Strawberry Festival!

So we took the girls to the Strawberry Festival this weekend.

Here is Natalia and Kira's first glance at all the rides. Natalia got very excited.


She is such a thrillseeker and is not afraid of anything. This ride was like the tower of terror for kids. It raises you up on this high pole, and then drops you down.

As you can tell, she loved it.


The wanna-be Himalayas, that go backward and forward. She loved it :)


How did you like the Festival girls???

SO WHO WINS??

Well, it depends on what the competition is this time. If we are judging who is the most comfortable (and also the best wrestling fan,) then Jeremiah wins hands down! Of course, if we are judging who is wearing the cutest "Sunday Best" clothes, then Jeremiah doesn't hold a candle to Kira. And lastly, Natalia takes the grand prize in the "Most Likely to Appear on Little House on The Prairie" contest.


You are probably wondering why the girls are dressed up. Well, Natalia and Kira went to Grandma and Grandpa Riccio's house to visit with Aunt Mary and Uncle Owen who they only get to see once a year. The girls also had two dresses that Grandma Riccio had given them as gifts and I wanted Grandma to be able to see the girls wearing them. So, this is why they are all dressed up.


Kira and Grandma, with Uncle Owen in the background.

Happy 4th Birthday Natalia.. AGAIN!

We had a small little birthday gathering for Natalia the weekend after her birthday. In attendance were Nana, TooToo, G-Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa Riccio, Aunt April, Uncle Cliff, Jayden, Makyla, Aunt Anna, Uncle Dominic, Jeremiah, Aunt Hannah, Uncle Jo, and Na-Na. Here are a few pictures.

Natalia's new "Little Mermaid" comforter and sheet set from TooToo. As you can see, she is pleased.


Princess poster from Aunt Katie and Uncle MattMatt.


Random polar sea creatures and animals from Hannah maybe?


Jayden: Oh dear heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, we just pray blessings on Natalia on this here, her 4th birthday. We pray presents rain down from heaven and cake by the plateful.
Kira: Oh yes, Jesus. Cake!



Natalia and her new skates from Aunt April and Uncle Cliff!


Kira and her new dance moves.