Toys R Us

We went to Toys R Us today! I told Antonio we were going just to pick out toys to put on our Santa list... but I ended up getting a few things. I handed my mom money and told her to go on line and pay for me so he didn't see anything :)

I got Antonio a "Chef" outfit to go with his new kitchen (from Santa) and a play cash register (from his daddy and I because we always love to play "store") Grandma even got Antonio a Pirate's of the Caribbean ship to build today with papa and that is what they are doing now. It was on sale from 60$ to 20$!

When I got home I wrapped the new gifts along with the "transforming wall.e"

I always use different wrapping paper for the gifts from Santa. Using specific paper for specific gifts helps me with my Christmas organizing lol.

I even threw in a gift for myself. A set of "Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer" Ornaments! I just HAD to get them because I grew up with this movie and will ALWAYS love it and pass it on to all my kids... cant wait to put up our tree!

Sample of some of the ornaments that came in my pack: (my pack has lots more though!)

Gobble Till You Wobble!

T is for the trust the pilgrims had so many years ago

H is for the harvest the settlers learned to grow

A is for America, the land in which we live

N is for nature and beauty which she gives

K is for kindness, gentle words, thoughtful deeds

S is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs

G is for gratitude... our blessings big and small

I is for ideas, letting wisdom grow tall

V is for voices, singing, laughing, always caring

I is for Indians, who taught them about sharing

N is for neighbors, across the street, over the sea

G is for giving of myself to make a better me

Have a Happy, Safe and BLESSED Thanksgiving!!

Another Gift Checked Off Our List!

We just ordered the 50s Diner/Kitchen today - woohoo! I'm LOVIN' the "free shipping" a lot of the sites have now! Its really worth it when you are ordering big items like this! Antonio keeps asking for a new kitchen set so I know he will really love this. This will probably be from Santa. Santa likes to set big toys up under the tree here so this will be perfect.

Weeee! A Wii!

Antonio's Godfather (his Uncle Vinny) got him a Wii for Christmas this year!! Josh picked it up for my brother today so he does not have to ship it from NY. We will wrap it and put it under the tree to open it Christmas Eve from Uncle Vinny. I cant wait to go shopping for different games and other things needed for the system! This might actually be a gift I can enjoy too (IF Antonio will let me play ;) Woohoo!

We Believe in Santa Clause!

We saw Santa today for the first time this season! Antonio was so excited, he automatically starting rambling off his list haha! He even asked for a brother or a sister and Santa told him unfortunately he does not handle that, Jesus does so we have to pray which I thought was a great answer! It was so cute seeing all of the little kids faces when they saw Santa. Makes me teary. This season is so beautiful.

LOL I posed this photo and It came out perfect! haha His shirt says "Dear Santa, I was Framed!"

I even bought myself an early Christmas gift YAY!

Antonio's 4 year checkup!

Today was Antonio's 4 year old checkup. He needed 4 shots :( but he did so well! Now, he will not need anymore shots for a long time!! He is 40lbs and 41inches tall. 75% in both height and weight. Everything looks perfect with my little big boy! His sight and hearing is awesome! After the doctors, we went out to eat and then to pick him up anything he wanted from Walgreen's toy section. He chose a 9 in 1 board game (with bowling, pool, soccer, basketball, hockey etc.) and a magnetic darts game. He is now playing with his daddy. Gotta go get him all ready for school tomorrow!


Adding his new bandaids to his baby book (that I still keep up with BTW!) Right Arm :(
Left Arm :(

I ordered Antonio's First Christmas Gift!

Yay! I ordered Antonio's first Christmas gift today! Nothing big, just Disney Pixar's Wall-E Transforming Wall-E Robot. This is something he has been seeing on a T.V. commercial and every time he sees it he says "I wish I could have a Wall-E like that." So of course my heart melts and I ordered it for him today. When I saw it at ToysRus.com, I was happy to find out that there was no shipping!

Anything I order online, I'm having shipped to my moms house because Antonio is always so nosey when packages arrive here haha!

I'm really looking forward to doing more Christmas shopping soon!

