Christmas morning

A couple of pics Christmas morning of Alessandra in her outfit that Lola Ester & Nonno Gino gave her.

Manchester United girl

So...Here is the one time that I am willing to post a picture of Alessandra in a Man Utd outfit...she's actually a juventus fan.

Christmas Eve

Here are a few pics from Christmas eve. We all went to Erik & Leyah's house. Although it was hard for us all without mom, it was hilarious watching the little ones. Rocco was in great form, and Alessandra was her usual happy/flappy self. She has finally figured out how to defend herself against the others with a quick "swatting" of her hands. One particularly funny bit was the ongoing struggle between Nola & Phoenix. We had given Nola a toy vacuum cleaner & broom, but Phoenix was trying to stake his claim (After all, it was his house!). Nola eventually won the struggle when she growled at him like a wild cat...quite entertaining!!!!

The cousins December 2008

Ok, so I had this great idea to get photos of the four little cousins for the "holiday season". While the pics turned out great, it was quite chaotic. The photos were done by my friend Jeneanne Ericsson. (http://www.jeneanne.com/).

Random Fall pics

Halloween

This was Ale's first halloween! Her cousin Nola came over the day before in her costume. Then tonight, we took Ale out 'trick or treating' with her cousin Rocco. Oh yah, her Grandad Dave and Grandma Susan, and her Grannie Bev all got to see her.

hanging out

Here are a few pics of Alessandra just hanging out these last few weeks.

How about Apples instead?

Ok, so the pears were not a hit...but she seemed to tolerate apples...actually, I think she preferred her bib!

Harvest Fair

We got a chance to go to the Harvest fair with our good friends the Fellers. Here are some pics of the girls & pumpkins.

Alessandra & Phoenix...Phoenissimo

Time really does fly...Here are a few pics of Alessandra & her cousin Phoenix. He is just a few months older than Ale...it is sooo much fun watching them play together.