2008 Christmas Holiday Party

Baby Wally

All of the kids!!!! 

Anthony Joseph opens his book exchange giftBaby Marco
Opening gifts
Baby Lillian on the move
Ashley says CHEESE
Melody plays in Rylan's new playroom
Rylan eating his 15th doughnut
Penelope squeezes her own cheeks
Lillian chillen
Julia eating 
The kids admiring Mickey Mouse

Drawing on the chalk board wall

Where have we been?

Yes! It has been awhile!

I am sure all of the families related to this mom's group is sick of signing in to find nothing new (especially pictures of their loved ones). I apologize for the delay! We (the Dos Santos family) have been quite busy with a move to our new house, holiday madness, and missing many (too many) mom's groups! We aren't alone in the madness, as our dear friends the Perrone's  have also had a lot on their plate and missing groups! No worries--soon we will be back in action.

What is new?

• Collectively the group is gearing up for next year plans for preschool! As we all stress about where each one of our tots is going--we have happily shared our info, and continue to support one another.
  
• Melody has been working hard at partying training! Once she has started, she hasn't looked back! (sure a few minor slip up's--but she is a STAR)
• Julia is enjoying her new house which includes her very own bedroom. She knows how to tell you what she wants, and you better give it to her--because she has a great skill of vomiting on demand :-) She also asks for her baby sister Lillian every morning when she gets up!
• Penelope has adjusted well to life as a big sister to baby Wally!
• Ashley has been enjoying her dog Shelby, and socializing (this girl knows how to work a crowd)
• Rylan is gearing up for becoming a big brother in June! We can't wait to add another baby to the bunch!
• Anthony Joseph is a busy big brother. We hope to catch up with him soon!
• Lillian, Marco, and Wally will soon have their first Christmas!

Last but not least here is some recent pics:

Hello Baby Wally!

Lillian on the move
Cheeseeeeee
Melody takes a moment to rest
The cat is the best babysitter
Lillian Sporten the UGG's look

Checking out the Mancusi Pad

On Monday the group was lucky enough to check out the Mancusi's new digs! We had a great time marveling at their new home, eating, playing, and discussing preschools. Here are a few pics from the day:

The Newtown Jacksons Welcome Baby Number 2!

Walter Elliot Jackson
Time: 2:27 PM
Date: November 9, 2008
Weight: 9 lbs., 3 oz.
Length: 20.5 in

Hip-Hip Hooray for Penelope who is now a BIG SISTER!
We can't wait to meet him!

Spooky Tots And Treats

We enjoyed our annual Halloween party last week hosted by Meridith and Penelope. Meridith is expecting any day now, so BIG props to her for pulling out such a great festive event. Festivities included pumpkin decorating, yummy spooky treats (witches hats, and mini candy apples), and a great spooky parting favor bag!

The kids crafting their pumpkins

Julia ringing her Fairy God Mother
All this kids--including the crying cow

The Bat likes to eat cookies
A perfect Abby 
The Princess and her Chariot
The Perrone boys say cheese 
Lillian as a BEE
The ladies hang out
Penelope snugs the Perrone boys

A Beautiful Fall Day At Blue Jay's

Melody and Ashley

Rylan goes down the slide

Ashley enjoys the slide
Rylan takes a seat on a pumpkin
Friends pick out a pumpkin
"Get me off this GIRL Bandwagon PLEASE" says Rylan

Lillian
Emily and Lillian enjoy the sunshine
Melly flies down the slide