Leo's Baptism

Leo's finally baptized!  Our new house is assigned to a different parish and Leo's baptism was integrated into a typical mass. It worked out nicely although Leo appeared bewildered! At one point the priest lifted him up unit the air in front of the entire congregation like a scene in the Lion King!

Arboretum

We explored a local arboretum recently and loved it.  The kids enjoyed exploring the "tree houses" and Maya loved looking for fairies along the "magical path."  

Maya's First Day of Preschool

Maya went to preschool on her own for the first time today and did really well!  She walked in first without batting an eye.  I did get a call that about 45 minutes in that she was one of the criers (they called all the mom's of the criers to let us know they settled down- which was great communication) but she came out all smiles excited about her smiley face craft!  Apparently she did more of a concern cry from the crying domino effect that occurred.  She said she loved preschool!

Maya's 1st Ballet Class

Prima Ballerina

Her first class went really well.  Her dance teachers seemed amazing and so great and natural with 3 and 4 year olds!  

Leo's 1 Year Photos

My childhood friend Laurie just started up her own photography business and she's super talented.  She wanted to do some practice sessions to help build her portfolio so I nicely asked if she'd come take some 1 year pictures of Leo (although he was really 13 months here I think!).  She had a challenge as Leo was a constantly moving target.  He also wouldn't smile which was out of the usual for him- he's usually a very smiley little boy!

I love, love, love the pictures!  Enjoy them and check out her website.

http://lauriecarrozzinophotography.com/

https://www.facebook.com/lauriecarrozzinophotography

Of course Maya demanded some camera attention (and she sat still)!

I love this little face!

Just simply beautiful!

YAY, Daddy's home!!!

Dave came home just in time for Laurie to snag a family picture!

Thanks a million Laurie!!!

Shore Round 2

The kids and I were lucky enough to enjoy a second week at the shore and this time Dave came!  We had a blast.  This place had a pool and Maya loved being able to swim while Leo napped (sorry Leo).

Just sittin on the dock of the bay

My mom has many pictures of me walking down this very same boardwalk as a toddler with a doll in tow!

Love my guys!