Lots of Random Events These Days!

In the past week we have... experienced a first concert with Lilly, experienced a "chef's table" at Boca, and experiened tailgating in our front lawn. Needless to say it's been fun around here :) First fun with the kids and then for those interested, I'll give my adult stories (less cute pictures).

First we had Lilly's first concert. Daddy took her and man did she have fun. If you ask her, she'll tell you "Wiggles" and "Daddy" but that's about as much story telling she'll do besides dancing all their crazy dances :) Dad reported that she spent the first half of the concert trying to figure out what was going on, and the second half dancing and being her crazy self. Dad spent the whole time figuring out why he didn't think of being a Wiggle as his career :)

Then we had some practice UC tailgating. You may wonder why we had to pracitce such things, but I tell you that we figured out alot of things we need to remember for the real event in a few weeks. The girls had sooooooooo much fun. Who knew that having dinner on the front lawn was pure entertainment for them. They also liked getting on their UC gear... although Lilly stole the skirt I was to put on Carolyn because she liked the ruffles...

Then finally, I know this doesn't involve the kids, but if you were considering going to Boca in Oakley anytime for a special occasion...PLEASE DO! It was amazing. We took Jeff and Ashley there for "Welcome Back Hacks" and sat at the Chef's table, where they cooked right in front of us some of the most amazing food I've ever imagined. I'm still dreaming about the pasta and pork belly ...amazing.

A baby no more!

Our little Carolyn is becoming a big girl! She's drinking all her milk from a sippy cup, feeding herself any food I give her and is crawling all over the place... and already she's trying to walk! It's nuts! She pulls herself up onto everything and steals all the toys. Her biggest thrill is when she gets to Lilly's beloved blanket before Lilly can :) I have a feeling I'm going to be referring a lot more "disagreements" between these two very shortly....

What a fun summer!

What a fun summer we are having! I think I understand why "everything changes when you have kids'...because everything is so much more awesome when you see them smile :) We had some grill outs, some harvesting, and some family reunions recently, and I tried to capture it all on camera, but of course didn't manage too (lots of blurry pictures with running kids!)...here is what I have to share though!

First a little grill out with friends...So cute to see them all become little ladies!


And then a trip to Pittsburgh for a Italian family reunion! Which can't be complete without a little Pizza! Lilly and Carolyn had so much fun with all of their cousins...from the babies to the teenagers! It was so awesome to see them all play and laugh. I only wish that everyone wasn't in different states so it could happen more often! But once a year is atleast a start! Also, you'll notice the SUPER CUTE dresses the girls are wearing at the corn roast... they were handmade by Auntie Alyssa. She can make more...and of course in different colors...if anyone has a special event coming up :) I think I'm going to get a German one made for Carolyn :)

Here's the Vinciguerra portion of the reunion...only about 1/5 of the people there, but supplying about half of the babies :)

The Germans....

But then the little German had too much fun and had to take a cat-nap with Dad :)

Fun with bubbles and cousins!

Lilly had too much corn :)

Good form, but Dad's team didn't pull through in the end!

This will make you smile...

So I've been doing a little overtime at work (boo!) and haven't been able to update you recently... so I promise this post will make up for it! I have little comparison on pictures of Lilly and Carolyn with Cherrios :) and some super cute pictures to share that I promise will bring a smile to your face!

First, here's a little then and now... I promise you do not need names to know which is Lilly or Carolyn... Lilly is about one month older than Carolyn in the pictures, and seems to have some more manners at first before she dumps her bowl. Carolyn has an interesting technique to getting more Cherrios in faster than just picking them up....

And here's some really cute pictures of my girlie girls having tea...

Having peas and applesauce...

Being Happy Kids...

And chasing ducks... how can you not smile at a kid chasing a duck!

Girls love a good shower...

About 40 women decended upon our house this past weekend, with the mission of showering Alyssa with many gifts and lots of love as she preps to become a wife. I still can't believe Ashleigh and I pulled it off... but we had so much help, it wasn't too bad :) Thanks to everyone that attended and lended a helping a hand! A few pictures are below...but first... two of the cutest girls hanging out and chatting...

Birthday Party!

When there's a birthday, there's gotta be a party, and when there's a party, there's gotta be cake and presents! Lilly had both, and a little Chipotle of course :) She LOVED all her new gifts and I realized by the end of the night that she was a little lady, with all her luggage and purses, ready for the world ahead of her... or atleast ready to watch a little Dora on the TV and then go to the grocery and then nap until dinner (a typical day in the life of Lilly lately:)). Carolyn also enjoyed the party of course, and just wished there were more kids to play with! Next year, I promise to throw Lilly a party with her friends again, as this year was more of a party for the adult family instead of a crazy bash like last year.

Here's the bag lady... :) She LOVES her purses.

And LOVES Dora birthday cake! How well mannered this two year old is!

Here's the trouble maker... stealing one of Lilly's gifts already....

Lilly's smile is one of the cutest things in the world... just a little hard to catch on camera... but we got this one!


And the trouble maker again... this time snatching a Dora coloring book....

Happy Birthday to Little Lilly!

Two years ago, early early in the morning, we went to the hospital because we thought my water may have broke, but thought we would get sent home. But just 4 hours later, the cutest little bundle was in my arms. I still remember thinking how wild it was that I was now a Mom, and Justin now a Dad...and I think it didn't quite hit me fully until Carolyn was born :)

But now my little bundle of joy is a skinny little toddler that is into EVERYTHING. She loves to eat icing off the cake, but not the cake itself. Her favorite food is Chipotle...especially their spicy guacamole! She can open doors and get into trouble in about 5 seconds, and loves to wrestle with Bailey the dog. She finally started talking, and loves to say up peeze (up please) and ju-cie (juice). She did learn to say her first swear word too unfortunately... saying "Sheit" when she dropped her apple at Panera. Aunt Ashleigh will be more than happy to tell the story :) She can also say everyone's names, just only when she feels like saying them. She hates to be dirty, but loves to explore outside and play on the swings and slides. Most of all, she loves to watch Dora the Explorer, which has replaced her love of the Wiggles (thank goodness!). She goes poo on the potty when she feels like it, but don't dare force the issue, or she may throw one of her amazing screaming fits, where she ends up on the floor sobbing and saying "ma ma ma ma" to anyone that will listen. She still LOVES her binki and blanket, and doesn't love to snuggle unless it's while watching Dora. Most of all, she has a nurturing little heart that loves to try and help and taking care of her baby dolls... it's just that her helping tends to undo everything I've done already :) We love her soooooo much and can't wait to see what's next for little Lil.