Pictures of October and November

So it has been over a month since I posted!! I don't know where the time went. I guess that we have been busy. I find that writing for me is always something I do more when something is bothering me, so I guess it is a good sign when I am not. However, I sometimes wish that I was more consistent with journaling/blogging. oh well, whatever I can do will have to do!

I want to put some pictures up from the last month.

First - Halloween:





Also in october we got a new kitty! Her name is Katie and we are calling her Ms. Katie in honor of our beloved Ms. Ouza.



I think it was love at first sight! Although Marisol has mentioned Ms. Ouza a few times recently -- she misses her. But Katie has adjusted really well!



The two above show Marisol's unique sense of style. The girl LOVES to layer and she has been into dresses a lot lately. Which has been great for potty training. She is doing really well with that too!

Here are some more of the nakedness which is a regular part of our life around here:


With mommy's socks on.


This is a favorite of mine -- she has Josie's leg warmers on, is eating an apple, and nursing bedtime bear


With her raincoat and boots on.


With Daddy at the zoo at Central Park in NYC.


Bath in the sink! This was her idea -- she was "washing" dishes for me and next thing I knew she climbed into the sink!


Fast asleep with Josie.


Cuddling with Daniel. awww, aren't they so cute??


Talking to Grandma on the phone. (not really, but pretending!)


Everyone gets a phone!


What?? Am I too close to the TV? nah.... I'm up here hanging with all my furry friends (also known as Care Bears) and Dora!


Experimenting with "oobleck" (cornstarch, water, and food coloring). Daniel loved it! Marisol was more interested in drinking the water with a dropper -- whatever makes you happy!!


Feeding Josie.


ahhh!! the headless, naked wonder!! oh no, it's just Marisol with her new winter hat on...


Another great outfit -- two dresses, (did I mention she loves to layer??), bunny ears, and a pink doggy backpack.


We got the christmas decorations out today (I know, already!!) I like to get in the spirit early Marisol was having a great time looking though them and we are making some cookies too!

Ok, that's all for now.

Oh wait -- one more picture of Marisol -- this one is from a year ago. She is getting so big!! We actually trimmed her hair last night for the FIRST time. It looks really good (Mike did the actually cutting - great job daddy!) I of course have mixed feelings, she looks different, a little older, and the curls are shorter. I really don't think that her hair will stay curly. Who knows though, maybe I'm wrong!

Have a great Sunday afternoon and week -- Thanksgiving! And while I'm at it I may as well wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Visit Home

We had a GREAT time in NY. Here is a day by day photo review.

Day 1: Teresa and Laura picked us up at the airport and took us to Mieke and Matt Smythe's house. Teresa was visiting from Seattle. It was homecoming in Canandaigua. We took a little stroll around the track at the football field and took in the homecoming atmosphere. Laura played with my camera -- especially the "choose a color" setting. Mieke made awesome chili and desserts which began a week of too much good food We had a fun sleep over at Mieke's and got to see her 3 kids. Marisol had a great time with her cousins.



Day 2: Sunday we headed out to Bloomfield to see Grandma and Grandpa. We also got to see more family because Ilya was having his 2nd birthday party. We saw a Praying Mantis which was a big hit. I also got to hold the newest Damaske - baby Sophia (Sonya). It didn't las long though as you can see!

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Day 3: Monday was a lot of fun. We had fun playing with Ilya, Jona, and Hannah. We all watched Uncle David aerate one of the greens. Tractors are so cool! Then in the afternoon Mom, Laura, Marisol and I went to the Grillos to visit Trisha, Dominic, Sammy, and baby Gianna. We ended the day with a family dinner at Tom Wahls. Marisol LOVED that grilled cheese - yum! We also hit the hot tub at Grandma and Grandpa's which is quickly becoming a favorite of Marisol's too. What a fun day!



Day 4: Grandpa (dad) took us shopping in the morning and we picked out an awesome Dora the Explorer winter jacket. Then we visited Grandma at Bloomfield Central. I told Marisol as we walked the halls that this is where not only Mommy, but also Grandma and Grandpa went to school. Her response, was "Me too!" I didn't want to burst her bubble so we didn't discuss that this was not a likely possibility. In the afternoon we went to watch my cousin Tristan play soccer and saw him score a goal -- yay Tristan!!

After the game my parents drove us over to GiGi and BG's house. Marisol proceeded to fall asleep in the van on the way there and never woke up again that night... she only had a 20 minute nap! oops.

Scrubbing the deck at Grandma and Grandpa's house.


Day 5: When Marisol woke up the next morning her and GiGi were very happy to finally get to see each other! We had a great day. We went to the Strong museum and Marisol had so much fun. She was a very lucky little girl because she got to go on the Carousel twice! In the afternoon our friend Amy came over to visit. Then we had a great dinner at the Mays with BG, GiGi and Aunt Stacie.



Day 6: In the morning our friend's Lisa and Robbie came over to the May's to play. Then we went to Eastview mall with GiGi in the afternoon. (No visit with Nonna GiGi would be complete without a shopping trip!!) She bought Marisol beautiful patent leather shoes. She wears a size 7 now!!

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GiGi brought us back to Grandma and Granpa's which started a whirlwind of an afternoon. We were all home within 15 minutes of each other and it was a beautful day so we went for a long walk on the golf course. Then we had a great dinner -- Marisol was very excited and kept saying "Everybody, Everybody!" After dinner we had a bonfire complete with grown up drinks and toasted marshmallows. And we ended the evening with, what else, the hottub.


Day 7: Friday morning we got to a slow start (after our crazy night!) Then we headed over to the Smythe's to play again. We had a lot of fun with Mieke, Jonah and Hannah and Mieke was being her normal, creative self and the kids made cool button necklaces. From there we headed to Laura's house in Ithaca. I was SURE that Marisol would sleep in the car. No such luck. So she skipped nap. It didn't matter because we went to the COOLEST playground ever and it kept everyone happy. Mom and Dad drove down to Laura's after school and we all ate out -- including Uncle Timmer Marisol got to see her buddies Crackers and Birdie. She sure loves animals!


Well, all good things must come to an end. And so did this wonderful vacation!! On saturday Mom and Dad drove Marisol and I back to DC. They spent the night with us and Sunday we went to the Natural History museum which was really cool. They have a butterfly display and a new ocean display. It was another beautiful day and Marisol got to go on a Carousel AGAIN. Lucky girl.