Friday, March 11, 2016

Christmas 2015

Christmas this year was so much fun!  To watch the magic come to life through the eyes of a two year old was so special!  Sloane loved waiting for Santa...and then seeing his handiwork on Christmas morning!  We also shared some special times with family and friends!
 Christmas Eve was at Mimi and Cupka's House...Sloane was already highly anticipating the next day
 She still loves rocking on the horse Cupka made for her for Christmas last year!
 Hanging out with Pappa after dinner.
 When we got home...we had to put cookies out for Santa...

 ...and put Santa's key on the door since we don't have a chimney.

 ...and, of course, a carrot for Rudolph!

 Christmas morning!  As you can see...it is still dark outside...needless to say Sloane was very excited and decided not to sleep in!
 After checking out all of Santa's goodies we headed over to Cupka and Mimi's house for some more Christmas fun!
 This year Cupka made Sloane her own wooden train:
 Aunt Krisanne and Uncle Gene were there too!
 Sloane was so excited to get a backpack for when she starts school!
Then we went outside to play with some of her new toys!



 We had lots of fun at Pappa and Nonna's house for Christmas Dinner...and Sloane got even more goodies...including this new bike!!
 She was VERY excited!




 "Cheersing" with Daddy and Pappa in the wine cellar
 The day after Christmas, Mommy ran a half marathon and Sloane came to the finish line to cheer her on!

 Bike riding fun!
Merry Christmas from the Three Vioras!

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Getting into the spirit!

In preparation for the holidays we did LOTS of fun things to get into the Christmas spirit!
We started the season off with a visit to the San Diego Zoo's annual Jungle Bells event.  
 Sloane loved meeting the characters...

 ...and the 4D version of Polar Express!
 We also rode the train and Skyfari...two of her faves...and so special to get to go on them at night!

 We also got into the mood by baking some good old fashioned sugar cookies!
Her favorite part was the decorating...my anti-sweets daughter LOVED decorating them...but refused to eat them!  I have no idea where she gets this...certainly not from me!

 Her favorite part...adding the sprinkles!
 This is her "I'm so excited to add more sprinkles face:"

The finished product...Santa will love them!
On Christmas Eve, we ran into Santa at Whole Foods!  Sloane was sooo excited!
Even the fire engine is holiday ready!

And finally...what better way to get into the Holiday spirit than a visit with Santa!  Sloane LOVES Santa and was so excited to give him a hug!  There were no tears and no fear...just pure joy and excitement!  Ahhh...the wonder of the season!
Greeting Santa and giving him a much anticipated hug!
 



Merry Christmas!