X's and O's

Like Christmas Morning...

2010-12-25T09:38:00.001-07:00

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Merry Christmas! We are truly blessed!

Moo rides...

2010-10-17T10:28:00.001-06:00

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Pumpkin Picking

2010-10-17T10:13:00.001-06:00

Beautiful day to pick some pumpkins!

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Iron Man loves Spider Man

2010-10-11T18:56:00.001-06:00

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May choke Artie

2010-08-29T18:33:00.001-06:00

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Xavier and Javier

2010-08-19T11:55:00.001-06:00

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Dancing in the Street

2010-08-17T16:08:00.001-06:00

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Orazio and Stitch

2010-08-17T13:36:00.001-06:00

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Grandpas Band in the park

2010-08-07T06:19:00.001-06:00

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Bouncing Down the Stairs

2010-08-06T06:44:00.000-06:00

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Artists at the easel...

2010-07-27T15:29:00.001-06:00

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Bounce Pit

2010-07-24T18:23:00.001-06:00

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A patio for the boys

2010-07-17T08:03:00.000-06:00

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Morning Writing Session

2010-07-16T06:20:00.000-06:00

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Hot Fun in the Summer Time

2010-06-26T09:06:00.000-06:00

Kiddie Pools Rock!

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Color Changing Hot Wheels

2010-06-26T07:31:00.000-06:00

Orazio and Xavier spent the morning outside on their new picnic table playing with their cor changing Hot Wheels. A beautiful morning to hang out with the boys!

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Fathers Day Salsa

2010-06-20T16:01:00.000-06:00

That's right, his shirt says "Dad is my super hero."

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Do-Wop

2010-06-18T17:56:00.000-06:00

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Sons of the Beach

2010-06-14T09:02:00.002-06:00

Beach Pictures from a while back. Enjoy!

More Graduation photos

2010-06-13T20:40:00.000-06:00

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For all the west coast family...

2010-06-12T10:29:00.000-06:00

There is hope for your cousin yet!

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Graduation!

2010-06-10T07:44:00.000-06:00

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Being the Fourth Part of the Farm Adventure

2010-05-30T11:01:00.001-06:00

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The Third Part of the Farm Saga

2010-05-30T09:44:00.000-06:00

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Farm. Part duex

2010-05-30T09:36:00.000-06:00

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A Day at The Farm pt 1

2010-05-30T09:03:00.000-06:00

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Sitting with Vinny

2010-05-17T09:45:00.001-06:00

Orazio and Xavier enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon in part by hanging with Grandma and Grandpas neighbor Vinny. The lazy days of Summer are just around the corner!

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Yard Work and Bugs

2010-05-16T07:23:00.000-06:00

So Mom and Dad were doing some yard clean up on a beautiful Spring day. As we were moving some bricks we discovered some bugs. Orazio was amazed to see them up close. We had a great lesson about nice bugs and bad bugs. Then Orazio got to play with some nice bugs. Enjoy!

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Watering flowers on Mothers Day!

2010-05-09T13:54:00.000-06:00

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Happy Mothers Day!

2010-05-09T06:23:00.001-06:00

While Sarah sleeps, the boys play with their new favorite "toy", a cardboard box.

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Happy Cinco de Mayo

2010-05-06T18:05:00.000-06:00

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More fun at the park

2010-04-24T14:11:00.001-06:00

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Goodmorning

2010-04-24T05:55:00.000-06:00

For Orazio and Xavier, Mom and Dads bed is the localized equivalent a ball pit at Chuckecheese! Enjoy!

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Slides are Fun

2010-04-14T17:25:00.000-06:00

Orazio and Luca playing on the slide!

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Clown Car

2010-04-10T21:05:00.000-06:00

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Big Shoes to Fill

2010-04-06T20:01:00.000-06:00

There is allegedly a photo of Sarah in Army boots as a wee lass somewhere... This will have to do for now!

Easter Video!

2010-04-06T08:55:00.000-06:00

Easter Video!

