I'm a BIG boy now!

Nico has had a few firsts this past week.


He sits in the bath like a BIG boy

Rides in the grocery cart like a BIG boy

Sits in a high chair like a BIG boy!

Lexi's 21st Birthday, 5 Months, Visitors and Going to the Lake

Well it has been another crazy couple of weeks. My cousin Lexi turned 21 week before last. A bunch of her friends from school as well as family got together to celebrate Lexi turning 21. We started out wine tasting; that evening had a dinner and party at my aunts. Fun was had by all and we are so glad Lexi can do what she has been doing legally:-)!


Nico with the ladies
Lexi and I wine tasting at Bella

Nico turned 5 months! Once again he just gets more fun everyday. The posed pictures are getting more challenging because now that he is sitting up he goes for everything in arms length! Nico has also gotten his first tooth. I haven't been able to capture it on camera but when he lets me I will be sure to post a picture. The tooth posed a challenge when it came to nursing but all and all its going good now.

The challenge for mom

Last Saturday Marc's aunt and cousins came to visit. We had a nice breakfast and visit with them. Below are a few pictures.

On Sunday we headed out the the lake for Marc and I's favorite day-boating, sun, friends, family, water and relaxing. Our friends Meghan and Josh met us on the lake with their boat so we had a patio boat and two ski boats. I tried wake surfing for the first time-it was so much fun and look forward to the new challenge.

Meghan and Josh's boat.

Marc was the captain of the patio boat. First time driving a boat. He did a great job!

Hannah and Nico hang'n on the boat together

When all else fails and you need to tie to the shore and there is nothing to tie to- an ice chest full of beer works!

Sitting UP!!!!!

Nico has started to sit up this week. This past week Nico has made big changes! He can sit-up...for short periods of time....he grabs EVERYTHING!!!!! He is quick-he almost got my hot soup the other day! We are still enjoying every second with the little guy and it just gets more fun!

Nico playing with Uncle Lucas's Tonka Tractor-such a Big Boy. I think the Tractor is as big as Nico!

Nico playing with Dad's phone in his office

He loves the dishwasher too!

Stevie's Birthday, Tuesdays in the Park and Tim and Chris's Wedding

Again, we have had a busy week......We left for Stockton on Thursday. Marc had meetings on Friday and we were dropping Nico off at Nonna and Nonno's house for his first slumber party. On Saturday our Nephew Stevie turned 4.....his birthday theme was Oakland A's-they are huge fans. Nico went to the party without us because we had our dear friends Tim and Chris's wedding. Below are pictures of the birthday party! Marc and I are Giant's fans so we thought it was only appropriate for Nico to be decked out in Giant's gear. As you can see they changed him when he arrived at the party.

Nico with Zio Steve at the party

They covered up his Giant's gear with A's gear!

All pooped out from the party

Nico with his big cousin stevie.


Every Tuesday night during the summer at the Healdsburg Square they have a band, everyone brings a picnic and wine and we listen to the music. Here are pictures from last Tuesday

Nico with Uncle John

Nico with Auntie Lexi

All of our food.......

On Saturday night Tim and Chris were married in San Francisco. The wedding was so beautiful and we had a great time. It was our first night away from Nico. It went well...I didn't shed a tear. Although the next morning I could hardly wait to see him!

The Beautiful couple

Marc with all of his buddies.....they always have such a great time when they get together

Nico Eating for the First Time

When we went to Nico's 4 month appointment the Doctor gave us the green light to start rice cereal. Every doctor's philosophy is different and our doctor feels that after 4 months its up to the parents as to when they want to start. We discussed it further with the doctor and he felt Nico was ready for rice cereal! Let the fun begin! Nico liked the rice cereal the first few days and then I don't think he was too crazy with the texture....I don't blame him! I added some sweet potato to it and it he seems to like it better. For those of you that are feeding your babies or for those of you that have fed a baby......have you noticed that when you put the spoon up to the babies mouth you automatically open your mouth! Maybe I'm the only crazy one.....but check it out and see if you do it too!

Here are a few pictures of Nico getting rice cereal for the first time.
AAAWWWW-yum yum

What is this stuff Mom?

Pretty good stuff!

I'll take some more!

The Rigney's come to Visit

Our friends Joe and Rocky Rigney came to visit with their two children Jarret (left- 9 weeks) and McKenzie (center - 21 months). We had fun catching up and watching our kids interact. We've already started training McKenzie that Nico's her future husband with the stipulation that the Rigney's pay for the wedding.

The boys.

Nico eating poor Jarret's arm.

A Relaxing weekend and Fortuna Trip

Weekend before last we had a very relaxing weekend at home. We spent the weekend doing quality things as a family and relaxing-I didn't know what to do with myself-I wasn't packing or unpacking a bag for a change! Nico had a great time in his excersaucer........

and he loved relaxing in Auntie Suzie's pool with Uncle Lucas

On Wednesday Nico and I headed to Fortuna to spend a long weekend with my parents. It was Nico and I's first road trip by ourselves it went great.....we are so lucky to have a great traveler. On Thursday my mom and I went shopping for 30 underprivileged and foster children. Every year the girls in my family volunteer at this camp. We cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for 80 people for a week. My Aunt Sandra is the director of this camp so my mom is in charge of finding the kids birthday gifts (many of these kids have never had a birthday gift). The last day of camp we throw the kids a birthday party and give them their gifts. This year I won't be able to attend the camp so I told my mom I would help with the birthday shopping for the camp. My mom, Nico and I spent 8 hours at Target. Nico was the best! He loved looking at all the people and toys (I told you he was nosy). We were exhausted after our shopping adventure and we left with a car full of toys! It is worth it because these kids are so awesome and appreciative. We are always looking for donations so if you would like to know more information about the kids and the camp or would like to make a donation.. feel free to let me know-its such a great cause!

Marc met up with us on Friday to spend the rest of the weekend with us. We went to dinner with my family at the Scotia Pub. My cousin Angi and her mom opened the restaurant a few months back and this was our first time eating there. It was great and we enjoyed spending the evening there.

Nico is into grabbing everything these days.....you have got to watch those quick hands. While we were at the Pub he grabbed a wine glass and put it up to his mouth like he was going to drink from it. It was hilarious. I think we might have another wino in the family.

Trip to Fortuna Cont.

A trip to Fortuna would not be complete without seeing Auntie Sarah and Uncle Pat. We went to Auntie Sarah's and Uncle Pat's for a glass of wine....Nico got his first view of a dairy cow up close and personal. Thanks Auntie Sarah and Uncle Pat for the fun afternoon.

Nico was fascinated with the cows! They were just a bigger version of his best friend Vino!

He wouldn't even look at us! The cows were way more interesting

Nico enjoyed sweet potatoes at Grandma's house. Grandma had this great bib from her dear friend Sue waiting for us when we arrived.