My little tagger...

Just as I thought I was going to be able to take a little cat nap; "Ohhhhh MY Gosh, Bella has a marker" Mia yells... sure enough Bella had found a black Sharpe and decided to tag the kitchen cabinets, stove, floors, walls, printer and herself!!! Luckily we got most of it off.

She got herself...

Inside Tupperware cabinet...

Kitchen floors....

Stove...

Wall and more cabinets...

and.... 1 Month later... (this is a long one)

Well a lot has gone on in the past month since I have posted my last blog... I have been on a diet and been running (walking) every night; by the time I get home and get the girls a bath and to bed I am exhausted. I know... no excuses! OK where should I start; since the last blog I have lost 16 pounds, turned 31, we got a new puppy and Mia finished T-Ball with a bang. Bella is still a monster, Mia is getting excited to start Kindergarten, Anthony started a new job and loves it! The girls still don't sleep through the night in their own bed; what is it with our bed? I mean right when then come into our bed they are sound asleep; why can't they do that in their own bed? ughhh! Here are a few photos to start off the blog:

Here is the new addition... her name is Adrian (from the movie Rocky) and she has fit in very well. She loves to attack Bella as she walks by; I am guessing because Bella is the lowest to the ground. It's so funny to hear Bella's lil voice "stop" "stop" "dog".

Adrian immediately went after Rocky's (cute huh... Rocky and Adrian) "extra" rolls; he has put up with a lot from her already. He is starting to show her who's boss.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mia had a big weekend during her last day of T-Ball; her team "Storm" got to receive their trophy's at the Lake Elsinore Storm (San Diego Padre affiliate) field. As they announced each of the girls names they got to go on the dugout to receive their trophy; then they were able to run out to the field to a position and meet the player and get a ball signed. She was excited and loved hanging out with her friends; she had a big support team there. Thank you Mom & Dad, Grandma & Wayne, Uncle Anthony & Aunt Cindy, Michelle & Jason, Female & Tommy and Darren! We love you guys!!!

Mia Getting her trophy...

Mia getting her ball signed by the short stop...

Go Storm... 2009

The next day it was T-Ball day at Dodger Stadium; being Dodger Fans we were not going to miss it!!! Mia and I got to walk onto the Field and walk around.

Here is Mia and her friend Andy (the only ones from their team that went)...

Here is Mia with Andy and their friend Kayla...

Here is Mia walking the field...


Mia, Anthony and I at the game after she got to walk on the field...

My lil sister was here for a short time to visit... we had a blast... I miss her so much!!!

Well... that is it for now; I am sure I will have more to talk about and I will try to stay on top of this better... No excuses!!!

Nothing really happening in May...

I can't believe how fast this month is going by; I swear I am losing it... just this evening I just about put the milk away where the glasses go. I think the days are starting to run together. The girls are great; really I can't imagine my life with out them. I am pretty sure it would be dull and boring; Bella is a complete MONSTER and Mia is just becoming a young lady (w/attitude) already... how do I stop them from growing up? Bella is giving us the joy of keeping us up all night; I still don't know if it's teething or growing pains but what ever it is I can't wait for it to be over. I feel so helpless! Mia has all the energy in the world; I really wish she would share some of that with me. Everyday when I pick her up the question is "what are we doing now", "can I go here... can i go there". Every night she hates to go to bed; just right now she is still up at almost 11:30pm asking me if I am going to bed yet; I am sure so she can sneak in. She is always telling Anthony that she is going to sneak in our bed after I am asleep.

Here are a few picture from this month that I thought I would share.Trying to get Bella to take a picture is very challenging, I didn't get one good picture on Mother's Day!

Just when I think Bella is a complete monster she will surprise me. In this picture the girls were taking a bath and Mia was FREAKING out about a minor tiny "ouchy" on her knee and having to clean it; Bella didn't like "sissi" crying so she gave her a hug. It was the cutest thing ever, of course I didn't have my camera so we tried to re-enact it. LOL...

If it's good enough for Rocky...

If it's good enough for Rocky well then it must me good enough for my Bella... Although the pictures don't do justice, Bella had a mouth and hand full of Rocky's food. I swear she can smell/hear it when we poor him a bowl outside; she comes running out and bam in her mouth! YUCK!!! Doesn't seem to bother her though and Rocky bless his heart is so good with her when she interrupts his eating. BON APPETIT BELLA!

chit chat...

Nothing much going on here at the Marini Madness house hold, just your usual craziness with the girls. It's amazing how fast they are growing up; Bella is talking so much (most of the time you can't understand her) and going through her terrible "2's" already. She loves to say "uh uh" followed by shaking her head from side to side. Mia is my little teenager; the other day at T-ball practice she was up to bat, waiting patiently for her coach to soft-toss the ball to her, well when he didn't do it fast enough because he was helping another player Mia proceeded with a "hellllooooooo" (with total attitude). The same day after practice she told me to "chill" because I was getting a little angry (I may have raised my voice a bit) at the driver in front of me. Mia loves to torture Bella; just today Bella came in with her face covered in chalk (missed the photo op) and what does Mia say.... "I just wanted to be silly"... well I couldn't help but crack up, Bella didn't seem to mind this time. Watch out Mia, she will get you back some day! Why, why did god bless me with 2 precious, sweet girls... I am in for it big time; my mom always said "you will have one just like you someday". Is it possible to have 2? I'll tell you one thing; I wouldn't change a thing! I am blessed with my two girls for a reason and although there will be times I want to rip my hair out and possibly theirs, it's all worth it at the end of the day when they give you hugs and kisses and tell you they love you. I hug and kiss them as much as I can; Anthony says I "smother" them too much, but I don't think so! :)

Before and After...

awww my Bella... I was thinking it was time to give her a little trim; her hair is always all over the place and unless I put a pony on top of her head like a fountain or pig tails it's usually in her face. I try and put one of those cute little barrettes in her hair; now most little girls will leave them in but my sweet Bella either tears them out of her hair and eats them or throws them somewhere. As I attempted to cut her some bangs she didn't want to have any part of it, I tried to show her how exciting the scissors were but she didn't care. I carefully (with out poking an eye out) managed to get some of her hair out of her face.

Taaaa Daaaa.....

I wanted to do the back but that was just not going to happen... I think next time I will have a professional do it!!!

Shhhhhh.... he's sleeping!

So we are out side chit chatting with out neighbors who are redoing their front/back yard and my lil princess Mia found a lizzard; well she told us "shhhh he's sleeping". ummmmmm Mia darling I don't think he is sleeping! I didn't know my lil princess has a bit of tom-boy in her, I am very pleased to know they enjoy getting dirty and not affraid to "break a nail". Thanks Romney and Erin for letting them enjoy your dirt! :)