Surprised

We were really surprised when Erin actually sat down to pet this dog. She's normally afraid of dogs (and any other animal larger than her) and we've been working so hard with her on it that it was exciting to see!

At Least Some People are Enjoying the Snow

Growing or Shrinking

Either the car is shrinking or these kids keep growing!

New Year's Eve

We rang in 2011 at yiayia Rena' house. Samantha, Erin and Giovanni had fun stacking cups, making silly faces and then curling up on the couch for a movie. Everyone stayed awake and enjoyed delicious pork and sauerkraut at midnight, but the girls both passed out on the ride home. Rena even got me a birthday cake with colorful candles that the kids helped me blow out!

Turning 30

For my 30th birthday, my coworkers surprised me and decorated my desk. They also had some snacks and a cookie cake for me. It was a really nice surprise! After work, mom, Eddie and grandma stopped by for birthday hugs (and presents! Thanks guys!). Then we headed to Texas Roadhouse for my birthday dinner and beer :)

My birthday present to myself this year was a larger fish tank. I've been wanting one for while and thought this was the perfect excuse! We all love the new tank and all the great fish we have now, especially the angelfish!

Old 10 gallon tank:

New fishies that came with the tank on the car ride home:

New 35 gallon tank:

Visitor from LA

Uncle Matt came to visit for Christmas. The girls really enjoyed spending time with him and Erin took some great photos of his visit.

Christmas Day

The girls really enjoyed their Christmas this year! They were surprised with some of their gift's (Sam's netbook and Erin's Leapster) and loved everything they got! Erin loved the Tinkerbell underwear that nana bought her so much that she was changing her underwear 3 times a day. Sammie has been an email machine and loves being able to contact everyone. After opening gifts we enjoyed the breakfast nana and papa brought, which made our morning easier (Thanks guys!). Then the girls had time to enjoy all of their new treasures before we headed to Cleveland for even more, fun, food and family. Another successful Christmas!