MUCH PREFERRED HIKING OVER ICE SKATING

We took the girls hiking yesterday to South Mountain - Telegraph Pass Trail and they LOVED it. They both fell once and scraped knees but overall had a great time. In looking back at pictures from yesterday and then from our ice skating adventure a few months ago I will have to say that they like outdoor activities much better. You can see for yourself in looking at the pictures.

Hiking may be our new family adventure on the weekends - it was great quality time and has made for an enjoyable weekend!

XO

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Hugs and Kisses from The Silverio girls!

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

The girls have been wanting me to try on my wedding dress for weeks. Finally broke them out tonight - yes, there are 2. One from the first time Junior and I were engaged 12 years ago and then one from our wedding in 2008.

Here are the girls wearing one of them. They looked beautiful. Some day they will be beautiful brides.

CHRISTMAS 2011

We had another great Christmas. Xmas Eve at Papa and Nana's with a very special appearance from Santa. Xmas morning at home opening all the wonderful gifts left by Santa inside our front door. Later in the day to the Helm farm for fun with the animals and dinner. Though it has been a tough year we are thankful for spending Christmas with our wonderful family.

We look forward to a successful year in 2012!

MOTHERHOOD

Focus on the years when your children are little, when you feel so necessary and purposeful, a battery all charged up with love. Used up every day, and every night it is miraculously replenished. Nothing is ever as good as that.

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY CAROLINE - 4 WONDERFUL YEARS

4 years ago today God blessed us with our beautiful Caroline. The trip to Kyrgyzstan/Kazakhstan was an adventure to say the least but the beautiful child that came home with me changed my life. My dreams of becoming a mother came true that day and you have blessed me beyond those dreams.

We are so thankful to be your parents and everyone in this family loves you so very much.

Happy Gotcha Day my Sweet Caroline - so many more years to come my beautiful daughter.

XOXO,

Mommy & Daddy

THE PRINCESS AND HER PRINCE

All dressed up in one of her Princess costumes last night Gabriella sat down with Daddy (her Prince) on the couch and stayed there for an hour watching Toy Story. It was so cute - she never sits still that long and Daddy rarely gets that much lovin' from her, she is way too busy. He loved every minute of it and in his relaxed state fell fast asleep on the couch with his baby beside him.

Love moments like these. He is a wonderful father!