Disneyworld 2009

The girls and I riding a taxi in Anandapu, Animal Kingdom. I love how Disney has the special gift of making you feel like you are really in a foreign county.
Both my girls love the carousal and it's always hard to get them off.
This is the Nemo adventure ride that drops you off in an aquarium.
The family in London, England (Disney Epcot Center)
Our first day in Disney Epcot in front of the big, ball.

Sleepy baby

I get the biggest kick out of finding Tali asleep. Everytime I catch her taking a snooze, she is always in some strange position or place. Anyway, here are a few of the various pics I've taken. I can't seem to find the one when she was half on/ half off the couch with feet almost touching the floor.

In the toy room during grandparents visit.

At 5:oo a.m. when she snuck out of her room and fell asleep on the couch.

Here she is wrapped in her blanket and hanging upside down. After I got the pic, she woke up and almost fell. I was quick enough to catch her. Not a far drop but what a rude awakening, huh?

First Pumpkin Patch visit of 2009

The Bumble Bee costume came in the mail today.

So we put the costume on and drove to the pumpkin patch.

Natalia didn't want to wear her costume.

...But Gaby enjoyed buzzzing around the pumpkin patch with her new wings.

It has been awhile

Learning from the state park ranger at the State Fair.

Filling the water for the dogs.

Resting our dogs at the state fair.

Mommy has been very busy with her full-time job and academy.  My babies are doing well.  Natalia is transitioning to her big girl bed tonight.  It took Gaby a long time but we are hoping she will help Natalia with the change.  Pics to come as soon as Rob dismantles the crib.

Natalia's First Day of School

Natalia looking at the pet mice.
Running to school with her big sister, Gaby.
Before we left home, we took some shots out on the porch.
My big girl and her lunch box.

We got an early start today and headed off to Children's Corner for Natalia's first trial day of school (daycare). She was very excited and repeated, "school. school" over and over again. We took several pictures before we left the house. Natalia picked out her own lunch box at Target yesterday. We entered directly behind her sister but warmed up quickly to see the class pets and class play kitchen with her teacher, Miss Tracy.

Gaby is learning to skate

A few weeks ago, Gaby bamboozaled me into purchasing toddler roller skates. I figured it would be okay. The weather is  nice, gives us something to do together. I thought these skates were the type that you have to push really hard to get going. Okay... I was wrong. They are very "slippery."  Despite the slips and dips, we had a great time today.

Summer at the aquarium

We are spending as much time together as possible.

How we began our Summer Vacation

Horsing around with the toy stroller

Those who know Natalia know that she is a HAM! I've caught her on numerous occasions doing things that are down-right dangerous to get the attention of others, all while laughing. So, I caught her in the toy stroller this time where it clearly says not to be used to transport children. Gaby was pushing and she was enjoying! Gotta love it! I don't need boys to feel I have their tyrant energy is around.

Family Portraits

I finally got my wish - family portraits. I have been wanting to take a family portrait for years. Unfortunately, something always happens - Rob has to work, Gaby throws up on herself, the girls won't stay still for a shot. The last time I went to Sears Portraits Studios, the photographer said that the girls will stay for a shot or two if we were in the picture. So, during spring break I scheduled our shots with Sears. They are cheap enough there where I don't feel like I am spending a fortune. Anyway, here are a few of our pics.

My Gaby is Three Years Old!

What a lucky girl Gaby is! Her birthday has fallen on Easter two times already and she has enjoyed a weekend of fun. This time, Easter egg hunt and party at the jump house.

New Pics of Natalia

It has been awhile since I last wrote. Natalia is getting more teeth. She has 4 and 2 more are coming down from the top. She loves playing in the backyard in the playhouse. "MAMA"and "dada" are spoken very clearly as well as "ta-tu" (thank you) and "aa--oo" (hello)

Gaby posing on her chair

This is Gaby having a great time posing on her chair. First she smiles, then she rolls her eyes. Rob said she looked like a coach potato teen when he saw her do this and quickly grabbed the camera. She began posing. The rolling the eye thing is pretty funny. It won't be at 13 though.
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Catch up to last post

I have been incredibly busy and every moment is either spent studying or playing with my girls. Therefore, I thought I give a little time to letting you know how the girls are doing. Gaby is fascinated and I mean fascinated my a wonderful show called The WonderPets.  Princesses are fun to play with but we have now moved on to My Little Ponies.  

Natalia has become quite the little monkey. At dinner today she put a straw between her teeth and waved it back and forth cracking up. Her walk has improved and she can move faster.

I promise to add more pictures as soon as I talk them. I haven't taken pictures since Natalia's First birthday.

Update! Natalia is walking!

Natalia is walking. She began a few weeks ago, but this past week, she has been on the go. She has got the "frankenstein walk" down pat and we often see her walking up and down the hallway. In fact, I hear her now. As soon as I can, I will post video of this milestone.

Happy First Birthday Natalia!

Natalia had an entire weekend of special birthday surprises.