Amelia's Birthday Party

Amelia has been 2 for a couple of months but I never posted pictures from her party. She had an Elmo party and MoMak's Backyard Burgers and Malts.

Friends and family joined us on THE hottest day of the year!

We are thankful for the loved ones that took time out to join us celebrating Amelia turning 2!

Amelia has been 2 for a couple of months but I never posted pictures from her party. She had an Elmo party and MoMak's Backyard Burgers and Malts.

Friends and family joined us on THE hottest day of the year!

We are thankful for the loved ones that took time out to join us celebrating Amelia turning 2!

Devine Acres Farm

Fall is here and so is Fall fun! Saturday we went to Devine Acres Farm and had a great time with friends. We painted pumpkins, went on a barrel train ride, did some catch and release fishing, and posed with a field of pumpkins. We plan to go back for their "Christmas on the Farm" festivities.

Here's Amelia working on her painted pumpkin

We didn't catch anything but we sure tried! The fish were too quick. Our hook went in full of bait and always came up empty. I think I heard the word "sucker" from the surface of the water.

Fall Family Photo

Duck Races at the water pump

Amelia and Jayla

"Too bright! Too bright!"

2 years old!

I'm very late in posting pics of Amelia's 2 year old photo session but I think they are worth the wait....

Here's what our little angel is doing at 2 years old:

*Potty Training! She's doing great and loves her Minnie Mouse underwear

*Favorite Foods- Blueberries, Broccoli, CANDY ("Tanny", as she calls it is a "food" in the Carmines house), ice cream, fish sticks, chicken, grapes and yogurt.

*Loves playing "SINK". This is where she stands at the kitchen sink on a step stool and plays with water. She scoops is, stirs it, pours it in and out of every cup, bowl, and dish she can get her hands on. She looks over at me and says, "Mommy, I cooking!"

*She talks up a storm! For a 2 year old, she's got an impressive vocabulary and she copies everything she hears.

*Loves to read. Some favorite books as of right now are Daddy Hugs; Away in a Manger; Brown Bear, Brown Bear; Princess of the Potty.

My Turn!

9-20-2011 Amelia's daily highlight from her teacher...

"OK Day. Working with Amelia to wait her turn to wash hands. She always wants her friends to move so she can wash first."

Ha Ha! She's aggressive and confident! Is it bad if I'm thinking "Atta Girl!" ?

More catching up

Nathan and I took our first trip without Amelia. We went back to Casa Maravilla CM with our sweet friend Jo.

VBS was a huge success. We had record breaking numbers. 1230 kids and over 700 volunteers. Here is Amelia eating ice cream during Family Night.

Canyon Lake on Nathan and Daniel's grandpa's boat.

Let's play catch up!

Here are just a few photos of what the Carmines family has been up to the past few months...

Family bike rides



Playing at the park


Daddy-daughter time at my cousin Jennifer's wedding reception

Kelly and her family at Jennifer's wedding

Mommy and Amelia out to dinner

Amelia at the Model T car show

Transportation museum


My little girl just growing and growing!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day to all the special ladies in my life! To my mom, my sister, my girlfriends, my Mamo, Sylvia... I hope it's a wonderful day full of blessings! I'm thankful for the great message at church today. We talked about Esther and the fierce female she was. As a mother, I pray that I instill values in Amelia like those that Queen Esther had. I pray she grows up to be a strong woman who knows the value she has and uses it to make the world a better place! What more could a mom ask for?

My grandma (Dad's mom) who just passed away a few weeks ago. She's having the best Mother's Day in heaven! A picture of her and Amelia from last year.

Amelia with her grandma!

Amelia with her Granny. We sure do miss her. Happy Mother's Day, Granny!

My mom! I love you, Mom!!!

Fiesta 2011

This morning was Amelia's Fiesta Parade! It was absolutely precious! Her class dressed up in traditional Fiesta attire. The girls wore classic Mexican dresses and the boys sported sombreros and manly mustaches! Poor Kelly is sick....(I hope you feel better!) but Mom and Sylvia were able to come out and cheer Amelia on. Daddy even had to miss this year because of a meeting. Don't worry, Daddy! I've got some video footage.
This is about all the Fiesta I'll encounter this year because our Easter pageant is this weekend and I'm in rehearsals at night. Hope everyone out there is doing well!