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iPhone Easter Test

2010-04-05T19:29:00.001-06:00

Just a quick test to update the blog. Some good pics reposted.

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When Irish Eyes are Smiling...

2010-03-12T07:13:00.001-07:00

Happy St. Patty's Day! In keeping with traditions and teaching the boys about their heritage, we embarked on a beautiful Sunday to watch the East Islip St. Patrick's Day Parade! Orazio was decked out in his Ireland sweatshirt (from Aunt Jessica on her Ireland Trip) and "Sham-Rocker" T-Shirt (Care of Aunt Mary Ann). Orazio also got to spend the day with his buddy Connor! Like two peas in a pod! The whole gang came out to stand on a corner and watch more bag-pipes walk by than we have ever seen in our lives! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday X-Man!

2010-02-21T21:11:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday X-Man!

2010-02-21T21:03:00.002-07:00

Little Dudes Are Growing Up

2010-02-21T20:42:00.004-07:00

As you can tell, we haven't been the best at keeping up with the pictures and videos. That hasn't stopped Orazio and Xavier from breaking new ground and continuing to grow. Here are a few pictures from the past moth (or more).

Happy Updates!

2010-01-12T07:26:00.003-07:00

Here are some pics from the festivities last month:

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T16:25:00.004-06:00

Ozzi Wan Kenobi got the hang of this whole "knock on someone's door and get candy" thing pretty quick. After trying to enter the first house we went to, then almost getting knocked over by a door on the second, the third and subsequent attempts were successful. The real trick now is getting him to let go of the pumpkin bucket. C3-Xavier had a great time just watching his brother. I think he was just happy to be out of the house. Momma Princess and Daddy Solo had fun. Party tonight! Enjoy!

Pumpkin Carving

2009-10-30T18:50:00.002-06:00

A time honored tradition of carving up the pumpkins the night before Halloween. Orazio had a great time with Dad and Grandpa Ralph. The seeds are in the oven and we have some wonderful Jack-O-Lanterns! Enjoy!

Double O Fun

2009-10-30T10:23:00.002-06:00

Orazio met up with his pal Olivia the other day while taking a walk. There was that slight confusion. Olivia didnt want to let go of the football, but was eyeing Orazios trains, and Orazio really wanted the football, but wouldnt give up the trains. Still, cutie pie pictures all around. Enjoy!

Laughing Brothers

2009-10-29T15:41:00.000-06:00

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Halloween's Coming!

2009-10-29T15:29:00.003-06:00

Alright X and O fans, Halloween is coming and Orazio has one thing on his mind: pumpkins. He points them out... all of them. Everywhere. Still, it is awesome. He knows the difference between a pumpkin and a jack-o-lantern. (the face silly) Xavier is a happy kid and is growing like a weed. Our costumes are on the way and the pics will follow shortly, we have a mother father, sons theme this year! Lets see if you can figure it out in a few days!

Enjoy!

Pumpkin Picking

2009-10-16T18:22:00.000-06:00

So, it is that time of year again. The whole family headed to the local pumpkin patch for a bit of pumpkin picking fun. Orazio had a great time figuring out exactly which pumpkin he wanted to bring home. The only rule was that he had to be able to carry the pumpkin to the stroller. Needless to say, he couldn't lift the 25lb pumpkin that he really had his eye on.

Happy Boys!

2009-10-14T19:30:00.001-06:00

Xavier is getting around better and better. Right now he likes to make a break for any open door. His favorite places to hang out are the laundry room and pantry - I have no idea why, but those are REALLY fun places. Orazio is obsessed with Thomas. A minimum of two trains go everywhere with us.

Last of the Wedding Pictures

2009-10-13T19:26:00.001-06:00

Here are the final pictures. As you can tell, everyone had a GREAT time!

Wedding Pictures, Part II

2009-10-13T07:21:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures of the extended family at the wedding. We snuck out and took some family shots as the sun was going down. The golf course made for a little extra fun once we were done

with our "official" duties.

