Prospero Año Nuevo

Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay: For New Year's Eve, BoMa, BoPa, mommy, daddy, and I went to dinner and a show...by a mariachi band.


They sang my favorite song (since my infancy and my stroller mobile). Here's a taste:


Daddy said I'll always be his Liana-lita Linda!

Look Ma, No Hands!

But two feet in your boots...I'm so well-heeled, don't you think?


Speaking of back parts of me, we had to crop my tush from this photo of my first solo shower (at BoMa and BoPa's) out of respect for my younger audience.

Happy End of Chanukah

Now that it's the eighth night, I've finally figured out that I need to be really careful around those candles, though those menorahs can still be a lot of fun.


I can't wait until next Chanukah - just 354 nights to go!

Eight Friends (and Relatives) of Chanukah

We had one night of plans, but somehow they're lasting eight nights.


1. On the day before Chanukah, brunch with cousin Brielle (who is no longer a "baby")...


2. On the night before Chanukah, dinner with Ari...


3. On the day Chanukah started, Raffaella's second birthday celebration...


4. On the second night of Chanukah, dinner with Marco, "Aunt" Susan, "Uncle" Shervin, Kameron and Vincenzo...


5. On the fourth night of Chanukah, a celebration with Benjamin...


6 and 7. On the sixth day of Chanukah, lunch with Katherine, Sophia, and Pooh Bear (Happy Birthday "Uncle" Rob!)


8. On the last night of Chanukah, a trip to see Eli who is visiting from the other side of the country (adjusting to those time zones got us turned upside-down).


Anyone else feel tired (and want to suck a thumb and twirl some hair) from all that celebrating??


Wow - I need a nap!

Oh What Fun It Is To Sing. . .

...on someone else's holiday! I'm quite the caroler, going door-to-door.


I also want to send special love to my new friend halfway across the world who was born today in Singapore...Samara Ilse. I can't wait to meet you since I know your parents are extraordinary!

Can't Hold a Candle to Me

Tonight we had a Chanukah party with Mema, Bampa, Uncle Spencer, Aunt Julie, Oscar, and Daisy.


Daddy helped me light my menorah.

The first present that was opened was a little something I made at school with "Miss Siss-tine" for mommy and daddy.


It is a "Liana Globe" featuring a picture of me as well as water, glitter, and lots of love.


Mommy and daddy are always telling Spencer and Julie that they are worried about my lack of rhythm and pitch since I have no genetic basis on which to be able to sing. In response, Aunt Julie and Uncle Spencer bought me a piano with a microphone on which I can tame my wild vocal cords.


After patiently not touching the stove while mommy made latkes, I was thrilled to get my very own kitchen (complete with frying pans) from Mema and Bampa. I can't wait to make them a delicious (albeit pretend) dinner soon.

Swimming off into the Sunset

Today was my last swimming class...


Daddy and I sure had fun, though I still need a little help from Coach Mike to scoop effectively.


Guess it's back to wearing pants...

Dinner is Served

I love mommy's cooking, but my favorite thing to make for dinner is reservations. And when the doorbell rings, I yell "dinner time." Tonight, dinner's on me (well, behind me)...

Flower Girl Who's All the Buzz

I absolutely LOVE flowers, and my flower towel is a particular hit. Daddy thinks it's funny, but I like it for another reason:


It prominently features a...well, nevermind, I don't want to spoil the surprise...