Day 6 - Voting is half over!!!

Here is G trying to drum up some votes at the mall!!!

You can find the entry here:
http://delawareonline.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?contestid=17971&pagetype=VOTING&SubmissionID=3937684

Reveal (VIDEO)

Lovely

Day 4 - Vote for Giorgia.

Okay, it's day four and for all those that love us have signed in for at least one vote...love ya... and now the voting is SUPER EASY! Thanks to Amy D, Hope, Susan R, Riz, Amelia, Marla, Donna R, Mom, Clara, Harlee, Diane G, Kathy, Sherri, Karen, Bernadette W, Lori H, Patty, Evelyn, Alyson and the few other emails I am not familiar with for leaving COMMENTS so we know you were there!!! Much appreciated! Hugs to ALL!!!

Just Peachy

Pretty Smile

Day 3

Day 3 - Vote for Giorgia!!

Hope you all aren't TOTALLY annoyed with the daily reminders!!! You can vote ONCE a DAY until July 5th. It's just like American Idol at this point...it's all about the votes. You only have to register once so that totally helps if you want to vote for us until the end! Leave a comment so I... know you were there! She's got the most comments so far! Lots of love and THANK YOU to all of my family and friends that are helping G!!! :)

Vote :)

Vote for Giorgia

Come vote for my entry in the Delaware's Cutest Baby Contest contest at The News Journal.

You can find the entry here:
http://delawareonline.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?contestid=17971&pagetype=VOTING&SubmissionID=3937684

A Finalist!!!

Okay EVERYONE...NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!

Giorgia is one of the TEN finalists for Delaware's Cutest Baby/Toddler!!! I'm excited and she was excited with the lollipop I gave her. lol. Please help her win and go vote at the link below!! It's out of the judges hands now so it's the votes that count. You can vote once a day online and once a day at the Christiana Mall. The only slight inconvenience is that you have to register...But it's easy, short and only have to do it once. She needs everyone to vote (pretty please) as much as you can. The voting starts right NOW... Thursday, June 24 until July 5th. I'm going to post reminders daily so just laugh and roll your eyes when you see my annoying posts! lol. Giorgia loves you all! Hugs.

Vote for Giorgia

Come vote for my entry in the Delaware's Cutest Baby Contest contest at The News Journal.

You can find the entry here:
http://delawareonline.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?contestid=17971&pagetype=VOTING&SubmissionID=3937684

This is G just arriving at the mall and stunned by ALL the people! There must have been 300+ on that "short" list!!! lol

I decided against video taping the event because lets face it, there were 2,660 entries and they were all stinkin' cute. Last minute I decided what the heck and as soon as I pulled the camera out they revealed the first finalist...GIORGIA!! OMG, totally didn't capture THAT moment and G was like, "I NO GET OUT OF STROLLER", so we just kind of waved and they brought us a pin and an 8x10 of the photo that HUGE reveal photo!

They took a photo of me and my girl.

I was now into bribery!

This is my favorite photo...the one above! I was trying to get her to pose infront of the photo below but she ran to the one above and said, "NO, THIS ONE". Okay, she's the boss!!

Here are the 10 Finalists that G is up against. They are all so freakin' cute. So PLEASE go VOTE for my girl!!!

As I was taking photos of the Finalist board, G was trying to ensure her win. lol
You go girl! lol

Help her WIN!!!!! Yippee!!!!!

What is the contest?
MomsLikeMe.com is in search of Delaware’s cutest babies.

One (1) top winner will be featured as the cover model for the August issue of Delaware Moms magazine. First place will receive a $250 gift card to Christiana Mall. Second and third place will win $100 and $75 respectively. Prizes will be awarded in two categories including baby, ages 0-18 months and toddler, ages 19-36 months

Ten finalists for each category were selected by a panel of judges on June 22. Voting your favorite babies and toddlers starts now!!!

