First Beach Day Of The Season [[Gio's 1st Time Ever]]

Today I packed a bunch of stuff and headed off to the beach with my mom, hubby and the boys. We met more family and friends there. It was Giovanni's first time ever at the beach and he had a really great time. I didn't want to put him in the beach water, so I brought along his little pool. He loved splashing around and being able to feel the sand when he reached out. Antonio had a blast with his friends and cousins. Ashley and Brayden in the belly:LeAnna:

Antonio and Joey eating ice cream: Completely wiped out when we got home, the boys stole my blanket and my spot, and took it over!

Cousins // Family Time

We totally love summer. More time with family, friends and loved ones ♥

Cousin's Joey, Adriana, Antonio, Giovanni and JamesGiovanni and Rosario [My Aunt Charlotte's Beau]

Luau Party

Antonio had a really fun time at his friend Brooke's Luau party for her birthday. Most of his friends from school were there. The kids had a blast in the pool and playing with water balloons. Gio even had a great time and made a new friend, Antonio's buddy Tyler's little brother!

Antonio Graduates VPK!!

"From the first day of school to the very last
The school year has gone by so fast
We are out of school 'til summer is done
VPK was so much fun!"

This morning was the most heart-felt, cutest little graduation I have ever been too. Our little Nino graduated VPK (Voluntary Pre Kindergarten). Daddy tried to stay strong as the tears rolled down my face. All of the children did such a great job singing their songs and receiving their diplomas. They sang "I'm on my way" from Disney's Brother Bear, "All in this together" from High School Musical, "Surfin' USA" and a few others. Then a beautiful video was played with photos that were taken of the kids throughout the year. They really did an awesome job of putting this all together. Cake and drinks were served afterwards. Antonio got a little yearbook, certificate and beautiful plaque with his graduation picture on it. Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa brought him a boquet of balloons and he got toys when we got home. After opening his gifts, we all went out to brunch and then Nino was treated to a pedicure like a real prince. It was a great day for him.

So to the most precious little 5 year old I know, "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

We love you endlessly.

Giovanni's 4th Tooth!

Today, at his brothers VPK graduation, Giovanni flashed us one of his big beautiful smiles and showed us that his 4th tooth has broken through! Our baby now has 4 teethies. Two Upper and two lower.

lol aww it looks like I was squeezing his poor little face but I wasn't! LOL just showing off the teethies!!

Growing Right Before Our Very Eyes

I can't believe how much our Giovanni is growing up... right before our very eyes. Each day he is able to move around and play more and more. We are all completely amazed with him. I just LOVE this baby stage! We all have so much fun playing with him now as his personality shines through more and more. He has the best little personality I have ever seen on an 8 month old. He is always happy and smiling and of course making us smile! June 4th he even got his 3rd tooth! We are so blessed with this happy, beautiful, healthy little boy. What a personality, What a boy!!