I'm sad to say that I really don't have any pictures of the bride and groom. This is the only shot that I have.

The Trip To CA

2009-10-12T19:14:00.003-06:00

Here is the first installment of pictures from our trip to CA. It was a whirlwind trip. We flew NY to CA, had a great time Uncle Sean and Aunt Jen's wedding and flew CA to NY within 72 hours. Xavier met Great-Grandma M. He wasn't so sure that Mom needed to be that far away for the picture. I was hoping to get one of him smiling while sitting on Great-Grandma's lap, but I wasn't quick enough with the photos. Hopefully next time.

Long Time - No Post

2009-10-11T19:08:00.002-06:00

So, X & O have been running around the country. We packed up the fam and headed to CA for Uncle Sean and Aunt Jen's wedding. O was suppose to walk the ring down, but he was a little scared and ended up in Mom's arms in tears. 30 minutes later he was great - just in time for pictures and the party. Here are some pictures from prior to the wedding. (like the days before we left). There are more pictures to come, I just have to find which camera they are on.

Laughing

2009-09-17T11:31:00.002-06:00

Dad's have a special way with their little boys. Here is a video of Mike making Xavier laugh. This is a near nightly occurrence.

Dancing Orazio

2009-09-14T16:25:00.001-06:00

Orazio loves to show his stuff. Here is a video of his latest dance moves.

Beach Day

2009-09-13T18:19:00.000-06:00

Here are some photos from our latest family day at the beach. Orazio dug and Xavier slept. It was a bit on the COLD side, but the sun eventually made an entrance. It didn't phase Orazio. If you say "beach", he is out the door.

Thomas the Train

2009-09-12T08:15:00.000-06:00

Xavier doesn't have much of a problem falling asleep anywhere. He likes to ride around in the backpack as Mom does little things like laundry and cook. Here is a picture from last weekend when all those chores got to him and he needed a little break.

For those that haven't seen the little wood trains in other pictures, here is a BIG reminder of Orazio's favorite toy - at least for the next week or so. He even picked out a train shirt to wear on special ocasions.

X's Photo Shoot

2009-09-11T13:11:00.001-06:00

Xavier hasn't had too many entries on the blog dedicated to just him.....so here are a few pictures of the happy, smiling boy. Xavier is constantly on the move. He crawls and motors his way around pretty good these days. The big surprise was his ability to pull himself up and stand in his crib and hold on to furniture. We have to watch him like a hawk. The good old days of having a mat on the floor and watching him pick his head up without much worries are long gone!

Happy Brithday O

2009-09-09T12:05:00.000-06:00

Orazio is officially 2!!! Here are some pictures from the big party. Orazio loved the pizza and cake. He wasn't too happy with everyone looking at him while singing, but opening all the gifts made the singing worthwhile. There are more pictures out there - I just have to get my hands on them.

Dog House

2009-09-08T10:00:00.000-06:00

So, Orazio decided that he wanted to play in the dog house. Orazio, Thomas and a few of the other friends (trains) spent some time hanging with Rocco. For those of you that are concerned, Orazio closed the door to the crate himself and it was easily pushed open.

Moving....

2009-09-07T19:55:00.002-06:00

So, Xavier is on the move and pulling himself up. I know it has been a long time since the last post, but things have stayed busy in our house. Xavier is officially crawling. Orazio starts school in about a week. And the beach season is now closed - much to Orazio's dissapointment. Orazio can say a few words very clearly. "Beach" and "Thomas" are a few of those. Xavier is a happy baby and likes to help Mom with the laundry. It always takes a little longer with little hands helping, but it is well worth the time for the extra giggles.

Water Park Fun!

2009-08-03T15:30:00.000-06:00

Orazio, Xavier, Mom and Dad spent the day at the local park by the beach. The beach had an awesome little water park for kids. Orazio was a little tentative at first, but once Dad led the way through the water, we could not keep him out of the fun!