Winners will be published in Delaware Moms Magazine and on Momslikeme.com on Wednesday, July 28.

Thanks for taking the time to vote!!!

Water Fountain (Video)

Nail Polish

Who would have thought...

that at age TWO, Giorgia would not want to leave without fresh nailpolish!!!!!

Touch ups have been added to our morning ritual!

G SALON is open from 5:45 AM to 5:50AM on weekdays!!! lol

G seems pleased with beautiful nails!!! If only Mommy's looked so good! (NOT)

Chinese Festival 2010

It was a Beautiful day!

But I think the heat index had to be around 120!!!! Seriously!!

Lots of Dragons!

I love how vibrant they are!

This was as close as I got to getting a photo of Giorgia! "NO CAMERA MOMMY"

We got to watch Maddie preform!

I can't wait for G to take dance!!!

Waterplay Day

G's FAVORITE day of the week!

Polka Hearts

She's a trip with her purse!! Contents: Sunscreen, Bug Spray and her 2nd Breakfast!!!

When I say "smile" I usually get a cheesy grin or the back of her head! Oye.

Wordless

As many as you know, I'm pretty wordless on my blog. Ask me in person and holy cow...I've got too many words! lol. Those of you that know me.... know how true this is! lol

I do have friends that use their words wisely and I find that their words feel like they came straight from my heart. Funny how that works sometimes.

Today, my forever China Connection and friend posted about some comments that she had gotten recently. Please go read... here.

What is LUCK anyway? Never assume you know...

(Thanks Kathie!)

Mini Ham and Egg Cups

If you are the type that doesn't "do" recipes just consider using some of these ingredients...

Eggs, shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, frozen spinach, defrosted, water squeezed out and roughly chopped, roasted red peppers, diced, finely diced ham, canadian bacon, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, kosher salt, black pepper, hot sauce, slices ham as cups

Preheat oven to 350

In a bowl, combine all ingredients (except ham slices) and stir well.

If using ham slices, spray muffin tin with non cook spray and place one piece of ham in each well to form a bowl.

Evenly divide egg mixture between the 12 muffin wells (about 1/4 C each), being careful to keep ingredients well dispersed. You want them to fill right up to the top.

Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Bake them until they puff up nicely and are just barely set on top. Overcooked eggs are spongy and gross, so don't go crazy and let them cook too long. Eggs will sink after cooling.

As soon as they're cool enough to handle, pop them out of the tin and eat! Or you can let cool completely to room temp and freeze and just reheat one at a time in the microwave. Store leftovers in the fridge.

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze them. When reheating in the microwave, make sure to take off the foil liner! And if you're reheating from frozen, I try to take them out the night before so they can thaw in the fridge. Then when you microwave them, set them on a folded paper towel to drain excess moisture.

Eat them alone, or for a well-rounded breakfast crumble on top of a piece of whole grain toast along with a glass of milk and a piece of fruit. Makes 12.

The actual recipe is found here...

4 eggs
1 C egg substitute* or an additional 4 whole eggs
3/4 C shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 C cottage cheese
5 oz frozen spinach, defrosted, water squeezed out and roughly chopped
(that's half a standard frozen box of spinach)
1/3 C roasted red peppers, diced (jarred, or make your own)
1 oz finely diced ham, canadian bacon, or crumbled bacon (about 1/4-1/3 C)
1/4 C sliced green onions
1/4 t kosher salt
1/8 t black pepper1/2 t hot sauce
foil muffin tin liners OR 12 slices ham

(source)

My Beauty

Bling Baby

Memorial Day

Hope everyone had a Happy Memorial Day!!

Visited with Grandmom and Grandpop at the beach on this Holiday.

Here is Giorgia heading for the pool!

As you can tell...she's running this show. There are days when I feel I am just a paycheck!

Just hanging out pool side

Here she is hanging on Aunt Dana's every word.

Giorgia with her Mommy and Grandpop!