These are the days... Becharas Family Memories

Bath Time with "the Twins"

2012-02-05T10:49:00.000-05:00

Deena's Baptism Reception

2012-02-05T10:37:00.000-05:00

Deena's Baptism Part 2

2012-02-05T10:34:00.001-05:00

Deena's Baptism Part One

2012-02-05T10:21:00.001-05:00

Flu Bug

2012-02-02T12:17:00.001-05:00

We have a massive flu bug that infiltrated our home this week. Today, both girls are home sick and the baby has been napping for three hours! I am on the couch. Not fun! We are however getting good use out of the sleeping bags grandma and grandpa bought the kids for christmas!

deena at 9 months

2012-01-31T17:51:00.000-05:00

Our Favorite Teacher!!

2012-01-24T14:01:00.001-05:00

Marianna and her favorite teacher Mrs. Abbou <3

Sleepover

2012-01-24T13:36:00.001-05:00

Daniella wanted Deena to take a nap with her. I played along for a while...

Little Lady

2012-01-22T09:24:00.000-05:00

When Deena sits, its sometimes with her legs crossed. Such a little lady!!

The Friendly Ghost

2012-01-19T15:12:00.000-05:00

The new tv streams netflix through the internet. Daniella found casper on the menu and is obsessed!

God Bless Deena

2012-01-16T10:37:00.000-05:00

Sunday we baptised Deena, more pictures to come later this week!
However, I had to post a rare family picture...

Kneeling

2012-01-13T13:14:00.001-05:00

This is why we have to lower Deenas crib!! This is her new thing. Also pushing up from crawling/creeping to sitting. She's on the move!!

Betty Davis Eyes

2012-01-10T20:44:00.000-05:00

Unedited

2012-01-10T11:31:00.001-05:00

Before and After

2012-01-10T10:27:00.013-05:00

It was a beautiful day for a photo shoot...

Before...

After..

So you are going to start seeing a lot of images from me playing around with my new lens and editing software that I am trialing for 2 months. There are probably going to be a lot of posts as I am trying to get more familiar with my camera and its capabilities. (my new years resolution :-)

This is a picture I snapped today in the front room of Deena in the new outfit Thea Stephanie got her for Christmas. Thanks for being Deena's stylist, Steph!!

Before...

After..

I am pretty excited about this photo since you can see her big, beautiful eyes and her little chubby hand :-)

It's amazing what editing can do for a shot!

Deena 8.5 Months

2012-01-09T22:01:00.000-05:00

Table for Two

2012-01-08T16:35:00.000-05:00

As a special treat, I let the girls eat lunch in the playroom today, and I played around with my new lens...I am obsessed!!

On the move, kinda...she goes backwards and around in circles. We are awaiting some forward motion by little Deena...

Marianna being Marianna...

My Princess Playing Princess

2012-01-08T16:31:00.000-05:00

I love the days when it is just me and Daniella (and the baby is napping), she continues to amaze me everyday!

(this is the triangle Daniella learned to do with her hands at school!)

The Apprentice

2012-01-08T16:28:00.000-05:00

And as a father passes a story (in our case a recipe) down to his daughter...

...that went our afternoon with Marianna as his apprentice.

Job well done! Can't wait for those Chops!!

Nature Hike

2012-01-08T11:54:00.000-05:00

One of our favorite things to do in the winter!

Random Shots and Unnecessary Close Ups

2012-01-07T12:00:00.000-05:00

To be able to eat in the playroom is a huge treat!!

Random pictures...

Unnecessary Close up...

JK Christmas Party

2012-01-07T11:55:00.000-05:00

Regis Holiday Concert

2012-01-07T11:49:00.000-05:00

Ballet Recital Continued..

2012-01-07T11:46:00.000-05:00

JK Regis Class and Ballet Recital

2012-01-07T11:44:00.000-05:00

Just some pictures I took over the holidays when I "subbed" in Marianna's JK class so the teachers could go to the Holiday Luncheon. Also, that day Marianna had her Christmas Ballet Recital at BHC. Here are pictures from both.

On Becoming a Big Girl

2012-01-06T22:11:00.001-05:00

..lil d is coming into her own lately. So much more a big girl, so chatty, gaining independence... What a difference a couple of months makes!

Late Night Out

2012-01-06T21:56:00.000-05:00

Cool New App

2012-01-06T15:34:00.000-05:00

Loving the iphone4s camera plus app!! Can do some great editing with this!

