Special Message from Bubs!

Uncle Lulian has been working feverishly on final projects and exams for the spring semester. With less than a week to go, he needs a little extra motivation. Special Guest Blogger Bubs passes along the following message:

Luli,

I know right know you may feel like this:



Or, maybe even like this:



And I bet you wish that instead of studying, you could be doing this:



Or maybe this:



But don't worry. You're less than a week away from straight As! And then you will feel like this:


Love,
Bubs
xoxo

Cell phone photo update. Vintage!

Hankollaris hypnotized by Bubs and Chubs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Little Helper

Since taking to the ground running, Eleni has been getting into everything in her quest for entertainment and nourishment.

Here she is, contemplating her next move:

Why not help Grandma unload the dishes?



Let me get that for you!



Next mission: FIND FOOD



Yum, cucumber! How else do you think I keep my girlish figure?



Hey, this thing looks like fun:



My work here is done!

Eleni speaks. Finally!

She's got a smart mouth. Just like her Uncle Luli.

Splish Splash!

For her first birthday, Eleni received an inflatable kiddie pool from one of her generous friends! She brought it with her on a visit to Lizzy's house. The water was a little cold, but Eleni managed to convince her elders to tote buckets of warm water from the shower to add to her pool. Ridiculous but true!

At first, unsure:

Aunt Lizzy gives a splashing demonstration:

Looks like fun! I'll try it:

When the water was warm enough for Her Highness, she got in:

Oh man, this is great!! What was I waiting for?

Jolly grins:

Come on in, the water's fine!

Handy hide-and-seek bucket:

Note to self: no pet fish for Eleni...she likes to throw them out of the water. 

Sleepy girl:

Not pictured here: the poopy water after we stupidly took off her (loaded) swim diaper while Eleni stood in the pool, the 45 minute tantrum during her bath afterwards, and the messy watermelon-eating at lunchtime. 

What a fun day! 

Recent Recap

Check out these recent pictures of Eleni & co:


Snoozing with Dad before he goes to work:




Chillin' out with G-ma on the balcony:



Little purple lady:




Is it too soon to potty train??



YAY! LIZZY'S BACK!!



I missed you, now let me chew your cheek (she's working on kissing):



Ben looks like a referee in this vintage pic:



Ugh, Mom, come on, not in front of my friends (another old one):



Cheeeeeese-y grin (this one's old, no teeth on top yet!):


In other news, Lizzy and Luli did a test-run of a delicious recipe that they hope to share with MK, Megan and Gayle when they come to Miami for a day before they fly out to Paris! We will also set a place for Em who is flying out of New York. Sorry Milli! We'll eat your share!

Eleni out on a friday night

Out on the Town

Liz and Luli took Eleni out for a quick walk on Lincoln Road on South Beach this week. Eleni had fun barking at passing dogs and staring at street performers! She also demonstrated her mastery of peekaboo.

Check out her top teeth in the last picture!

First Birthday in Pictures

On Sunday Eleni celebrated her first birthday (officially on March 24) with her parents, grandparents, and many neighbors and friends. Here's a recap in pictures (the video is in the post below!):

Oh, look at me, I'm so lovely in my pink birthday dress:

Kisses from Grandpa:

Eleni loves balloons (here she is with Grandma):

Is this the beginning of something wonderful??

Not if Eleni has anything to say about it! (Sorry Erik!):

Eleni was puzzled and alarmed by her blazing birthday cake:

Uh, what do I do now?

Uncle Luli showed her how to enjoy the cake:

CAKE FACE

Sneaking a peek at the camera:

Check out my front teeth!

With Aunt Elidiona:

Presents and cards!

Where's Eleni?

THERE SHE IS!

More cards...

New bib!

The lovely Albanian ladies:

Happy birthday Eleni! Thanks to all her friends for the gifts and their company at the party!