Gigi is 6 months old!!

So today Gigi (this is what Traci wanted her nickname to be when she was in the womb, I put a huge veto on it and of course that is just the name we all call her now :) is 6 months old. Man has she been a lot of work, but it is nothing compared to the joy she has brought us. She is a mover for sure, crawling (well scooting) and already pulling herself up in the crib! Her two bottom teeth are going to break through any minute now, and her reflux has much improved! She is a stinker and I am having a hard time getting her on a schedule but she will USUALLY fall asleep on her own if we put her in her crib and let her roll around for a bit. He is so much in love with luca, he just looks at her and smiles and she giggles! She has a huge smile, bright eyes, and adorable dimples and I just think she couldn't be any cuter!

Pumpkin Patch

So over the weekend Poppi and Grandma came up to Portland with their new RV to visit. We headed to the pumpkin patch on Saturday and had a great time. After the patch we hung out on the RV, watched football and ate chili. The weather was perfect chilly but not too cold. Gia was oblivious to what was going on but Luca loved it. Here are some pictures from the day!

Grandma wanted to ride down with Luca, I am not sure who had more fun?

Luca felt the need to do the heavy lifting.

His fake smile with Mama tells him to smile for the camera

Labor day weekend at the Beach

We spent 5 days at the beach house for the holiday weekend. It was very relaxing and much needed. My folks also purchased a motorhome or as my dad calls it "poppi's playpen" and they stayed over one night and were able to join us at the Bellenghi's for dinner. Luca decided he wanted to stay with Grandma and Poppi that night in the motorhome and I wasn't sure he was ready for that. Well, I was right. I got a call from my dad at 2am and Luca was crying for me. So I hopped in the car at 2am in the pouring rain to go pick him up. Luckily it was a 2 minute drive and by the time I got there he was all happy and playing. On the drive back to the beach house I had to discuss with him that it was night time and we had to go back to bed :) Overall we had a great time and it as always went way to fast.

Happy 35th Mom and Pops

Happy 35th to my folks (traci put this together but in my defense her 2nd baby hasn't come yet:) Anyways I think she did a great job as this totally describes how I feel about there marriage. In a world where we are surrounded with negativity they have always showed us what true love is and lead by an incredible example. I strive to have a marriage as strong as theirs!!

Make a Smilebox photobook

M.I.A

So it has been a while since I posted anything on here and although a lot has happened I don't have time to post pictures right now but thought I would quickly give an update. You see I haven't had any spare time because I have a new business venture. Check out my site www.stelladot.com/tami It is a new mlm company made for the woman of today and it is brilliant. Check it out if you want to place and order, host a party, or even become a stylist (my team is growing!) let me know!

Luca is doing great! Potty training which is such a blast. He is still love his baby sister and is eager to hold her bottle or play with her on her play mat. Watching them together truly melts my heart.

Gia- She is doing better, reflux is still a problem but I think her gas issues are getting better. She is sleeping all night and we are working on a daytime schedule. She is now rolling over like crazy and even tucking her feet under her in an effort to move.. Luca walked at like 9.5 months and I was really hoping she would be a little later but it isn't looking good for me. She is smiling and laughing all the time and is very happy as long as she has here mama in her view or is in mama's arms...we are dealing with some strong attachment issues.

Rob and I- As of Monday I am officially a working mom. I am going to temp at my old job Randstad for a while, see how it goes. I am sad but also happy about it since hopefully it will give us a little more financial freedom as Rob's job is so volatile. Wish me luck. I am starting at part time for a week or two to ease the kids and myself into things....

ok that is all we have time for tonight...peace out. 

Gianna's Christening

We had Gianna's christening yesterday at St. Clares. It was  a great day full of our god, family, and friends! Below are some picture from the day...

Gianna and Cohen napping after a long morning 

(this only lasted about 10 minutes but was so cute)

Gianna giving Gma big smiles

The Cake 

Uncle Bill and Aunt Betty Ann were in town from Jennings, LA. It was great to have them there and from them to be part of Gia's special day. The gown Gianna wore had been used for all Rob's siblings as well as Deneze and all her siblings. Bill was surprise to find out the that was the gown he had been baptised in also!

Gianna with her god parents. Aunt Andee and Uncle Jake

Luca ran up to be a part of the service.

4th of July

We spent the 4th in Lincoln City at Bob and Deneze's beach house. We had a great time with the ENTIRE family. 11 adults, 5 kids. It was a great weekend despite some crying fits from Gia, but we had a good time with family. 

Gia smiling for POP POP

Andee, Myself, Gia, and Estef relaxing

Rob, Gia, and Jake

Luca was obsessed with the drums

Family picture

Luca on the beach

Playing in the sand

First experience with Fireworks and he loved them. He went to sleep too early for them on the 4th but Uncle Art told him he would save some for him the next day. Sure enough Luca woke up around 6 and was waiting for Uncle Art to get up, as soon as he saw him he ran up and said FIREWORKS!!! He had waited a few hours that morning and never mentioned it until he saw Art.  :)