The Almeida Family

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We spent Easter Day at Pauls Parents house, we had an amazing lunch. Paul and Grace hid the eggs, and we all had a great time helping Chelsea find them! Poor Grace went down the slide once with Chelsea, and then she wouldn't leave Grace's side! She must have went down that slide with her a hundred times! I think after such a great day, everyone slept well rested and full of laughs, and love!

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Easter Fun at Black Beards Cave in Bayville. We were joined by the Piontek's, Mike, Krista and Madison. The weather was great, the sun was out, the kids had a great time going on rides, slides and playing video games!

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Mommy and Me..

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Beatrice and Albino Almeida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversay! (Pauls Parents)

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Winter 2009

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My Systa Cyndi & I

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A few pics from this summer...

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We went to Dutch County Kids Park in Penn for vacation. Chelsea was very brave! She enjoyed more rides than we anticipated such as the log flume, the giant slide with a potatoe sack, her first horse back ride and even a train ride! She now loves to say chooo chooo!!!!Chelsea loved the water Park, especialley when the water shot out of the ground! She would place her foot on the spout and shrug her shoulders asking" where" and get supprised every time!! We had so much fun!

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Mcguire Airforce Base

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The gardens journey

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Chelsea and Madison enjoy the garden too! Kisses to Uncle Paul! Primrose- a spring perennial/The front pond Love the Roses & Iris And time stops for only a second...my bleeding heart The start of the Clematis- The first year it bloomed! Paul cleaning the pool The front view, & tulips in April, it later filled with red blooms with the pink hues of the cherry trees in bloom in the backround.

Down by the Sea

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Pool Side!

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Memorial Weekend

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What a great weekend! The weather was not hot enough to swim, but just right for hanging out! The kids had a lot of fun, as you can see they had everyone pulling them around the yard in the wagon. Sophia and Chelsea played nice and are learning to share. It was allot of laughs and giggles, followed by a few hot and sunny days! Dario and Sophia, Aunt Patricia, Uncle James, Chris & Annabelle, Bill, Renee, Blackie & Julie. We all had fun, great food and great company We I enjoyed the get-to-gether!

Airelle 1st Communion!

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What a magical day! Airelle looked so pretty in the dress her mom wore for her communion! She sat so still n church and payed close attention. ( Even with Chelsea trying to make her laugh) It was a lovely ceremony which followed with LOTS of pictures and back to Kelly's House for brunch. I am so Proud of you Bug!!! We love you so very much!

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Rub a Dub Dub!

Lil Bear is Blue

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May 16th. Well this is it, what an ear infection and 4 molars coming in. It's been 6 weeks. I see 2 of the molars starting to peek through. The doc says that until the teeth come in her ears will not drain. The good news is that the infection is gone! Soon this will be a distant memory. Until then I pray to be kind and understanding, patient and CALM. It leaves you feeling so powerless. All i can do is give hugs, empathy and lots of hugs. I'll keep everyone updated, but everyday she gets a little better!

Little Bear,

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Sometimes words can
not express enough...
You will always be my
little girl....

Princess Party!

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Check out my Slide Show!

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Madison Birthday

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Chelsea's good friend Madison had a fantastic Princess Party.

As you can see in the pictures above the girls had a great time!

They ran and danced-they even had ice cream cupcakes!

(way to go Laurie ;) All the girls dressed up and learned how

to spin and wave like a REAL princess! Chelsea loved playing

with Sophia, Madison and all the girls. We all got a kick out of Chelsea

seeing herself in the mirror!

What a great day to Play!

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Chelsea enjoys being outside, come rain or sun! She likes the

challenge of learning how to tackle the uneven ground. She is

very determined, and practices running and balancing! She is

very fond of Kenya..When I need her to cooperate I ask her is

she wants to see the turtle. It works like a charm every time!

(For now)

I am so glad that spring is here, time to get my hands dirty in

the garden! How I have been waiting! We just put a fence in the

front yard, and a baby gate around the pool, so we are ready for

toddler time! We take a walk next store to the Pike's house

to enjoy their garden. Chelsea LOVES the swing, so we are so

glad to have great neighbors too!

Fun with Friends!

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Mike, Krista, Madison, Chelsea and myself went to the family Expo in TR. We had fun watching the girls run around and dance with all the other children. Chelsea seemed to have taken on a new found freedom, and was very comfortable around all the other kids. it could also have been that Madison is such a great helper, and gets them up and dancing! Chelsea now knows when she sees Madison she has fun, and how cute the two of them are!!

Acting Squirrely!

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Great grandma Vorce has the squirrels trained at her house.

They come to the door to get their peanut butter cookies!

Chelsea had so much fun giggling as she threw out the treats!