Swingers

2012-01-06T14:54:00.001-05:00

Daniella Bella

2012-01-06T14:52:00.001-05:00

Beep Beep

2012-01-06T12:05:00.001-05:00

Spring fever!!

2012-01-06T11:55:00.001-05:00

52 degrees and counting in January?!?!
Loving every minute of it :-)

Go State!!!

2012-01-02T16:09:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday, DJ!!

2012-01-02T13:52:00.001-05:00

Great Friends

2012-01-02T13:50:00.000-05:00

The fab four!

Gangsta

2012-01-02T13:49:00.001-05:00

Way to late and way too much bling..

Happy New Years

2012-01-02T13:48:00.001-05:00

Brrrrrr

2011-12-23T10:46:00.000-05:00

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Marianna's Ballet Recital

2011-12-20T19:13:00.003-05:00

Award WINNING :-)

2011-12-20T17:58:00.000-05:00

The work/life balance isn't always easy, but its nice to see that my work is being recognized. Only time will tell how these little monkeys at home will turn out. All I know today about Carrie and Abbott is I had a great year!!

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The Prettiest Trees on the Block

2011-12-19T18:55:00.000-05:00

One for each of my little princesses...they make our play room even more girlie if that is at all possible!!

Bunny Robe

2011-12-19T09:05:00.000-05:00

Daniella doesn't smile too much for pictures these days, so she must really love the bunny robe!! Every time the hood fell down she would flip out! ...and Marianna just likes to pose :-) Today is Pajama Day at the Becharas Home!!

St. Regis Christmas Party JK

2011-12-16T16:45:00.003-05:00

Hand In Hand Holiday Show

2011-12-15T13:40:00.003-05:00

Daniella's class put on their "Holiday Show" for the parents today. It was so cute to see all the little 2 year olds trying to sing Christmas songs. I came on Tuesday to watch too, but Daniella was having no part. Today, I brought Marianna with me and she was more than excited to show her big sister her school, teachers and perform all the songs she has learned. She was a totally different kid today!!

Deena First Tooth

2011-12-15T07:26:00.000-05:00

Popped through this morning. You can tell she is running her tongue all over it ;-)

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You Can't Compare

2011-12-12T08:18:00.004-05:00

(but I am gonna try :-)
Marianna at 7 months...

Daniella at 9 months...

And her is Miss Deena Beena...at 7 months.

My personal favorite, "she's got a smile so bright..."

Love her little mitts...

and here is her look when she is focusing or exploring something new...

Love my three girlies!!

Santa Brunch

2011-12-11T14:26:00.000-05:00

more to come... but one of my personal favorites!!

Happy Monday

2011-11-28T22:03:00.000-05:00

Big developments in the Becharas house...huge actually! I never thought the day would come when our lil D would be potty trained. It is almost here. All day sunday...only 1 accident. Today, only 1 accident. She is still wearing diapers to nap and bed, and most likely a pull up to school, but we are making great strides to get down to only one in diapers. She is so proud of herself!! (and picked it up a lot better than either DJ and I thought!!) Way to go Lil D (now Big Girl D!!) :-)

Life Made Easy

2011-11-27T18:36:00.001-05:00

Now that all three can bathe together!!

The Arrival Of Elphie Caught on Tape!!

2011-11-24T08:27:00.003-05:00

Now becomes the impossible task of remembering to change his location every night and a show off between Dj and I to find the best spots and most creative!

He's baaack....

2011-11-23T22:10:00.000-05:00

Elphie!! Let the bribes begin!

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So clean!

2011-11-23T08:33:00.000-05:00

She did great!

Mariannas first trip to the dentist :-)

2011-11-23T08:26:00.001-05:00

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Baby Uggs

2011-11-18T14:12:00.000-05:00

They finally fit!!

Playroom Playtime

2011-11-18T09:19:00.000-05:00

Deena is finding all of the 6 month + toys so much more attractive now that she is sitting up and trying to play. I would like to say big sister Daniella is showing her how to play with the "baby toys", but she is too busy trying to take them away from her so she can play with them. I think Daniella finds that leading by example is the best way to teach ;-)

oh boy the "old toys are new again" motto is in full force here in the playroom. Daniella is also obsessed with the magnatiles. Looking through them, calling out the colors, and especially building castles and knocking them down!