At the Studio Today!

I'm so excited! For the first time, I got to take Antonio's Christmas portraits myself! Antonio was at the studio today and we had a lot of fun taking his 2008 Christmas photos! It was so awesome taking portraits of my own little man, I also did my 2 little cousins today! I only have proofs to share... but you can get the idea! I cant wait until they come in Dec. 1st, they look amazing in person!

Freedom is not free. Happy Veterans Day!

Freedom is Not Free.

There is a price we pay for freedom
For it is not truly free
But rather paid for by the contributions of veterans
To buy our liberty.

As their blood drains from their body

and runs like a river through the grass
Over the years it is forgotten, war is placed into our past.

I don't think we all realize the importance veterans play
as they voluntarily serve America each and every day.

We should honor the veterans for they act like a shield
Protecting us from danger, keeping America healed.

So if you would take a second to commemorate
You will instantly see
We owe veterans our gratitude
For they are the reason we are free.

(Ashley Persyn)

Happy Veterans Day!

Antonio's 4 year Birthday Party!

What an AWESOME day we had yesterday!! Antonio's party turned out PERFECT! So much more then expected! I have never seen so many people at a child's birthday party before, over 60 guests showed up! The kids had a blast on the jump house (of course!) and the food and drinks were delicious! The sun was shining, the sky was bright, just a beautiful, wonderful day for us!

For the first time, I made sangria and had blackberry wine for the adults -- what a hit! Everyone loved my sangria with fruit! Every minute was a beautiful memory created for us. We had the best time!

So many family and friends were there, he truly is a blessed little boy. He got the most beautiful presents from everyone. As tired as he was, he still wanted to open some when we got home!

This was surely a day we will always remember, what a big beautiful 4 year old I have!

My Soccer-Star! 3 goals today!

This morning Antonio had another soccer game. We had great fun as usual! My big boy scored 3 goals today!!! We were so proud, you had to see the big grin on his daddys face! Next week is team photos!

Friends forever; Brett, Cameron and Antonio:

Cameron cheesin:

Brett:Scoring!:
We are now getting ready for the big birthday party! Photos coming soon!

November 7, 2008 - My baby is 4!!

A birthday wish for my special love,

Message sent by the purest dove.

Wishing you happiness and success,

With eternal love, I must profess.

I celebrate your birth today,

A gorgeous prince you always portray.

Best friend and son all in one,

We always have the greatest fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRECIOUS!

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Today is my baby's birthday! I can not believe my beautiful little man is 4! This was truly a day filled with fun, laughter, beautiful memories and really yummy cake!

My sister, B.I.L. and the kids all met us over my moms house to celebrate Antonio's birthday!

Antonio's bounce house arrived early so all of the kids had a ball on it! He loves his cousins so much!

He was so proud that his Cousin Roey, Aunt Jen, Nani and Pop-Pop left special Birthday messages just for him when we were not home. He was so excited with all of his special birthday calls from Tiffany, Uncle Vinny (Godfather), Cousin Sammy, Aunt Roe and Aunt Dawn.. not to mention all of the birthday e-cards and messages he got from everyone!

We really wish all of our family up north could be with us to celebrate his special day.

We let Antonio open gifts from the immediate family... he was thrilled!

Nani and Pop-Pop sent him money and got him a spider-man costume and web shooter!

Grandma and Grandpa got him a Hulk toy called "Bi-Beast" and a portable DVD player!

Uncle Dave sent him money -- oh lala!

Aunt Andrea, Uncle Dave and the kids got him a gift card -- woohoo!

Aunt Jen sent him money and he picked out a hulk action figure and a transformer!

Mommy and Daddy got him the TAG pen by Leapfrog, a pirate book to go with his TAG pen, A "Ripley's" book he really wanted, and spider-man shorts, not to mention the big birthday party we are having tomorrow!!

Shopping for Antonio's Party!

Yesterday, we had so much fun shopping as a family, all we do is make each other laugh and it is so great. We got lots of delicious food and other things for Antonio's party tomorrow!! Can't wait!