Rummaging Through the Moon Boots

We are leaving bright and early tomorrow morning to go to the Alps with Daniele and Giovanni.  Can't wait to see my little snow bunny teeter around on the ice.

Gramma's Christmas Present

Checking out all the bells and whistles in our new fort - slash - tent.

Christmas Morning Walk with Papà

Opening Christmas Presents

Here is Julia on Christmas Eve with her gorgeous and wonderful cousin Sara and Sara's adorable boyfriend Francesco.  They presented her with some new little friends that she took to quite quickly.

Peanuts for my Peanut

 In an attempt to keep her still while I took a picture, I gave her this box only to realize afterward that she had slowly and quietly gnawed a hole through the packaging.

Making friends with nonni's Christmas Bears.  She likes to smooch their noses.



Happy Birthday Piccola!

Eleven months old today!





Hanging out in the Neighborhood

This is exactly how she uses her hands to pick up any and all objects.  So dainty.

Helping Nonno Decorate the Christmas Tree

Or rather, undecorate it.

Bathtime

Crawling About

The Quest of a Lifetime - Finally Fulfilled

 For months, which constitutes a notable portion of her lifetime, she has been itching to get her hands on this box. It contains all sorts of cords, plugs and electronics. When she watched her father place the box within reach, she bolted to other side of the crib while simultaneously panting and shrieking. It can't be easy to do both at the same time, but she managed it. Suffice it to say, when the box was finally wrenched from her tightly clenched fists, she was exhausted.

Looking for more trouble.

The Latest Nonna Sweater

In my opinion, the best one yet.  Pixie could open a boutique with all these lovlies.  But we won't - we aren't selling!

Reading Fairy Tales

A Concert for Pix

And here, unable to reach the guitar, she illustrates her anger with this silent but crystal clear gesture.

Camera Grabbing

She is furious because I won't give her the camera.  Here is her manifestation of anger.  She balls up her little fists and when she is really feeling it - turns bright red.