I Have a Five Year Old!!!!!

For Michael's birthday this year, we took him and two of his closest friends to Hill Aerospace Museum for the day. I think he had a lot of fun. Grandma & Grandpa LaRocco were able to meet us there as well. He is always telling me that when he grows up he wants to be a "Jet Pilot." He loved anything that flies really. I guess this is why he chose an airplane birthday theme for two years in a row. ;)
We got him a brand new bike and I think that is what he is most excited about. We are excited to have such a smart, handsome, clever, and funny little boy.

More Halloween 2011

Soccer Team

Michael joined his very first soccer team in the fall. He was really excited to play but once he was actually on the field he was more interested in making new friends than playing the game. He had fun though. 

  It was interesting being the parent.

It was frustrating for us when he wouldn't kick the ball or even go after it. Other parents have told us that that is often how it is for first time players. We shall see. I have signed him up for kickball this summer. I think it will be a little more up his alley. I'll keep ya posted! P.S. I miss you, too, Kara!

Michelangelo these days...

You change your mind


Like a girl changes clothes

Yeah you, PMS

Like a dweeb

I would know



And you over think

Always speak

Crypticly

I should know

That you’re no good for me



Cause you’re hot then you’re cold

You’re yes then you’re no

You’re in then you’re out

You’re up then you’re down

You’re wrong when it’s right

It’s black and it’s white

We fight, we break up

We kiss, we make up

(You) You don’t really want to stay, no

(But you) But you don’t really want to go-o

You’re hot then you’re cold

You’re yes then you’re no

You’re in and you’re out

You’re up and you’re down

Down, down, down, down, down

Down, down, down, down, down…



We used to be

Just like twins

So in sync

The same energy

Now’s a dead battery

Used to laugh bout nothing

Now your plain silly



I should know that

You’re gonna change someday



Cause you’re hot then you’re cold

You’re yes then you’re no

You’re in then you’re out

You’re up then you’re down

You’re wrong when it’s right

It’s black and it’s white

We fight, we break up

We kiss, we make up

(You) You don’t really want to stay, no

(But you) But you don’t really want to go-o

You’re hot then you’re cold

You’re yes then you’re no

You’re in and you’re out

You’re up and you’re down.

Seriously though, he is one very emotional little boy! But I love him dearly.

Passion for Plantin'

Here is a typical day at our house during the spring. We've planted a plethora of perennials and annuals and it's so much fun to watch as they sprout, then bud, then bloom, then a new type of flower startes growing. I finally found some of my favorite flower, the peony. I hope the three plants I got do well to multiply and replenish in the years to come. I've also planted petunias, english daisies, snapdragons, begonias, asters, and a few others I can't remember the names of. Those are in addition to the flowers that were planted here by the previous owner of our home: clematis, miniature rose bushes, and columbine.

 We have also been planting our garden out back; we've planted peas, beans, zuchinni, summer squash, mini pumpkin, tomatoes, peppers, red onions, lettuce, argula, baby spinach, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.

Michelangelo and Wesley love to help and attempt to help out with the garden in every way. It's fun to teach them which plants are flowers and which are weeds and when to plant and when to harvest. They also love to help me water. Michael especially likes the harvest part. He devoured our first pea pod just yesterday.

Vegas, baby! Part 1

So, as some of may already know, we took a family trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. We booked a room at the Circus Circus for four nights, packed up our van, the kiddos and were off.The kids didn't really like having to stay in the van for the five hour trip, but we found ways to amuse them. Our van's DVD player was a life saver, same with the cinnamon bagels I packed.Once we arrived it was all very exciting, Justin pointed out all the hotels we could see from our hotel room window.If you ask Michael what his favorite part was about the entire vacation, he would say "Living in the hotel." with a huge grin on his face. The kids laughed a lot, jumped on the beds, and love to tickle each other. The kids actually slept pretty well considering all five of us slept in the same room.

From a Toddler to a Boy!

My firstborn Michelangelo has officially turned four! He has grown from a zygote to an embryo, from a fetus to an infant, and now from a toddler to a real live boy!
The last four years have really flown by. Michael has brought much joy and love to my heart. I am honoured to be his mother. It hasn't always been easy, from the sleepless nights, to the getting into all the food in the kitchen, to writing with permanent marker all over the walls, to making mess after mess, we still love him, now more than ever. He is and always has been very outgoing and friendly, he is quite the talker and loves to learn, he enjoys taking care of his brother and sister, and wants to be just like his dad. I pray every day I can teach him just the right things to him so that he will succeed independently on his own one day. As sad as that day will be, I will be such a proud mom.
Here are some pictures from his airplane-themed birthday parties. I threw him his first-ever friend party! It was just adorable! The kids played pin the tail on the donkey, duck duck goose, and we got a kick out of it. Justin actually stepped in as the party game initiator/coordinator and I stood back keeping things in order. Then we had an afternoon family party and was once again pleasantly suprised at all the family support we have. Thank you so much all! We love you!