Our Chicago Trip

We are at the Jacksonville Airport waiting to board our plane.  Mommy suggested we walk around to stretch our legs before the flight. 

 On the plane, I had lots to do.  I colored, watched my DVD player, went to the potty, played with Ava and drank apple juice. 

 I had a great time playing with my new friends.  Rachel and I played outside on the swingset and took pictures of each other.  This is my silly face.

 On Sunday, we went to the Shedd Aquarium with Natasha and Zach.  He loves animals too! I got to feel a starfish and they had lots of water to play in.  I really liked the animals and I bought a purple clown fish. 

 On Monday, we went to Children's Mueseum.  It was wonderful!  There was so much to do!  It was at Navy Pier. 

 This was one of the areas.  The track was for cars, but I thought it made a better Taliabeam. 

 They had a water works area.  There was tons of water everywhere and even flying around the room.  They made us wear raincoats to keep dry. 

 The last area we went to was the building area.  We all built stuff.  I liked to collect things that were the same and put them places together. 

 Even Ava had fun building, but she kept trying to get the little pieces. 

 Ava and Mommy just hanging out at Natasha's.

 On Tuesday before we left it started snowing lots!  I first went out to check things out in my sweats - they got wet, so I had to go in and put on snow pants.  I liked the snow.

 Ava and Mommy came outside for a few minutes and then they went inside.

 There was about an inch or so of snow. I thought this was pretty cool!

Valentine's Week!

Now that I can crawl, I can go anywhere!!!

 But sometimes, I don't like where I get stuck! 

 It's Valentines Morning!  Ava and I got stuffed doggies and I got M&M's.  I also had to make valentines for my friends at school.

 That night I asked for rice for dinner.  I wanted to share with Ava, so we both ate off her tray!



I was teaching Ava how to clap.  She did a great job!!

I might be home sick, but I am still strong!!

My new skills!!  Each video is about a minute and they are continuations of each other!  Enjoy!



The Girls!!

We are too busy watching Diego to look at Mommy for a picture.  This is one of Mommy's favorite outfits that Talia got to wear too!  Thanks Mrs. Vali for it!



 Aren't we just too cute!!!

As the big sister it is my job to take care of my little sister.  Sometimes I feed her, sometimes I share my stuff. 

Olive Garden Leftovers - YUM YUM!!

Mommy and Daddy went to Olive Garden with the Kastelzs'.  They brought us the left overs and they added meatballs from their meatballs sub dinner.  Talia and I ate tons of meatballs, they had to make more!!!  I really like meatballs and pasta!

 YUMMY!!!



Here is a cute video of me eating my yummy food!!!

Pulling up!

I have learned how to pull up from a sitting position.  So when I am sitting, I can stand up on my own in my crib!  I LOVE learning new skills!  Now, Mommy and Daddy have to lower my mattress.

 Come here Talia, I can't pull your hair from this far away.

 I am still a big eater!  Mommy had leftovers from Olive Garden and I ATE THEM UP!!!  Then I ate LOTS of meatballs and Talia helped me eat them!  Mommy said they had to make more for their dinner because we ate so many meatballs.

 I had to get every last bit!

I am a photographer!!!

I am learning to use Mommy's camera.  I have been taking pictures around the house.  I keep getting better and better.  These are some of my best so far!  Isn't Daddy silly!

 I have to take pictures of Deigo :)

I am getting so BIG!!

I am getting so big!  I am starting to stand up and wanting to walk!  I also like to chew on things.  This stroller is just the right size for me.  I just have to make sure Talia doesn't try to put me in the stroller. 

 I also love to eat!  I eat EVERYTHING!  Paper, dog hair, asparagus, meatballs, macaroni, yogurt and anything else I can get my hands on. 

 You looking at me???  This is my asparagus - back away!



BabyWearing

Mommy gets to wear Ava around, so I wanted to wear my baby around too!  Granny made this wrap for me.  It's not as nice as moms, but it does the job.

 Not too safe, but again, part of the fun is the baby falling out!

 Here is Ava - she is so cute!

 She likes to chew on stuff. Daddy says she puts everything in her mouth. 

 My baby is fallling...



Ava is on the MOVE!

I am on the move!!!  I have just started moving and I LOVE it!  Mommy is a little sad I am getting so big, but she is also happy I am doing so well!  Here are two videos of me working on my army crawl!  I am offically on the move and can move forward!!! 

Our First Trip to Disney World!!!

Our first trip to Disney World!!!  I am so excited!

We had fun riding the Monteral!  It was so funny!

 I liked walking around, but it was really fun riding on Grandpa's scooter!

 Ava got to pose for a picture with Snow White.  She even kissed her on the head and left a lipstick stain!

 I waited in line for Pluto for a while, but once I got up there, I didn't want him to touch me!

 Here is Ava with her lip stick Snow White kiss!

 My first ride was the Tea Cups.  I went on it with Granny, Mommy and Ava.  I kept trying to spin the wheel and Mommy kept trying to keep us from spinning. 

 Then, I wanted to go on this ride!  It was a roller coaster!  I LOVED IT!  I wanted to go again, but Mommy said wait, we had a lot to do!  Aunt Samantha said she heard Mommy screaming while on this ride!

 Then we saw Mickey!  I was a little shy!

 Daddy and I went on Dumbo, I was a little scared of being so high, but later went on another ride like this and was okay with going high!

 This is the awesome condo we stayed at!  Thanks Aunt Samantha and Uncle Billy!