Enjoying the Beaches

2009-08-02T12:12:00.003-06:00

Orazio is enjoying his first NY summer. He is a regular at the beach and can't get enough of playing in the sand.

Big Kids

2009-08-01T10:15:00.002-06:00

Here are some more photos of fun at the park. Orazio was so tired that he found a random lady laying on a blanket and plopped down next to her. It took him a few minutes to figure out that it wasn't Mom that he was sharing a blanket with. Xavier gave up the battle and took a nap in the supper stroller.

July Adventures

2009-07-31T19:22:00.002-06:00

Here are some photos from our July adventures....

Orazio hated watching Dad go into the dunk tank. He didn't quite understand that it was fun - although cold water. It will only be a matter of time until he is the one chucking the ball and trying to knock Dad into the water.

Keeping Busy

2009-07-31T19:13:00.002-06:00

I know it has been a LONG time since you've seen pictures of the boys. We have been out and about and taking pictures to prove it - we just haven't been posting them. So, here are a few backlogged pictures.

Orazio has been enjoying his time on the beach with Aunt Jess and Aunt Riss. He even seems to be tanning a little bit - despite the fact that Mom requires SPF 60 prior to letting him go out the door.

Xavier plays hard and sleeps even harder. We haven't caught it on film yet, but Xavier is up on his knees and hands. It is only a matter of a week or so and he'll be crawling around the house. Right now he does the power scoot and combat roll to get where he wants to go. His favorite destination is Big Brother O's trains. That doesn't go over too well, but we are working on sharing.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

2009-07-04T09:00:00.001-06:00

I hope that everyone has a great 4th! Enjoy those fireworks......

Pool Party

2009-07-03T14:45:00.001-06:00

It is finally nice in NY and O had a great time in the pool....

Happy Boys!

2009-07-02T13:15:00.000-06:00

The boys keep getting bigger and changing a little each day. Here are a few shots of the happy kids, cheesing for the camera. Orazio loves Thomas the Train, and Xavier is happy to watch the movies with his big brother. Xavier's new accomplishment is rolling over from front to back and back to front. He now likes to sleep on his stomach or side. It doesn't matter how many times you put him on his back, he ends up of his stomach. Here's to getting bigger.....

My Toy, Your Food

2009-07-01T20:13:00.002-06:00

So, Orazio is a little confused on the sharing thing...he keeps going back to the toys that he is too big for - or trying to get into the garden to "play" with all the dirt. Apparently, dirt is also Orazio has his own way of eating pizza. He likes to turn it upside-down and take off all the cheese. Here is a normal face for eating pizza.

Big Brother

2009-06-19T13:30:00.002-06:00

Orazio has been showing Xavier how to do all sorts of things. Orazio is giving dance lessons, demonstrating the propper way to play with your toys, and how you pay attention to Baby Einstein. Xavier isn't exactly sure why Orazio keeps playing with his stuff.

Beach Day, Part II

2009-06-18T09:00:00.001-06:00

I love the beach pictures, so here is another blog entry of the same. Orazio was wanted to go up to the lifeguard tower because it was a much bigger pile of sand to climb. He didn't quite understand why the lifeguard had to keep all that sand to himself.

Beach Day

2009-06-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

When Grandma Lorie was here for a mini vacation, we all packed up and headed to the beach. Unfortunately, we only had one day to spend at the beach - and it was a bit COLD. None of this bother Orazio much. He had a great time in the sand. Xavier was also at the beach. He was so bundled in blankets and towel that we never actually got a picture where we could see his face. Next time we will pick a warmer day and have pictures of both kids.

Sleeping Baby

2009-06-16T09:00:00.001-06:00

Xavier has had a busy few weeks. He has been a little party machine, but he also knows when to call it quits. Here he is sampling the firmness of a bed during one party. And the other is a picture of X with Grandpa Ralph after a golf outing. Grandpa had fun - even though it was a bit rainy.

Stand Up!

