The Riddle Way: August 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

A visit from Monica and Gianna

Monica and Gia took a girls trip to Or. to see us all this last week. It was so much fun but went by way too fast! I miss them so much and little Gia is growing like a weed. For those of you who don't know the story behind Gia's birth, she was truly a miracle baby and my sister is a miracle in her own right considering we almost lost her due to a very complicated and rare pregnancy condition. I feel so blessed to have them in our lives....thanks for the wonderful visit!

My Beautiful sister Monica and gorgeous little Gianna (5 mo.), (I am not biased whatsoever):

Me and Gianna (all smiles):

Ed and Gia (just hanging with her uncle):

Nana and Gia (nana was lovin' her grandaughter time):

Owen holding Gia (mommy supervising):

TIme for a bottle:

Bright eyes (check out those baby blues):

Ben, O and Gia (Ben is so good with the little ones):

The three girls:

Me, Ben and sleeping Gia (so sweet holding a sleeping baby):

Me, Ben and Gia at our luncheon:

Auntie Mel and Gia (she's a great Auntie to all six of her nieces and nephews):

Sweet baby girl:

Smile:

Sisters (are the best, I'm so lucky to have these girls in my life):

Sisters (in our new pleather coats at a steal...yes, we all bought one):

Jack and Gianna (she does not look too comfy):

Mel and G having some snuggle time:

Monica and Gia before bedtime (there's nothing cuter than a babe in jammies):

The coats again, this time in a silly "Angels" pose (we are still goofy after all these years):

Nana, Gia and Monica (my mom was in heaven having all the "girls" together):

Owen helping Gia in the swing:

Jack and Gia (so sweet):

Ben and Gia (the boys just adored her):

Owen warming up to Gia (he was not too sure at first since she is a lot bigger from when he first met her, plus he's used to being the "baby"):

Sasa and Gia (very precious):

Ben, jack and Gia (cousin snuggles):

Saturday, August 15, 2009

A trip to the Zoo...

On Friday my mom and I took the boys and a friend (Sam) to the zoo, here are some pics from the day...

Mom and Owen, all smiles...

Jack and Owen riding a tractor in the farm exhibit (yes, they have a farm exhibit)...

Ben and Jack pointing to a brick that has their names on it that we bought them when this portion of the zoo was being completed (Owen was not even a thought at that point)...