Random Musings

Every time I take a walk around the neighborhood I wish I could peek over the fences to see how other gardeners have done their gardening. Ours is certainly not pretty...hopefully in another month when it is full of green stuff it will be. This is our first shot at garden boxes, though, and we have really enjoyed it! Since the picture was taken we have watched lettuce, spinach, peas and carrots sprout! We now also have eggplant; squash; tomatoes and, of course, strawberries! If only the keep growing, we'll be good to go!

Enzo has become quite particular about his footwear. Notice the boots even though it is warm enough for a t-shirt and shorts. In addition, he is DYING to ride a big bike now that Arianna is riding sans training wheels. Knowing him, he'll have it in no time!

There is nothing more wonderful than watching these two play together so well. They are truly 2 peas in a pod. What a blessing that has been! When I went to see what Enzo and Arianna were up to so early in the morning, I saw this: They were both just giggling and playing the morning away. Enzo is always the first one up so he heads to wake up 'Nana' as soon as he comes to. That ensures that she wakes up on the RIGHT side of the bed every day!

A couple o' guys just chillin' on Mother's Day. These two 'play well' together too! So handsome!

Gender Roles:

This was so funny to see! Looks like compromising at it's best. Enzo gets his way in that they are racing trucks around after each other, but Arianna is sure to include her babies in the fun.

Here is our little Ewok, too funny (on the right, not the left)!

And our missionary-to-be. He looks so tiny compared to Daddy's big hands. He is one happy guy, though! If only we could get him to stop scratching at his forehead in his sleep! Poor guy!

We are now expriencing cold rainy weather, but just two days ago it really was warm. See what I mean about peas in a pod? They had such fun together in the water...it was like they'd been to the circus or something!

Here is out little rider. She squeals with joy whenever she gets to go out and practice her newfound skill. She is getting so good, especially considering she has hills to practice on. I hope you can see the expression on her face. She is thrilled! Oh, and that unmowed grass and dead tree do NOT belong to us. Marco has done a wonderful job w/ all the yard work...thanks hon!

And here is our little driver. He experiences withdrawal if he goes too long without playing in the car. Thanks dad for catching these shots of them! This is what they love to do these days.

Oh the Places She'll Go!

Arianna has successfully completed her first year of schooling...preschool, that is. Here she is, ready for her "graduation ceremony." She was so excited to dress up and was excited to have us dress up as well (she has been talking about what we'd all wear for weeks now!)

The kids sang us a song that they had learned. Arianna's part was "His hair was made of spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti...and his name was Achin' Drum" and she has been practicing for more than a month I am sure! They did wonderfully!

Enzo gave her a congratulatory hug and then was off to play with all the cool toys there!

The proud papa...

and Mama...

and the best preschool teacher west of the... Atlantic Ocean! Thanks so much Mrs. Brooksby, Arianna has so enjoyed the year!

She has had such fun with all her preschool friends and is thrilled to move on to kindergarten...as long as she can take them all with her!

Way to go Arianna!!

Our little Photographer

Arianna can't get enough of taking pictures, here is a sample of her work in case you are looking for a photographer to hire!

It shows where her heart lies. She LOVES her doggies...

She is having a blast in soccer... and she loves her brothers! This one is my favorite! She really catches the mood of the moment, wouldn't you say?! Here she set Massimo up w/ her doll and dog to get the 'perfect' shot.

There she is, our little photographer! She is all about posing people (including herself) to get some shot or another.

Our Little Soccer Star(s)

Arianna had her very first soccer game today. She had a blast! She HAD to have the BLUE shin gaurds, and black cleats w/ pink embellishments both of which she wears whenever possible. Of course, Enzo would LOVE to be wearing HIS uniform...he just doesn't have one yet. He keeps asking when 'we' can play soccer. So her games are now 'our' games, I love it! He'll be signing up next spring, I take it. He's great at dribbling! He cried tonight when we had to take the shin gaurds off for bed. Here they are,the Black Stallions.

Arianna told me tonight how much she likes her coach, so thank you Jordan! That looks like quite a job!

Then there is our little Massimo. Tomorrow is his 2 month birthday! I hate that he is growing up so fast. He is as sweet as can be though! Enzo is trying so hard to learn how to be gentle with him. He just loves him so much he isn't quite sure how to contain that emotion. He kisses Massimo more than anyone else, I think. Such a good big bro. Arianna loves to make him smile. She is getting really good at it and will just sit and 'chat' and laugh with him for the longest time.

I am so very blessed.

The other day when I went out in the back yard Arianna and Enzo were just taking a minute to rest. It was so cute to see them both taking in life for a moment, together. I only wish I would have had my camera earlier so I could have caught them w/ their eyes closed just relaxin; I made them stay put and this photo doesn't quite convey the message I was hoping. I guess kids aren't known for staying in one place, huh?!

A Saturday Out

With the wonderful weather we couldn't pass up the opportunity to take the 'big' kids to the BYU spring football scrimmage. I almost stayed home w/ the baby, but I am soooooo glad I didn't miss out on this one! Massimo slept peacefully at the Poggio's the WHOLE time we were gone (way to go champ!), and the four of us had a blast!

Enzo was in awe of it all, everthing and everyone was so big! Arianna clammed up a bit, her M.O., with so many people all around, but settled into it all once we got seated. Enzo took a stab at the football drills the players were teaching, Daddy got it on film, but he wasn't interested in a picture with Collie.

Enzo watched much of the game just like this, I could just eat him up! He wouldn't cheer for the Cougars, but he DID yell, "Go Dad!" about a hundred times! You can see where his allegiances lie. In addition, he sang B-I-N-G-O a dozen times to the guys in front of us, tried to wooo the girls in the seats behind us by standing on the folding chairs (which swallowed him up a few times) and saying, "I'm Big!"Marco and I now know that neither of them would really enjoy an actual football game as much as the two of us do, so we'll keep our 50-yard seats to ourselves for a little while longer and keep enjoying the Blue and White scrimmage with the kidlets.