2009-06-15T09:44:00.005-06:00

Xavier LOVES to stand. We tried out a new toy this morning and he has had a blast. Standing for an hour and still going strong!

Happy Baby

2009-06-04T12:09:00.003-06:00

Xavier is one happy little boy. He loves to laugh and smile. Here he his with his Great-Grandma, laughing up a storm. Xavier also spent the weekend with both sets of Grandparents as we celebrated his Baptism. Xavier also had a little help from Dad as he cut into his cake.

Big Helper

2009-06-04T12:02:00.002-06:00

Orazio loves to help Grandpa in the yard. He prefers to dig, but he will build as necessary. He can be seen here helping Grandpa build a tent in the backyard. He is also determined to take all new toys for a test ride. Orazio couldn't wait for Mom to take the new double stroller out for a walk, so he climbed into the storage area to see how the suspension would hold up. After he determined the storage was strong enough for his toys, he claimed the right seat as his own. All this before the stroller was wheeled out the front door.

Hard Work

2009-05-24T14:54:00.003-06:00

The boys have been hard at work - which has kept me busy. Xavier is now rolling over. I haven't caught the act on camera yet, but the confused look on his face once he has rolled is priceless. The video shows how pissed off Xavier gets during tummy time. I think that directly contributed to his rolling. Orazio has been a busy boy. He loves the park, feeding the ducks, dirt, and playing with new toys. Occasionally he is so tried from his daily activities, he can't finish his food before slipping off to nap time. Enjoy the pictures.

Dirt!

2009-05-24T14:42:00.003-06:00

Orazio is an outdoor loving kid! He loves to play is the sand, dirt, water, snow, etc - anything to stay outside. Here is a little snapshot of what O did this weekend. Needless to say, he gets a bath almost every night.

Hanging at the Park

2009-05-17T21:13:00.005-06:00

Orazio, Xavier and I have been spending some quality time at the park. Orazio is doing a great job as a big brother. He likes to tickle Xavier when he is fussy. I think he just wants Xavier to stop crying. The whole family also took a road trip to visit Grandma and Grandpa T and watch Aunt Marissa graduate. Orazio watched Dora and Mickey Mouse the whole way. Here area couple of photos. I'm sure there will be many more to follow.

Uncle CJ's Graduation

2009-05-17T21:06:00.003-06:00

Xavier and I headed to New Mexico to watch Uncle CJ graduate for the University of New Mexico at Highlands. There are better pictures out there, but these are the pictures I had on my camera.

X Men

2009-05-17T21:02:00.002-06:00

So, Xavier and I decided to take in a

movie before we left Colorado. I wanted to see X Men, but was a little concerned about Xavier's ears and any loud fight scenes. So, Xavier went dressed for sound - check out his hearing protection.

Laughing Baby

2009-04-29T11:26:00.003-06:00

Xavier has found his laugh...enjoy the giggles.

Xavier's Tummy Time

2009-04-15T19:36:00.004-06:00

Xavier likes his tummy time just about as much as his big brother did. Xavier continues to grow each and ever day. I think his favorite time to eat is 2:30 a.m. Xavier likes to work his head, smile, and giggle for his fans. It is amazing how much he has grown and changed in the last few weeks, let alone the last two months. Enjoy!

Road Trip

2009-04-15T19:23:00.002-06:00

Here is a long overdue entry into Orazio's World. Aunt Jess, Orazio, Xavier and I made the long trip to NY shortly after my last entry. We made a quick stop in Grand Island, Nebraska to visit Great-Grandma T. Great-Grandma loved hanging with the boys. Orazio wasn't into sitting on GG's lap, but Xavier had no problems. Orazio is also doing a little better at being nice to his little brother. We have even hear the word "brother" a few times. After stopping in Nebraska, the clan all headed to NY with a couple stops along the way. We hung out in NY for about three weeks. We had a great time unpacking boxes and getting the house set up. I have no idea how we fit all of that stuff into the little CO house, but I unpacked the thousands of boxes to prove exactly how much we have. Xavier and I headed back to CO a week ago, while Orazio stayed in NY with Dad, Grandma Annie, Grandpa Ralph, Nana, Aunt Jess, and Aunt Riss. I've heard nothing but good reports. Orazio has turned into a pizza, pasta, and bagel guy. I'm sure the Long Island accent will start coming through soon. All is well in the world of Orazio and Xavier. The whole family will be back together shortly.

