A little taste, or a big one

Looking over our Christmas photos, I realized that unless I am going to make an album, I cannot post all the pictures that I would like to post. I decided that the best thing to do instead, post a hint of the fun we had.

It started with some decorating at my parent's house.


Then we went to San Diego for a great party!


We had some fun with Papi Lalo.


This picture is especially special. It is the first time Ali actually asked to have her picture taken (even if she doesn't look happy). I think she was just smitten by Papi Lalo.


And, of course, we visited the Hotel Del Coronado. They have a beautiful tree every year, and this year it was amazing.


We also went to a puppet show, only memorable by its lameness.


The Grinch, however, was amazing. Abuelita got the tickets and the dress, and we all loved it!


Another first, Kat learned how to put her foot in her mouth, which she likes to do now at every possible moment.


Since we were in San Diego, we had to see Seaport Village, I think Ali thought she was the queen there. This is the girls with Abuelito.


Lastly a romp with a cousin up in LA. The girls had fun playing with Philippi, whom Ali nicknamed accordion (not sure why).


Needless to say, we had fun. But now we are all tired!

Rubies, Are they forever too?

Christmas has been a great adventure for our family. We have been in California since mid-December. Lots of fun stuff has happened that I can't wait to blog about, but for now, since I am still not even home, I will give a sneak peak. On Nick's birthday, the 23rd, we got Kat's ears pierced. Nick didn't like "disfiguring" her on his birthday, but he admits they look cute. In this picture, she had not quite realized what was going to happen. She only cried for a minute though, and she has since never messed with them.


Isn't she so cute? Her earrings are rubies, her birthstone.


Just because, here is Ali showing off one of the many presents she got for Christmas. She loves the outfit because not only is it comfy and warm, but it has kitties on it.

Playtime

I know most of you were probably holding your breath waiting for me to post a picture of Ali's new doll house. Well you need not wait any longer. My sister and I were talking about some of the differences between our daughters, meaning Ali versus Madeline.One of the differences we discovered was in the way they play. Madeline enjoys things to be pretty orderly and even. She would never have, say, a Mr. Potato head in the dinning room. She most certainly would never let the "Loving Family" mother sleep in a shoe. If you click on the picture to enlarge there are a whole assortment of random toys thrown in with her Loving Family (which is the name of the doll brand that actually goes with the house). I guess in her mind, her Farmer Joe (of Little People) could do just fine feeding the elephant (baby toy) and kitty and it doesn't matter size or shape because everyone is welcome. Moral of the story, she just has a BIG imagination.

Temple trip

Ali and I are both feeling better today, so thanks to all those who wished us good health. Since we are feeling better I decided to share an extra post. Nick and I took the girls to the temple here in Boston with our friend Matt and his little boy Emmett. The kids had a lot of fun exploring the grounds, and we felt good introducing the girls to such a beautiful place. If you look closely you can see the new hat and gloves set we got for Ali. For some reason the gloves were made for a teenager and the hat was made for a two-year old.


Kat tried to smile for the picture, but the wind was blowing in her face. I have a feeling that her cheeks will be pink in most pictures for the next few months. She did enjoy watching the older kids running around.



Here are my two beautiful girls together. I had to bribe Ali to get her to sit next to Kat. Her love for her sister is slowly wearing out except when she want to maul her with the "binky," which she does with enthusiasm.

LOOK AT ME!!!!

Both Ali and I have been sick this last week, but our little one is making up for our lack of activity by learning how to do cool things like roll over. She did it for the first time today and the second time I caught it on camera. Enjoy

First Snow

The first snow fell here in Boston yesterday, but since I was sick we did not go outside to play in it. It was just as well because the snow did not stick on the ground. Alicia did, however, get her first playing in the snow experience this season. In Rochester it was neither too warm or too dry to snow, so we sent her out to play and we took pictures from the window.


I did venture out after about an hour when her hands were freezing and I told her to come inside. She did not want to go in, but when she felt how warm the house was, she changed her mind.


Kat stayed bundled up, and the only way you can tell we were outside is by the pink in her cheeks.

Thanksgiving Pulham style

This has taken awhile to post, but we have been out of town for the last week, so in reality we are almost on top of the game. On Thursday(Thanksgiving), Nick's parents came down from Philly. We had a wonderful time with them here. Really, I think Ali died and went to heaven. It started out with a chocolate turkey from Reading market (A family tradition that I hope will never die). Next came the yummy dinner.

I had never made turkey before, but Nick said it tasted good. Maybe he was just being nice, but I liked it.


I don't know if I have seen Ali that excited to see other people as she was when she picked up "Abuelito and Abuelita" from the airport. I understand the meaning of "jumping off the walls" now.


It ended with presents, as it should. Los Abuelitos got Ali this beautiful doll house which she LOVES! Maybe later I will post a picture of the actual house and not the box, but for now this is her opening it with Nick's help.


Just because, here is a picture of Kat. She is getting so strong, look at that head holding skill.