Happy Birthday Joey!

Joey turned 4 on March 5th. Here are a few pics from his Chicago party...

Loving his new Thomas shirt

His new Pirate outfit from auntie Mungee

Big boy blowing out his candles...

Happy Birthday Ava Doodle

On January 5th, Ava turned one year old. Time seemed to slip by us so quickly. 2008 sure was filled with precious memories and many blessings. Ava's birthday party was at our house and was alot of fun.

Playing with her new Dora kitchen set from Zia, Uncle Danny and cousins

Pretty birthday cake for a pretty girl!

Showing everyone how she can stand and push her baby buggy!






The pretty birthday girl!

Joey being his cute self! (he can't help it, look at his mama...)

Cousins Evan and Nico with Ava
(The 3 paisans)

Weekend Visit

Grandma and Grandpa K came for a visit this past weekend from I-O-W-A. Joey and Ava stayed with them on Monday and Tuesday all day long. Grandpa and Joey played in the snow while Ava napped. Grandma took Ava to have some special pictures taken in a dress that she wore when she was a baby.

Playing Hi-Ho-Cherry-O with Grandma and Grandpa


Grandma showing off Ava in her dress when she was a baby

In front of our CHRISTmas tree

Fun with cousins

This past Saturday night, 3 of our nephews (Joey and Ava's cousins) spent an evening with us. Joey had so much fun and looks up to his cousins. Actually, all of us had a really good time. I made a gourmet meal of macaroni and cheese and broccoli. Then "Wuncle Jason" and little Danny made banana splits for everyone. GoGo (me) and Nico snuggled on the couch while Wuncle Jason popped some popcorn and put Polar Express on.

Look what Wuncle Jason taught little Danny

Christian and Joey shooting the breeze over some banana splits

Nico riding on Thomas

Ava and Nico seeing who could crawl the fastest. It was a tie.

This past month

We've finally made some time to post some pictures. Ava saw Dr. Santo 2 weeks ago. Our baby girl weighs over 18 lbs. She is really enjoying table food here and there (especially when her daddy feed her ice cream). She is crawling, standing and walking while holding on to furniture. Joey is the only little boy I know that gets excited to see his pediatrician. In the car on the ride over, he explained to Ava that Dr. Santo was "his Dr. Santo" and that he loves her and she loves him. I think that might have changed since his Dr. Santo gave them both flu shots. We'll see how excited he is next time he gets to see her. : O )

Ava trying out her sippy cup. She isn't really digging it too much!

Joey sporting his new Jeff Gordon hat from Papa

Ava borrowing Joey's Jeff Gordon hat from papa (Papa did buy Ava a pink Nascar doll which she loves)

Being a ham as usual

Playing nice together

Sweet Home Chicago!

This weekend we got the chance to spend the night in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Chicago! Joey and Ava had lots of fun. Mommy and daddy were happy to sleep on a bed that was actually comfortable!







Getting ready for the pool...
Joey driving "Thomas the Tank Engine" at Navy Pier
Mommy snuck Ava some pancake at breakfast
Me and my prince by Lake Michigan
My Prince again... (Jason not Howie Mandel) in front of NBC Studios

Lions and Tigers and Cubbies...Oh My!

Joey receiving his vest Proud New Cubbie!
Playing "Head, shoulders, knees and toes"
Ava wanting some Ramen Noodles :)

Tonight at Awana Cubbies, Joey earned his official Cubbies vest and his Hopper Handbook. He was able to recite the Cubbies Motto "Jesus Loves Me" and his first three verses (God loved us and sent his son, All have sinned and While we were sinners Christ died for us). He was very proud. It was also parent's night so Jason, Ava and I all got to stay with him. We are so proud of him and could not think of a better way to spend our anniversary.