Tuesday, November 11, 2008

And WE ARE BACK.

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN. WE HAVE RETURNED TO THE BLOG. Over the past year, I've spent a lot of time posting pics on myspace, because it is easier for me. But, I'm realizing that not everyone has a myspace, and it's much easier to look at pictures and read up on the girls in this format. Aren't you all excited?

So, I suppose it's time to update you on the girls since the last time I posted on here, which was what? January? Sheesh, it's been awhile!

Natalia is now 3 years and 8 months old. She is majorly looking forward to her 4th birthday and is always talking about "when she's 4..." She is a daredevil. She loves rollercoasters and rides of all sorts. She loves to play dress up and pretend she is a princess or a fairy. She loves to jump and she loves your attention. You can usually find her in her room, playing with her little Princess or Dora figurines, acting out some grand adventure, or sitting at the dining room table coloring or drawing. She also loves learning and is actually reading short words already! She loves to dance around the living room with Kira and is slowly learning to become quite a wonderful big sister. However, if you spend anytime with Natalia these days, you will find out what her biggest obsession is. GUMBY. Yes, it's true. One day, I was at the library and I saw a Gumby video that I used to watch when I was a kid. I checked it out, on a whim, and Natalia fell in love. She is constantly talking about Gumby and it seems like her life revolves around him these days.

Kira is 2 years, 1 month old. How fast the time has gone by! Kira is such a joy. She is a cuddly cuddlebug and is always laughing about something. She adores Natalia and tries to be just like her. She is talking well beyond her two years, with clarity, and even more than that she sings all the time. She loves music and dancing. She loves the show Yo Gabba Gabba and she loves Mickey Mouse. Most importantly though, she loves books and reading. You will most often find Kira either right next to Natalia, pretending she is just like her big sister, or you will find her next to the bookcase with the books spread all around her, reading stories to herself.

Here are a couple pictures of the girls that were just taken this week. I am amazed at how different the girls look!



Tuesday, January 15, 2008

GET OUT YOUR POPCORN...

Get out your popcorn..



Because here comes the show!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Beware everyone!!

Kira has her first set of wheels!!!


And here's a little video to document her first drive. Notice how she stops halfway through to "turn on the radio."

Friday, December 28, 2007

Random Pics.

Here is Kira yelling at me for some food.


Natalia the ballerina on Christmas Eve.


Nick and the girls on Christmas morning.


Kira obviously knows that she's the one in control.

Monday, December 24, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!! I have good news! Nick surprised me with a brand, spanking new, fancy schmancy digital camera for Christmas, so the blog will soon take off again with all kinds of cute shots. Here are a couple of Christmas shots that I took with a borrowed camera this past December. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!


Friday, November 30, 2007

Technical Difficulties

Sorry people. Our digital camera and video camera both decided to bite the dust. We are working on replacing them, but there are no time frame estimates at the moment.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Just a funny moment...

Sorry, no pictures!! I just had a funny little moment with Natalia today that I thought I would share.

I was driving with the girls in New Tampa and was just about to get onto I-75 from the Bruce B Downs exit. They are doing a lot of road construction in that area since they are building a new on-ramp for 75. Natalia was looking out the window and noticed the unfinished ramp outside of her window. She suddenly got so excited and started yelling and pointing. "Mommy! Mommy! Look!!! LOOK!!! It's the Great Wall of China!"

It was all I could do to keep from laughing so hard that I had to pull off the side of the road. She was SO serious about that ramp being the Great Wall of China. And even funnier... I have NO EARTHLY IDEA where she learned what the Great Wall of China is. I must be an even better mom than I thought!