Rainy Day Fun

Stefano made Siena a paper boat so that she could have something to play with in the rain. Stefano had to make 3 of them. Siena put the first one upside down in the water, the second one got water logged pretty quick, and the third one we coated with some melted candle wax so that it would hold up better. Siena did think it was pretty fun (although she did have just as much fun stomping in puddles with her rain boots, raincoat, and umbrella).

Fun in the Swing

This is how Lilli acts in her swing now (so much for morning naps).

Comparing the Girls

Lilli is the first 2 pictures at almost 7 months. The last 2 are of Siena when she was 6 months old. Lilli has some of the same facial expressions as Siena (although not as much in these pictures). My girls are growing up way too fast.

Playground

We took the girls to the park to play. Siena has been several times and is starting to get more comfortable on the swings and she has no fear when it comes to climbing (her nickname of "monkey" is appropriate). This was Lilli's first time and she enjoyed the swing - she would bounce in the seat and kept leaning forward to see her feet (she sometimes gagged herself leaning too far over).

Siena's First Haircut!

We finally broke down and had Siena's hair cut. She was actually starting to ask for it. She was so good. She sat still and watched the lady cut her hair in the mirror. After it was done, she got a lollipop and a certificate and of course Mommy got a few clippings of her hair. Siena's hair is still kind of long, but it's even now and looks a little less crazy (like her before picture).

Visitors

Jen & Jess came to visit. This was the first time that they had seen Lilli. This picture was taken after Siena had already gone to bed. Lilli stayed up with the big girls and had fun laughing with us.

Trains

Thank you, Priya. Siena loves playing with the train set (everyday) and doctor kit that Priya gave her. I think Mommy & Daddy enjoy playing with the train set just as much as Siena does.

Bike Riding With Daddy!

Stefano has recently taken up bike riding to work. Siena always wants to ride with him, but she hasn't mastered that yet. Stefano bought this so that Siena could go with him to the office. It can hold both girls also.

Sweet Sisters!

More pictures of the sweet sisters snuggling together.

More Gymnastics

Stefano took several videos of Siena's first day at gymnastics. This is not her normal class, she will usually be in the Tuesday class (but they let her make up her first class because she was out of town). Siena really enjoyed it. She didn't always follow directions because she was easily distracted by the other little girl in the class. She also decided to do her own version of some of the exercises. These are a few more of the videos from her first day.

gymnastics!