Someone turns 2

Christopher celebrated his 2nd birthday with a party attended by many of his friends. The day started out just like any other; we took photos, gave kisses, changed his diaper, ate breakfast, played in the park, ate lunch, and took a nap. When he awoke, a party was brewin’. Here is a photo dump. If …

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Someone loves to dance!

No matter the occasion, if there is music, there is dancing. We could be out walking, but when we pass someone or some place that is playing music, Christopher stops to dance. In this video, Pop-pop joined in the fun. Christopher and Pop-pop dancing from Mike and Michael on Vimeo.

Someone is starting to curse

About a week ago, Christopher, Matteo and I were about to get into the car, and I accidentally stepped on the back of his shoe. The shoe came off his foot. I grabbed the shoe, put Christopher in the car, and as I was about to put the shoe back on his foot, he said, …

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Someone is getting a new tooth

This morning Christopher sat on the toilet a couple of times after saying, “poop”. While I was waiting for something that never came, I saw a little blemish on his gums. A 2-year molar has broken through in the back. This kid is amazing. Except for being a bit moody every now and then – …

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Nana update

Well, after about five hours in the emergency department at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Nana got about a dozen stitches. The doc had to place some stitches deep within the tissue. I wonder how much they are going to charge her for sitting in the waiting room for four hours? Unbelievable… Here’s to hoping …

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Someone’s got a boo-boo

Mike’s parents arrived today for a week-long visit. Originally, we scheduled this trip to coincide with Christopher’s 2nd birthday. We have been waiting for their arrival with much anticipation. This is the first time they will meet Matteo. The boys and I met Nana and Pop-pop at the airport this morning, and had a fun, …

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Someone’s got a boo-boo

Mike’s parents arrived today for a week-long visit. Originally, we scheduled this trip to coincide with Christopher’s 2nd birthday. We have been waiting for their arrival with much anticipation. This is the first time they will meet Matteo. The boys and I met Nana and Pop-pop at the airport this morning, and had a fun, …

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Goodbye Joey

We drove down to my grandparent’s house on Saturday to celebrate my cousin Joey’s departure. He enlisted in the Marines last year, and is off to Hawai’i. Shortly thereafter, he may meet up with the rest of his troop in Iraq. Though I did not feel great about celebrating him going off to war – …

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