March 2011

March was a busy month for us! Maren is now 4 months old and Reid keeps getting closer to 5!! Joey and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary, Joey turned 34, Spring Break and T-Ball began, just to name a few....

I just love how happy she is! She has this cute dimple on her cheek and i get so tickled when I make her smile and get to see it! We got a new swing for the swing set, and with all this wonderful weather, we have gotten a lot of use out of it! Maren loves it!

Me and My Leprechauns!

Happy St. Patty's

Reid and I on a date to lunch and a movie over Spring Break!

Yummy Cereal!

Mom, I am not sure about all this...

Green Beans...YUM!

Maren always has to be up and in the middle of everything, so when I do the dishes, she has to sit with me in the bumbo.

LOVE this little girl!!

Had to include a picture of my WONDERFUL anniversary gift....My perfect husband got me a second eternity band for my set and I am amazed that he pulled it off without me knowing about it! (before our anniversary, I just had the bottom band and engagement ring! )

February 2011

I know, I know blogger world, I am terrible. Now that things have calmed down I will update more, I PROMISE!! And if I don't, please tell me to get off my bottom and keep you posted on the Viavattene's! Ok, so the new year and new baby has turned our lives busy!! We have been living life to the fullest and enjoying our sweet sweet babies. Reid is getting so big and loves his baby sister Maren, who is now 3 months old! Here are just a few of MANY pictures of our growing family.

Reid is such a wonderful big brother, and when he can, he sings to his little sister. I just happened to be in the back seat of the car with them and caught this sweet adoring look on camera. She loves her big brother!

Our beloved "Aunt" Nancy playing with Maren. Nancy is a neighbor of Cha Cha and Grandpa's who is, should I say 'baby crazy" and anytime I bring the kids down to see Cha Cha, she makes us bring the kids over to see her! Reid is here, but too busy for a picture playing with Nancy's son, TJ's cool fort/swing set in the back yard!

Happy Valentines Day from my sweet children

Maren just looked so cute today, so I had to snap a picture. I am sure there will be many, many more days where this will happen!

Sorry

Ok, sorry bloggers - If you have checked on me lately, you can see that I have not posted...sorry, its been very busy around here!

Maren Kate Viavattene joined us on November 1, 2010 at 9:35pm and our lives have been forever changed! Big brother Reid is so proud of his sister and he loves her so much! He is a big help and loves to be near her!

Today, our sweet Maren is one month old and time is already flying by! We are enjoying every minute of it and love watching our precious babies grow!



Proud big brother

Our pecious doll

1 month and growing

DISNEY WORLD

Since we were visiting and celebrating our friends wedding in Florida, we decided that this would be a great time to take Reid to see MICKEY!!!! Reid is at the perfect age where he still loves EVERYTHING MICKEY!! We drove almost 3 hours from Captiva Island to Disney World. We stayed at the Disney Wilderness Lodge...such a great resort and so close to the Magic Kingdom, that at night we could see the fireworks from our room! We met up with my Uncle Mike, who works for Disney and we had the best guide throughout the parks! Reid is already asking when we can go back!

The entrance to the Wilderness Lodge

In the back of the Lodge

The coolest waterslide!

Hotel Lobby

Gyser in the back of the lodge

Welcome to DISNEY WORLD

The family at the Magic Kingdom

Reid and Daddy flying dumbo

Aladin's magic carpet ride

In front of Mickey's house!!!!

Uncle Mike with the rooster

ok, so this was taken just seconds after Reid "honked" Minnie's nose...he thought it was so funny and still does if you ask him!

The Viavattene's (plus one in the belly) and Mickey and Minnie!

Mommy and Reid on the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups (for the millionth time)

What a view!

The fireworks are so worth waiting for!

Captiva Island

This summer we traveled to Captiva Island, Florida to help some wondeful friends celebrate their wedding!! It was an awesome place to visit and we had so much fun! Congrats to James and Veronica Bynum!

Dancing just like Daddy

This boy loves to twirl

Reid, Joey, Uncle Trent and Cousin Riley at the wedding

Beach Bum!

The view of the island...breathtaking!

Lazy Flamingo

Sunset from the porch of James and Veronica's house the first night.

Reid and Daddy enjoying the sand

What a view!!

Right outside our room at the resort!

Soon!!

Wow, this summer has flown by!! We have been so busy with vacation to Florida and summertime fun!! Our computer has been out of commission for some time, and now I finally have it back I can update my blog!!
Check back early next week for a surplus of photos of our summer fun!!!
Dana

30th Birthday - Vegas style!!!

Well, Yes, I turned 30!!! And my sweet and wonderful husband told me that I only turn 30 once (thank goodness) so off to Vegas we went!!! It was a whirlwind trip, but so much fun! Got to sit by the pool and relax and then watch my hubby sit at Margaritaville and drink on my birthday while I sipped on tastey water!! but I'll have my turn again soon! We stayed at an awesome new hotel, Aria at City Center and it was perfect!! I would reccommend it to anyone going to Vegas! I even got chocolate covered strawberries sent to our room!! Love my wonderful man for a perfect Birthday trip~~