UltraViolet

As I was taking the FTCE (an exam that I need to pass to get my FL credential), one question (actually there were many but this one in particular) stumped me. It was a question about ultraviolet rays. I was almost done with the exam and my brain was already fried. I tried to think about what I knew about ultraviolet rays and all I could picture was my daughter, with one fist up in the air in a purple superhero outfit (with cape of course!). Thus was born, UltraViolet-- Violet's altar ego.


I came home and shared this vision with Den. A week later, he took Violet, pulled out some paper towels and made Violet her first superhero cape.

Her first mission (sadly no pictures were taken) was at a Chinese Buffet with Yay, Uncle Den, Auntie Sylvia, Uncle Golf, Auntie Jen, Bryce and myself. My brother had her flying up and down the buffet aisle screaming, "UltraViolet-- Defender of the Buffet!"


Now remember, all superheroes have had some costume revisions. I am sure that this is not the first or last UltraViolet superhero outfit.

Finn vs. Violet Behind the Scenes

Finn-- "Is the lighting right in here?"


Violet-- "Lemme taste your cheek to check optimum perkiness."


"Gosh, lemme fix your hair."


"Cute overalls Finn!"


Violet and Finn acting silly when they thought that no one was looking-- too bad the paparazzi are everywhere!!

Finn vs. Violet Round Three

And the battle begins!! Finn uses his Italian genes and gives Violet the hand flick!


Next, Finn grabs Violets arm! Oh no!! He's got her in an arm lock!!


The hand flick and arm lock are not enough to hold Violet back!! She frees herself and uses her long arm span to hold Finn back!!


Her arm span is strong!! Violet is able to hold Finn off for the rest of the battle!!

Violet WINS!! Better luck next time Finn.

Quality Time with Sophie

On our trip in San Diego, Violet got to meet Sophie-- click on this link to see the pictures. There's even a before and after picture of Debbie and I pregnant!!

Violet loved meeting her BFF Sophie. Violet grabbed Sophie's hand as soon as they met :). We miss you guys already!!

Short Hiatus

Sorry about the non-postings but these past two weeks have been crazy!! In short, Sylvia (one of my favorite people from San Diego-- the person who helped me survive my first class) came to visit for a week, I had two job interviews, and then the family flew to San Diego for Kelsey's and Amanda's wedding. Here are some pics of V to hold you over until I can post all the pictures up.


Sylvia bought V her first pair of sunglasses (the first picture) while vacationing in Orlando. The second pair (modeled directly above) were bought by Yay who was worried about V's sensitive eyes to the strong rays of the Florida sun on their morning walks.

High Chair

Joe and I decided that Violet liked rice cereal enough to warrant the purchase of a new high chair. Here she is checkin out the cool gadgets and gizmos.

The toy is actually attached to the tray. If you spin the turtle or press the lizard, the base of the tree lights up and plays Caribbean inspired music. Makes me want to take a cruise!


She's mesmerized by the music.


Replace the high chair with a piano and we just might have a little concert pianist on our hands.


Her first real meal on high chair. Note the tiny bowl of rice cereal on her tray.


She's excited! She knows food time is here!

Eating Solids

On Friday, Baby V had her VERY FIRST taste of "real food". When I say" real food", I mean mushy rice cereal.


Open wide Baby V.


Hmm... I wonder if she likes it...


"I want more. I can't get enough. I must supplement with my fingers until Father hurries up with the next spoonful of goodness."


A dutiful father feeds his firstborn.


It's Yay's turn now! Baby V is getting the hang of this! She's just kickin' it back and relaxin' now!


So what's the verdict?

"Finger lickin' good."

Swimsuit

Showing off her ears...

"Skooter, look at my earrings."



"Do you like them Benson?"




I figured that I would throw in some pictures of the dogs just in case you were wondering how they're doing. They're adjusting great to having a new little sister in the house.

Earrings

At our 4 month check-up today, we made the decision to get Violet's ears pierced after I learned that our FAVORITE nurse was the one who would do it.


Violet is now in the 90%-ile for her height (25.5 in) and 75 %-ile for her weight (14.6 lbs).

Fourth of July Festivities in Boca Grande (part 4)

My favorite picture of the two of us yet.


Fourth of July is hilarious.


Family Picture

Fourth of July Festivities in Boca Grande (part 3)

In an attempt to calm down Violet from one of her rants, Mimi put Violet's feet in the pool. To our surprise, she loved the cold water. April had an extra swim diaper so we strapped it on Violet and put her in.





This week I decided to buy Violet her own swimsuit and set of swim diapers. I'll post those pictures up next week!! :)

Fourth of July Festivities in Boca Grande (part 2)

Finn was telling the most fabulous story, when Violet interrupted. Violet said, "I heard something."


"Finn, did you fart?"


"No! Ha ha ha!! SYKE!! It was me!!"

Fourth of July Festivities in Boca Grande (part 1)

Violet's saying, "Why can't I go fishing with Daddy? It's not fair." Finn was content hanging out at home with the ladies.


"But I want to go FIIIISHIIIIING!!!!!!"


"Hold me Finn."

Finn can't imagine what it must be like to be born a girl. He's thinking to himself right now, "Girls are complicated and emotional... You expect me to marry one THESE when I grow up?"

Foreclosure

So why are we house hunting? Our landlord (scam-artist extraordinare) apparently bought 8 townhouse units in our community (among many others). He took out "loans" from several banks and never paid any of his mortgages or HOA fees. He just sat back, collected rent, and is now being forced to foreclose on all of the places he bought... our place is one of them.

At first our attorney said that we had until the end of the year to move out... but now our landlord has to face federal court. This means his case will be expedited because he has no defense... We might have another 2-3 months in our townhouse before the bank makes us move out. SOO-- we need to find a house. F.A.S.T.

I am excited about buying a house. Joe and I almost became home-owners while we were living in San Diego. We wanted to buy this cute condo in Rancho Bernardo... But something in Joe's gut said that we weren't ready to make that step yet... Good thing too because I think that condo would have gone up in flames with the Witch Creek Fires last October.