my boy turned three!

Enzo's 3rd birthday was on December 18, just one week ago yesterday. It was a day of celebration, fun, food, bouncing & lot's of smiles. This was the first year that he realized what a birthday was! He caught on rather quickly and realized the day was all about him and that all the presents were for him! We loved celebrating your life Enzo. You have made our life full. We love you. And we love how you enjoy life. Your smile is contagious. You are so stinkin' cute! Happy Birthday, Enzo.

Love, T

Merry. Christmas. Twenty. Eleven.



Merry Christmas Everyone. One day late.

We have had a whirl-wind of a month, actually more like six weeks. I will be will be catching up on blog posts, and we will be going back in time! Week by week.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday with family & friends, celebrating the birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Love, T

my stud-muffins

enough said.

Love, T

Fall Fun Night!!!

We had a fun family evening. We dressed the boys up, somewhat, not extravagant by anymeans...Enzo decided last minute, like yesterday morning that he DID want to dress-up. So, Joe headed out to the local Workwear Store and bought up a few things: carharts, a new work shirt, this is what Enzo calls my Dad's shirts, and a tool belt. We already had the other items, the hardhat and tools. He had fun getting dressed. Rocco was just along for the ride.

Our night was great, we loaded up, stopped in at my parents house, had some fresh, out-of-the-oven caramel corn (YUM!) and showed them the boys outfits. Then we left Rocco with Nonni & Papa and headed to a local community church where they were hosting a Fall Fun Party. Oh, this brought back the memories I had made as a kid. I had a great time exposing "E" to the wonderful world of Fall Fun Parties! Then back to Nonni & Papa's to pick up little brother and get our dinner-to-go...Mom made homemade teriyaki bowls. Again YUM! She made it like a downtown teriyaki joint, called Yak's in Fremont. It was sooooo good, I was soooooo hungry! Then we loaded up once again and were on our merry way.

As we pulled into our driveway, we one last group of kids, actually our favorite kids! Enzo and Rocco's cousins, Hannah, Raegan, and Julia. Pirates. Super cute pirates!!!

Hope you all had fun with your littles last night!

Love, T

stats



Rocco had his four month well child check today; good report from the doctor, who only stated the obvious, "growing boy." And he used the word ... perfect! What mama doesn't like to hear that? Rocco is 18 pounds and 5.5 ounces (90%) & 26 3/4 inches long (95%). He's a good eater, eating 6-7 times in a 24hour period. Naps like a champ, 3x's a day at 2 hours each. Nighttime, eh, pretty good. Not complaining, but I am still getting up to feed once (sometimes twice), and binky him once or twice. And no, moms I am not ready for him to cry it out. He sleeps a 13hour night. He sleeps like his big bro - TONS!

He's sweet & happy. Loves to watch Enzo do everything. Is laughing a lot in the past few weeks. Smiles huge, he lights up every time he sees people that are familiar. He grabs for his toys, clutches anything that he can get his hands on, and is still trying to roll over. He has done it 3x's total. I am not rushing this milestone. He's still swaddled when he sleeps, he prefers to be in a cocoon, tight. That's how he sleeps best. So, if he were to roll over then we wouldn't be able to continue to swaddle him, because we wouldn't want him getting stuck. And for now, the more we swaddle, the more we ALL sleep!

We love you Rocco. You are a gift, a treasure, and we are beyond blessed to have you in our arms. And We love you so.

Thank you Lord for my handsome boy. You are a giver of good gifts. And I love you Lord.

Love, T

punk-ins' & coco (imagine Enzo saying this)

Today we had a very fun morning. It was filled with pumpkins and hot chocolate, this fun time was held at the ever-so-popular Ristrettos of Maple Valley. It was really festive around there with hay bales, corn husks, and a 700 pound pumpkin! We told lots of friends and their moms about the event, so Enzo had lots of little friends (and his little girl cousins, of course) running around. We painted, played, and drank yummy drinks, and I got to visit briefly with all the mommies that came. Enzo picked out his paints, "boy paints" as he said, the colors were, blue, green, and navy. He finished his pumpkin, and then insisted on painting me one, with "girl colors" those colors were pink, purple, and yellow. He is one sweet boy, always thinking of his mama. It was a great time with just Enzo, Rocco stayed home, out of the blustery rain with his Nonni.

Love, T

p.s thank you Mom for watching Rocco, so Enzo and I could have a date!

playing catch-up

Here's what we have been up to the past 4 weeks, in just a few words:

 

Enzo had an allergic reaction to something unknown. He had hives for 4 weeks.

LBS started the new season, called Inspire. It lasts from September to May. And it's my lifeline.

One of my dearest friends lost her baby boy. He's with Jesus now.

We went to Disneyland with Joey's family.

We road-tripped to Arizona with my parents (we did this from Disneyland, not Seattle!)

My oldest niece had her SWEET 16.

My best friend had her son, Zephaniah.

Ristrettos opened.

My husband's second home is now Ristrettos.

I'm seeing a renewed passion and gift on my husband.

My second oldest niece turned 10.

We are still praying for my brother-in-law's complete restoration of health. This will be a miracle.

Plus, all the normal days in between which are filled with feeding, bathing, napping, playing, teaching, training, and creating...And REPEAT!

 

Love, T