Turkey Time

Yes, we like to dress our children up as turkeys on Thanksgiving. We're those kind of people.

Milo, 2009

Lucia, 2007

Mr. Independent

Let it Snow!

The first snow of the season fell this past weekend. Now, the blizzard (by my standards) that befell kept us indoors all day Saturday, but Sunday the weather was beautiful and we got a chance to enjoy the white powder.

All suited up in their new winter coats. FYI, every time I put Milo's on him, he promptly conks out.


Posing for the camera in our "Winter Wonderland". (Milo slept the entire time.)


Lucia's first touch...not so sure...


But it sure is fun throwing snowballs...


...at Mommy!


Now it's time to build a snowman. First, you make a ball like this...


Here you have the body...


Put another ball on top...


Add a third, and voila! A lovely little snowman!


That you can then DESTROY!


And a video to sum up the fun :)

Pearly Whites

Lucia's first trip to the dentist was on December 4, 2009. Technically, we were a little late, as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentristry suggests that children should have their first visit by their first birthday. It didn't go as well as I'd have hoped. She didn't cry at all, so I guess it could have been worse, but she certainly didn't open her mouth very much, so the dentist didn't get that great of a look. Oh well, no cavities were detected and it seems we're still waiting on two molars on the top: 18 teeth in all.

Lucia in the waiting room, feeling a bit nervous.


Feeling a bit MORE nervous in the dentist's chair.


Getting brushed with flouride.


And experiencing the spit sucker.


This is the widest she opened her mouth the whole time.


No tears though, so she got to pick out a toy from the treasure chest after it was all over!


Oh, and Milo still has yet to cut a tooth, so we're right on track with him!!!

Another First!

Lucia went bowling for the first time at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, AZ! She got to use the bumpers, of course, and fared pretty well. She adopted her unique technique early on and maintained her style and form throughout. She ended up beating Nana and Salina! Here are the photos:

Daddy's a little apprehensive about wearing "used" shoes.


Who knew they even made them so small (size 6)?


Lucia doesn't mind them...she's even admiring them.


Time to choose a ball.


Learning the basics about where the ball goes after you throw it and how it comes back to you.


Ok, it's Lucy's turn!


Daddy guides her up to the lane.


She positions herself...she liked the "kneeling" stance.


One big hurl!


Looking good...


Not bad at all!


Let's have a look at that scoreboard... And in case you were wondering what Milo did the whole time, there he is, observing as usual.


Lucia with an 80 in the top of the 9th!

Good Times

While we were in Phoenix recently, we got to spend time with some of Daddy's old friends. Here are shots of Daddy and Lucy at Happy Hour with Rodrigo, Martin and Chulo's daughter, Tany.