Sesame Street Live!

Last Thursday I took the girls for their yearly check-ups. Pretty traumatic for all parties involved. They both had to get 4 shots so they both were screaming like crazy. Anna weighs 22lbs 2oz and is 30.5 inches tall. Francesca is 37lbs and 41 inches tall. To make up for putting them through the trauma I took Francesca to Sesame Street Live and Anna got to hang out with Daddy. We had 2nd row seats so Francesca got to dance with all of the characters. We had so much fun. Mama and Francesca before the show.

Dancing with Bert.

Elmo and his sunflower.

The Count patting Francesca on the head.

First Day of School

Anna playing on her new zebra that mama and daddy gave her for her birthday. Francesca showing off her Ariel backpack on the first day of school.

Ready to start the 4 year old tot class. Ms. Eileen is her teacher this year, who she loves.

Francesca's 4th Birthday!

It's hard to believe that Francesca is 4 years old already. She's such a big girl now. She even said she felt taller when she woke up this morning. She started off her special day at school where she got to wear a special hat and have cupcakes for snack. When she came home from school, she had a bike from mama and daddy waiting for her. She was so excited. Then we topped the day off with a party at Chuck E. Cheese. She had a great day. Practicing with daddy. She already fell and scraped both of her knees.Playing airhockey at Chuck E. Cheese

The whole crew enjoying some pizza.Francesca and Hannah.

Anna eating some pizza.Hayden on one of the rides.

Nana and Francesca trying to win some tickets.

Francesca and her boys, Stevie and Chad.

Playing a little ski ball.Riding the horse.

Stevie, Chad, Hannah, and Anna.

Jack learning to play ski ball...

then taking matters into his own hands.

Oops, mom put this picture in twice and can't figure out how to get it out.

Blowing out the candles on her Hannah Montana birthday cake.

The Woody girls with Chuckie. Thank you to everyone who helped make Francesca's day so special and fun.

Anna's First Birthday!

It's my birthday and I'm soooo excited! A little pre-party primping. Anna walks better while holding something and having her mouth wide open.

A little pre-party girliness. Francesca acting like a supermodel.

Get this stupid hat and bib off of me...

Cake time!

This tastes good!

I love it!

All that cake eating wore me out Poppy.

Nana and Anna

Grandma, Pop Pop, and the girls.

Hayden and Mr. Rick with their party hats.

Baby Kylie with her adorable cheeks.

Anna tearing into her gifts and eating one of her cards.

Playing with the baby doll that Francesca gave her.

Blowing bubbles with the Mansolillo's.

Anna trying to push Jack on the tricycle.

Daddy and Francesca.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Anna's first birthday so special. She had a great day.

State Fair

We went to the Maryland State Fair today with Nana and Zia who is visiting from California. Anna and Nana take a break in the green apple.

Francesca was so excited to ride the big kid rides.

Anna was so excited to watch her big sister. She kept waving and calling "Sissy!"

This ride was a little bit bumpy and fast so Francesca was a little terrified. Her mouth stayed open, pretty much the whole time.

My little soccer star.

Some boring video of 4 and 5 year olds playing soccer but my kid is so cute I couldn't resist. She's the one with the white shirt and black shorts and long ponytail.

Anna Cutie

Here's a pic of Anna playing with her baby and a video of Anna's interpretation of an elephant.

Dancing Queen!

Anna loves to dance! She will dance to just about any type of music. It could be a McDonald's commercial and she starts shakin it. This video isn't the greatest. I hope to get a better one soon.