This puzzle I got at the mom 2 mom, is also one of her favorites right now!

Strip Peak a Boo...she surprised me when she came out from hiding!

TGIF and I am so thankful to have this lazy morning playing with the kiddo's.

The Thanksgiving Tree

2011-11-17T16:49:00.001-05:00

I got this idea from the Today Show this morning and thought it was definately a great one that I would like to start in our house every Thanksgiving season. We cut out leaves out of construction paper and found this branch in our woods. Some pinecones are holding up the tree and on each leaf, is one thing that Marianna is Thankful for this season.

Daniella also wanted to get in on the tree decorating..

Here are few of the things that Marianna is thankful for this season...

The Solar System tops her list :-)

Our Thanksgiving Tree will decorate the dining room table and as we think of more things that we are Thankful for, we will add them to our tree!

Ballet Class

2011-11-16T15:53:00.001-05:00

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2 years going on 6...months!

2011-11-15T15:09:00.000-05:00

I was getting ready to Craigslist one of our swings so I had both downstairs. We always joke Marianna is 4 going on 14, well Daniella is 2 going on 6 months!! She couldn't get in the swing fast enough! I wish this was the only instance that something like this happens, but no..its pretty much every baby toy!

Deena is smiling away...So here swing both my babies!!! Happy as can be!

Deena's new thing for the day...everytime I would try to take her picture she would give me this face..

Christmas Decorating 2011

2011-11-13T21:19:00.000-05:00

Since our next two weekends are super busy, I thought we would break out the Christmas decorations early and get started. I mentioned this to Marianna early in the week and not surprisingly, she did not let me forget. I was asked every ten minutes from the time we woke up, when we were putting the "laterns" on the Christmas tree. We had a little bump in the road along the way when some of our prelit tree died out, but got it going a little after noon. I love having the tree up so we can enjoy it as long as possible.

I have to say that Marianna put almost all the ornaments on herself and did a great job putting them not just in one part, but all around the tree. Every ornament that was selected was met with such excitement and thoughtfulness on where it should be put on the tree. If you look closely, you will see Sparty in front...and anyone that comes to the house will now be asked to play "where's the pickle?"..(you have to come over to find out!!)

Daniella was still a bit young for this activity, but put a few of the Elmo ornaments up...

We cannot wait for the season to start!!

Who Does Deena Look Like

2011-11-07T19:24:00.000-05:00

We just can't figure it out ...

Pretty In Pink

2011-11-06T17:37:00.000-05:00

My Beautiful Girl

2011-11-06T17:31:00.000-05:00

Swinging

2011-11-06T17:03:00.001-05:00

Dan Dan the Choo Choo Man Party Videos

2011-11-06T14:21:00.003-05:00

Sensations

2011-11-06T14:14:00.002-05:00

Let's Get This Party Started!

2011-11-06T14:10:00.000-05:00

I came to Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance!!
(A Dance party got started pretty quickly after the train rides as our living room turned into Sensations!)

Santa will be bringing the girls a disco ball and a strobe light for Christmas this year!

Daniella had an adorable party outfit on thanks to Yia Yia!!

She "throws her hands up in the air sometimes....". What is Daniella into on her second birthday you ask? Dancing! (and wipes :-)

Here comes the Elmo cake..and Elmo "cupcakes"...

Daddy helping her blow out her candle

Yay! It's great to be two! Happy Birthday lil D! We venture to say that you had the time of your life! xoxo

Happy Birthday Daniella (part 3)

2011-11-06T14:04:00.000-05:00

Still going with Yellow!

Daniella's little playmate, Gavin and his mom Jess. And James and Ev (james is 8 weeks younger than Daniella)

The Molloy's have arrived!

Avery and Marianna (Avery is a second grader at Regis and Leader of the Pack :-)

The Kevanes arrive...!

The babies: Deena and Evie

Everyone changing cars...But Daniella, still holding on Yellow! (I am taking her to Vegas.)

McKenna and Daniella (McKenna is 2 1/2 Months older than D)

One of the last trips...

All we could see is Daniella's little head in the yellow car as it traveled by :-)

Dan Dan the choo choo man. I'll say it again: Best money ever spent!

Happy Birthday Daniella (part two)

2011-11-06T13:37:00.000-05:00

James and Daniella selecting their cart...

It was yellow for Daniella for the entire hour...except for the very last ride, she went green!

Having so much fun on the train!

