Vio Family Adventure

Littest itty bitty clown she sure is!  Brookie keeps the laughter going in the family.  She is the "goose", the "monkey" or, as her sister lovingly refers to her as, the "silly little monkey butt".  Everyday is an adventure to her, finding new ways to get laughs and giggles out of everyone around her.  Always with a smile on her face, a joke in her back pocket and a silly trick up her sleeve.
Yesterday morning, Brooke was being a total goof and in the funniest mood.  I snapped a few pictures of her to show off her beauty, as silly as it is! 







ps - please excuse the bed head.  She had JUST woken up!

Yes everybody, thats right, its my favorite time of year!  Busy, full of fun and laughter, parties and baking.  Most importantly, its full of extra time with our amazing family!!!!! :D  That typically makes for one super happy lady (ME).

So, I've decided to seperate this blog.  Im going to keep here "home".  The VioFam will stay its all natural, out and about, adventure.  On this blog I will continue to track the girls, the family and all of our off the wall, out of the ordinary (and some quite ordinary) adventures. 
I was debating weather or not to switch this entire blog over to a new one, but I have so many family and friends that frequent this blog and I dont want all the added work/stress/hassle of switching everyone over to a new one!  I've decided to create and keep up with two seperate blogs.  In my new blog, it will be....dun dun dun....personal.  Ok, well, not exactly, but it will be MY blog.  My foodie posts, my baking/caking adventures, my journey to the new "me", my schooling, personal life, opinions and outrages vents.  All the "goodies".  Stayed tuned as I post the new link once I get some things switched over, organized and started.


.......................................TO BE CONTINUED...........................................................................

An end is near! Sad news...we will be without internet for 24-48hours :( I know, I know, hold in the tears! Lol. We are changing and upgrading some of our services so we will not be up and running until tomorrow night, possibly Wed morning. I'm going to take the opportunity to do some super fun things with the girls (and B when he's home) so stay tuned for pics and don't miss me TOO much while I'm gone!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!  We've had quite a weekend here in the Vio household.  Friday night was "party prepping night".  I built the custom cupcake tower for Lexis party next weekend, started to organize the loot bags, got all the supplies for the kids cupcakes, the Halloween cake, candy apples and games.  Late night but with the help of an amazing friend I was able to accomplish all I had on my list for that night.  Saturday, for the most part, was a pretty typical Saturday.  Beautiful weather, so we took the girls out and about in the neighbourhood for the better part of the morning.  Walking, visiting friends, playing outside.  All those little joys that keep the kiddos so happy.  Saturday afternoon Lexi had a "just because its almost Halloween" party at her friend Julies.  Aimee put on a great get together for the girls and the 7 of them had a BLAST!  Face painting, playing at the park, Halloween treats, decorating cookies and cupcakes.  After her party Lexi went for a "girls night" at Nana's.  Nails, good food and a fun movie topped off her day.  Lucky little girl she is!  Brookie got some awesome 1-on-1 time with Mommy and Daddy, her favorite kind :)  We watched a movie, went for a walk and had ice cream.  Once she was settled in for the night, it was time for mommy to have some fun.  I had a bachelorette to go to last night and it was amazing.  This oldie stole the show haha.  Great times had by everyone and so worth every pretty penny we put into it. 
Sorry this is such a quick and random update.  This is literally the first chance I've gotten all weekend to turn on the computer and sit back for a few minutes, and it is short lived.  Off to get Brookie bear ready for gym.  Lunch, gym, grocery shopping, visit to Nana's, cleaning and a hike this afternoon with the vio clan.  I'm wiped already and it just started :D

I hope everyone here had a WONDERFUL weekend.  I will be back some time soon (don't hold me to it, it may not be today.  I'm really bad at getting on the computer lately.  Apologies!) and post some new pictures I took and post more news/updates instead of these random rambles.

Much love!

Lexis 6th birthday is quickly approaching and we have been having a blast getting ready for it all!  We spend an entire night last week creating her invitations.  They turned out wonderful!  Everytime an RSVP came in, we would get a compliment on the invitations we made together and how great they looked.  Definatly worth all those hours!  This Friday Abby and I are buildng the cupcake tower special for Lexis big party.  Im also going to be working on her custom goody bags, thank you tags and molding the peices for her cake.  She is so excited for her party!  Magician and ballon maker, cupcake decoration, halloween games, costume contest, food, candy apples and awesome treats.  Every "soon to be" 6 year olds dream! 

I have not had time to upload all the pictures that I wanted to and my muscles are screaming "WORK ME", so....I'll end with this, adorable, final note:

Gelato.

Thats all.

Took the girls out for Gelato for dessert.  It was delish!!!!!  I had Lemon and grapefruit (scoop of each).  Oh lala!  Brookie had chocolate (go figure!) and Lexi had vanilla and mango.  Brian had vanilla. 

Thought you'd all love to know and be jealous of our gelato goodiness :0