Mother's Day

I had a wonderful mother's day this year. We went to dinner at Flemming's on Saturday with Joe's mom and family. Unfortunately I didn't get  to see my mom this mother's day but i didn't forget all the wonderful things she has done for me and now my family throughout the years. Thanks mom!

Here is my sweet little baby girl.

my perfect little family at dinner

 eating her ice cream 

Circus

My friend Nicole had tickets for the circus about 

2 weeks ago and her little boy didn't want to go so she gave the tickets to us. Bella was so excited to see the elephants. The show was at the UCF arena and we had front row seats. 

sorry this was the best pic I could get of the tigers 

checking out the elephants

MFD Picnic

The fire department hosted a family picnic last weekend at Mayo Park. It was great catching up with everyone and seeing how quickly all the kids are growing. It's fun to see all the kids run and play together. Bella loves playing with all her fire department friends. 

Maddy being one of her favs

 All the kids

 we had cupcakes and sang happy birthday to everyone

 the girls eating their cupcakes

 Lt. Krandal pushing the kids on the swing

walking back from the bathroom

Strates Fair

This past weekend the fair was in town and we used it to bribe Bella to sleep in her big girl bed. That's right we bribed her, but hey, it worked. She slept in her big girl bed all week and all she wanted was to ride the Ferris Wheel. That is her favorite ride. 

The Merry Go Round is always a good one too

On top of the Ferris Wheel

A look from above

she found a little friend to ride the car with 

 the 2 girls rode the fire truck next with their mommy's but neither of them liked that one so much

 She finally climbed up the slide after several attempts but then would only jump like she was in a bounce house once she got to the top and the lady that worked there would have to go get her and slide down with her. It was a nicer way than yelling at her I guess. 

All in all we had a great afternoon!

Easter 2013

We hosted Easter at our house again this year. It was a great day with great company.

Bella opening her basket when she woke up. The bunny spoiled her

 Hanging out with Papa

 Great Gram, Grandma, Grandpa and Nana

 Bella hunting for eggs

After dinner everyone fell asleep

 After a little cat nap we all enjoyed some dessert and lots of candy

Miami Children's Museum

Aunt T and Uncle Frankie took Bella to this awesome museum when she was staying there. There were many cool exhibits there to include some of her favs, the supermarket and bank. They also had a dentist office and cruise ship.  

 Here is the kids size Publix set up where the children can pretend to work there, shop there or just play there

 shopping for some fruits and veggies

stocking the shelves

Next stop was Bank of America where she got to play bank teller

Picking some of Florida's finest at the Orange Orchid 

 learning to milk a cow

Country Isles Elementary

Bella is ready for school! All she talks about is going to school, riding a school bus and carrying a backpack. She practiced by visiting Aunt T's school last month. She loved all the kids and they loved her too. Aunt T had told her class so much about Bella that they were so excited to meet her. 

hanging out in the classroom. Her new friend is Jordan (the little girl whose lap she is sitting on)

 walking to the garden

checking out the vegetables. the kids sent Bella home with her own seeds to start her own garden. We had carrots, beans and peas. We started off good but now we are only left with some beans. Our thumbs aren't as green as Aunt T's class