2 Years and Change

What We've Been Up To:

1. Moved to Pasadena to live with Pop/Gpa- now Aurora has a gated backyard to run around in & her own room! :)
2. Dave is taking the train to work more often since we are only 1 mile away from a train station, so I get the car more often.
3. I have a new niece, Sierra, who was born on March 28, 2013. Congratulations Angela & Remy! :D
4. Aurora' second hair trim in April.
5. Easter at church all together.
6. On my birthday, April 12, I had a lovely tea with some close friends.
7. Aurora & I have had craft time together at least two times a week starting the beginning of April.
8. In April I started teaching Aurora how to hold & use scissors.
9. Aurora has memorized parts of her favorite books & author's names including: Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, and Hop on Pop & Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss.
10. Aurora colors with crayons & colored pencils several times a day.
11. Aurora recognizes the letter "O".
12. When we are out of the house Aurora has started introduces us to strangers & friends.  Aurora says, "And this is Mommy.  This is Daddy."
13. Aurora throws a ball much more accurately now.  Playing catch with her is even more fun.  
14. We play outside together at one or two times a day at least.
15. Aurora will ask me to make tuna noodle casserole for her at least 2 times a week.
16. She is very creative!  She pretends to make us food & takes care of her dolls & ponies.
17. Aurora has several different dance moves and sings several different songs.

I Have a 2 Year Old!

What We've Been Up To:

Trip to Florida to Visit My Family

 Snorkeling at Boca Raton at Red Reef Park

 Christmas in Big Bear

 Audrey & Cinderella

 Ooooh!  Presents!

 My Little Pony... My little pony.. ♪ ah ah ah ah ahhhhhh ♫

Bass Pro Shops and the Fish Market for Pop's Birthday

 Aunt Dana

 

 Cheese!

Vecchio Christmas Party in La Verne

 

 Grandpa Vecchio

 

 

 Aunt Karen

 

 Aunt Melissa

 

Uncle Matt

 Funny face


Aurora's 2nd Birthday Party!

Firsts: Our little family flew to Florida to visit my parents for the first week and half; this was Aurora's first time to Florida.  She made friends with everyone she saw at the airport and on our flight.  Dave snorkeled with Papa.

Health: We finally got over our colds!  Yay!  Also, I can walk with no crutches now.

Christmas: Dave's been enjoying cooking.  He and his little brother cooked an 18 lb prime rib for Christmas dinner.  It was delicious!  We went to Big Bear for Christmas Eve and Christmas.  The day after Christmas was Dave's little sister's birthday.  We went to Uncle Rich and Aunt Dana's house and visited their farm.  Aurora fed three horses carrots, played with a mini horse, and sat briefly upon Captain, the biggest horse.

Princess Party!: Aurora had a blast at her 2nd birthday party.  She dressed up as Princess Aurora & her Auntie Rach dressed up as the fairy Merryweather.  It was a nice sunny but chilly day.  The kids enjoyed playing at the playground we were right next to.

23 Months

What We've Been Up To:

Photo Shoot for our family Christmas card * Thanks Auntie Rach for taking such beautiful pictures and braiding Aurora's hair! She had 3 big obstacles: we were all sick with colds, I was using crutches, & it was Aurora's nap time.*

 The winner! :)

 Aurora fell asleep in the car after the photo shoot

* This blog from now on will still update you on my precious daughter, Aurora, but will also include some details of her parents' lives too. :)  *

1. We all came down with colds.
2. I sprained my right ankle.
3. Dave's work merged with another large company: PSAV.  Business has gone as usual.
4. Aurora's latest:

• Fascinated with dollies, anything to do with princesses, and singing at the top of her lungs.
• Incredible memory for everything- especially music lyrics, conversations, and books.
• Very affectionate giving lots of eskimo and butterfly kisses, hugs, love pats, and cuddles. :D
• Quite determined in everything: knowing exactly what she wants to eat, wear, watch, listen to, etc.
• Fantastic imagination (just listen to any conversation she has with her dolls).
• Loves blankets like you wouldn't believe- drapes it around her neck or head, hugs it next to her body, cuddles with several for naps and bed time.
• Is thrilled when her clothes have pockets so she can put her hands and other items in them.
• Some times cleans up her toys without any reminders.
• Dances with her little people and dolls singing "la la la" and "Ring Around the Rosy" and tells them to "think about it" and to "hold hands in the parking lot" (amazingly enough she conveniently forgets this at times when we are in parking lots ourselves :0).
• Can build with her Duplos without help.    
• When asked what color something is, it is most often green.
• Says I'm exercising when I use my crutches (or ladders as Aurora says).
• Will run to the bathroom when we say it is bath time yelling and giggling.  
• Attempts to jump; she does all the motions but just has a hard time getting those cute feet off the ground.
• Has about 10 teeth. I don't check often. Watch out for those chompers ... ouch!
• Prefers to eat at her princess table vs. her high chair.
• When I print papers she grabs the papers from the printer and brings them to me.
• Tells me when she wants to wear necklaces and bracelets.
• Getting better at puzzles.
• Helps me sweep and load the washing machine.
• Reminds me to feed the fish and Yoshi.
• Cooks and serves us and her dolls and stuffed animals food several times a day.

I can't believe my baby is a toddler and turning 2 in less than a month!