Thursday, November 26, 2009

Our New Arrival

After months of looking and waiting and anticipating, I'm just so excited to introduce the newest addition to the Giovannoni Clan.

I know it's Thanksgiving, but Christmas came early this year for me.
Derik surprised me with "her" this morning.


Isn't she pretty?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Our Marathon Man

26.2 miles
in 4 hours 43 minutes and 04 seconds

Way to go Honey!!!

Mr. Giovannoni, your strength and determination are nothing short of wondrous. It was inspiring to be there at the finish line, watching you accomplish one of your goals.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

It's Been Seven Years

Last time my husband and I packed our bags and took a vacation was just after our honeymoon seven years ago. I'm more than excited to finally be packing my bags (and three others), once again, for our first real family vacation!
That's right, the Giovannoni's are catching a plane and heading off to our Nation's Capitol. Derik will be running his little legs off in the Richmond marathon, while I'll stay busy (bless my poor, sweet, under-exercised and out-of-shape self) by not dropping dead or going into labor with all the fun things we have planned.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween

This week has been a non-stop candy feast!
On Wednesday after a little birthday dinner (for the Mr.), Mr. Giovannoni and I hauled the kids off to our wards trunk-or-treat.
On Thursday Dylan's school held it's annual Halloween parade. Dylan chose his costume all by himself this year and no persuading by his Dad could get him to change his mind, so here he is as Storm Shadow (otherwise known as the white ninja!).

Friday, Dylan was out of school, but luckily he had his dad's work trick-or-treat party to attend to. And last but not least On Halloween night we took the kids out to see their grandparents.

Every year I try to get a picture of Mr. Giovannoni with his kids all dressed up. Alivia insisted on being a princess, and we all know better than to argue or try to persuade her other wise. Derik sported his all natural (but strikingly handsome) self, this year.
I tried to get a picture of Alivia with her Grandma Diane, but Diane hid (shame on you).
Just for fun, I put some make-up on Alivia for Friday's festivities, but before we got her all dressed we had a mini photo shoot. I imagine in 15 years this is what my baby girl is going to look like.
Now if I can just keep myself from eating all of Dylan and Alivia's candy...