Time Ticks On

Mommy and Daddy can't believe how fast time has flown and how quickly the kids seem to grow up. Ysabella has reached the "Ysabella do it" stage and loves doing things all by herself.  This has come in handy helping take care of her baby brother, Anthony.

Anthony has needed less help these days proving he can sit on his own, even if only for a short time.

Ysabella is taking her Little Gym class exercises home.

And Anthony is taking private meetings with his computer.

These kids are growing so fast, its no wonder that they are tired at the end of the day.

Or at the end of their book.

Good Students

Mommy and Daddy have always tried to teach new things to Anthony and Ysabella.  This past weekend they decided it was time to Potty Train!  Ysabella did very well with her own "Potty Chart" and she quickly discovered the fastest way to earn prizes.

Silly glasses, bubbles and even books were in the prize bag for when she successfully went on the potty enough times.

Unfortunately, the process involved interesting fashion choices.  This further proved that she really is her mother's daughter.

Anthony wasn't left out, learning that you always dress up for Sunday dinner,

Sucking your thumb isn't bad if you are sweetly sleeping,

And most importantly, for Mommy, always smile for the camera.

 

Say, Cheese!!

The Blustery Day

As you may know, the Nicastro Clan loves to spend time outside.  But what do you do on a beautiful, sunshiny day when the wind blows so hard your ball blows across the yard??  

Try not to blow away with it!!

And smile through each gust that comes.

Anthony learned that staying close to the ground made the blows feel a lot smaller,

And noted this was the first time he actually felt the grass.

Sitting still doesn't help avoid the wind

But what about trying to move with it??

If not, I guess all thats left to do is enjoy the sunshine and carry on.

Oh, and always hold on to that pesky lightweight ball. 

Re-Discovery

Mommy recently rediscovered that she had a fancy camera to take pretty pictures of her favorite babies.  She couldn't believe she had forgotten about this camera and all the precious moments she might have captured.  What does this all mean?  PHOTO SHOOT!! Here are some of Mommy's favorite shots from the past few days.

Say "Cheese", Ysabella!

Playing on the stairs... bad parenting decision or fabulous photo opportunity?

Don't worry, we didn't forget about Anthony! 

Smilles all day!

Now it's time for more serious faces...

Or not...

Funny Face!

Finally, a picture of Ysabella and Anthony together!  

And to think these were all taken without an "all done" uttered once.  

Don't grow up too fast little Nicastros!