More From the Gallant Antonio

This isn't the first time I have caught him doing this.
When he sees her drinking, he offers to hold the cup for her.

On the heels of a scolding

Pappagallini in the fountain!

A Chivalrous Gentleman

Julia tried to pass the headband off to Antonio and bless his devoted heart.  He simply stood there and allowed her to scrunch it on his head with nary an objection.  Too bad her mother didn't catch it on camera.

He then took to chauffeuring her about in the stroller, while periodically stopping to check on her well-being before resuming the ride.

Antonio's Birthday Party

Conked

Pinecones

While initiating a friendship with a cat or a "neeee" she is confused and rather offended by his sudden departure, as is evidenced by her hand gestures.

Our New Favorite Friend

Antonio, an adorable two year old American who likes to chant her name while finding daring ways to impress her.  He also likes to take her by the hand.  She plays it cool, but he is pretty hard to resist. His mom says he always talks about Julia at home.

For now, she is more interested in her pinecone.

Other Children's Toys

Offered or pilfered.  What's the difference anyway?

Baby See, Baby Do

When I happened upon this scene, I knew who to blame. She has been mercilessly subjected to this extreme form of snuggling for 16 long months.  And now she is taking it out on her doll.

Happy Birthday Peeks!

Sixteen months old today!

New Word

Her vocabulary isn't necessarily expansive, so we are at a loss as to why she chose to incorporate this curious addition.

On the Lookout

The slightest chirp from her beloved pappagallinis prompts her to stop what she is doing to investigate.

Neigh, or Her Version of Such

She keeps pointing at the area where they keep the horses as their absence was of great concern to her.

Chilling Out in the Piazza

Taking a load off after a long day while sharing a laugh with gal-pal and fellow trouble-maker Giulia.

Mamma's Day

We went to a park where my only intention was to put out a blanket and smother her with the suffocating smooches of any good mother.  But alas, all she wanted to do was scamper about chasing everything on two or four legs.  I am not worried, the day isn't over.  I will employ a four-point restraint and I get my Mother's Day wish.

Chalk Doodling

Possibly one of the best times she has had in her 479 days in this world.  Giulia and Julia never strayed more than a few inches from each other.  After a few scribbles, one would rise and move to a blank slate and the other, invariably, would pack up their pieces of chalk and follow.

Wisps in the Sunlight

Her mother is pleased to announce that approximately 6-8 strands of blond hair have made an appearance on Julia's previously fuzzy scalp.

Julia and Rosa

13 month-old Rosa has become a frequent playmate which entitles her to flowers, half chewed bananas and kisses.  Who wouldn't want to be her friend?