October, 2005
Elisa riding her bike in the house.
She can't quite reach the pedals, so she propels the bike by "walking" her feet on the front tire.
During the late summer and fall, one of Elisa's favorite sport has been to "hunt" for dandelions, pull off the cottony tops, and blow them into the wind. As the days got shorter, playground time began to get darker and darker. So Elisa and Daddy would bring flashlights to the park to hunt for dandelions in the dark. We're not sure what the neighbors were thinking, but we had big fun.
We went with Julian, Luca and Zia Teresa to "Blake's" in Michigan to pick pumpkins and apples.
Blake's had "hay-rides".
Luca's selected pumpkin. It seemed like a good idea to pick a big one, except for the part about carrying it back to the car!
Elisa's 2nd birthday party at Nico's Ristorante.
As always, Franca did extraordinary wrapping.
Amelia Rose and her mother, Melonie.
Elisa playing with Grammy.
Michael wearing his cool chopper shirt.
Mr. Mario
Having fun at her party.
Anarita. Or, as Elisa says it, "REEEEEE - TAHHHHHH!".
The party had a Dora the Explorer theme.
Elisa's Halloween costume. She dressed up as Dora the Explorer, of course. Elisa truly believes that she IS Dora. And one of the little boys in her Kindermusic class thought so also, exclaiming to his mom that "Dora is here!".
Elisa's Kindermusik class.
Pumpkin carving at Annie's house. Justin and Melissa at the official carving table.
The master of ceremonies and expert carver.
Melissa, Savo and Rick work with intensity.
Elisa and Elena chatting.
The final product...
Playing hide-and-seek on a blustery day along the Detroit River.
Elisa, Sienna, and Jordan with their Nonno. Hey Elisa, don't get too used to those potato chips!
Johnnie, Jordan, Rick and Elisa.
