Getting himself ready by combing his hair.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
School!!
Will started preschool three weeks ago and just loves it! We are so proud of our guy! Time has certainly flown by, but it is such a joy to take each new step with our kiddos. Everyday is certainly a new adventure and we are so blessed to embark on each one.
Getting himself ready by combing his hair.
Nan bought Will and awesome shirt for the first day! It was certainly appropriate!
Being a goof!
MUCH too cool to have his picture taken. My life's work of embarrassing him begins...
Getting himself ready by combing his hair.
God Bless Gabe
Gabe was baptized August 21 in a beautiful Mass at my mom and dad's parish. Yes, he cried the WHOLE time! Thanks to Father Tom for such a lovely occasion. And, to Stefanie and Jason, our dear friends for serving as Gabe's Godparents. He's one blessed little guy!
Gabe wore Joe's baptismal outfit. Here he is with his soon-to-be godmother getting him dressed.
Will, showing Gabe his tie...
Ella brushing his hair. Look out Gabe!
The big moments!
Al la Lion King, Gabe's presentation to the parish.
With Godparents.
The Antonetti side!
The Guarino side!
Will and the love of his life...
Gabe wore Joe's baptismal outfit. Here he is with his soon-to-be godmother getting him dressed.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Gabe's tricks!
Gabe rolled over last week at 11 weeks old! He is such a sweet baby and quite a busy boy!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Summer daze...
I truly can't believe that the summer is over. Before we dive headfirst into fall, I thought it best to catch you up on the rest of our summer activities. We filled the days with amusement parks, mini golf, bike and scooter riding, swing set acrobatics, swimming lessons, and countless, and I do mean countless, hours in the pool.
Riding the turtle with Nan and Pap at Idlewild.
A little boating.
On the carousel!
Mini golf! Will and Ella were a hot mess, you've never seen so much sprinting in a round of putt-putt golf.
Getting some instructions from Dad.
Here they come!
Riding the turtle with Nan and Pap at Idlewild.
Biker dude.
Biker chic.
On the carousel!
Mini golf! Will and Ella were a hot mess, you've never seen so much sprinting in a round of putt-putt golf.
Getting some instructions from Dad.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ella!
I thought that since the last post was dedicated totally to Gabe and the one before to Will, Ella deserved her own post.
We call Ella, Ella Bella, for obvious reasons. She is so beautiful, sometimes it catches me off guard. She is NOT however, interested in having her hair washed, brushed, tied back, or generally touched. She does, though, love to have her finger and toe nails painted, which she calls "toe nailish" (nail polish was one of her prizes when she was potty training) and wear dresses that she can spin around in and "swish!" She is also our resident class clown- ever the goof ball, showing off her singing, dancing, acrobatics or joke telling. Her favorite things are her teddy bear, Baby Stella, scooter, M&Ms, money (she ALWAYS has change in her pockets) and her little brother. She is a little book worm still, and I'll often find her sitting on the floor "reading" to herself. Just turning the pages and saying what she thinks are the words. A video of her reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is definitely in order. It is hilarious! She loves to play games- Memory, Zingo, Lucky Ducks, Shopping Cart Dash, and Candy Land. She really is so smart.
She is also incredibly strong willed and I'm finding this to be the most challenging thing about parenting so far. I would never want to break her will, and I'm not sure I even could :-). I love that she knows what she wants and can be vocal about it. But hope I can teach her a little more patience and better coping skills for when she can't immediately get what she wants. We're working on it!
Showing off her pool cover up.
At the park- a hot mess...
Running away on the swing. Funny trick, Ella.
She's a fish! Loves swimming lessons with Miss Melanie and swimming in Nan and Pap's pool.
We call Ella, Ella Bella, for obvious reasons. She is so beautiful, sometimes it catches me off guard. She is NOT however, interested in having her hair washed, brushed, tied back, or generally touched. She does, though, love to have her finger and toe nails painted, which she calls "toe nailish" (nail polish was one of her prizes when she was potty training) and wear dresses that she can spin around in and "swish!" She is also our resident class clown- ever the goof ball, showing off her singing, dancing, acrobatics or joke telling. Her favorite things are her teddy bear, Baby Stella, scooter, M&Ms, money (she ALWAYS has change in her pockets) and her little brother. She is a little book worm still, and I'll often find her sitting on the floor "reading" to herself. Just turning the pages and saying what she thinks are the words. A video of her reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is definitely in order. It is hilarious! She loves to play games- Memory, Zingo, Lucky Ducks, Shopping Cart Dash, and Candy Land. She really is so smart.
She is also incredibly strong willed and I'm finding this to be the most challenging thing about parenting so far. I would never want to break her will, and I'm not sure I even could :-). I love that she knows what she wants and can be vocal about it. But hope I can teach her a little more patience and better coping skills for when she can't immediately get what she wants. We're working on it!
Showing off her pool cover up.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Gabe's grins!
Gabe was being particularly smiley the other morning and we were able to capture some of his grins. He is a really good baby so far. Loves to nap and eat and watch whatever Will and Ella are up to. He had his one month check up last week and is doing well. There are no after effects from his rough entry into the world (the cord was around his neck and he didn't start breathing right away) and he's gained 2 pounds and grown 2 inches already! We love our little guy!
Sleeping as I type! Yes, he has some crazy hair!
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