Wednesday, December 28, 2011

He is 5








Where has the time gone. I know it is cliche to say how fast time has flown and that it just seems like yesterday that Luca was a baby but it is true. He is becoming such a little man. He is a very unique boy, a very old soul. I am amazed by him daily the things he says and thinks about. He has such manners and it so well behaved I feel so lucky to be his mom. What have our moments still, he is currently scared of the dark and we tend to go to his rooms a few times following bed time to check for animals in the closet or to check under his bed..... I am trying to cherish this time where he needs the comfort of mama and not think of it as an inconvenience. Currently his favorite color is Blue, he is obsessed with Cars2 and thinking that has to do with it. He sleeps in Cars pjs, robe, slippers, and with a cars blanket. He has a problem staying out of Gia's face, but he will also take great care of her and watch over her. He loves blueberries, corn dogs, cheese, pirate booty, and apples. He has a fabulous imagination and that is something I hope stays with him forever. He is everything I hoped he would be and so so much more!



Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Day 2011

We had a great christmas this year. It was family filled and so joyful. The kids are at such a fun age where they get so excited about everything and are just so fun to watch. It is so much work in combination with Luca's birthday to pull it all off but it is so worth it!





Luca's 5th Birthday Party











We decided to have Luca's 5th birthday party a weekend before Christmas to avoid the craziness of having party near Christmas or New Years. This year Luca was/is obsessed with the Cars Disney Movie. So a Cars party this year! We had a great time with just our immediate families. We had a great time celebrating his 5 years of life!


Thursday, December 15, 2011

Zoo Lights!

Last night we went to the Zoo for zoo lights. Of course it was the only night it rained in the last week or so but we had a blast. This was actually the first year Gia and I participated. The last few years I just had Rob take Luca because I was either pregnant, it was snowing, or Gia was a baby. The kids LOVED it despite the sprinkle of rain!


Monday, November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a wonderful holiday weekend. Thursday we went to the Bellenghi's for a family filled Thanksgiving dinner. It was the first time in a very long time where Gia played and enjoyed herself with no meltdowns. We got to visit with family and celebrate our Niece Maddie's 12th birthday. Friday I worked for a bit then we went and got our Christmas tree, decorated the house, and watch the Polar Express. I love this season! Saturday we our day to celebrate with the Shimmin side of the family, however the Fords were recovering from the flu and my dad was also sick. So we spent a nice dinner at home with my mom, Aunt, and two cousins. It was a nice night with family we don't get to see as often as we like. Sunday was a lazy day. I took Luca on a date to see the Muppets and really enjoyed being with him. He is fixin to turn 5 this December and I am just continually impressed by him and his compassion for others. We often find it hard to take him to movies because he gets so worried about others and freaks out a little bit but I love that he is so and thoughtful. Muppets was a great movie for him. Gia is also growing up right before our eyes. The things she says is so entertaining and I love that my 2.5 year old can burp on command....she is one little firecracker....



Sunday, November 6, 2011

Halloween


Saturday, October 22, 2011

Pumpkin Patch










We took advantage of a dry fall day and hit the pumpkin patch.....

Monday, September 12, 2011

San Francisco & Sonoma

We got to travel down to San Fran for one of Rob's best and oldest friend's wedding. It was at a swanky hotel and was probably the most intimate and touching weddings I have ever been to. I didn't take any pictures while in san fran and I am annoyed with myself for that but on our last day we decided to do a quick trip to Sonoma since we have never been to California wine country. We fell in LOVE with Sonoma. It was a darling, quaint town. We had a super cute hotel right in the town square and although we are used to driving to all the vineyards we decided to just walk the plaza and shop and taste in the tasting rooms. We will be back for a long weekend sometime soon! Here are pictures that are very much out of order!

Entrance to our hotel in Sonoma
Lobby



Our room we got some cheese and meats and wine and just ppl watched
The girl & the fig awesome lunch spot
Sonoma at night
one of the wineries
A lot of the wineries had cute little outdoor seating

The park in the middle was full of families bbqing
walkway to our favorite winery

Our hotel El Dorado


The beautiful bride and groom