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.

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY NATALIA

Natalia's 4th birthday was back on February 10th. It fell in the middle of the week, so we had a party with family the following weekend. Here are a couple pics from her actual birthday though, just to whet your appetite. I'll be uploading birthday party pics soon! Happy Birthday Natalia! You've grown up so much!

SUPERHEROES

Well, while Natalia saves princesses and pirate girls on Mario Brothers and Zelda, spending much time affecting the video game universe..


Sweet little Kira decides to take things to the next step and bring it in to the real world.


And now, I unveil.... SUPERKIRA!

A treat!

Like any kid, Natalia and Kira love to go to McDonald's! I like to surprise them and just drive into the parking lot. They both get so excited and immediately start yelling. Natalia says "THE YUM-YUM STORE!" and Kira says "THE HUNGRY STORE!"

Random December

This blog entry will surely show you how busy the month of December has been. Even the photos are in random order, and I really don't have the time right now to sort them out. Enjoy!

Here is Natalia on Christmas morning opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa Riccio's!


Christmas Eve at TooToo and G-Daddy's house...
Princess Cinderella

Princess Aurora

The Christmas Eve spread.. mm.

Natalia decorating Christmas cookies. She was so good at it!

Plant City Christmas parade, which stunk this year, by the way.

ANd the next few pics are from Natalia and Kira's visit with Santa Claus!!