The Halls: 5/1/10

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Kalista - 6 Months

Today we celebrated Kalista's 6 month birthday. Sophia looks forward to these monthly birthdays since there are usually treats involved. And since Kalista is still too young to enjoy a little sweet indulgence...Sophia scores! But today was a special monthly birthday because Kalista got to enjoy her first meal other than milk...Rice Cereal! Yum!

Happy 6 Months to Me!

"Get ready baby!"

"Here you go!"

"You like it?"

"Hey! She likes it!"

Birthday treats

Sophia scores!

Sorry Kalista...Sophia will be scoring on

this one too! : )

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Summertime

Well I think summer is definitely making an appearance in Santa Barbara, until June Gloom hits. We fired-up our pool and made it a nice 85 degrees so the kids can enjoy it, as well as Mommy & Daddy.

Here goes nothing!

Ready...

Set...

Splash!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Roomies

We have been putting off having the girls sleep in the same room in fear they would no longer be our great little sleepers. But the other night we decided, "What the heck!" let's give it a whirl. Sophia was very excited to have her little sister in the same room. And I'm sure Kalista felt the same way...afterall this meant she would get out of the playroom and have a real "bed."

Ready for lights out!

I checked in on the girls later that night.

They looked cozy to me!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

In Good Hands

Sophia & Kalista had a chance to spend some quality time with Grandma & Grandpa while we were in Cancun. Sophia had a few rough moments through the week, mainly when she woke up. Sophia told Grandpa, "Find my mommy and daddy." At one point she even told Grandma & Grandpa to go back to Fresno. But Grandpa played out her hand nicely by telling her okay he and Grandma would leave. Sophia quickly changed her tune! Smart cookie to realize if they left, she would be on her own. And as for Kalista...she was an angel as usual!

One way to Sophia's heart...swing!

Whoaaa!

Such a doll!

On the way to school

Viva La Cancun!

This past week, David & I were in Cancun...sans kiddos! And although the weather was on again off again as far as the rain...we had a very relaxing time. Sophia & Kalista were well taken care of by Grandma and Grandpa.

Welcome drinks!

View from our room at The Ritz

Fresh, sweet fruit

Pastries galore!

Loved the smoked salmon!

We missed our little ones!

So relaxing

I could totally get accustomed to this life!

Hola from Cancun!

Wastin' away in Margaritaville!

Yummy seafood platter

Walking out of the salon.

I desperately needed a haircut...soooo I cheated on

my hairdresser and went to the hotel salon. Sorry Shannon!

This tree saved us one night when we got caught

in a major downpour!

Salute!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Princesses Galore

Today Sophia attended a birthday party fit for a princess. Tiara making, lots of jewelry, face painting and a visit from Ariel...what a fun day!

Storytime with Ariel

Fun face painting

Putting on the finishing touches

Mommy's Princess

Sophia and Marko

Hugs from Ariel

Thursday, May 13, 2010

It's 5 o'clock Somewhere

Sophia found her love for cocktails...
or maybe just the salt. : )

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Yellow Bird

Tuesday mornings are a highlight of our week. Sophia loves Yellow Bird and absolutely adores Alex.

Gone fishing

"Oh well weeeee drum and we drum and we drum

and we stop."

We love you Alex!

A Little White Lie

Anyone with kids knows how hard it can be for them to be entertained while enduring long car rides. Sophia never liked to watch tv or dvds, but this has changed within the last 6 months or so - thank goodness! Therefore the DVD player in the car has become a wonderful form of entertainment. But with that being said, David & I don't necessarily want to listen to what Sophia is watching. Soooo, we told her the DVD doesn't work without the headphones. At first she didn't believe us, but when she took off the earphones...NO SOUND. It's just a little white lie :)

Sunday, May 9, 2010

House of Heisler - Beatles Style!

Our family helped Stuart (our brother-in-law) celebrate his 50th birthday. My sister-in-law, Kamala, did a fabulous job coordinating this wonderful and magical Beatles celebration. Everything from the invitations, guest passes, food, decor and music was perfect!