Animal Day

November 6, 2010

Today we went to Animal Day at O2B Kids. This is place where Gabriella and I go for play group Tuesday - Thursday. They put together a nice little day for the kids. They had a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, and games.

Gabriella had so much fun. She loved the petting zoo. She went right in and pet each animal and then went around and hugged the goats and sheep. It was pretty cute. It was also chilly so we got to pull out some of our new winter accessories. We are loving the change in temperature!!!

Petting the sheep

Rocking her new winter hat

Hanging out with our friend, from play group, Jacks and his mom Sam

Hugging the Sheep!!!

Petting one of the other children at the Petting Zoo

Hanging out with the little lambs

Some more images of us enjoying the nice weekend. We finally got to break out our winter clothing. Gabriella loves wearing her hat. We also bought her some new "Twinkle Toes" sneakers. She LOVES them.

Beau took Gabriella on a walk Sunday morning so I could get a little extra sleep.

Walking Gheri

Helping Dad walk Mikey and Gheri

Totally FAKE crying!!!

Nicaragua 2010

October 22 - 30, 2010

Gabriella took her first trip to Nicaragua this year. Daniella and I took her to visit my dad and meet all of her family that lives there. We had such a great time. Nicaragua allowed her to have a freedom that she has never experienced. There are no rules in Nicaragua. Gabriella was allowed to explore anything that caught her eye.

We spent 3 days at the beach. We spent each day down at the beach or in the pool. We could not have asked for a nicer time. We are looking forward to going back in February.

Had a little accident at the airport before we left. Gabriella showed up to Nicaragua with a nice bump on her forehead.

Gabriella playing with Abuelo and Leica

Working on bonsai's like Abuelo

Swimming in the Pacific

Enjoying sunset at the beach

Playing with hermit crabs. Gabriella thought it was funny when they came out of their shell and crawled on her hand.

Swimming in the pool.

Getting ready to head down to the beach.

Watching the cows on the beach!!!

Walking the beach at sunset with Abuelo

Gabriella, Daniella, and myself with my grandmother. It was Gabriella's first time meeting her. This is Gabriella's third living great-grandmother.

Daphne's Surprise Party

October 3, 2010

While we were in Clearwater for Williams birthday we also had the chance to be around for Daphne's 33rd birthday surprise party. Dawn, with the help of Daphne's friend Melita, set up a really nice party to celebrate Daphne. Beau, Gabriella, and I spent the afternoon hanging out with Daphne and Jamie in an attempt to distract her. Little did she know that we were all getting together later in her honor. We all spent the afternoon together at the park and then said our goodbye's. Literally minutes later we were shouting surprise at Richard's house. It was lots of fun.

Distracting Daphne at the park

Getting ready to go down the BIG slide

Rocking Climbing, just like mommy!!

Daphne's arrival at her surprise party.

Inviting the "people behind the door" to the party.

My new friend Kai. She was so fun to play with.

Adventure Island

October 2, 2010

Today we went to Adventure Island in Tampa, FL. It was our friend William's 3rd birthday. Gabriella had so much fun. Beau and I sent her down some of the "BIG KID" slide by herself and she had such a blast. Everyone thought that we were crazy to let her go alone, but she just loved it.

SOOOO excited to play!!!!!

Playing with Dad in the "kiddie" area

Getting a pep-talk from my friends Alana and Brennon

Playing with Alana

Taking a break from all the swimming to eat a YUMMY brownie.