Birthday Princess!

Arianna had a great weekend celebration and I believe she felt extra special.


She was a little shy in opening her presents and needed some help from Daddy.


When she saw something she liked, she wanted to play with that and not continue on


with other gifts. The cake had to be her favorite!

Arianna is 2!

This child has a history of not eating very well. But you'd never know by these pictures....

Making the birthday cupcakes with Mimi and Mom


Licking the icing away

Okay, I'll stop eating and take a picture with you Mom.

This is only day one. The birthday party is actually tomorrow. But we had fun testing the cupcakes today.

Presidential (candidate) drive-by

Today at work, Barack Obama and his motorcade drove along the road I work on.

We got word from some construction guys down the road that they had to pack it up because of the big drive-by happening. A few minutes later, we all heard the sirens sounding off.

No doubt. It was Obama. Apparently going to this hotel for a three night stay.

Regardless of who gets my vote, it was pretty neat to see the potential future president drive by on a Tuesday afternoon.

Our Day at the Park

5 day weekend, 4 sick ones

Besides the four of us being sick at the same time last week, we welcomed Josh and Aunt Ash to town! Arianna and BJ warmed up pretty quick to them and had so much fun with their new buddies.

On a double date at the Rays game:

Noticing her shadow at the beach:


Pool time with Daddy:


Smiling BJ:

Josh and Aunt Ash, we had so much fun with you guys. Thanks for laughing, playing and hanging out with us. Can't wait until Thanksgiving!

They've got it, I don't.

Here's one of my mom's many talents:


Here's one of my sister-in-law's talents:


And this is what I can do:

Yup, that's right. I made a post about the ribbon I velcroed to the wall to hang Arianna's hairbows. No worries. I know I lack creativity and crafty talents.