Santa

More car conversations......
Mom: Belen, shall we go see Santa tomorrow?
Belen: Yeah, but I haven't made my list.
Mom: We can do that when we get home and we'll go in the morning. Have you decided what you'd like him to bring?
Belen: Well, I think I shouldn't ask for too many things, because if I ask for too many things then Santa will have to bring the same amount of things for the boys.
Mom: That's a good point.
(pause)
Belen: Do you think Santa knows when my birthday is?
Mom: I don't think Santa keeps track of birthdays.
Belen: I think he went to Santa class, because he looks kinda smart.

Boy Crazy

Driving home from aikido a conversation occured.....
Chase: Next time at aikido, Belen is going to tell Adrian he's her boyfriend.
Mom: No, she's not.
Chase/Gabriel (in unison): YES, SHE IS!! She does it all the time!! he he he
Belen: No, I don't! Only if they're handsome!

Belen's Halloween Party

Halloween Treats

Belen's First Day of School

The Chocolate Girl

Crossroads Mall had a mini Indian festival with vendors and performances all day today. We fell into it by accident since Belen had a hair appt. but we did watch some of the performances and had mehndi applied to our hands. While it was drying Belen rode the carousel several times and I sat down to people watch. All the Indian women with their colorful saris, it was a joy. One woman, carrying a camera, asked her friends, "Who is that chocolate girl?" There was a dark little Indian girl walking by in a bright green lehenga. I watched the woman walk towards her and then turn in circles, looking perplexed for the parent of the little "chocolate girl". After asking everyone in reach, she looked at me, questionably....."Is she with you?" It was Belen she had been looking at, wanting to take her picture for some smile campaign. Of course Belen stepped up and gave her best.

Today's Harvest

So I have a green thumb after all.....

Camping in Seabeck

Sweet Philanthropy

Belen lost her first tooth! And to make the event even sweeter, she promised her daddy (Poppi as she now calls him)she would give him any money the Tooth Fairy left because she thinks he needs it.

Fourth of July In Boston

Despite the heat wave, we did walk the city to see the Old State House, Paul Revere's house, and Harvard, of course. After that, all the kids wanted was the hotel and pool.

Belen's Favorite Book

We've been waiting for her to read--no pressure! Last week I picked up this book and she read almost the entire book,to my surprise. This is her third time, and of course she gets silly for the camera.

Gabriel's Concert Extended....

Sorry, the videographer's arms got tired so we missed some of the Beatles songs...

Gabriel's 2010 Concert

Belen Counts in French

She can count to at least 20, but her silly bug is preventing anything further than 10.

Everything You Need To Know About Metamorphosis

Who Does What

The kids were debating over the monthly chores and Gabriel decided to write them on the white board. Belen of course had to add her wishes on the board as well (it's the one with the heart, in case you didn't figure that out). We did not give her any coaching on spelling.

Disneyland 2010

This is the only photo of Chase where I could get some cooperation. Gabriel is next...don't expect any pictures of him for the next three years.

The Happiest Place On Earth?

Only if you're under twelve. Luckily this month there's a wine tasting event.....That's healing the blisters on my feet. It's an old family remedy.