Ciao...for now

Last night Mommy and I went to eat pizza over at Aunt Kristin and Uncle Mike's because they are going on vacation to St. Marteen. Aunt Mimi was there too and she is also going with them. We had such a good time eating, playing, dancing and running around like maniacs. Michael always makes me laugh and feel very safe and welcome. I will miss them all, but we wish them well and hope they have a great time. They deserve it!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

Two....Take One

On my actual Birthday (March 8th), we went to Grandma's house to eat dinner. She made me all of my favorites, chicken, salad ( I loooove tomatoes), apple sauce, and for dessert she made my all time fave- cheesecake. They sang Happy Birthday to me three times because after each time they were done, I kept saying again!! I had a great time. Mommy took a ton of pictures- here are just a few.

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

Two.... take Two

March 15, 2008

Well today we had a big birthday party to celebrate my 2nd Birthday. I had all of my family, friends and Aunts and Uncles over. We played outside, listened to music, had pizza, played with bubbles, sang and danced and had cupcakes that Mommy made for me. My colors were hot pink, lime green and white. The whole house was decorated and we all had a great time. I made everyone sing Happy Birthday to me twice and Michael brought over his birthday hat and let me wear it. Pop let us use him as a "pretend horse" and was laying on the floor while we all jumped all over him. I had so much fun and after everyone left I fell asleep in my party clothes on Daddy's shoulder. The next morning we opened alll of my presents and I got some great stuff. I want to thank everyone who came to the party for helping me celebrate and for all of my great presents. I really appreciate you making me feel so special on my special day! I had an absolute BLAST!!!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

What a difference a year makes.....

Here is a picture from Carly's 1st Birthday party from last March. She doesn't even look like the same kid!!

Love to all,

Mommy xoxo

March 8, 2008- 2 years old

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to Carly...Happy Birthday to yooouuu!!

We couldn't love you more. We are so proud of you. You are a beautiful, funny, loving, smart, sweet girl and have forever changed our lives for the better.

We love you from here to the moon and stars and back-

Mommy, Daddy & Billy the Dog xoxo

“If you worried about falling off the bike, you’d never get on.”- Lance Armstrong

March 5, 2008

Tonight I played with Carly after her bath. We did our usual routine of going downstairs to read books and color. She pulled out both of her barnyard puzzles and wanted me to watch her. I sat in amazement as she pulled each piece from the bucket, said the animals name, did their "sound" and placed the piece in the right spot. She made sure I watched her the entire time. If she got one wrong- she didn't get frustrated. She would sit back, look at both puzzles and figure it out. I literally almost started to cry. It is incredible to me as parent to see just how quickly things develop in a child and how no matter what- they just don't give up.

She amazes us every day. This is just one moment worth sharing.

Love to all,

Mommy x0x0

'cause you got personality, walk personality, talk personality, smile personality, charm personality

Lately I have been loving Mommy's camera. Today I actually let her take a bunch of pictures of me and I was really hamming it up. Although some of them turned out blurry, Mommy loves them!! My personality changes by the minute. One day I'm going crazy laughing and the next I am cool as a cucumber. I love to play with Billy and run around the house naked after my bath. I will eat just about anything that is not nailed down and have grown at least 3 inches since I was 1 year old. Tonight I handed Mommy a crayon and we marked the pole again- and yes I grew some more! I am a giggler but I also like to play alone. If I don't know you sometimes I am shy but when I get to know you I love to dance, laugh and play. Mommy & Daddy always say it is going by too quick but they love every new change and phase.

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo