Daddy and his kids... Christmas 2009

Alexis enjoying her little brother!

Christmas... New Family Traditions

This year, we started a few new Family Traditions! Now that Vanessa understands about Christmas a whole lot more, it was fun to see her joy!!

First we adopted one of Santa's Elf's. Vanessa decided to name him Elfie. Elfie's job was to watch over Vanessa every day. Once Vanessa was off to bed, Elfie would head back to the North Pole and report to Santa how Vanessa had been that day. The next morning, Elfie would come back home and Vanessa would find him in a different place each day.

Next Vanessa received her very first letter from the North Pole! Santa told Nessa that he was watching to see how she was behaving. Vanessa was so excited to receive mail and mail from SANTA himself!! She was so thrilled, that she posted the letter along with all our other Christmas cards.

On Christmas Eve, Ashley (Vanessa's Godmother) introduced her to yet another tradition. She brought Reindeer food for Santa's Reindeer. Vanessa was so happy to go out side at night and sprinkle food for the deer!!

And of course, we set out our cookie plate and a cup of milk for Santa! This Christmas was so special because I was so excited for my daughter! Her face in excitement was pure joy to my heart and I knew she understood what was going on which made it twice as touching!









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Vanessa's Cookie Decorating Party!

Here is some great moments that our dear friend Navy was able to capture while at Vanessa's cookie party! Thanks Navy!!

Baby Tony...3 months

I can't believe he is now 3 months! I can't remember what life was before you my little love bug! My love grows, and grows for you every second of my life!
Love, Mommy

Like Father, Like Son...

Baby Tony and daddy are already two peas in a pod!! They Love eachother and it's amazing to see how he looks at his daddy! I love my boys!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Baby Tony's 1st Thanksgiving! He was a doll and slept most of the dinner. Vanessa had a Thanksgiving picnic at her school. All the kids presented their parents with a laminated picture of a turkey and a sentence of what they were grateful for. Vanessa's said: "I am thankful for my mommy and daddy because they wash the dishes all by themselves!" Kids say the darn est things!... especially mine!!

Vanessa's 3rd Birthday Party

Since Vanessa's is only 2 months away from her 4th birthday, I figured I would hurry up and and post pictures from her 3rd bithday party! LOL

Ballet

Vanessa is now in her 2nd year of Ballet/Tap. She loves it and is so good at it. She is a little leader in her class! Here are some pics from parent observation day.

Halloween Pictures

Dora the Explorer & Boots the Monkey!! This was Baby Tony's 1st Halloween.

Mya & Olivia's Halloween Bash

We had a great time at Mya & Olivia's Halloween Bash! Everything was amazing!! The decorations, the music, the food, the GOODIES!! What a great party! It was also Baby T's first party/first outting/ first Halloween. Vanessa had such a good time and so did we. Way to throw a great party Navy & Jessica! You guys really out did yourselfs. Thanks again for inving us!! XOXO

Vanessa's First School Field Trip!

Daddy & Mommy had the pleasure of joining Vanessa on her 1st school field trip. We went to Tanaka Farms in Irvine. Vanessa was had the chance of picking out her own veggies straight from the dirt! She was really excited and could not wait to take them home and eat them. She also picked out her own pumpkin and went to the petting zoo. She had such a blast with her teachers and school friends. She even forgot we were there most of the time! It was really nice to experience her first field trip with her and watch her interact with her peers. So glad we both were able to attend!

Vanessa had numerous pumpkin patch trips! Here is one with cousins Laila & Sydney, and friend Avery.