May Christmas

Santa came to see Gia at Grandma's on Christmas morning!  She got to ring the bells, open a present from him, and Santa even gave her a chocolate lollipop.  We had a good morning opening presents with Grandma, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Uncle Clay.  New jammies, a tooth brush, and shoes were Gianna's highlights.

Everyone at Aunt Debbie's was extremely understanding.  Gia got to open her presents before dinner so that she could make it to bed at a decent time.  Aunt Michelle and Gage gave Gianna a bassinet and stroller that she has been towing around everywhere.  Great-Grandma was sick, but she looked so pretty.  Ryan, Gia, and I were thankful to have seen so many of our family members over the holiday weekend.

Christmas Morning

Gianna understood most of the Christmas hype this year.  She left a note to Santa with a cookie and chocolate milk and carrots for the reindeer.  I think she understood that Santa came and took the treats, but the concept of Santa isn't terribly magical yet.

Gia stayed true to her love for books, sweets, blankies, and babies.  Her stocking was a hit, and the new cooing baby is a favorite.  Every piece of paper and tape had to be ripped off of the gifts, but a mess of toys and paper on the floor was perfectly acceptable.  We had a relaxing Christmas morning, and most importantly, Gianna May had fun!

Watch out Jimmy John's!

Wisnios Christmas

Christmas Eve was nice and laid back.  We opened gifts with Dziadzia in the afternoon.  Gianna loved her camping chair and her new friends, Marie and Eeyore.  I know she'll love her art supplies once we set-up her art table at the new house (a couple of months yet).  Following Dziadzia's, we went to Uncle George's house to see the rest of the family.  Aunty Gina bought this adorable halo for Gianna and a dancing doll!  I was happy to be able to see my family on the Wisnios side, and Gia loved hanging with the "big kids."

Santa and His Reindeer

The Fawver family went to see Santa and his reindeer at the Rotary Lights this year.  We had hot chocolate.  Gia called the reindeer like dogs, "Come here reindeer."  There was some peeking into Santa's house, and Gia sat on Santa's lap!  Santa Clause gave Gianna a pin for visiting him.  She told him that she wanted a lollipop for Christmas (and left a little upset that she didn't get one on the spot).  Gianna cheered up once we started admiring all of the beautiful lights.

We look forward to seeing the lights every year.  I think Santa will become a fantastic addition to our visits!

Looking Back

No wonder Gia was horribly scared of this Easter Bunny!

Uncle Clay redeemed himself this season.

Merry Christmas to You!

Gia sends her best!

Happy Friday

Gia was cheerful this morning except for when we were outside. She almost started crying because, "It's cold." I guess we'll have to move to Key West after all.

Basket of Fun

Fox Valley Tumbling and Trampoline

Gianna recently competed on floor and trampoline in her second tumbling meet.  She has been to 2 Parent & Tot tumbling classes in her life at my Aunt Stacy's gym (FVTT).  She loves it!

Was she adorable?  Yep.

Morgan, Amber, Gia, Kayla, and Lily

(Gia's McHenry friends)

Did she do awesome?  Yep.

Was Daddy proud?  Yep.

Trampoline warm-up

Was she funny?  Yep!

Trampoline pass

Did she perform?  Yep.

"I did a seat-drop all by myself!" 

For the first time ever, I will add.

Thanks Amber!

Halloween

So, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I am just posting from Halloween.  Everything is so fun and exciting for Gia at this age though; I need to capture it whenever I can.

"Trick or Treat" started at the foot of each driveway whether people were already outside to greet Gia or not.  After getting treated at the second house, the lightbulb popped on, and the little butterfly asked, "We go to another house?"

At the two more house warning, Gia responded with a gleeful squeal.  To her, this was not a time to go home message but a promise for two more pieces of candy.  Miss Gianna May had quite the Halloween run this year.

Halloween Prep

Who would have thought that the weather would be so cooperative this time of year?  We grilled out tonight while Gianna decorated her pumpkin and Grandpa fished.  Ryan and I will have a pumpkin-off later this week...game on.

I'm gonna eat you...

Overdue Updates

Miss Gianna May is now 2 years and 5 months old.  She has many of the same loves that she did a year ago: reading, music, dancing, babies, eating, sweets, walks, bike rides, and parks.  Gia talks an unbelievable amount, and her newest question for people is, "What your name?"  

Favorite Books

The Lion and the Mouse

Olivia and Oliver

I Like Myself

Favorite Songs

Whole World

Wake Up Song

Father Abraham

The Disappointing Pancake

Best Friend

Jay Bird

Favorite Foods

Apples

Tacos

JJ Chips

Jelly Beans

Green Beans

I tried to do Favorite Phrases, but I found it too hard because she talks nonstop, and we never know what she'll come up with next.  Lately, she will tell us to do something and then say, "Good Girl Mama," or "Good Boy Daddy/Vito."  Unfortunately, she hasn't given up the high pitched screaming, but she doesn't exercise her lungs quite as often as she used to, thank goodness (Gia will tell you it is gosh or God; she tries to correct you but gets confused).  We are forever answering questions no matter what the topic.  One question Ryan can't wait to find the answer to is what "tasty" describes.  Not all yummy things are tasty, but toothpaste definitely is.  

Ryan and I feel very fortunate that she loves walks, bike rides, and being outside in general.  We have biked all over La Crosse and Onalaska towing Gianna in the Burley.  We spent time at two local Farmer's Markets this past weekend because they are closing shop for the year, and we continue to visit parks around the area.  

Gianna isn't a huge fan of getting her picture taken these days, and as a result of that and photographer error, I cannot seem to get a decent picture of her and Ryan...soon, I promise.  

The View

People have been asking about our house, and we are happy to share because building is extremely exciting!  Hopefully, a couple of pictures can start to clarify any confusion I have caused while talking to people.  I find myself using all sorts of made-up terminology, and I am easily turned around since we flipped the house on the plans.

I am thankful that Gianna won't always have to look at a porta-potty from her bedroom, and one day she'll agree.

Our porch is a little bigger than we thought, and I love it.  Pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks...I can't wait to decorate it for each season.