Happy Greek Independence Day!

We have a couple stars on our hands! Sophia is an old hat at this newspaper stuff but it was Evi's first time in the newspaper. Sophia was in the Detroit News and Evi (+ daddy) were in the Detroit Free Press. Minus the butchering of Evi's name "Evan Gelia" the images are pretty darn cute..behold my little (and big) stars : )

Little Bean Turns 2

I feel like we've been talking about Evi turning 2 for a long time now. Perhaps because she's been acting like a big girl....or perhaps because she's mastered the fine art of the tantrum : ) Regardless, the day finally came. Oh woe is me....

I must say, she was as cute as cute can be on her big day. SO excited! She seemed to know the day was all about her. She seemed so much more aware of it then Sophia ever did at that age. I finally realized why...that big sister of hers! Perhaps with your first everything is new and shiny for you (the parent) but with your second it's so much more rich because they have someone to share it with. Someone whom is their size and understands them more then you ever could. It was amazing to see!

We were also blessed to have Yia Yia and Theo Bill in town to celebrate the entire week with us. It was wonderful! Here are just a few pictures of sweet beans big day. Oh and before I forget! Stats!

Weight: 25lbs 7oz (40%)

Height: 35" (75%)

Head: 17 3/4" (15%)

Cruise!

A HUGE thank you to GG & G for a wonderful time on the cruise! We've definitely created some great memories that we will treasure always! We love you!

Our Awesome Daddy

Last month (I know, I know- behind again) we took a trip to the North American Auto Show to see daddy's car! We are so proud of him and the car looks amazing! We love you daddy!

And we might have had a little fun at some other unmentionable company displays too :-)

A Brief Encounter with Winter

It came, we played, it left. The end :-)

Giggles

Dear Evi,

You are almost two (sniff) and every day you amaze me. You are learning new words faster then I can keep count. Your giggles make me smile from ear to ear. I wish that I could bottle them up to enjoy forever. You are so very silly and quite the trouble maker ; ) I love that instead of saying "yes" you always say "uh huh". Oh and you say, "uh huh" to everything! You still love, love, love your puppy ("pup pup") and carry him around most of the day and of course to bed each night. I love your cheeks. They are pudgy and smooth and squishy and I could kiss them all day long. I love you little Evi, more than you'll ever know.

Love,

Mama

Fun in the Winter Sun!

It's been unseasonably warm lately and yes, because I've said that it stands to reason that the temperature will drop considerably as soon as I hit the "publish post" button : ) Though Sophia is anxious for snow and Evi adores "No" as she calls it, mommy can do without as long as possible. A few less weeks of ice/snow/slush/salt is alright with me! Along with the higher temps we've had an insane amount of sun for this time of year! And naturally, as sun is nature's spotlight, the girls feel the need to fill it...man do I love these silly nuggets!

Christmas in Ohio

Over the Ohio border and through the corn fields to Grandmother's(s) house we go!!!

Christmas Eve at the Vinciguerra's

Christmas Morning

After Christmas fun with a hot dog roast and painting at GG & G's.

Christmas at Yia Yia's

The girls took a rest mid-way through gifts!

Playing with cousin Demi

New Year's!