These boots were made for walking...

Yup, it's almost winter time in Maine, meaning we've almost got about 2 feet of snow piled up in our front yard (back yard only a 18 inches ;))

Because Daddy foolishly forgot Mishka's boots and Uncle Nico's and Aunt Angela's, here she's taken my boots...

So where were her boots last seen...notice in this picture while Mishka was a little unhappy cause she couldn't slide easily, her boots were still available to her :)

More shenanigans with the kids on a sled. Of note, in this picture you can see they all have smiles cracked on their faces...this alas was not to last as Daddy/Uncle Don missed a corner and tipped the sled, ending the outdoors snowy experience for that day to the 3 part harmony of crying, snow covered children... :)

And of course, a post would not be complete without a new hairdoo by Mishka, this is the uni-spiked look parted to the left...

More pics soon from the family Christmas shindig!

It's Snow Time!!!

Mishka's all stylish in her pink snowpants and hair in a ponytail!

And here she's dredging a path in the backyard through the snow (and to her swing!)

But no snow day would be complete without Mishka being pulled around in her sled by Daddy!

More snow coming this week, meaning more pics in the snow! :)

What's up buttercup!

It's almost a month and a holiday later than when it happened, but I figured I'd post some Halloween pics anyways...

Yup, Mishka was a sunflower! Here she's munching on some candy...she REALLY likes candy...

Notice the look of excitement here on Mishka's face...this is 5 minutes after eating candy, before we let her run it off...

and this is her running it off! Must say, it was really funny watching a little sunflower run up and down the sidewalk :)

And one more cute pic too :)

Walk THIS way!!!

Okay, easily one of the funniest things we've discovered this past week is that Mishka is a dancing maniac! To try to wear her out one night this past week b/c it was raining outside, Daddy came up with the idea to just dance around for a little bit...and this is what we got!!!

Of note, she asks to dance now every day, demands that both Mommy and Daddy dance with her, and she totally digs the late 80's early 90's pop-y dance music. Oh, and Mishka dancing with Meechy and Sasha...CLASSIC. :)

October pics

Mishka at the beach doing what she loves most...playing in the sand!

Here's Mish, Mommy and Ollie chillin' by the ocean.

Mishka swinging with Daddy in the back yard!

Here's Mishka playing ball with Uncle Jon in their back yard!

Mommy's birthday!

Mishka's helping Mommy open all her presents while Babi and Babu watch.

"I'm ready for my close up...or not!"

Nature walk with Mishka riding on Babu's shoulders.

Poor Temor was sleeping on the couch, head down, and Mishka came right over and nuzzled her face into Temor's...yeah, Mishka likes the puppies ;)

How bout them apples...

Yup, it was apple picking time and Mishka invited along Suzie and Shawn AND Tracey and Ollie who made the trip up to surprise Tasha for her 30th! These pics, while pretty cool, don't do justice to how cute both Ollie and Mishka were walking around the orchard :)

"Look Daddy, I got one!"

Mishka & Ollie ate their fair share of apples off the trees...diaper duty that night was awful....

Uncle Shawn helping Mishka navigate with Suzie bringing them to the next apple filled tree.

Here's Tracey, Ollie, Tasha, & Mishka all enjoying a hay ride through the orchard.

Mishka found the pumpkins too...

Mother and daughter surveying the landscape...this is my favorite!

Suzie and Shawn found the hammock, to which Mishka quickly said "UP PEEEEZZZE!" and she got to ride too ;)

Go Pats!

Get your seat, the game is starting!!!!!

Daddy and Mishka have their gear on ready to cheer on another Tom Brady touchdown pass!!!!

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!! :)

Bathtime with Grampa!

Tubby time!!!

Grampa Pete is keeping an eye on Mishka who remembered to brush her teeth!

And of course during tubby time, there's always toys to play with and water to be splashed :)

Welcome Anastasia Cassidy!

Mishka's got a new cousin!!!!

Anastasia Cassidy Afanasenko was born last Thursday 9/20 in the afternoon, here are a few pics of our newest family member!!

Hello sleepy!

Here's the happy (& exhausted!) Papa introducing Meechy & Sasha to their new sister!

I've stolen a pic or two...

Yup, it's Mishka with a tutu on her head...borrowed the pic from a friend of Tasha's...had to, this is just too funny! :)

QUESTION: what are the kids doing in these pics...?

Answer: yup, they've all zoned out watching a movie in the back seat of the car, going from screaming and cranky to copacetic (sp??) in no time...ah, technology...hehe

coming soon: apple picking pics!

Yo

Life is crazy, wear a helmet!!!!!!

Love, Mishka!

Yard work, tanning, and eating, oh my!

So, what has young Ms. Tower been doing on the Cape, you may have been asking...well, here you go!

Occationally she will mow the law!

Or do some sunbathing...clothing optional as you can see ;)

Or have lunch with Babu at the club in fun hats!

And also play with her soon to arrive cousin (any day now!!!!)

Chill out, says the polar bear...I dunno why I threw that pic in there, but it's pretty neat none the less!

Rock on!!!

Yeah, I'm full well aware that making Mishka do these silly poses risks her being pissed off at me for the majority of her pubescent years...but some things are too rich to pass on ;)

Quick, long over due updates: we've spent the month with Babi, Babu, Aunt Ange, Uncle Nico, Meechy, Sasha & Sweet Pea #3 (you'll see what I mean when you see Ange's belly!) at the Peanut. Mishka ran all around the yards, played at the beaches and had a blast with her cousins, just like her Mommy & Uncle Nico did years ago...so that's been a great tradition we've been able to sustain thus far :) The family is doing great, Tasha got some time to do nothing, I've started rotations and have kept very busy. We head back Maine-ward this week...at that point I'll have some time to download more fun pics so we can share the fun we've had this past summer!
later
daddy DB

La casa de Regna

Kickin' it in the pool, Daddy was getting Mishka used to the pool water along with not drinking the chloronated water :)




Giddie-up!!!






Cool father and son shot :)




Yeah swimming! Here's a nifty little family shot!

Surf's up...

well, sort of :)
Here Mishka's not much a fan of 50 degree ocean water (actually, I think the only person who is would be Mommy!)





And on cue, here's Mommy to the rescue!





Mommy trying to show Mishka how to spin around!