Spring Break 2012 Part 1

This has been a crazy busy spring break for us so far. And it's all been planned for me, which is great! I haven't had to plan very many activities because we already had so much on our calendars for the week.

We started out with my aunt's 50th birthday party at Superior Grill on Friday night. My cousins babysat and it was a nice little break away for Jeremy & I.

On Saturday we had my neighbor McKenzie's (the little girl I keep) 3rd birthday party. It was a lot of fun with everyone in their green and hanging out with good friends. They had a huge bouncy house castle which entertained the kids pretty much all day. On Saturday night we went to a beautiful outdoor wedding for some family friends. It was so fun being able to wear tank tops, strapless dresses, john johns, and no tights!!

On Sunday we went to my inlaws for a cookout for all the March birthdays. My MIL, SIL, and husband all have birthdays within the same week of each other. It was a once again a nice hot day and we rode 4 wheelers outside with everyone for most of the afternoon.

Of course, I got no pictures of anything during the weekend and I hate that because it was all so much fun! But also very busy so I guess that's why I forgot my camera?

On Monday we went to the local park with our other neighbors. It was extremely hot and we went early! I don't know how we're going to be able to handle the summer with this weather so hot already!!?!!

I had to work all day Tuesday, but while they were at my parents house MR got ahold of some scisors and gave Carter a nice little bald spot in the back of his head ;)

Wednesday, we ran errands, went grocery shopping and cleaned house because we have MN relatives coming in town today. The kids played outside and had fun finger painting!

 Carter had more fun painting his belly...but whatever!

Jeremy bought a car from a co-worker he's planning on fixing up and re-selling, so the kids helped him clean it up.

 And then the kids and I made his favorite strawberry cupcakes for Jeremy to bring to work today to celebrate his birthday.

.....Happy 33rd Birthday Jeremy!! We love you!!

We have a fun filled next few days in store for us with out of town relatives here to celebrate my grandmother's 75th birthday. I can't wait!! More posts to come on that... I hope everyone is enjoying their Spring Break too!



5 years

5 years ago today I said "I Do" to an amazing man & father. It was a very cold day in Birmingham, with snow flurries coming down as we were leaving the reception. Over 500 guests witnessed our marriage at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. After, we danced the night away at Pine Tree Country Club to my cousin's band- Livewire. There were 12 bridesmaids and groomsmen, 1 flower girl, 1 ring bearer, over 30 out of town relatives and a lot of friends and family.  It is still by far the best day of my life and I would go back in a heart beat! Never have I ever felt more love and support from everyone around us. Thanks again to all of you. We will never forget all you guys did for us!!

We honeymooned on a cruise to the Bahamas.

7 months later we found out Maci Rose was on her way!

 And we became a family of 3!

And this is how she reacted when she found out momma had another baby in her tummy when she was only16 months old!

 We found out it was a BOY!

And became a family of 4.

 And these 2 babies are all we live, breathe and do these days!

These past 5 years have been the best years of my life! I wonder what the next 5 years will be like? Can it top the first 5? Maybe there will be more babies....who knows?? Happy Anniversary Jeremy! I love you more than words can say!

My New Toy

Yep, this is my new toy!! Jeremy gave me the Shark Navigator Vacuum for Vday and I have already vacuumed my whole house twice today. It is light weight and so easy to vacuum my stairs.

I never thought a vacuum would have been my ideal present but I've been using a vacuum with a broken off handle for almost 6 months now and I vacuum almost every.single.day.

 For those of you who already make fun of how much I clean, just wait till you see me now!!  Thanks Jeremy!!

Thanksgiving 2011

So I'm a little behind on this post...but this year I am thankful for so many things starting with my Almighty God who has given me everything I don't deserve and who still loves me even though I am a sinner. He is great and he has blessed me beyond words.

I am thankful for my beautiful and healthy children. They make my world complete. I couldn't imagine life without them. And to get to experience a girl and a boy who have completely different personalities, looks, emotions, & interests is so much fun. I love them both in different ways but most of all because they love me unconditionally back. It makes my heart melt!

I am thankful for my wonderful and loving husband. Without him, Maci Rose and Carter wouldn't exist. He is my rock and has supported me through so many things in my life. He is such a hardworking and faithful man. Through the good, bad, and in between he is truly my one and only. I love you Jeremy!

I am thankful for my family. Being Italian, I have more family than many can dream of on just one side. And then to add my mom's side and my husbands side, we are extremely blessed. Although I am thankful for each and every one of them, it is becoming hard to fit every one in on holidays so I am thankful to have you all even when our time together is cut short I don't forget just how blessed I am to know you are there for us no matter what.

I am thankful for my friends. I have some of the best friends that exist. From high school friends, college friends and sorority sisters, my wonderful neighbors and my mommy friends I have all the support I need and more. I love having friends that are good in different ways.

And speaking of neighbors,,,,have I mentioned just how great they are?? I have the most fun and helpful neighbors ever. One of my neighbors gave me my job and I work for her. How convenient huh? Sometimes we even ride together to save on gas. She also keeps Carter for me while I work. On Fridays, my other neighbor who has girls in school with Maci Rose takes her to school for me. Another one came over last minute a few weeks ago to babysit while Jeremy and I headed to a funeral. My brother (Uncle Matt Matt) is only a street over from us and we can walk through the woods beside our house to visit on pretty days.

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving and did lunch with my cousins on my dad's side of the family, and then headed to my Aunt's house on my mom's side of the family to play a little flag football. We went to my inlaws on Friday evening and did Thanksgiving with them as well. By spreading it out to 2 days it let us have a little more relaxation than we're used to on Thanksgiving not having to fit everyone in on one day.

 The kids ate on a little kitchen that we used to play with when we were little.

 So much fun with all these babies around!

 there was so much food!!

 Aunt Em came in town from NY

 And then we celebrated my dad's birthday which was November 13th.

I couldn't keep my hands off my godchild Kate. I just love those thighs!!

 She's so cute!

And speaking of thighs, Carter is doing well in that department too!

I wish I had gotten some pictures of the flag football game. It was definitely a hit and something we're hoping to add to more holiday get togethers! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!!