Thursday, October 21, 2010

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the Pumpkin Patch with the Stroller Strides Group. It was the first time Gianna had been around a large group of kids. She has so much fun!


Gianna loved petting all the animals in the petting zoo. She even held out the hay for them to eat. The lama was very persistant with the food. He would try to take the whole food cup right out of your hand. But he was very gentle, just very hungry!




Gianna got to pick out a pumpkin to take home.











Day Hike

Krista and I decided to take the babies for a hike up Runyon Canyon. It was a lot tougher than I thought it would be.
Ethan was so happy the whole trip! He loved looking at all the other hikers and all the dogs.

It was cloudy out so the view wasn't the greatest.

There were 2 different trails that were connected by some stairs in the rocks. We couldn't make it with the stroller so we went up one and back down and then up the other trail. From the top of the 2nd trail we could see the Hollywood sign.

What a great day! We can't wait to find more trails to hike!







Friday, March 26, 2010

Happy Friday


Today Krista and Ethan came up for our usual Friday play date. We took the kids to see the Easter Bunny and then we had lunch. Gianna had such a fun day that by the end of it Krista had her giggling for the very first time.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Fun Days

Krista and Ethan came over for a play date with Gianna and I. We look forward to Fridays to hang out with our BFF's!
They brought their stroller so we could enjoy a walk in the nice, warm sunshine.
Ready to go!
My Buddy

Daddy's Little Girl. Gianna lights up with the biggest smiles when Rob walks in the front door.
Showing Daddy how we play Patty Cakes!

Gianna is getting so strong! She always wants to stand! I'm afraid she's going to skip the crawling and just start walking!

This past Sunday was the LA Marathon, and with the new course the finish line was on Ocean Ave just before the pier, so we decided to go for a walk to watch the runners cross the finish line. It made me want to do another marathon!


Time to relax in the swing with Sofie after spending a fun Sunday outdoors!

A little "tummy time" which Gianna does not usually enjoy. The other day I put her on her tummy, she begun to fuss, and she promptly rolled right over, for the first time, onto her back and then gave me a big smile! It made me laugh like she knew exactly what she was doing!

This time she stopped halfway over and decided to watch a little TV! It's amazing to watch how she is growing and learning so many new things everyday!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Welcome Ethan!

We are so excited to welcome Krista and Michael's new baby boy to the world!
Ethan Raphael Strohman
Born February 20th at 1:03am
6lbs 9oz 18in long
Ethan couldn't be luckier to have such wonderful parents!


I'm so excited we are both moms!!!!

Rob and I thought Ethan felt so tiny compared to Gianna! Its amazing how much they grow in just 3 short months!

Ethan's proud new Grandma!


All dressed up, ready to go home!!!!!!!

Welcome to California

Gianna had been looking forward to meeting Aunt Lori, Uncle Lenny and Paulie, and seeing Grandma and Grandpa Louie again, when their California trip was delayed by a blizzard. Luckily, two days later they were able to make it out of the snow to enjoy some fun in the sun with Gianna.
Gianna hugging Aunt Lori for the first time!

Cousin Paulie was excited to meet Gianna. He even brought her a special Valentine Monkey.

Grandma with Paulie and Gianna


YAY! Another beautiful sweater and hat made with love by Grandma.

Gianna thought Uncle Lenny was really funny!
Monday morning Gianna woke up with a big smile. Its off to the Science Discovery Center with the family for some fun.


Paulie put on a puppet show to entertain us all.

After the Science Center it was back to the hotel for some pool time. Don't you New Yorkers know its still winter here!

Tuesday was the big day!!! Gianna, Rob, and Paulie's first trip to Disneyland!!!!

The Jungle Cruise


Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Me and my roller coaster buddy!


Gianna's very first ride was Small World. She enjoyed looking at all the moving objects and pretty, bright colors!




Toontown was very exhausting!

Wednesday was the day for Universal Studios Hollywood

Yay! Sponge Bob!



Jaws!!!!!!!!

Paulie and Aunt Lori got tatoos!



Thursday we went to California Adventures





We had such a great week with everyone!