Christmas #2

Our next Christmas celebration was with Papa, Nana, David, and Mimi. You loved playing outside, telling Dingo what to do, visiting Mimi's house over and over, and helping Nana cook.

You got more new toys, but your favorite present from Christmas #2 is the Aquadoodle.

Helping Nana cook.

About to pick one of Nana's flowers!

Posing for a picture in one of her Christmas outfits.

Christmas #1

We had a great Christmas this year! Fortunately we were able to see all three sets of grandparents and Ella had a blast celebrating this holiday three times.

First, we celebrated with Grandpa and Nonni. You had a lot of fun opening your stocking (and everyone else's). You got a lot of fun toys. The "big item" was your very own basketball goal. You love to slam dunk the ball.

You love wearing the dress from Aruba that Aunt Barbara sent you.

Helping Grandpa open his stocking.

The anticipation of what's inside!

Vinny GRADUATED with his Masters!

After much hard work, Vinny graduated with his Masters in Education from the University of Montevallo. And he did it with a perfect 4.0, so he graduated with Highest Honors. All of Vinny's family came in town for the memorable event.

SEC Championship

Vinny and I had the awesome opportunity to attend the SEC Championship in Atlanta. Our friend, Jared, gave us free tickets to a pre-game party and the game. We dropped Ella off at my parents house so we could enjoy an overnight trip while we stayed at the Westin downtown.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Chiaramontes!

Pumpkin Patch, Boo at the Zoo, and Halloween

We did LOTS and LOTS of fall activities! First, we went to the Grand 'Ole Pumpkin Patch with Grandpa and Nonni. The weather was perfect and you loved picking a pumpkin and playing in the huge sand pit.

We also took you to the Birmingham Zoo for their annual "Boo at the Zoo." You played games, got candy, and saw many animals. Plus, you were the cutest bumblebee there!

On Halloween night we went trick-or-treating with the Mathernes: Payton, Parker, and Carter. You loved going door to door and wanted to eat your candy immediately after your got each piece.

Baby #2 is on the way...

We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting another baby in June 2012. We found out on October 15th after taking MANY pregnancy tests to confirm! We were excited to get pregnant so quicly and without any fertility this time. It will be nice to have a summer baby, so I can have extra time at home before school starts in August. Ella has NO IDEA what's going on yet. We've tried explaining it to her and the reply we get is, "Ella is baby." Uh-oh! :)

Two of the MANY tests I took.