They indulged us in participating in our favorite activities while they were here. Mike took us on a little hike to experience some real desert landscape, we worked on a craft together and played 'Pretty Pretty Princess' with Annabelle. We were able to head over to the Easter Pageant at the Mesa temple and enjoy what must have been the last chilly evening Arizona will have for quite a while.
Annabelle LOVES the dress the girls brought for her. She wore it for Easter Sunday, and the day after. This morning she even wanted to wear it on our walk around the neighborhood.
After the girls headed home my Italian grandma (Nona to those of you who have met her), came for a week. Several times during the week I found myself reminding her to stop working so hard because she was here to relax, to which she would reply that she was here so that I could relax! As it turns out I think we both had a great week relaxing :)
Nona and Annabelle get along so so well, there isn't an hour of the day that goes by that the two of them weren't erupting into laughter. I practically had to separate them so that I could have Nona help me with a project for the baby (and by help me I mean do it for me - I have no real sewing ability).
A week later Annabelle's doll is still wearing one of them - I'll get it back and into the wash someday. For you crafters out there, if you are interested in making one the instructions are here.
Another great moment of Nona's trip was Annabelle learning Italian. Usually the Italian lessons would end in laughter, but Annabelle still uses words like "Perfecto" and "Mangia" on a daily basis. Here is a little peek at one such lesson:
And all the while my belly seems to be growing and constantly shifting shapes! This kid is going to be born with some seriously strong leg muscles :)
A week late, but here he is at 33 weeks.
11 comments:
how fun to have such great visitors!
now, please tell me you've read annabelle the strega nona books by tomie depaola. i love those books and there is italian lightly scattered throughout.
you're looking great and i hope you're feeling as good. i just realized that we're only about a week apart. i'm 33 weeks tomorrow!
I loved the video of Nona teaching Italian to Annabelle! You look great too :)
Your friend mentioned the Strega Nona books.. I had them and I actually called Nona "Strega Nona" and she popped me on my head because I was basically calling her a witch! Love you guys
Jess
So glad you had fun with nona and the girls. You're looking great! See you in a few weeks.
you look so cute Tia!
Friends, Family, and Crafts, that is a great week. Love the belly!
Those onesies are so cute and such a great idea. I can't wait to see your little boy!
Too fun! I love the little glimpses we get into your life. Miss you tons!
I'm glad you all had fun and Nona could be there. This baby boy has got to be born bigger than Annabelle was. Not that your belly is big Tia...
We love you!
So fun that Katie and Kirsten got to come visit you!! What fun! We are excited to have Kirsten hopefully come back to Utah...
Congrats on the soon to be baby! I am so happy for you!
Oh my gosh your back has got to be hurting, but you do look cute.
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