Thursday, June 30, 2011

Manhattan Beach Was Calling...

So Salvatore,
Fernando and Valery,
Valentina,
and I answered.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Knott's Berry Farm

On a whim, on a Sunday, we found ourselves at Knott's Berry Farm. The twilight price that starts at 4pm was just right for us. We spent hours in Camp Snoopy and the kids just loved it! The park closed at 10 pm and we stayed until the end. It was just what we all needed.




Sunday, June 26, 2011

More Asleep at the Wheel

It is so nice that Valentina is big enough now to fit in this seat. I have great plans for us this summer on this bike. So far, we have cruised all around our neighborhood on various nights. Salvatore follows closely on his little bike, while dad or David walk alongside him. He is getting really good at riding his bike and learning the rules of the roads.
It is such a nice way for us to all have fun, be active and enjoy the outdoors together.
How do you spend active time with your family?




Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Oh Summer...How I've Missed You So...

and you came back...

I shaved my legs for you...

I sucked a plum down to the pit for you...

I slept on top of the covers for you...

I played extra hard outside with Salvatore for you...

I ate a HUGE salad and washed it all down with fresh fruit and tons of ice cold water for you...

I am so glad to see you.

Thank you so much for coming back.

I have big plans for you and I...

Saturday, June 18, 2011

13 months




Valentina is 13 months today.
A toddler.
Walking (though not exclusively). Babbling (constantly). She's slowly gaining weight (up to 18.9 lbs).
Slowly drinking more milk (about 4-5 oz a day).
Sleeping well now day and night.
10 teeth. Big appetite.
Loves Salvatore more than anything else. Wants to sleep in his big bed with him.
Wants to do anything that he can do.
He loves it. She is his little sidekick.
And we love her...she is our blessing to this family...
she TOTALLY completes us...all of us.

This picture is from exactly one year ago...






Friday, June 10, 2011

Look Who's Walking

Last night, we practiced.
This afternoon, she owns it.