It's beginning to look alot like Christmas

This past weekend we put up our Christmas lights, tree and other decorations. This was the first year that Bella really understood what was happening and was so excited to help out. Aunt T and Uncle Frankie were also in town and they were a big help as well. We also went to Light Up UCF which Bella had been talking about all week because she wanted to ride the Ferris Wheel. The weather was just chilly enough for us floridians and it really felt like winter/Christmas time.

 

Decorating the tree with Aunt T

 

 

 this is her idea of putting the candy canes on the tree

 

 all bundled up

 

 watching the ice skaters at Light Up UCF

 

 About to get on the Ferris Wheel. This kids rode 3 times!! She is fearless as well. She would get to the top and look down and wave at everyone below

 

 she also got to see Santa at the mall. He was visiting the ladies at a store nearby his chair and Bella ran up to him so exicted. He carried her all the way back to his chair and then gave her some stickers, coloring book and crayons

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I was on call today for a short while and actually had to go out for a little bit but I'm thankful I didn't have to work all day and I was done in time for dinner. I am thankful that even though I couldn't be home with my family, I have a great "in-law" family that always welcomes me as one of their own. They do so much for us as well when it comes to Bella. Without them we couldn't do it. Thank you guys!

Here is just some of the spread from today.  I kept forgetting to take pics so there aren't many

Bella trying to drink her corn chowder soup

checking to see if this is ok with momma

 She has been watching the Polar Express for the last 2 days and so grandma made her some hot chocolate for the first time. Uncle Ed taught her how to blow bubbles in it

Happy Birthday Johnny

 The Hernandez clan came in town last week from Chicago and while they were here we threw the little guy an early party. Happy 2nd Birthday Johnny!! We had a blast today

 party table

 climbing up the ladder with daddy

All the kiddos

 birthday boy

enjoying his cupcake made by his Titi Renee

Lola and Bella have become such good friends this trip

helping Johnny open his presents

Bells and Great Gram

2012 Election

This was Bella's first election. Although she didn't come to the polls with us she got mama's sticker. We were driving home and she says to me, "Look ma I'm a pirate". I turned around and this is what I found. :) 

Happy Halloween

Joe had to work Halloween this year so we started the day off by visiting him and the boys at the station. Bella wore her costume and they gave her candy and we took some great photos. 

 Later that night we went trick or treating with some neighbors. This year was by far the best as she was old enough to know what was going on and what to do. She was so excited!! She would run up to each door and say, "Trick or Treat" and then open her bag. Once they put the candy in she would say, "thank you so much". Then she would take off running again. We made it to a lot of houses too before she began to tire out. She started dragging her bag and asking to be held. 

Here she is with her buddy Cameron from around the corner.