Invited to her first party

Guiliana attended her very first party today. It was a birthday party for her friend Jaden who turns ONE on March 2nd. Guiliana and Jaden are in the same class and have known eachother since they started at 8 weeks old! Her friend Victoria was there also. She had a good time! The party was actually held at Guiliana's school today so she was very familiar with her surroundings (and the toys!)

A little something I made for Jaden:

Guiliana giving the ball to Jaden and then hogging it!





Hanging out with her sippy cup

Guiliana gave Jaden a glow worm because she likes her so much.

I think we found a new toy! Grandma says Guiliana needs one of these, I happen to agree. This is the first time she has been on something like this and she was really moving. This might encourage her to walk since she still has no interest in crawling.


Time for cake!! This is the little table that she sits at everyday when eating.



And she found another toy she can ride on!

Cracking herself up!!

Just a few pictures of Guiliana thinking she was just sooooo funny last Saturday. I had just gotten her dressed to go to my friend Jillian's baby shower and Gules had the giggles!

MESSY, MESSY, MESSY!

I think every parent has taken a picture of their child just covered in food at one point or another. Guiliana is turning out to be a HUGE pasta eater! She shovels it in her mouth. Here are some classic pictures from last week.

Family Time

Last Sunday after we took a walk, we decided to sit out front on our grass, blow bubbles, and just enjoy the beautiful weather.

We have movement!!

I know it shouldn't be a big deal BUT, Guiliana not only scoots and turns in complete circles she now can get onto her tummy from a sitting position! Its a big deal to us because it seems like forever that she has been a scooter. She did it today at school with Grandma and tonight with us after her bath time. I'm sure its just the start to much, much, more activity. We shall see where she goes from here. I'm sorry... I just have to document everything!! I'm so proud of my little gal!!

Thank goodness for Detangler!!!

I just had to share with you Guiliana's hairstyle that she was sporting when she woke up this morning. All I have to say is thank goodness for detangler!! She also found it rather amusing!!

BEFORE...




AFTER... (okay, so you can't really see her hair BUT it was a cute one of her standing)

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY!!!

Today was Frank's (Grandpa Tortora) 60th Birthday!! He would not allow us to throw him a party, all he wanted to do was have a nice dinner with his family. It really was a great idea! We went to:

It was YUMMY! Greg and I had never been there and we really enjoyed it!! Guiliana and I spent most of the morning making Grandpa a gift:

And here are some pictures from dinner. Guiliana really liked the pond that had a little water fountain:


And Grandpa's most favorite gift of all...




ALSO....
Last night we went to Isabella Hoover's Baptism and I couldn't resist, I HAD to take pictures of Guiliana in her dress! One of the cutest dresses I have ever seen!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Its Guiliana's first...

This was daddy's gift to Guiliana and I (I got the chocolate rose! LOL)








Here are some pictures before school yesterday. The boys were to wear red and the girls pink!



And her art project...

ADULTS ONLY!!

So when I tell you that last night was only our 2nd time leaving the baby and she is 10 months, its okay... you can call us pathetic, because we are!! The problem is, is that Greg and I work Mon-Fri 8-5 and the weekends are really the only time we can spend quality time with our daughter, so we tend not to leave her. But recently we have been needing some much deserved time alone and it just so happens last night we had the chance!! Not only was yesterday out 11 year anniversary (being together) but, we celebrated 2 of our best friends birthdays. Eric is turning 33 on Feb 9th and Chris is turning the big 30 on Feb 11. So, last night we had dinner at BJ's and played games and had drinks at Dave and Busters. Grandma and Grandpa Tortora came over last night to babysit and it being Guiliana's first evening of not having one of her parents put her to bed, went very well! I didn't worry about her once because I knew that she was in such great hands. We had a super fun last night!!! Can't wait till our next date night our which will be in March for my birthday and our 5 year Wedding anniversary!!


Jen, Meg, Michally, and I


Trying out our "Sex in the City" impression!

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS!!


HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY ERIC!!