Robert's Firsts for the year

Dad took Robert to his first Pens game a few weeks ago.  Robert loved it!  He now wants to play hockey so we are going to start going ice skating so that he can practice. 

Dad also took Robert to a Pitt Basketball game on February 19th.  Uncle Pino wasn't using his tickets so he offered them to us.  They were courtside seats!  The guys ended up on tv.  Mom watched the game on the internet.  Mr. and Mrs. Master Norris were at the game and saw them.  Robert saw his first slam dunk by J.J. That is all he can talk about now. 

What an exciting life for a five year old boy!

Annalese's First Penguin Game

Yesterday, Dad took Annalese to her first Pens game.  She liked seeing the players skate around  quickly which reminded her of bees swarming about the nest.  I think her favorite part was getting a blue slushy.  For sharing time at school, Annalese took the bag she recieved from the game to show everyone.  I think she liked it!

Matthew's First Slide Ride

This morning I took Robert and Matthew to Pittsburgh Mills so that I could get some walking in before the day started.  Of course we ended up at the little play area for a bit.  Sad news is that Robert is just too big for that area now.  But Matthew Man took his first slide ride with his older brother and loved it!  He giggled and laughed after each ride.  How cute.  This summer will be fun with visits to the park. 

Happy First Birthday, Matthew!

My little one arrived exactly one year ago today!  What a joy he is.  Yesterday we had his party with the family.  He did so well!  He played with everyone and loved the ham we had for lunch.  It was on to cake time.  His brother and sister were quite eager to help Matthew blow out his candle.  But he enjoyed everyone singing happy birthday to him.  The best part--he didn't like the cake! I tried giving him a little piece, and he threw it onto the floor!  Oh well, I tried. 

These past few weeks Matthew has grown so much as is able to do some many adorable things.  He is able to tell us how old he is.  He raises his hand with his index finder up.  He claps his hands, and he loves to play peek-a-boo.  He has been working on his walking skills.  A week or so ago, I brought out Roberts bus so Matthew could push it around.  He loves to walk all over the living room with it.  On February 16th he for the first time stood on his own for about 5 seconds.  We were at a playdate when he did it.  Just yesterday, he pretty much took two steps when he let go of my let and stepped to the pantry cabinet by the stove.  He is doing do well!

Can't believe it has been a year.  So glad that he is here.  I love kissing those cute little cheeks of his.  Matthew, Happy Birthday Happy Man. 

Thanks, Joe!

Joe Paterno died earlier today.  He was 85.  Unbelievable.  Never thought I would see this day, and yet here it is.  Thanks for all of the memories.  Penn State football will never be the same.

Happy Eleventh Month Birthday Matthew!

My sweet little boy is now eleven months old.  He has become very cuddly with me.  When I ask for a kiss, he leans in to me so I can kiss his cheek.  When I ask for a hug, he wraps his little arms around me and puts his head on my should for a great big hug.  How precious!  He has 3.5 teeth now--front two on the bottom and one front on the top and the other front one is about to come in.  He is crawling everywhere which makes my day a little more interesting.  He has found the steps by the front door and loves to climb them, giggling the whole way up.  He loves to eat meatballs, chicken, and turkey hotdogs.  Unfortunately he seems to have changed his mind about his fruits and vegetables.  Doing my best to read him some stories at night, but he is still too interested in nursing.  He loves to pull things out of the laundry basket.  Today all of Robert's clothes that I put in the basket were on the floor.  Yes, Matthew got to them.  Matthew and I went to Kindermusik this afteroon.  He is Mr. Social butterfly!  I love taking him because he loves the music and smiles the entire class.  What a happy kid.  Love you Matthew.  Thanks for bring so much joy to our lives!

Happy New Year 2012!

We spent a festive New Year's Eve again at the Rivers Club.  Dinner was great, and the kids had a wonderful time at the Carnival.  Robert was Mr. Athlete; he hit the basketball shots, made the baseball and frisbee throws, and he hit the bell with the hammer several times.  Annalese enjoyed dancing and playing golf.  Even Matthew liked the festivities.  He didn't get tired at all!  It was fun spending time with the family and Aunt Kacki.  It will be a very big year again for our family.  Matthew turns one, Mom turns forty.  Robert enters Kindergarten.  Plus there will be many more memories made.  Happy New Year!

New Year's Day was quiet for us.  Stayed home and had a low key day.  We did go to see the Hartwood lights.  The kids really enjoyed it, and it was a nice family activity.  Welcome 2012.