Thursday, March 10, 2011

What a Week!

Carnaval is a really big deal down in Brazil. We love it because we always get a nice, long break from work and school, while the rest of the Country celebrates. We had a great time just hanging around the house, and having cookouts with friends.
This year, the rain put a damper on a lot of local festivities, but on the last day, the sun broke through, so Mommy and Daddy took me to the lake to go paddle boarding. I had a great time just hanging out on Daddy's paddle board, while he did all the work. Here's a pic of Mom and Dad practicing their skills! ;)

paddle-boarding
(just kidding)
Next time, we'll be sure to snap some pics!

Otherwise, we just had fun doin' our thing at Casa Portu-Giese...
Isla has learned that we'll all say "Awww....sweet baby!" when she lies her head on a pillow, so she does it all the time -What a cutie!

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Our friends hosted a Mardi Gras party, where even the cupcakes dressed up in festive colors! Isla was definitely ready to toss the steamed veggies when she spied those!
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We didn't dress up like they do in Rio, but my typical day involves multiple outfit changes - many of which are as colorful as any Carnaval costume!
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Sweetness.
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Isla explores. A LOT.
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Well...what can I say? I think Daddy enjoyed Fat Tuesday a little too much!
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Peek a Boo!
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...and that about wraps up our little 5-day Staycation!
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~Avery

1 comment:

  1. LOVE the picture of mommy and daddy! ;) Avery, you and Miss Isla are too cute! We send all of our love from Texas and hope to see you all this summer!

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