Daniella's Elmo Birthday Party!! (part one)

2011-11-06T13:32:00.000-05:00

Babysitter (our neighbor) Susie came over with a ton of balloons for the birthday girl!

"Senior Pictures"...

What would a birthday party be at our house without a full bar??

Dan Dan the Cho Cho Man arrived at 4:30 to take the kids on train rides around our sub for an hour...Best money ever spent!

"the stinkeye" Daniella now gives if you ask her to smile or take a picture!

Happy Birthday Daniella!

2011-11-06T13:11:00.001-05:00

Here are some pictures from Daniella's birthday morning coming downstairs to get her presents. The house was decorated for her Elmo birthday party that night! She would point out every character she saw.

Daddy and his girls..

Her new high chair and baby accessories!

Taking care of "baby Deena"

There was a lot of competition to be the best "mommy"

Mmmm! What beats licking the leftover frosting!?!

Love you little D! I cannot believe you are 2 years old!! xoxo

What's New?

2011-11-03T10:57:00.001-04:00

Chillin'

2011-11-01T19:55:00.000-04:00

It's so hard to get a picture of the girls together smiling...it would be a lot better if Daniella didn't freak out, but this evening I got pretty close!

All Giggles

2011-11-01T19:10:00.002-04:00

Splish Splash

2011-11-01T19:07:00.000-04:00

Look who's taking a bath!
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Tubby Time

2011-11-01T12:37:00.001-04:00

Going crazy in the tub!!

Halloween and Friends

2011-10-31T21:09:00.000-04:00

The Crush

2011-10-31T15:15:00.000-04:00

Patrick is a friend from BCC who we hear A LOT about... She wanted this picture taken. Badly.

Final Pics from Halloween Party

2011-10-31T15:12:00.002-04:00

Marianna, Patrick and Danielle

Marianna and Presley (with Patrick and Brady...shocker!)

Circle time at the end of class is when the class sings songs...a lot of songs! It is a huge hit and something I caught on video. The songs about Jesus and God, and how they are sung with such enthusiasm by the kids is definately what I appreciate about Regis and Marianna getting a catholic education. It warms my heart!!

Marianna and her teachers, Mrs. Abbou, and Ms. Churleo

JK Halloween Party (part 2)

2011-10-31T15:09:00.001-04:00

Monsignor Chuck came in to explain the importance of Halloween and All Saints day to the kids...and he handed out gum. The gum went over much better than the explaination of All Saints Day to the kids :-)

Our treat table...

Ms. Churleo handed out little dolls to all the kids for Halloween.

Going through the treat bags..I think the fangs were the biggest hit!!

Finley is Quincy's little sister, she is a few months older than Daniella and is ADORABLE!!

Like I said, the fangs were a HUGE hit!

Nicole and her Mom, Heather. They had us over the night before for a Halloween Party and Spooky forest. It was awesome!!

Marianna and her BFF Quincy and Marianna and her close friend and neighbor, Claire.

The BCC Gang... (apparently all these three talked about last friday was the BCC hayride!)

The other crew...Cuties!

JK Halloween Party at Regis (part 1)

2011-10-31T15:04:00.002-04:00

The morning started off with a Halloween Parade through the halls. The kids were so excited!!

Class pictures!! Bar none the best group of kids..ever! So sweet they all are to each other. It's exciting to watch and know they will all grow up together!!

This was pass the pumpkin, the game we played with the kids. Kind of like musical chairs but you pass a little pumpkin and when the music stops, the child holding the pumpkin got to start on the crafts. However, the last person holding the pumpkin "wins" and got a big inflatable pumpkin to take home.

Our dry ice was a huge hit, too! At this table, they made trick or treat bags.

After the group got smaller, it came down to Marianna and Brady. Brady won and was over the moon with his pumpkin.

The kids also stuffed latex gloves with candy corn for nails and popcorn. It was an adorable craft. They also make lollipop ghosts.

Decorating the bags...

Cookie decorating...

There was also face painting and tatoos for the kids. The party went very smoothly and all the kids followed directions so well!

Brunch Part Two..The Giving of Gifts

2011-10-31T14:48:00.000-04:00

Once we were home, someone got her personality back!

Halloween Brunch at BCC part one..

2011-10-31T14:45:00.000-04:00

One Princess, Two Princesses, Three...!

Marianna and her good friend, Madeline

Posing for pictures, we got a scary surprise!!