Easter Day

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Easter-New Life Arrives

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Easter was very nice. We spent the day at Paul's parents house. Mae cooked her amazing Dinner. (I've got to get that recipe. Chelsea had a great time playing with the neighborhood kids, and her new toys. Pae drove her around in her new car as she bbbrrooomed ...we all laughed , and shared the joy of innocence. Madrina Grace bought her a gorgeous Easter dress. We said goodbye to her winder dress, and welcomed new life, and spring in her new attire. We put her hair in pigtails, and suddenly the little baby I've known for 16 months, now looked like a little girl. My, time is so precious. I am amazed how quickly time passes. Sometimes I hold my breath hoping to make time stop and freeze forever in happiness. Paul and I are so blessed to have a family that is HAPPY, and Loving. Thanks to all of you for being part of our lives.

Check out my FunPix!

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Easter Weekend

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Easter weekend was great- here are a few pics from Chelsea helping daddy put together her car, and from Story Book Land. We had a great time, Chelsea really enjoyed a lot of the rides which I didn't expect. The sun cam out after a few drops of rain and we continued on with the Easter egg hunt. Mike, Krista and Madison were great to hang out with. Madison takes very good care of Chelsea because they are friends.

A different Look

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OUTSIDE

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MARCH

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Chelsea's Leg has healed well. She is now running around and testing boundary's! I have to really shuffle to keep up! The weather is getting warmer, so there are more days we can hang outside. It was fun having a puppy in the house. She followed Chelsea wherever she went. Boy, She would let out such great giggles! It was a long two weeks though! Patricia & James came down for "dinner & a movie". We had Out-back & Patricia stuck to her Jenny Craig ( U GO GIRL!). Then mom came over and we snuck out for a movie. Adult night was a great treat! Patricia is a real natural with the baby, Chelsea feels so comfortable around her (SHE is soo shy as you all know) She and Patricia played silly games, laughed, & talked alot. Sorry-no pics of the guys- we left in a rush! I love you both, thanks for coming down!!XOXO

FEBUARY

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As you can see Chelsea has BED head like no other, Her hair is

always a bit silly, no amount of gel,hairspray, or moose has been able to tame those wild wings! We all have a giggle about Lil Bear's crazy hair!. One of her favorite games is with the colander-(figures right) Chelsea scoots it across the floor, and likes to wear it, ( it's all the rage you know) Chelsea enjoys Elmo, fish tanks, her big kicky-kick ball, her puppy ( she knows they go woof/woof!) and learning how to take things apart and put them back together.

She makes me laugh every day. She smiles, and squints her eyes, she gets surprised when you turn the pages of a book, She knows the word BATH, and runs with a fever to get in the water. I love being a mom. I am grateful every day.

Chelsea is learning how to hug, share, and catch a ball. Soon she will be ready for potty training! This month she also learned how to run, run Chelsea run. We went to her first play gym with Madison, Chelsea was so excited she didn't know where to go next. We also tried CHUCKY CHEESE. Yes, silly i know. Wow, there was standing room only. It was a bit scary for all, but we hung in there and got practice for Disney Land this Year.

Watch me grow!

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Laughing Eyes

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Chelsea is proud of herself, and smiling in satisfaction after she finished taking the lid off the jar. I love the little hgmmm she said and I took this..

Happy Birthday Dad!

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We all got together at James & Patricia's for lunch. What

a nice treat! Kelly, Lou, Branden, Uncle Robert, Shawn, Kathy,

James & Patricia! It was like Christmas in February!

Avo!

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Sophia, Beatrice & Chelsea playing outside on this brisk day!

Theyhad so much fun kicking the ball and running some

extra energy off!

Winter 08

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Friends

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Chelsea, Sophia & Madison...Friends

Check out my FunPix!

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Happy New Year Everyone

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A Purple Cast!

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Chelsea broke her leg a few weeks ago, but has since re-learned how to walk. She gets the cast off (from her toes to her knee) on January 7th. It will take another few weeks to re-learn how to walk again. We picked out a funky purple color, but she is a tough young lady! We'll put these pictures next to her black eye shots...(hee)

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!! I pray this year ahead be filled with laughter, love, and new discoveries!

Birthdays are great!

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B-day Cake!

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Chelsea is now a year old!

Thanks to the Holiday, Paul and I both had a few

days off from work this week. And What a week!

Chelsea walked for the first time for her daddy's birthday! (Which is the 21st, Paul is 35...again) We had a great time

exploring the world with her,

at a different height,

through different eyes,

what a miracle.

Our Trip To Massachussetts!

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Cranbury Festival

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Here are some pics from the Cranbury Festival , It was a great day!

Lets Play!

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Here are a few recent shots, also some practice ones for the

Halloween Card. Chelsea has two teeth, & can climb down

the stairs! We now have a DVD player in the car to help with those

long drives! ( anything over 30 minutes) She loves learning the

alphabet from Big Bird! We are starting to teach her sign language,

and some Portuguese. She is starting to remember routines, and

each day something new awaits!

A day with Julie

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End Of Summer

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The End Of Summer, Our last time at the beach, and in the pool. We will sure miss the great weather we had, and look forward to the hollidays that are ahead. Happy Fall everyone!

My Baby!

