Senior Chief

While David was in Italy, he found out was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer, (E-8).  So for his first drill weekend back home, we attended his pinning ceremony.  I am so proud of all his has accomplished in his Navy career and I am so glad the children are able to attend these special events.

Mom came too and they had someone taking the "official" photos, so hopefully I'll be getting those soon.

Love you sweetie!

Gianna's Graduation

First day of pre-school, Sept 2011.

Today, my baby girl "graduated" from pre-school.  Here she is just before we left the house.

Bamma came for the occasion too.

Here is Gianna with her class.  The children performed several songs and were adorable.

After singing, the children were given certificates by their teachers.  I was able to catch this moment just perfectly!

Mommy, daddy and the graduate!  

Go Twins!

Tonight Gemma and I attended a Twins games.  She earned tickets as a junior-coach for Playworks.  (you can click on the link to read more.) 

The big event for the evening was all of the junior coaches would be walking onto the field just before the game.  The kids were really excited.  

We attended the game with two of Gemma's friends and their chaperone's.  Here we are with the kids coach from school.

Once we arrived, the kids stayed with their coach and we found our seats....can't say I hated the view!

See, I look happy.  I may not be a true baseball fan, but I enjoyed my spring evening in the sun!  By the way, the first 5,000 fans (i don't remember the exact number) received free ball caps....I was very appreciative while sitting in the direct sun!

Here are the kids walking onto the field.  Gemma is the second one from the right.  You can see her purse hanging across her chest.

The kids saw us in our seats.  They knew what section we were in and I may have be standing and waving like a wild woman.....  : )

After the big event, the girls returned to our seats and enjoyed the evening.  Watching the game, eating and just having fun.

Me and my girl.  It was a great night and I can't wait for our next game!

Dance Recital - 2012

Tonight was the big night -  show time for the girls!

Here they are before we left the house.

The girls with their teacher, Miss Holly before the show.

Grandpa came to watch his favorite girls.

Gemma and grandpa.

Bamma always likes to visit backstage.

Bamma with her first ballerina.

After the recital, the stage gets a little crazy with the girls collecting their awards from Miss Holly and flowers from their families.

Here are my two favorite ballerinas and thier adorable brother who puts up with the 2 hour recitals every spring!

Nutella

Gianna loves Nutella.  She eats two pieces of bread with Nutella almost everyday for breakfast.  She'd eat it for lunch and dinner too if I let her.

While David was in Naples, he found a ginormous container of Nutella and knew he had to bring it home for Gianna.  It reall was the perfect gift.

 I love her reaction!

That's 5 kilograms of Nutella!  It should last a few weeks!  ; )

He's Home!

After three weeks in Italy, David is home - safe and sound!  : )

Here he is in Tocco with his aunts and uncles after eating a delicious meal.  

Dance Pictures

Tonight we had dance photos.  I was able to get Gianna at home, but Gemma wasn't cooperating.  

 I love her pose!!

 This is Gianna with all the girls in her class.  (3 and 4 year olds)

Here is Gemma with only a few girls from her class.  She wasn't so interested in me taking her photo - it must be the age!

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Happy Birthday Daddy.

Slumber Party!!!

I survived Gemma's first slumber party!  There were originally going to be three friends, but one was going out of town for the weekend.  So it was just me,Gemma and two of her besties.  Spencer was spending the night with Joshua and Gianna was with my mom!

We started out our evening swimming at the Y (I ran 2 miles while they swam) and then we picked up Subway on the way home.  And for dessert - ICE CREAM CAKE!

The girls stayed entertained with Just Dance on the Wii, doing their nails, other random girlie things and watching movies.  At 2am, I could barely keep my eyes open and told them it was time for bed.  I was asleep within minutes and didn't hear from them until 9am - I of course was awake by 7am!

The girls had fun and I would be willing to do it again - though, I'd like to wait until her next birthday!  I need to catch up on my sleep!

The Costumes are Here!!!

The girls' dance recital is in a few weeks and the costumes arrived today.  Their teacher had the girls wear them for class today.  Gianna LOVED hers!

Gemma didn't want to pose, so all of her photos were "action" shots.  I'll get more at the recital!