Marianna and her cousins..

Deena at 6 Months

2011-10-31T14:35:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday to ME!

2011-10-31T14:35:00.000-04:00

The girls had the the house decorated so cute when I came home from work Friday!!

Pretty as a Pumpkin!

2011-10-31T14:33:00.000-04:00

one of my favorites! (she got her face painted at school for the halloween party!)

Pumpkin Carving..YUK!

2011-10-31T14:32:00.000-04:00

Marianna is not a fan of the pumpkin carving...but I did a lot of support when I took over after about 30 seconds with a "Go Mom, GO!"

Go State and and Standard Pumpkin...

Daniella was sleeping...I plan on doing one with her later! (because that should be fun.)

Look Who's Sitting!!!

2011-10-25T09:37:00.001-04:00

Deena has been trying to remain stable sitting up for a few days now. This morning we had several moments when she "held her pose" for quite a while. You can tell by the look on her face she is proud of herself! Deena has her six month half birthday on Thursday.

This Is Your Life Mrs. Stanczyk

2011-10-24T20:49:00.002-04:00

Over 26 years of teaching at STA, my mom is calling it quits. Today, was an assembly in her honor in the gym and we were all there to surprise her. Former Students, Teachers, Friends and Family all gathered to give my mom quite a send off! I know she will be missed there for sure!
Marianna and Daniella were the two other stars of the show. Everyone has seen them on the blog and heard so much about them, they were like celebrities and both had the times of their lives!
Congratulations on a job well done, Mom! You have touched so many peoples lives!

Hail Mary Full Of Grace

2011-10-23T11:51:00.000-04:00

The lord is with those Sparty!! Dj and I after the best game ever!! Msu vs Wisconsin 37-31. "The rocket" won us the game! Sparty on!!

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Who Has Two Thumbs and Loves Halloween?

2011-10-21T21:41:00.001-04:00

This Girl!!!

Trick or Treat!!

Who has had enough of Mom's photo shoot?? This hungry girl...!

Hide Your "Belly Buts"

2011-10-21T21:26:00.000-04:00

Gotcha! Daniella loves to try to be sneaky. She often comes up to Marianna and tries to tackle her but she isn't strong enough so it turns into a bear hug from behind. (Marianna is such a good sport!!)

Daniella loves poking belly buttons (or as she calls them...belly buts). Don't know why. We don't question much of what this kid does :-)

@ Salon Six

2011-10-21T13:55:00.001-04:00

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First Haircut

2011-10-21T11:58:00.000-04:00

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GO STATE!!

2011-10-16T13:18:00.001-04:00

Winning...literally! At msu/um game...what a beautiful day for a win!

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Boo Boo

2011-10-13T14:59:00.000-04:00

In case I forgot to got to mention, the name for Deena around the house is Boo Boo. I love that every morning when I wake up Daniella runs out of her room and says "Boo Boo...where are you?" and then when she finds her a great big "Hi Boo Boo!!". Of course Marianna chimes in with a "you're soooo cute!....Yes you are! Yes you are!". They love their baby sister so much!!

Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes

2011-10-13T14:33:00.000-04:00

i could eat them up...

Tiny Love

2011-10-12T08:26:00.001-04:00

Just some pictures from this morning under the Tiny Love Playmat...she rolls all around it and off of it. I can't believe it will be going away soon :-(
Deena at 5.5 months is such a happy baby! As I fed her yesterday it was difficult to get her to eat because she wouldn't stop smiliing.
xoxo baby Deena

Eating Food Like A Pro

2011-10-11T18:35:00.000-04:00

Deena with in one day of starting food...picked it up like a champ. Struggled at breakfast...sucked down dinner. Who do you think wanted the extra rice cereal and pears? (Hint her names starts with a D and she wishes she was still a baby...).

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Leaves Are Falling

2011-10-11T11:08:00.004-04:00

Marianna was so excited to come home from school to see that 1. Gavin was over 2. The leaves were all raked into one huge pile for her to jump in!! She couldn't get out of the car fast enough. This is really Daniella's first time playing in the leaves and she has been having a ball! Needless to say, both kids were sound asleep last night by 8pm!

A comfy spot...

Do you think I could get a picture of all three?? It is HARD to do!

Professional Mom and Babysitter Extraordinare...Susie!!

Daniella LOVES picking up sticks!!

The Girls

2011-10-10T21:41:00.001-04:00