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This month is bringing new changes, Chelsea can climb stairs, get up and stand, She can open and close things now. I find I am now starting to put the fragile things away, with this new traveling bandit on the loose! She is a bit shy to new people, but warms up to smile soon. Chelsea now says momma, dadda, tippi, kitty, and hi! She even understands NO!

She dazzles..

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September Mornings

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My First ZOO!

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Bye to Avo

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Mae & Pae are leaving for a month to Portugal, so

we had a nice family dinner to send them off! We will miss you!

Read all about it!

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Chiilin out

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My 1st bike ride!

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We coulnt wait till Chelsea was big enough to go riding with

us...she thought it was scary at first ( the helmet is a bug-out)

but as we rode she enjoyed the sights!!!

Alley's Bday

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Allison wanted to have her party at our house,

so we put on the tiarra and had some icecream cake!

It was so much fun! The kids played with punching

baloons and jumped in the pool!

Uncle James!

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So sorry uncle James, you had a broken toe, all shades of black, purple, and blue-oh what to do! So I took off your glasses, and gave you kisses! I then looked into your eyes and made these wishes..

that you come back to dance with me as I grow...

May angels watch over you...

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It's all about silly-ness!

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Pauls Family Reunion!

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This is Pauls Family Re-union. Alot of family is in Portugal right now, but there was still about 50 or so people!We had lots of fun, the weather was great! Chelsea enjoyed meeting everyone, swimming and playing in the sun! We even got to all play softball! (Pauls team won) Thank you so much Doloris & Tony, you have a great house! Check out the pond!!LOL!! We had a blast!!

My First Circus!

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Mike, Krista, Madison , Mommy , Daddy & me all went to the circus! We ate popcorn, laughed at the clowns, and even saw the giant elephants! The clowns were kinda creepy, ( right Madison?) but it was FUN!!

Cyndi & Sophia

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Cyndi & Sophia visit...Look at her go, Sophia can walk in heels better than me! Sweet kisses, and long walks

Learning to share..because they are best friends!

Its 11pm-but I'm not tired!

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Learning to Crawl

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It seems like in the begining of the week Chelsea could rock on her knees, and now she is tearing up the carpets! She has even mastered the stairs! She like to walk best, but is quickly becomming independant!! Watch out World, here she comes!! !!

Chelsea in the big tub

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A tour of my scrapbook

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Pretty as a flower..

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The happy couple!

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Huddy Park TomsRiver

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This is Huddy Park in Toms River, on Wenesdays they have a farmers market, we like to get fresh veggies for Kenya & some great local Honey. Chelsea got sleepy after we played in the grass. As you can tell- " It feels funny mommy" Chelsea holds her leg up not to touch the grass!

The Bocks visit

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Kisses from Thomas xoxo..

Diane, Thomas & Chelsea came down for a visit We had lots of fun swimming in the pool

Allison payed dress up, a real beauty! & of course silly faces always help the grumps go away..

Learning to walk

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Little girls whispers are little secrets...

Krista & Madison go for a walk Mae is helping her run after Darwin Look, Chelsea can pull herself up now! " Lets talk Chelsea", says Madison

Is this my girl or what???

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Here is Chelsea leaning to play with the kittens, she is very good at it and loves chasing after them..Is she my

daughter or what?! She giggles so much and enjoys watching how silly the cats are. She will soon be running after them I'm sure!

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Giggles and grins as daddy gives kisses Sleepy Bliss after a long walk..

How appropriate-notice the card she picked (the joker :)

This is her tired face..

she wiggles her hands

in front of her mouth...

The Irish Festival

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The festival was at the Blue Claws stadium in Lakewood. We were supprised how nice it was..Lots of familys, music and dancing!What a great day, the weather was so nice. The music was wonderful, bagpipes all around! Chelsea's hat says Irish Princess, alass so she is! The bagpipe march-hundreds! The sound was truley amazing!

The Garden

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This years garden..

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Dancing with Daddy always brings a smile!

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My Fisrt taste of a ziewbach cookie...mmmmmm

Pool Time

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Learning basketball with daddy Naked baby Makes a shot! She loves the water!

Tia Felicidade, Grace and Avo helping her swim too!

Trip to Tuckerton Seaport

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Tuckerton Seaport is a must see!

What better way to spend the day than discovering things together!

Chelsea's Baptism

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This dress was made over 45 years ago. It was originally Grandma Beatrizes Wedding Veil. She then made it into a gown for Antonio, then 10 years later Paul wore it as to his Baptism. It fit Chelsea perfect, as if it were made just for her. It is a rare and precious gift.

Thank you Avo...

Thank you to all our friends and Family, You made our day so special & blessed ! Father Mark The god parents; Madrina Grace & Dario Pauls brother Tony, Wife Joanne and daughter Gabrielle

Our friends Mike, Krista & Madison

Pop-Pop & Grammie Congratulations!!!!! Kelly and Louie just became engadged! Dr. & Uncle James, Patricia, & Dad Chelsea was honored by wearing a dress hand made by her grandmother (Avo). It was first her wedding veil 47 years ago, then a gown for her Antonio & Paulo. It has now been handed down to her. What a rare gift!