy had a Christmas party to attend tonight, so the kids and I are on our own. We had a fun play date at the park this afternoon w/ our neighbors and since I finished up some work I needed to do while Vincent was napping, we decided it would be a perfect night to make our first Christmas-light outing.

Here we are heading out...pajamas and dirty faces!

It was so fun to hear the kids "ooh and ahh" over all of the lights we found in our neighborhoods. Vincent would say, "OH, PRETTY!" and Bella would say "SWEET!!".

 

We have also been continuing our Christmas book a day! Here is Bella deciding what to pick. Now, all is quiet... Vincent is asleep, Isabella is watching the "Upside Down Show", I have my cup of Tea while making Reindeer Munch (aka Monster Munch) for two parties this weekend and we are waiting for Daddy to get home! A fab weekend to all...

I Believe

I got this email from my Aunt Deeds. It is so beautiful, so I wanted to share it with you all. It had some gorgeous pictures in between each "I Believe"...but just use your imagination. Love to all!

Our Birth Certificate shows that we were born. Our Death Certificate shows that we died. Pictures show that we lived!


Have a seat. Relax ... And read this slowly.

I Believe...

That just because two people argue,

It doesn't mean they don't love each other.

And just because they don't argue,

It doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe...

That we don't have to change friends if

We understand that friends change.

I Believe....

That no matter how good a friend is,

they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe...

That true friendship continues to grow,

even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I Believe...

That you can do something in an instant

That will give you heartache for life.

I Believe....

That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I Believe...

That you should always leave loved ones with Loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe....

That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe....

That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe...

That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe...

That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I Believe....

That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I Believe....

That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe....

That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry. BUT, that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe....
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe....
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself!

I Believe...

That no matter how bad your heart is broken

the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe....

That our background and circumstances

may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...

That you shouldn't be so eager to find

Out a secret. It could change your life Forever.

I Believe....

Two people can look at the exact same

Thing and see something totally different.

I Believe...

That your life can be changed in a matter of

hours by people who don't even know you.

I Believe.....

That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you -

you will find the strength to help.

I Believe...

That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I Believe...

That the people you care about most in life

are taken from you too soon.

I Believe...

That you should share this with all of the people that you believe in, I just did.


'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything they have.

Crafting Time!

Since Miss Bella Rose loves crafting so much, I purchased a bunch of Christmas related crafts for her at Michael's (how they make crafts for 99cents/e is beyond me). She is allowed to do one each day while Vincent is taking a nap. Here she is making a Reindeer/Present necklace. She said, "Mom, did you realize I made a pattern?"

Pajama Tree Triming

On Saturday night we had a family pajama tree trimming party at Grammy and Popi's house. We wanted to take some of the stress out of decorating for my Mom. Plus any opportunity we have to make some memories and be together, we take. It made for wonderful start to the Holiday season!

Monster Bash!

Last night we had our small Monster party for Vincent. He had the best time with his cake and presents! Thank you family and friends for making his 2nd birthday so special. We love you lots!

Naughty or Nice?

We went to see Santa Clause on Vincent's birthday. It was the sweetest thing because Santa took so much time to talk to Isabella. He even showed Isabella and 'the Boys' (our neighbors) some magic with naughty and nice coins. Vincent isn't smiling, but he did like Santa. He gave him a high five and knuckles and said 'Thank You'. I must say he was the perfect Santa. I told him so (when the kids weren't listening) and he said, "Well of course. Because I am Santa!". Love him!

Busy, Busy Birthday!

We ended up having a super busy day today! This morning we headed to Wild Kingdom, where Moms Club happen to be having a play group. Vin had so much fun playing around with the kids! We spent the morning there. Then went to Vincent's favorite store (Target) before we picked up Sissy! Vincent got a very small nap in before we headed out to make a visit to Santa with the boys next door at the Shoppes.




Finally, we ended the evening with birthday cake and presents! Vincent got a remote control car which he is in love with! (Thanks T for the suggestion)...Looking forward to more celebrating tomorrow!

Happy Birthday,Vincent!

Two years ago, God blessed us with our 2nd Angel...Vincent Guy! Oh, he is a little rascal and stubborn as heck, but he sure does make every day a blessing to our family! He is funny, sweet, sensitive and has a truly contagious laugh! We love you Bubby!!!





































This morning, he decided to wake me up at 4:30! I think he wanted to make sure I remembered how early we had to get to the Hospital. But we did get to cuddle and I was the first to whisper Happy Birthday in his ear!

And here he is with his Birthday Toast this morning, which HE LOVED! (Yes, a Fancy Nancy plate and Pink candle...what do you expect with a Fancy Sister!). Now we are off for some bouncing fun at Wild Kingdom!