Picture with Santa

Picture with Santa...yeah, right.  Maya took one look at him and said, "NO WAY!" (Note the tears in her eyes.)  I don't blame her...people in costumes kinda freak me out too.

So, we have a cute picture of the girls together in front of a fake fire instead! :)  We tried again when Gio, Marco, and Milan came.  Holding Gabi's hand must have helped this time.  What's up with the tongue though? :)  Crazy girl.

Merry Christmas!!

Disney on Ice...Toy Story 3

Maya...so exited for it to start!

So was Gabi!  She was on the edge of her seat the entire show!

The aliens and "THE CLAW......."

The girls' favorites...Woody, Bullseye, and Jessie

We had a blast while we were in Denver!  We were able to stay with our good friends, The Delaneys.  Their girls, our girls, and Gavin (Joe's co-worker's little boy) all stayed at their house with a babysitter while we attended the KL&A Chrismtas party.  I was lucky enough to be in town when my awesome teacher-friends had their annual cookie exchange, so we all got caught-up and ate lots of good treats.  We were also able to see Julia, Griffin & Lily, and our former neighbor, Angie.  I really miss all of our friends, but that is about all I miss about Denver...definitely not that traffic!

Merry Christmas!!

Ready for Christmas!

Season's Greetings!  We sure are enjoying the Christmas season including the Buffalo Christmas parade and other festivities, a trip to Denver for a couple of Christmas parties, and lots of baking and gift wrapping!  We are looking forward to a few more Christmas parties, Gabi's school Christmas program, and our trip to Breckenridge with my family for Christmas.



All dressed in their Christmas dresses ready to go to town to visit Santa (will post a pic of that after I figure out how to get the scanner connected to my new computer - it is quite comical!)

Sweet girls in front of our first real Christmas tree cut!  Joe, Dave, and Greer went on a tree cutting expedition in the mountains after Thanksgiving.  We actually picked this tree out while hiking last summer. :)

We put our old fake tree in the girls room and decorated it up very girly!  They love it (and it makes their room so cozy!)

Sweet Maya

Silly Gabi

The girls and I cut out and decorated Christmas cookies this morning.  I then spent the rest of the morning cleaning the kitchen...yikes.

We wish you all a Blessed Holiday Season!  Merry Christmas!

Love,
Joe, Tara, Gabi & Maya