Monday, May 31, 2010

Happenings

We have lots of happenings that have kept us hoppin around here. Here is a quick picture update.

Kira in her FIRST ever parade!!! Walking down Main Street with the Daiseys from her troop for a Memorial Day parade. It was H-O-T and sunny, but Kira did great!
We posted flags at the cemetary to memorialize all the veterans who have fought for our country. We are greatful to have our freedoms and happy to remind our children that we have this special day off because of many great men and women who have fought for our freedoms.




Happy Memorial Day! After the Balloons, Flags, and Parade we had a huge BBQ! We love to party! Food, Fun and great Friends and GREAT weather!



Marina waves "Hi" - just kidding, she just waves those arms wild! Here we are at the Memorial Day Balloon launch we love so much.


Memorial Day Balloon launch - Kira and Ethan both had sleepovers with friends this weekend!


Marina is fully loving baby mush - I am making most of her food now; easy, quick and good for her :) Yum Yum Yum!


I was loading my car to bring some stuff to a friend. Natalie asked me if she could have the lipgloss that ust came with a new Hello Kitty book we bought. I thought, "Sure, lipgloss, totally harmless - right?" Well, I loaded and chatted with a friend and was NOT paying attention to my little 2 year old and this is what I got. What you cannot see is that the lipgloss is GLITTER and she was covered. It was even in her eyes - I always love lipgloss on my eyes. I just had to laugh and say, "Natalie, you are so pretty I need to take your picture!" I guess she taught me, huh?


Kira had a field trip to the Zoo. We had a great time walking with friends. Most of the day was cloudy but warmed up and got sunny just long enough for it to be a great day!


Ethan had an "Insect Extravaganza" at school. He particpated in a play, power point presentation, did a written report and made a diorama. You can ask this kid anything about Bees and he knows it! Below is a video of his power point presentation. It was a group project, they learned how to use the Smart Board and powerpoint. He presents for a little girl who was absent and his own information. We are very impressed with this second grader that we love so much!
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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Marina

Well, 6 months later we have this cute doll. She's a good babe!

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Too much to talk about!

So much has happened since Thanksgiving it would be a little foolish to catch up. Can't promise that I will continue to post regularly. We have a LOT going on and once things settle I can recap again. Here is Nov - April in a nutshell.


Marina around Valentines Day - 3.5 months old

Disney World!


Disney with Tigger and Pooh!



We hooked up with some good friends, the Boren's, in Disney. Ethan we thrilled to have a friend to ride rides with and we loved swapping kids so we could ride with our hubby's. So fun!




Down in disney, marina catchin zzzzz's





Jeff and Kira - Daddy Daughter Dance






Ethan and his winning pinewood derby car







Natalie's 2nd birthday - dressed and playing with her presents








Natalie's 2nd birthday party









Baby Marina's blessing in January - thanks to all family who came out!



























We had a great christmas











blessed sweet baby marina with lots of family to support us











celebrated natalie's 2nd birthday











ward conferences started, we had a stake primary activity, a blue and gold dinner and a leadership meeting (busy, busy, busy!)











kira and jeff went to a daddy daughter dinner dance for girl scouts











traveled to disney world











ethan took 1st place for his pinewood derby car for the wolf's (4th place overall)











celebrated ethan and kira's birthdays











ethan turned 8 and was baptised - yeah!











marina is now 5 months old and so sweet!! natalie is a total crack up and keeps me on my toes DAILY, kira had a really fun birthday party at the buffalo zoo "slithering selebrations"






















Enjoy some pics as a recap - hope to blog a little more regularly.











Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanks for giving!

Thanksgiving with our friends.....THANK YOU!

A super clean baby!


Turkeys in our backyard....just a few days before thanksgiving! WHERE was my shotgun????

This is a little late, but we are very THANKFUL. We have so much to be thankful for....

dinners full of love from friends
thanksgiving dinner made with love and care
not cooking for sooooo long!
cards
calls from those who love us
a healthy baby and mommy
gifts for Marina, me and the kids
homemade gifts full of love and time
calls to check in
visits and visitors
flowers
patience
sleep - when it comes
calls from friends stopping by
health, happiness and our home
a good paying job
a totally stingy company that is still in business
calls from friends to take my older kids for an hour or two
chocolate :)
and the list goes on.......
Thanks so much to everyone who has taken care of us this last month. Crazy and difficult at times. The lack of sleep makes my brain foggy so hopefully I have not forgotten to thank anyone. I find myself thankful it is not summer yet and I do not have to juggle 4 kids at home. I am especially grateful for a husband who has stayed up late, gotten up early, came home from basketball and snuggled the new babe just so I could get a break.

Friday, November 20, 2009

New Baby





We have been sleeping great since Marina came home. The kids love their new sister. Marina gets lots of hugs and kisses. Marina is now 6 lbs. 11 oz.




The Next Bach

Ethan had his first piano recital tonight. He did a great job. Feel free to watch.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Marina Lauren Chiapelli

Marina was born today at 7:11 pm. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 7 oz. Mom and baby are doing well and expect to come home on Saturday.











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