Tough being a baby!

Eating dinner can be exhausting!

Seriously, middle of taking a bite!

She's cute I know but don't be deceived, the smile is because she spit out every single bite, made a huge mess and knows there's not a darn thing I can do about it!

Horray It's Fall!!

Happy Halloween!

Poor Jeff, could our house get any more girly!

You're Invited . . . .

Disclaimer:  No animals were harmed in the making of this tea party.

Bella was busy for hours one day and Chloe and I recieved an invitation to go to a tea party.  She set the table  . . .

And even gathered "snacks" from around her play room . . .

I asked why we were eating cat at our tea party . . .

"Mama, it's cooked cat.  Pretend it tastes like chicken."

Elizabeth Claire

She's here.  Our beautiful new niece Ella.  

She was 6lb 9oz.  I think most of that is hair!

Birthday How To:

Don't stop moving, jumping, hopping, playing, twirling, bouncing, running, and above all else never stop talking!  I was a little relieved when I think sheer exhaustion took over!

Who's in Charge Here?

This was the morning Bella came downstairs and told me to leave because,
"We need sister time".

Who am I to argue?

Shhh Don't Tell . . .

Since most of you who read this blog are baby wise like me, I don't have to tell you how bad this picture is!  She fell asleep in her new comfy swing!  It was unintentional but so cute! (I also picked her up and just held her for a couple minutes too!)  Dr Ezzo and Bucknam don't have to know!

My favorite part of the day . . .

Rolls of happy, wet, clean baby!  I can't get enough of this girl!

Goodbye Summer . . .

Hello School Girl!

Eat, Play, Love

She's never been to Italy, but she's italian so that has to count for something.  She could care less about counting calories and eats with happy abandon.  She "meditates" for hours daily and has enough love to give to anyone who stops to say hi.  Some might have to travel around the world to find inner peace but this girl has got life figured out!  

Little Fan

I was so afraid she wouldn't have the thighs to munch on like Bella!  Oh my does she ever, and cheeks, and buns, and . . . .  She has passed Bella in size at this age and is pretty long!  Thanks Uncle Mike for the cute outfit!

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Our Little Chloe

Just because

This was a reject from our photoshoot but I had to blog it because I think she has the cutest bellybutton I've ever seen!

We are so in Love!

No one more so than her big sister.  We are home and doing so well!  So excited she is here finally!  I will post more of just Chloe soon, but couldn't resist posting this one of Bella and her.

Family Portrait

Bella drew a picture of our family!  It made me laugh and I thought I couldn't have done it better myself!

SeaWorld!

Our  Christmas present from Nana and Papa!  Our first trip to Sea World with the whole family.  Such a fun trip!

Olivia, Bella, Joseph, Max, Francesca, Sophia, Quinn, & Kinley

Big Sister training

The training has begun!  Next lesson:  Poopy diapers!

Take a Peek!

I know it's a little creepy but I love that she has chubby cheeks already and it made me so excited to see her soon!  The tech even pointed out hair on her head already!

My Little Fish

Our new Wednesday activity!  She is very cautious and is taking her time but is so excited to go every week!

There's no time like SNOW time!

I love the pure happiness in her little face!

Coming This May!

I knew I had a winner when Bella said "That is the cutest name I have ever heard".  The new baby will be Chloe Corinne Del Duca.  Now that we named her we just need to do the little things like finding her a bed and making room for her!  EEEK!

Sisters!

"Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize.  Borrow.  Hog the bathroom.  But when trouble comes, sisters are there."

Daily phone calls, family memories, honest advise, beauty advisor, just a few of the reasons I am so lucky to have a sister.  She is my best friend, knows me better that just about anyone and is always there when I need her.  I am so excited Bella will grow up with this blessing like I did.  In the years to come, she might not always know it but her best friend will be growing up in the room right next to her!  We are having a girl!

Just to catch up!

These are some of my favorite pics from the last few months!

Merry Christmas (a little late)

The girls Christmas dresses made by Grammy!  She is getting good!

Beautiful Abby!

A beautiful girl, inside and out.

I love these two girls!

Happy Birthday Grammpy!

My Dad turned 60 in December!  I am so lucky I had such an amazing model of what a man should be, he set the standard very high.  Dating was very easy.  Doesn't open my door, out.  Honest, hardworking, never yells, open minded, these are all qualities I came to expect in the man of the household.  The only one I compromised on is Jeff doesn't have a cork collection!  There's still time right Dad?