Lots of Snow

We got about 12 inches of Snow yesterday and the girls loved playing in it. Giana was a bit hesitant at first but eventually had a good time. After they came in from the cold they had Hot Chocolate and sat by the fire to warm up. I am inside the warmth comfort of my home taking the pictures (all except for a few pictures). My excuse? I don't have any snow pants and frankly I don't like the cold!!!!

Finally, A new post!

We had a good Christmas. Gabrielle loved opening all of her presents and Giana loved opening everyone's presents too! We visited another Santa at the Historical Museum in Sylvania and Giana would have nothing to do with sitting on his lap. We took a picture of her sitting on my lap near Santa but it is a horrible picture of me so I will not publish it ;)

Dinner with Santa

Last week McDonalds was having Dinner with Santa. We thought the girls would love to go since Gabrielle is so into Christmas this year and can't stop talking about Santa. Wow.....McDonalds was SO busy. People were packed from one end to the other it was crazy!!!! We didn't think we would be able to get a picture with Santa because the line was so long but we ate and let the kids play for awhile and by the time we were ready to leave we got to see Santa right away! The Santa wasn't the best looking Santa but Gabrielle loved it. Giana doesn't like strangers and does not like to be away from me so I didn't even attempt to put her on Santa's lap.

Toledo Botanical Gardens

I took the girls to Toledo Botanical Gardens on Friday so I could get some pictures of them in a beautiful setting. Giana loved that she got to walk around and not just ride in the stroller and Gabrielle thought it was a blast. I took a ton of pictures but unfortunately not all of them turned out. I think we will be going back after it snows and get some cool snow pictures.

Two Monkeys, Monkeying around

Gabrielle chasing Giana (Giana's favorite game!)

Look mom! I can stand upside down.

Giana the Brute wrestling down Gabrielle!


I like to take random pictures of the kids playing around. It gives them proof when they are older that at one time in their lives they really did like each other and liked to play together.

Gabrielle Gets a Haircut!

After Haircut

Side view after Haircut

She's been caught! After Haircut

Side view before Haircut

Before Haircut


I love having Gabrielle's hair long but only when she lets me put it up in pigtails. If it isn't in pigtails it looks straggly and she always puts her glasses on over her hair and that drives me nuts! Although I like it in pigtails all of the time, Gabrielle does not, so I did the second best thing and got it cut. Although I am not completely loving her hair right now, I have to admit it is 100% better.

Halloween Night

Look mom, I got a sucker!

Apprehensive Bride

Ah, the end of Halloween activities for the year! It feels like we have done so much but even with all of the trick or treating we have done the girls didn't get much "good" candy! Giana got a ton of suckers and she found out Saturday that she LOVES suckers! I found her sitting on the kitchen floor and she had a sucker in her hand trying to get the wrapper off of it. Next thing I know she has the wrapper off and it is in her mouth and boy was she happy and very sticky! Halloween night Gabrielle decided to dress up as Barbie Bride instead of the Princess she had worn to all of the other events. We went to Whitehouse to trick or treat with Grandma Cherryl and cousins Allyssya and Brooklynn. Halfway through Gabrielle got tired and didn't want to trick or treat anymore and Giana was busy trying to tip her Halloween basket over so she could get some goodies! I didn't get many pictures because once again, my camera battery died! Mom if you are reading this, I sure hope you are getting me the camera I want for my birthday!! Hint, Hint...