Who say's TV is bad for kids!?

Here is a conversation between Macy & Mommy from yesterday:
Macy: Come play in my playroom with me, Mom. Vamanos.
Me (surprised): Did you just say 'Vamanos'?!
Macy (smiling): Yes
Me: Where did you learn that?
Macy: Dora!

So in conclusion, not all tv is bad for kids! Apparently there is a lot of teaching and learning that goes on. Thanks to Dora the Explorer, my 2 year old is now bilingual.

Korina Michelle

She's finally here! Korina Michelle Leff made her entrance into our world early in the morning of December 4th. After laboring at home for the afternoon and into the evening, Aaron was finally able to convince Kelly to go to the hospital at about 7:30 Friday night. Once there, we were told that Kelly was already 7cm dilated and the nurses started rushing around thinking delivery was imminent. Labor ended up stalling a bit through the night; however, and little Kori didn't make her arrival until 4:56am on Saturday morning.

Macy was thrilled to meet her "baby sister Korina". She immediately wanted to hold her and give her kisses. Macy is being a wonderful big sister and being very gentle and loving. Korina is proving to be such an easy baby. She is breastfeeding wonderfully and letting Mom & Dad get enough blocks of sleep at a time to maintain our sanity.

Kori looks exactly like Aaron was he was a newborn. Kelly remembered a newborn picture of Aaron at 3 days old and we pulled it out and she looks exactly like him - you wouldn't know the difference! With her dark hair and more olive complextion, she is the total opposite of Macy's very little blonde hair and fair complextion at birth.

We are so happy to have our new bundle of joy just in time for Christmas!

Yo Gabba Gabba Live

Macy's favorite show came to Sacramento for a live appearance. Of course, we paid the outrageous online service fee for tickets and yesterday was the big show. I think Aaron and I were just as excited, if not more so, than Macy. The highlight for Macy was when a few of the characters entered from the back of the crowd and made their way to the stage. We were up a level so we weren't able to get too close but I think at that point, she realized they were really there in real life and started squeeling with excitement. The highlight for the parents, other than sharing the joy with the kids, was when Biz Markie (a rapper from the late 80's/early 90's) who makes regular appearances on the show, came out on stage. The father in front of us, perked up all of the sudden and shouted out "No Way!". When Biz asked if any kids wanted to help him with his beat boxing, the Mom next to me shouted "I do!"

Macy's Fall Photo Shoot

Pumpkin Painting

Dollhouse

Pumpkin Patch Visit

Macy is 2!

Macy had an early birthday celebration at the park with friends. It was Yo Gabba Gabba themed (the cake is DJ Lance's Boom Box which my friend and I decorated).

Macy's First Haircut

Macy's first hair cut by Auntie Tricia:

4th of July Camping