R.I.P. "Sweet" Della Rose

July 1, 2000 -

December 21, 2009

Gone but never forgotten

I am very sad to report that our family suffered a terrible loss..

On Monday, my sister "Sweet" Della Rose passed away.

We are dealing with the loss but it is not easy.

We love her and miss her dearly. She is in doggy

heaven now but we will never forget her. We know

you are getting all the pizza crust, french fries, and butt scratchin you want.

Be a good girl up there princess, we love you!

So just a quick update...

Tonight Mommy, Daddy, and I went to 34th street in hampden to see the Christmas lights!

It was a little cold out but I had a blast seeing all the pretty lights! And of

course here is the photo proof...

Me and Mommy in front of the old bay and natty boh tree

some of the beautiful lights

more Me and Mommy

the fam in front of Mr. Boh

more Mommy and Me(mind the little girl

in the back's face!)

That's right another one :)

More Fam

Yep last one

and now some Christmas glamour shots!

and

I know, I know! Mommy and Daddy have been keeping me so busy that I haven't had time to update my blog in a really long time! Where to begin? Well, I am four months old now and getting very big and strong. I'm rolling all over the place and am practicing sitting up, but much prefer standing with Daddy. Daddy also swears that I'm going to start crawling any minute! I just had a doctor's appointment and Dr. Kumar said that I am 13 pounds 6 ounces and 25 inches long! I got some shots at my appointment, but I was pretty brave and hardly noticed when the nurse stuck me.

I'm also starting to get some teeth, I think. I have been a drool monster and am chewing on anything in sight. Mommy and Daddy think they *might* feel something starting to poke through, but nothing has made it's appearance just yet. I'll keep you posted!

Like I said, I've been very busy the past few weeks. Mommy had to go back to work, so on November 16th, I started daycare with Ms. Robin. I really like it there and have made lots of new friends. I think it makes Mommy feel better to see me smiling when she comes to pick me up.

I also had my first Thanksgiving... TWICE! Mommy, Daddy, and I spent actual Thanksgiving with Grandmom, Grandpop, Aunt Holly, Uncle Rich, Zachary, Aunt MB, Uncle Mark, Aunt Donsie, Uncle Steve, Uncle Bernie, and Aunt Aline. Then, the next day we went to Grammy's house and had another big dinner with Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Lindsey, Uncle Steven, Uncle Pat, Aunt Ashley, Cameron, Aubrie, and Kolby. I had a great time!

Right now, we are getting into the Christmas spirit here at home. Daddy put our tree up and this weekend, we are all going to turn on the Christmas music and decorate it. We are also trying to find some free time to go visit this Santa guy everyone keeps telling me about! I'll be sure to put up pictures when we finally see him :)

That's just some of the antics we have been up to over here. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!

Pleased to enjoy some new pictures! :)

Just layin around

Wearing my favorite "Sopranos" running suit

Yeah, I can hold my own bottle...because I'm a big girl!

A little quality time with my sister

My first snow...I wasn't really sure about it.

Reading a story to Daddy

I Rolled Over!!!

Thats right folks on Halloween night I rolled over for the first time.

And of course here is video proof.

I had already been rolling onto my side so thats where the video

picks up. I do eventually get my arm out from under me. Enjoy!

A Baptism, 12 Weeks Old, and Halloween

It has been a busy couple of weeks around here. As most of you know

I was Baptized on October 25 at Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is the

most beautiful church and I had a great time sitting through

mass and my baptism. We had a huge party afterward with lots of

yummy food and all my friends and family. I really felt like a star!

On Friday I turned 12 weeks old!!! I can't believe it has been 12 weeks

already. Mommy and me celebrated by going trick or treating

at Grammy's work with my cousins Kolby, Aubrie, and Cameron.

We had such a good time! Then on Saturday it was time for Halloween.

I got all dressed up and then Mommy, Daddy, and I walked in the

community Halloween parade. It was sooo much fun and there was lots of great

costumes. Of course I got pretty tired so I took a quick nap.

Then it was time for the annual Halloween bonfire with our neighbors.

It was soo much fun. I just sat and stared at the fire and saw all the

scary costumes as the kids came trick or treating.

And then strangely enough a frog came to visit us Halloween night on

our front porch. I think he heard what a cute frog I was and wanted to see

for himself.

Zach helping Grandmom feed Me

Daddy and me at the Baptism

I love having my hair washed

AAAHHHHHH!

Mommy Daddy and Me with the Priest

Mommy and Me

Me and Daddy with Aunt Rich and Zach

A Baptized Baby

At Grammy's work Aubrie and Kolby

Kolby and Uncle Pat

"Dad! I'm trying to work!"

Me and Grammy

The Halloween Parade

The Fam'

Hungry Froggette

Tired Froggette

Very Tired Froggette

The annual Halloween bonfire

Our Visiting Frog. I named him Travis

I am 2 Months Old Today!!!!

That's right people, on the 7th of October I had my official 2 month birthday!!

I know it's hard to believe, but yes it has been 2 months already!

We are having a great time here. I am learning lots and

have seen so many great sights all over town. I sleep in

my very own room now (and let me just say Dad did a hell

of a job on it!) and I even sleep through the night! (sometimes) ((not

as often as Mommy and Daddy would like)) (((but still they can't really

complain, can they??)))

I am getting VERY excited for Halloween since Mommy

has been making such a big deal about my costume.

Stay tuned for what I will be...

So as usual I will wrap up with a few pictures!

Yes I turn myself completely sideways in my sleep!

Yeah I can hold my head up!!!And almost expose my chesticle

How freakin cute am I??

Mommy took me to Fullerton to meet all her friends.

This is Colin, my BFF!

Mommy took me to the pumpkin patch with Uncle Pat, Aunt Ashley

and my cousin Kolby

I love when Daddy makes my Chickey talk to me!!

Man these Raven's games really wear me out

I really love story time with Daddy!!!

I always say my prayers before bed