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Friday, August 12, 2011

Nonna Visits!

Get ready for picture overload again!!! Nonna came to visit in mid-May and stayed for for two weeks! We squeezed a lot of fun in a short time period. Both Nonna and her camera take great pictures...thank you, Nonna, for sending me all the pics you took! We so enjoyed having you here...you are welcome back antime! We love you!!!








Lucas loves playing in the kitchen



Anthony organizes the snakes that Nonna brought him




Lucas shows Nonna his snake too






Anthony works on his flying skills







he still loves his tricycle








Lucas loves hearing Anthony read to him









I love hearing their sweet giggles










Nonna loving on these boys










going for a ride in the wagon with Nonna leading the way











Anthony takes the lead, looking cool in his shades











boxes--their favorite new toy ;)















Nonna took Anthony to the park










he loves those slides!














Anthony loves his Nonna too--sweet picture










I baked some cookies for us all to enjoy











Lucas REALLY enjoyed them!










sweet Lucas in his swing










He still prefers a little help on the slide










look at this big boy...where did my baby go???











Lucas snags Anthony's tricycle while he's not looking










Lucas hanging out with Dada










Mario and I get a date night!!!















Anthony helps Daddy mow the yard--still one of his favorite things to do















Lucas watches from the window




On Saturday while I work, Mario and Nonna take the boys to the famer's market in downtown McKinney















a special treat--picking out honey sticks









yummmmmm










I love how my sweet boy stops to smell flowers










Nonna and Anthony watching the musicians across the street




I join the crew, and we stop to say hello to the policemen on horseback









trying out the tractor in front of Local Yocal, an organic meat and dairy shop










look at that face--he's loving it!










cool dude Lucas, sporting the shades











look at me and hubs relaxing in the yard--when does that ever happen?!?















big boy lucas practicing his hit











artwork on the patio










anthony fills up his tank











celebrating Ma's birthday with a salmon dinner





Happy Birthday! So glad we got to spend it with you!












panna cotta dessert instead of birthday cake--make a wish!












the birthday girl with her flowers and presents










Nonna brought water pistols for the boys










they had a ball learning how to use them










if it involves water, messes, or noise, they are all about it!











sweet little faces










I am in LOVE!!!











Lucas "helped" me make Daddy's birthday cake











what can i say??? he's a good little helper










Mario's birthday was next...





Happy Birthday, Dada!!!











enjoy your chocolate peanut butter cake!












Lucas enjoyed it for sure










my handsome hubby opening his presents










We surprised Mario with tickets to the Rough Riders game










taking in all the sights, sounds, and smells of the ballpark













the Kims joined us out on the green










Duece the mascot always makes us laugh











I got to snuggle with sweet baby joshua










Nonna and Anthony root for the Riders











a baseball game isn't a game without a hotdog











Kristin's turn to chase after the kiddos











Anthony and Caleb had so much fun rolling around and laughing together











Lucas joins the big boys for some fun










these boys are 100% boy










sharing chips with Dada makes them even more tasty










"woo-hoo riders!"






















"wow! dada is the best ever!"










getting a good look over the fence










in the wake of disaster...the popcorn disaster, that is!










beautiful fireworks show after the game










mommy's favorite--the gold ones








Lucas enjoys Nonna's mickey mouse pancakes









Anthony was thrilled as well










Mario treated his mom to lunch--so glad they squeezed a little mother/son time in!









our special friend that's been visiting our yard (until we repaired our fence, that is!)















We had some major storms come through right before Ma had to leave. Anthony was awake, and heard on the weather station that there were some tornados in the area. We didn't get any tornados near us, but for days afterwards, Anthony couldn't stop talking about the "tormatos"!!!




Thanks, Ma, for a really special visit...let's do it again soon!

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