It's a GIRL!

The top one is her profile in the type of ultrasound picture I'm used to seeing. The one below is 3D...the right hand side of the picture is her face with her fist by her cheek. This was taken while she was burying her face in the placenta like it was a pillow (we saw that in 3D!) - she seemed to be trying to get comfortable and go to sleep. Sure enough after this she turned her back to the technician and couldn't be woken up to turn back around. The technician was trying to get pictures of her heart from the top down - so there would be no shadow from the ribcage or spine. Oh well, they had to go with what they had.

Sonoma County

We traveled to Sonoma County with Ilja and Xavi made a new friend. He called him Yiya and cried for his help when his parents wouldn't give in to his demands "Yiya, Help ME!". And watched a movie w/ him.

He dressed up for Julia's wedding only to crawl around the floor with a three year old he met there.

There were times we had to hold him still - like during the ceremony. So when he loudly asked for chocolate, we gave in (we're always trying to avoid being "those parents" in public) and he said thank you and when there was no response yelled WELCOME! Don't think the bride noticed. At least I hope she didn't.

We walked through Armstrong Redwood Forest and thought it would be safe because there was a fence to keep visitors on the path.
He must take after his pampa because the fence couldn't keep him on the path.

So he had to go back in the stroller.

It was great to see so many friends last weekend! We're looking forward to a trip from the Anello g-parents later this month and another ultrasound next week - we'll find out the gender of the baby so stay tuned!

Birthday Pictures

Close up of the cake. Xavier had a great day at his party and really enjoyed playing with friends and all the other birthday stuff.

"While no one is looking...I'll stick my finger in the cake..." It's better than his original plan...While cutting the cake, I looked down to find him leaning in with his tongue out.

Playing follow the leader. It was amazing that these 2 year olds were so quick to follow a 7 year old. I asked his parents if I could borrow him for a week.

They were too quick to agree so I withdrew my petition.


Now I'm not so sure that the kids weren't just imitating the pinata. They really loved it and I was so glad when it actually worked (only one string opens it - it's great for small kids - but there are lots of strings to pull. Though one father asked that we bring out the bat next year or even a stick. He's right. It just isn't the same without hitting it and singing the pinata song.)

Here's a picture after the pinata was opened. I'm not so sure I should have put lollipops in the pinata...??

Opening a present and playing with one of many new toys.

At the end of the party Xavi had to do a happy feet dance.

Happy Birthday to Xavi

He fell asleep tonight (2 birthday cupcakes later) saying "Happy Birthday to Xavi". Cupcakes were at daycare (I'll get pictures to post). We went out to dinner at the end of the day and Xavi blew out the votive candle at our table and said Happy Birthday, YAY! And clapped - he even got some of the waiters to clap with him. Tomorrow is another cake and candle day.