ZOOLIGHTS!

We had SO much fun at Zoolights last night! We went when it first open and it was super crowded!! But good thing we went when we did because when we were leaving around 7:45 it started to get windy and chilly!!! I have to say, I think the best part of last night for Guiliana was this stick that we bought her that she could chew on and it would lite up and blink. She just thought that was the best thing!

See.... I told you! She loved playing with that stick while grandpa was holding her.


Joanna and I and "our babies"

My best girls!!

So, at this point Guiliana was in need of a bottle and wasn't having anything to do with this picture.

What a head, huh? She was just chillin watching all the lights.

Her and Daddy were watching the tree light show (the one where the lights on the trees dance to the music)


Daddy LOVES those cheekies!!

Out to dinner after...

Her and her "boyfriend" Matthew. They are one week apart to the day (she is the older women! LOL!)

My Office Christmas Party

We had our annual Caring for Women Christmas party yesterday at Fox's Sports Grill. As always, it was a very nice time. I have so many friends there that it feels like a little family. I decided to have a cocktail (I have only had a beer since Guiliana was born!!). My friend Debra ordered a Colorado Bulldog, which consists of Kahlua, milk, coke, and vodka. I tried it and had to have it!! Lets just say I drank about half before I started feeling a bit warm. I have turned into such a light weight since having a child. The food was great and the gift exchange was very interesting as usual! Its the one where if you see something you like you can steal it... well no one stole from me and I walked away with a beautiful sterling silver heart necklace. It was a very nice Friday afternoon.
Happy Holidays!!!

Debra, Joanna, and I


Jillian (pregnant with Ethan) and Allie

"THE GIRLS"

Jen, Kari, and Bobby

Cynthia and I

MY BEANIE BABY!

Guiliana and I take Brooklyn for a walk every night when we get home and tonight with the wind it was super chilly!!! So I pulled out the beanie!! How cute!



This might be a MUST for Zoo Lights this Saturday night :)

CELINE DION CONCERT 12/6/08

To put it plan and simple... I have been obsessed with Celine Dion for about 10 years now. I just LOVE her music. It has gotten me through some of the roughest times in my life. From my mom not wanting anything to do with me, to the death of a friend and a grandfather, and a miscarriage, I always turn to her music. But, I turn to her music for the happy times in my life too. Her music was a BIG part of my wedding. Well, I had the chance to see her in VEGAS on my 26th birthday (03/25/06) My tickets were 7 rows from the stage, it was amazing!! So, of course you know when she toured I would be there!! Me and my mother-in-law went and had a fantastic time!!! Here are some pics from the concert. I did take 48 but I won't post
them all :)

Family Christmas Photo Shoot 12/6/08

This years Christmas Card is a very important one. Last year our puppy Brooklyn was the star of our Christmas cards but this year we have a new addition... Our Guiliana! I decided that I wanted a laid back atmosphere, so we did it at our house and had a friend take the pictures... some are last Friday night and some are last Saturday morning. They are kinda corny, but hey... that's our family!! I already ordered and received my Christmas cards!! Very exciting stuff!! So here are some shots from the shoot...

Guiliana's Blessing 11/29/08

We had the blessing of our beautiful daughter, Guiliana. We decided to have our friend Michally's step mom Ronda, who is a minister, perform the ceremony, and we had it in Greg's parents backyard. It was such a beautiful ceremony and we couldn't have asked for better weather. Rhonda will be emailing me the ceremony so I can have a copy. I will post it as soon as I get it. So many family and friends came. It was truly a "blessing" to honor our Daughter and put her in the arms of God on that day.






Guiliana and her godmother Michele


Isabella and Guiliana


Guiliana's godparents: Chris and Michele

Grandma and Grandpa Tortora, My brother Mike, and Greg's brother Paul.


Guiliana getting a 25th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kid from the doctor that delivered her... Dr. Hlavacek :)




All changed into her comfy clothes... what a day!