GOING ON A BEAR HUNT!!!

Right now Guiliana just can't get enough of the song "Going on a Bear Hunt". Tonight I video taped her singing it. Its a bit long but worth the wait. ENJOY!!!

Carson's 2nd Birthday

Today one of Guiliana's friends Carson, celebrated his 2nd birthday with a party at Imagination Ave. It is like a little town. There is a place for dress-up, a school, a grocery store, even a lil Home Depot!! Guiliana's 2 favorite parts were the Truck she drove all around and a pair of pink dress-up high heels. It was a very cute place and great for Toddlers!! Guiliana had a great time seeing all of her friends today. She also showed me how she learned at school to drink out a "big-girl" cup! She is growing up way too fast!

Playdates and Fudge pops!

A couple of weeks ago, We went over to Steve's house to watch the SUNS game. The Hoovers were also there so the Gules and Bella got to hang out and play. Well, Uncle Stevie gave the girls fudge pops and it was a FUNNY MESS!!!





Yesterday while the boys had their "game-night" Gules and I went to the Hoovers house for a . Valerie and Shelby also came. We got so lucky that it was such a beautiful day out. We ate lots of yummy goodies and chatted while the kiddies played. We brought our pool and the kids enjoyed it.

Greg's 31st Birthday

May 18, 2010 marked Greg's 31st birthday. We started it off by going on a mommy and daddy date last weekend. We had an amazing dinner at PF Changs and then saw Iron Man. It was nice to have some alone time and I enjoyed eating a full meal without any interruptions :)
On his actual birthday, Guiliana and I baked Daddy a cake and I let her frost and decorate it herself (the outcome was pretty messy but, the thought was so cute!) She also made daddy a card. We got him some new sandals and a METS shirt (that we gave to him a few days earlier so he could wear it on our date).
His birthday celebration finally ended yesterday with a Sports/Game night with the guys at our house. They had 2 TV's going!! One for to watch sports and the other to play video games. It was quite cool!!

Mother's Day 2010

I was made to feel extra special this Mother's Day. Mine started on Friday when I received 2 dozen roses and chocolates at work. Greg signed the card from him, Guiliana and even our doggie Brooklyn. It was such a surprise and really made my day! Guiliana made me some very special Mother's day gifts at school that were
very sweet. Those are the greatest gifts!
Saturday we have a tradition of spending the day at Grandma and Granpa Tortora's house. We swim, eat, hang out and enjoy each others company.
Sunday morning Daddy got up with Guiliana and let me sleep. I think that I have forgotten how, because I knew they were awake and I only seemed to make it 10 more minutes in bed! When I came downstairs Guiliana gave me a little box. Inside was a beautiful sterling silver, oval link bracelet. There are 6 ovals total and each oval there can be a name engraved. I showed this bracelet to Greg what seems like over a year ago and he remembered that I loved it. He had His, Guiliana, Brooklyn, and me all engraved. I just adore it! Guiliana and Daddy made me breakfast, eggs, Cinnamon rolls, and coffee, and we all just lounged and relaxed. Later that morning I went and had an hour massage which was terribly needed! Then it was back to more lounging! We all watched Avitar (beautiful movie) and snacked! It was a great weekend. I was treated very well! Thank you for making me feel so special.
I just adore motherhood and couldn't image my life complete without my little girl. She brings so much joy (and some hard times too!) to our lives. I am so blessed that I was given the ability to have a this precious little girl. It truly is one of the most amazing gifts! I look forward to many more years filled with LOVE! XOXO





GIFTS THAT GULES AND I MADE FOR GRANDMA AND BOTH GREAT-GRANDMA'S