Visiting Grandma Barbara in her rehab facility. She is almost ready to come back home!
Nana
went on a much deserved vacation to Hawaii, and then my pops had knee
surgery so Steph and I did a lot of flipping around days watching the
littles. Reesey and Lorenzo didn't seem to mind all the cousin time one
bit.
In fact I think Reese loves coming to visit her Auntie!
We can't pick up Stella without them wanting to take a picture with the lion.
Which means reminding them 27x that they cannot ride the Lion.
What they do mind is swimming..... but they can both swim/float great now.
So, it is worth every penny.
Pops has a new knee. He seemed to like his new room decor from the kids.
This
guy is growing like a weed, and no longer a baby, that's for sure! When
he is really tired he always sleeps with one or both arms up. He has
done this since he was little. 
"Mommy take picture big tall tower"
Happy Birthday Nonni!
Right before this cute photo above, it looked like this...just a little tight on the hug G!
Mike cooked a delicious multi course meal, and dessert!
Just hanging around at the park.
Happy Birthday Noah!
Gino
and his Kindergarten class paired up with an incoming K student to show
them the ropes, while Mrs. Luchessi spoke to the parents.
GO
Giants! Such a fun night out with some of our friends from Cal Poly.
LONGEST game ever, 16 innings I think. We came out with the win and were
thankful to be in the suite! It was a chilly, long, night at the yard.
Happy
Birthday to me! Loved celebrating with my littles. My birthday shared
Mother's day this year. Lucky me... or did I get the bad end of that
deal - -LOL.
Morning snuggles with the one who is ALWAYS up first!
We
were flocked. G was a little nervous when we got back from walking the
dog to see all of this on the lawn. The boys on the other hand were so
thrilled in the morning. Donation to Breast Cancer, and we were able
to Flock another family. What a fun way to help a good cause. Funny
thing is the neighbors thought we were announcing we were having another
girl. More than one neighbor asked me that, but the good thing is
after reading the sign, one neighbor donated to the cause. Mission
Accomplished.
Who needs toys, all you need is an empty box.
Costumes are big around here.
We
are back at the Farmer's Market every Thursday. So fun to see
customers and friends all summer long at the market. The kids have been
switching off who comes with me each week. They work decently well for
peaches, corn dogs, and a snow cone. Took both big kids one
week..probably won't do that again. :-)
Jog
A Thon! My kids love this event. Gino was pumped to finally get to run,
and Giada ran hard to hold down her title of most laps for Girls in her
class. Really, she just wants the free dress pass!
Ice cream with friends. Marissa Guantone, Marina Pearl and I have a lot of kids. Two sleeping babies not even pictured! LOL.
This guy loves reading, just like his older brother.
That's
a wrap for baseball season. Both kids improved so much. People, we
have games resembling real baseball/softball now. I wasn't so sure we
would ever make it to this point!
The kids beg to go swim with Stella everyday. We love being neighbors with our cousins!
Adult Dinner Out, always a good idea!
This guy NEVER wants to get out of the bath. Had to capture this smile.
He would stay in and "swim" all night.
CC is growing quickly, so we have document her often.
Fun at Field Day, last week of school!
When you find out your buddy has a Blueberry stand up and running, you drive to Linden for the best berries around!!
Fishing with cousin Cole! Giada has become quite the fisherman this summer.
It is about the only thing she is SUPER patient with.
Big day for this Kindergarten graduate.
I love how their Mass partners walk them down on the last day.
Lorenzo slept through Mass which made it more enjoyable for all of us. :-)
Mrs. Luchessi is the best. She only has to wait a few more years to retire, until Lorenzo is through K.
School buddies!
How many photos does it take to get boys to stand still
End of the year party at Micke Grove Splash Pad. That's a wrap for Kindergarten. 
We think Sunset Mag made an excellent choice!! Basil is great this time of year on a Caprese Salad!
Lodi Swim Club here we come!
