Starbucks and a Haircut

After Ione and I dropped Isabella off at MDO this morning, we went to "Cool Cuts 4 Kids" so she could get a haircut. Unfortunately, were got there about a half hour before they opened. I almost stuck her back in the carseat and headed home, but changed my mind when I noticed the Starbuck's next door. She was so excited to walk into the coffee shop on her own (holding Mommy's hand) and choose a "nummy" from the glass case. I ordered her a "kids' hot chocolate" (warm, not hot) and a big, thick wedge of blueberry bread. She was delighted to sit at the table in a big chair and eat her treat. She was not as excited about the drink as I had hoped she would be. Anything that isn't cold, Ione calls "hot." So the warm milk wasn't appealing to her. I finally convinced her that it was chocolate, one of her favorite things, and she gave it a try. She didn't love it, but she humored me through several drinks before handing it back to me telling me to drink it.

When she finished her snack, we made our way next door. Ione picked out an Elmo movie to watch and the yellow taxi to sit in for her hair cut.

Ione at LaCenterra

I took the girls to LaCenterra yesterday to try and get some good shots for 365. Ione was more than happy to go window shopping with me and run back and forth across the brick sidewalks. She really liked the jewelry she saw in Claire's. I liked how she was interested in everything; the light pole, the "river" that runs through the middle of the shopping center, the events calendar, leaves, the drain on the ground... All the while, Isabella sat in the back of the Tribeca, drawing on her art desk. She told me she was taking a break from having her picture taken. :)

New Floor!

We finally got our floor finished! It looks great and we are so happy with it. Well, everyone but Zoe. She can't find a good place to nap now.

Pop's Visit

Pop's visit was really short. He came in Sunday evening and left Monday morning. We went out to Johnny Carino's for a yummy Italian dinner. The girls had a little bit of playtime with Pop before bed. I think they all had a good time. :) Oh, and there's also a picture of Kevin with Ione's pink "bilibo" on his head!

Playdate

Last Friday was a super-busy day. We had dance class, then a playdate, naps, then inner with Poppi. Nonni took most of these pictures, so I can't take credit! Here are the girls having fun with their friends.