Happy 26th month birthday, Matthew!

Well you continue to amaze and thrill us.  So many funny sayings.  So many funny actions.  Right now you are on a See Food Diet.  No matter what we are eating, you have to have some!  It is so funny.  Glad that you have a diet full of variety. 

Happy 2nd Birthday Matthew!

Matthew turns two today!  Can't believe it.  What a special little kid.  We had family over to celebrate on Sunday. I made his cake this year and of course it had to be a school bus.  He loved it.  So much so that when I placed it in front of him so we could sing, he took both hands and tried to grab the top of it!  Luckily we we are able to stop him before there was too much damage.  We next lit the candles and Matthew blew one of them out before we could sing.  So funny.  We made it through the Happy Birthday song and Matthew worked on blowing out the candles, but he leaned in very closely to one and almost caught his hair on fire!  He was so cute and loved every moment of it. 

Today we helped Annalese and Robert get to school and saw the school  bus.  Then  mom went and worked out while Matthew played with friends in the childcare.  We are off to lunch with Grandma and Pap Pap. 

So glad to have Matthew Man in my life.  He is such a happy child.  I can't stop smiling when I think of him.

Happy Birthday Little Man!

Love you.  Mom

Happy 23 month Birthday Matthew

Just how cute can a one-year-old be?  Matthew is so happy and growing so nicely.  His language development is amazing as he knows so many words and even phrases.  I will list some of the ones below.

Yes I do!
Please
Apple sauce
milk or co co co
ool bus
two buses
seat
pasta
shrimp
play
yes
yes, please
Ese
B
Otte
book
Dada home
Mama home
bus stop
soup
and of course NO.


He loves to kick a soccer ball around and bouce jack balls.  Matthew never walks--he runs and that little run is absolutely adorable! 

Matthew started preschool on January 8th.  He was crying for a bit when I left him the first few times, but I just dropped him off this morning, and he walked right over to the teacher and didn't even say goodby!  I guess he feels comfortable now.  Good for him

I am sure I am missing other great things about him, but these are a good start.  Just love that little guy.  He teaches me everyday that I should be just as happy and carefree as he his!

Love you little man.

Good bye to 2012

It has been a pretty good year for our family with many great adventures. 

Annalese and Robert took their first ski lesson.
Matthew celebrated his first birthday.
Mom celebrated her 4oth birthday.
We joined a pool this summer and the kids were able to swim  just about everyday. 
We attended a fantastic 4th of July party.
Robert started Kindergarten.
Annalese started 1st grade.
Aunt Kacki and I took Annalese and Robert to the first PSU football game with out Joe Paterno.
Annalese turned 7 and celebrated with a TKD party.
Robert was Sheldon for Halloween, and Annalese was a PSU cheerleader.
Robert turned 6 and was supposed to have a bike party, but it was rained out due to Hurricane Sandy.
We celebrated another Thanksgiving and Annalese dressed up like a pilgrim.
Mom and Dad purchased a building right across from the kids' school.
We had another great Christmas.  Robert received a Wii and Annalese a keyboard.
We lost our dog, Ralph, to cancer in October.  We miss you Ralphie!

Over all not a bad year.  Dad, Annalese and Robert went to the Rivers Club for New Years Eve with Aunt Kacki.  Matthew was sick all day so I stayed home with hime.  By evening, he was feeling better and even eating and drinking.  I am sure he will be fine tomorrow. 

It has been a good year!  Looking forward to many more adventures.

Happy 22 month birthday Matthew!

Happy 22 month birthday, Matthew! 

We just found a ton of school bus pictures and your excitement is infectious!  You are so adorable.  You are growing and changing so much.  Just today, you said your first 3 word sentence.  Yes, I do.  It is so amazing to hear you speak so many words. You love the basketball hoop and throwing jack balls all over the house.  Christmas is a great time of year for you.  One of your favorite activities is plugging in all of the Christmas trees and lights.  Let's see what else.  Oh you love to "eep" very much.

You are such an incredible baby.  We all love having you around!  Kisses to you.

The Bartolacci Building

Today we took a big step for our family. We are now the proud owners of the property on Dorseyville.  Welcome to Fox Chapel Town Square.  It is certainly going to be a ride, but we are working hard to make it a nice place for businesses so that in the end, we can send our children to college!

Happy 21 Months Matthew

Wow 21 months!  Where does the time go?  You are still such a happy little guy.  You love to play with your sister and brother, vaccum, and talk.  Just yesterday you said "two buses."  So cute!  Your vocabulary just amazes me.  All you want to do right now is vaccum or "eep" as you call it.  If we put the vaccum cleaner away you get so angry with us.  I have to say you are quite persistent because you won't take no for an answer and we have to go and get the vaccum cleaner out.  Love your spirit.  Unfortunately you have been sick for a number of weeks so we are hoping that you will recover soon.  We want happy, happy man back!  Love you little one.  You are such a joy for us all.