Dance Recital!

Gemma has been taking dance since she was 2 1/2 years old. Her first recital was at age 4 and she has been loving it ever since. As usual, I followed her around like her own personal paparazzi and captured the evening. This isn't the best photo I've ever taken.....

Even though this looks like a mug shot, it's really just us waiting backstage! Here are some more photos of Gemma with Gianna and her friends before the show.

Bamma came backstage before the show to get a sneak peak at her beautiful ballerina.

Nonna and Joshua enjoyed the show too. Grandpa couldn't make it this year - he wasn't feeling well and decided it was best to stay home. Hope your back to normal soon, Grandpa! We missed you!

After the show, I finally asked someone to take a family photo! (Yeah - I'm in a photo!)

I wanted to include Gianna, but she was not wanting to cooperate! Believe it or not - Spencer enjoys going to the recital. He has a very important job - to give Gemma her flowers. I think he thinks they're from him! :)

Sweet Faces

I caught the girls laying on the floor looking at their reflections in doors of the fireplace. I couldn't resist capturing their sweet faces. I especially liked how Gianna was trying to copy her big sister!

Face Painting

I apologize for the poor quality of the photos - I had to use my cell phone.

Tonight, Gianna had her face painted for the first time. We were really surprised that she stayed still; I think it helped that David held the mirror for her to see herself.

She was very patient and looovvvved watching herself. When it was done, she kissed herself in the mirror!

And now, Gianna is proudly showing off her flower!

Happy Birthday Daddy...

You would have been 80 years old today.

I miss you.

Musical Prodigy (maybe not)

Gianna has figured out how to "play" the harmonica. I especially like how she vocalizes as she plays!

Enjoy!

Guess who lost a tooth!!!!

Spencer finally lost his first tooth! When Spencer woke up this morning - he found $2.00 under his pillow!

Yard Work

This is why David and I wanted children....

OK, not really! This is just one of the benefits!

Gemma and Spencer were amazing helpers in the yard yesterday! Gianna helped too!

After spending a good portion of the day outside - we decided a dinner at Applebee's was in order. This is just before we left for the restaurant....are they cute or what!!!!!!!!!!!

School Photos

The kids have photos taken twice a year - fall and spring. The fall is more traditional - just a grey or beige background. However, they jazz things up a little in the spring with these backgrounds.
I can't believe how grown-up Gemma is looking. She's lost the "little girl" look!

Here is my handsome boy - he too is looking so big! Time goes by too quickly - he'll be 7 next month!!!

Doctor Visit

This post is mostly for me...but I'll share with you too! Today we went to Gianna's 18 month appointment (about 1 month late) at our new clinic. While David was filling out the necessary paperwork (he's in the background), Gianna and I sat at the children's table and read books.
(Note the Fairy Wings...Gemma put those on her before we left the house! I thought they were an adorable addition to the outfit!)

Here is Gianna waiting to be seen by the doctor. She decided to have a little snack while waiting!

I didn't take any "during" photos of her exam - everything went really well. She weighs 29 lbs and is 34 inches tall! She is growing like a weed and is perfectly healthy - thank God.

Here is my littlest princess just minutes after getting 2 shots! She did great and most importantly - David and I really like the clinic and the doctor. This was definitely a great move for us!

Supervision Required

This is what happens when you leave your purse within reach of an 18 month old while you are downstairs in the laundry room. (or on the computer.)

It's pretty sad when my first thought was to take a photo instead of taking the lipstick out of her hands!