10 Years Ago.....

Mama and Papa went on their first date. 10 years later, they have experienced many laughs, lots of love, good friends, supporting family, lots of food, a beautiful home, and of course, the cutest baby in the world....

It all started at Starbucks, when Papa was 30 minutes late. About 4 months later, he moved into Mama's apartment in Royal Oak.

Mama kissing two frogs!

Pittsburg!

Good times in Vegas

Bellagio

The Whitney in Detroit (Mama was recovering from the flu)

Washington DC

NYC

Mackinac Island

Zion

Paris

Hike in Corsica (Papa proposed at the top)

Engaged!

Wedding in Papa's home town

Married!

Reception at L'Auberge

First Home

Downtown Detroit

Corsica

Lagoon in Corsica

San Diego

Raining in Seattle

Key West

Papa's Birthday


Niagara Falls (I am in Mama' belly!)

Me!

The Andriani's!

Papa's Work Picnic

Last Friday, we headed to MetroBeach for a picnic with Papa's co-workers. Papa enjoyed showing me off to his co-workers.



But I loved playing with two little boys my age, one of whom was born at around the same time as me in the same hospital and on the same floor. We had a special bond, even though I kept taking his ball.


I am a party animal because I stayed well after my nap time. But as soon as we got on the freeway, I fell asleep.

Papa stayed and played corn toss with his buddies. He and his friend won the game too and received a special prize. That's MY PAPA!!!!

Among Papa's other special talents, though there was no award given!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!!!!

We celebrated Papa's 36th birthday yesterday!!!! And our good friend Joe's too - he shares a birthday with Papa! So we had a party at the house for the birthday boys and invited the Umland's and the Bonello's. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed yummy ice cream cake (thanks Nancy) and wine.



Birthday Boys!!!

Here are some pics of the party....

After the party, I went to sleep and Grandma Judy stayed with me so Mama could take Papa out for a fancy birthday dinner. They went to Iredescence at the top of the Motor City Casino in Detroit. It was irresistable! They had a very special evening - it was their first time out alone in Detroit since last July!!! Thanks again Grandma Judy!!!

Happy birthday Papa! Je t'aime!