We love the mall!

We spend many a morning at the play-zone at Valley Fair(the mall down the street). Ben loves to run around, make new friends, climb all over the place and have a good time! Emily has to stay with me for now--a fact she's none too happy about. She can't wait to be able to run around with her brother! Here are some pictures from our most recent trip to the mall. Please forgive the darkness and fuzzy quality of Ben's photos. They were taken from across the play area=)

Benjamin is all smiles when playing at the mall

Here he is in the red car

He loves this spinning wheel

Milly giving me her best "bored" look.

I just promised her we'd hit Starbucks after the playzone.

Emily's Toy

Emily loves her activity table. We've had a few scuffles between her and Ben regarding this, toy though. He's still learning that not everything is his! Poor Emily often gets hit, or shoved when Ben wants a turn. Here's a few late-night pictures of her finally getting a turn!

Happy Birthday To You!

Ben's new favorite song is "Happy Birthday To You". Isn't he a great singer?! Here he is singing to his Papa Joe for his birthday.

Christmas Eve--McCarthy-Style!

We spent Christmas Eve with my family. We enjoyed a family dinner at my Aunt Colleen's home and the babies received so many cute clothes! Thank you, everyone!
Ben and his best-girl/God Mother Maureen(aka Nina)

Milly and Dada(yes, she's standing! With assistance)

My beautiful Grandma Pat, Me and Milly

Mills and GiGi (beautiful dress courtesy of Rinny! Thanks!)

Ben and one of many new books!

Christmas--Rossi-Style!

We had a wonderful time Christmas-Day visiting Dan's family in Sacramento. Here are a few pictures of the little ones with Dan's Grandma Patty and Grandpa Bill.

Ben's Favorite Gifts

The sunglasses and sippy cup featured in this picture are among Ben's all-time favorite gifts. Now, tell me why we all spent so much on him?!

Emily's Fav Present

We have a future pop-star on our hands here! Emily received the Fisher-Price Little Superstar Singing Stage toy from Santa and has been having so much fun. She loves to sit in front of it and gaze at her beguiling reflection. Can you blame her, though? If you looked that cute, too, I'm sure you'd be just as vain;)