Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Captioning Life at Casa G

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Mommy, must you always have a camera in my face?

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Isla, be careful with my toys.

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Mommy, watch me!

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Daddy's home!

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I'm a future Yogi, practicing my Downward Dog


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It's even cuter from this angle

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! ;)

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(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!
Peek a boo

...and that about wraps up our little 5-day Staycation!
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~Avery

Thursday, March 3, 2011

RoadTrippin' to a Waterfall

Last weekend, we took a day trip to a really great waterfall! Everything was so beautiful and lush, and the weather cleared just long enough for us to get a little swim in.

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Daddy took me to the base of the big waterfall, the mist drenched us a bit!
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Unfortunately, Isla missed that action, but she kicked back with some snacks, and for the most part, was a happy camper.

Nothing like a little scenic road trip!
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