Aunt Jess

2009-03-08T21:27:00.003-06:00

So, Aunt Jess is in town - helping me get ready for the big move. The packers show up tomorrow, so it has been an interesting few days.

Things will be much easier in about 48 hours. We will then leave CO for a few days drive to NY. I can't wait! The car ride should be interesting, but at least we are coming to the end of a very long road. Enjoy the pictures.

more pictures

2009-02-28T06:31:00.002-07:00

Ask and ye shall receive.

More Pictures of the X-Man

2009-02-20T19:53:00.002-07:00

Xavier Michael 8lbs 1oz 19.5" 9:22 Mtn

Year of the O X

2009-02-20T09:36:00.001-07:00

Orazio is a big brother! Sarah is doing great! More pictutres soon! Thank you everyone for your love and support!

And away we go...

2009-02-19T11:59:00.004-07:00

Alright Orazios World Fans, we are back and better than ever! Sorry we have not posted in a while, but we have been busy busy busy. For those of you who dont know, Sarah and I are expecting another child in... about a day or so. Grandma Annie is out here, and Orazio is doing great. We are all catching up and having fun! So, here are some pictures. Video to follow.

LAX

2009-01-31T20:32:00.003-07:00

Orazio found one of Mike's LAX sticks. He figured out that "something" is suppose to go into the net. For now, Orazio will pick up blocks, trucks, cell phones, or anything else he can find with the stick. I'm sure Mike will be working on ground balls with him by the time he is 2.

Dancing

2009-01-31T20:28:00.001-07:00

Marissa taught Orazio some new moves. Check out his style!

Trucks

2009-01-31T20:23:00.001-07:00

As you can all tell, Orazio LOVES his trucks. He will push them around the house, into walls, into people, etc. Rocco and Dozer and going to have a rude awakening when Orazio and his trucks show up in New York.

Work Out

2009-01-31T20:17:00.002-07:00

I know that it has been a LONG time since I have posted anything on the blog. Sorry about the delay. Marissa and Grandma Lorie were in town a week ago. They had perfect timing. I was sick, followed by Orazio getting sick, and then passing it on to Grandma Lorie, who brought it home to Grandpa Ron. I'm not sure how Marissa avoided it, but thankfully she did. Between all the illness, fun, and preparing the house for a move, I haven't had a chance to take many pictures or put anything up. Hopefully things will slow down a little and I can get back on track. I hope you enjoy the videos - we all have Marissa to thank for these.

Night Out...

2009-01-11T15:13:00.002-07:00

Sorry about the delay in postings. Somehow, the days turned to weeks, and time got away from me. These are a couple pictures from the last two weeks. Orazio loves his trucks. The dump truck is one of his favorite places to watch Disney channel. They have made many trips to the store and daycare with us. I think I have finally convinced him that it is a bad idea to throw the trucks down the stairs at me. No tile has been broken so far. Hopefully it stays that way. He has also good at stacking blocks. Although he loves to stack, I think his favorite part is knocking the blocks down. The picture is his highest stack to date. Last weekend Orazio and I went out bowling with some friends. Orazio wasn't too interested in the actual act of bowling, but he wanted to roll the bowling balls all over the place. He also made a couple friends while we were there. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Last One....

2008-12-25T19:35:00.003-07:00

Santa, Part 4

2008-12-25T19:31:00.002-07:00

Santa, Part 3

2008-12-25T19:25:00.002-07:00

Santa, Part 2

2008-12-25T19:21:00.001-07:00

It took a little while, but Orazio figured out how to open his gifts. And dump trucks are good places to sit - not just put things in!