Three's a Charm

Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-19T22:12:00.013-04:00

We had such a fun time at Aunt Lisa's Egg Hunt! Most of the pictures I took from the hunt were on Ali's camera - so here are the few I had on my camera! The kids were so cute -they really had a blast!

Family

2009-04-07T22:09:00.002-04:00

Putting up a new post on my blog has been on my mind since January...and now it is April. How did that happen?! Tonight i realized it has been about one year since I started blogging. ONE YEAR!! Wow. When I started my blog I mostly wanted an easy way to share my newest picture's with family and friends. Now it has proven to be the next best thing to a scrap book (I should get back to that hobby in about 5 years!) - so far this year we have been very busy celebrating!..On Jan. 19th Ken and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary. We decided to treat ourselves to a night in NYC with no kids- we spent most of our time sleeping:) My mom was up for a week in February and we took Zoe into the city to see The Little Mermaid. Awesome show-Zoe's first Broadway experience!! She was blown away! Next we celebrated Michael's 2nd birthday on Feb. 26th. He is a riot! I was so happy he enjoyed himself...he can be my shy baby. And thanks to his Aunt Val and Uncle Anthony he received his first drum set!It doesn't get much cooler than that! Just 3 weeks later my baby had his first birthday. He started walking and really playing with his sister and brother. It is amazing to see them together. I think to myself "is this really my life?" Am I really this lucky to have 3 beautiful and healthy children? I am not going to lie getting through the last two years has been challenging to say the least. But on Ryan's 1st birthday I had this overwhelming feeling of fulfilment and peace. I am so grateful for Ken and the kids....my world and my loves:)

Ryan Turns 1!!

2009-04-07T22:07:00.002-04:00

Michael Turns 2!!

2009-04-07T21:56:00.005-04:00

Fun Stuff

2009-02-05T23:05:00.012-05:00

Say Cheese! Just a couple random pics for fun!

Ryan is getting tricky- gone are the days that he stays put!

Party time at Chuck E Cheese!

My Brood!

I couldn't resist posting this picture of Dylan- too funny!

They had a blast at a recent play date with their cousin Patrick.... I just can't imagine what it is going to be like 2 years from now when The little ones are bigger!!!

BEAUTIFUL Baby Riley....

We are spending lots of time with play dough these days-they are loving it-it is the only thing Michael will play with for more than 2 seconds!

Zoe is patiently waiting for her friends to show up at the party-she could hardly wait to go and play!
This post is out of order-OOOPS!

Michael was so excited at Zoe's Chuck E Cheese Party he was doing log rolls all over the yucky floor!

SNOW

2009-02-05T22:56:00.007-05:00

The kids were so happy to play in the snow-they giggled so much! Michael kept saying-"Cold mommy. Snow cold Mommy" Zoe couldn't wait to make a snow angle. I stayed in with Ryan and lucky Kenny got to go out and Play! I had hot chocolate waiting for them when they came in all red faced and freezing

Outside Play-Yeah!

2009-02-05T22:46:00.008-05:00

A nice day!-All the kids have major cabin fever. Superbowl Sunday was a nice break from the cold-we had fun playing outside for the first time in a long time!

I love this cheek shot!! He has the best cheeks- I could eat them up

Funny Faces:)

2009-02-05T22:33:00.009-05:00

Silliness runs ramped in our house! I took these today. I allowed myself to overindulge in Ryan for 5 minutes to take these, he was loving the attention!

Christmas

2008-12-26T20:29:00.029-05:00

Sarah gave Ryan this hat-too cute

Thank you Nana-We have aleady had more than one tea pary...we love our ornaments too:)

Thank you for my handsome outfit Nana! Ofcourse it did not stay clean for too long

Zoe with her grandmothers

Round two...these are all from Mom Mom and Pop Pop!!! Could Zoe have a bigger smile on her face?!

I wish Michael was in this pic-he just won't sit still!!!

AHH-Baby Alive goes Potty, the only thing she REALLY wanted.... the doll is peeing and making"stinkies" all over my house!!

The coolest Rocket ship-I think I like it more than Michael!!

I hope his feet touch the peddles by the spring time!!

The kids were so much fun this year-so excited! Thank you Mom Mom for the cute pj's-love them.

Santa Came!! Yeah!!!

Santa was good to us....

The train looks so cool-thanks mom!!

Zoe Turns 5!!!!

2008-12-26T20:09:00.011-05:00

Happy Birthday Zoe!!! I can't believe my baby girl is 5 already. This year we had princess everything-cake -lollies -cookies... so much fun. We had a great time with our cousins-even baby Riley was there which made Zoe very happy! All I want to know is where did the past 5 years go?

Halloween at Home

2008-11-04T20:54:00.023-05:00

Here we are at Aunt Lisa's house where Patrick and Michael unloaded all of Lisa's candy into their bags- so funny

If I could only freeze him at this size!

Patrick,Tommy,Zoe,Jeremy and Juli

Aunt Jeanine and Mikey

Uncle Bobby and cheddar........

Jack dressed up as a skunk!!- How Appropriate!

Jack and Mia.....

Michael made sure he was in on it at every house!!

Big Cuz Sarah- taking care of Michael

Call me crazy- but isn't he a little too scary for 3:30 in the afternoon?!

Trick or Treat!!!

The Queen of Hearts- "and not the mean one -the GOOD Queen of Hearts!"

Hi Nana!! Miss You!

My baby cakes Ryan.... every time I looked at him I giggled, he will probably kill me one day for this costume!! Too Cute:)

Zoe, Jeremy, and Patrick-so happy to be together!!

Micheal was way to busy to look at the camera- he just wanted the candy!!

Jack Edward and Ryan monkeying around!

My Sunshine.....

Zoe, Juliana, and Michael

Uncle Michael -these are for you!!

2008-11-04T20:33:00.014-05:00

We were so happy Uncle Michael was able to meet us for a day-we had so much fun! Lots of rides....Zoe is sill talking about how fast you spun on the Tea Cups and how we were really flying on Peter Pans Flight! Her Favorite was definitly Pirates (even though she couldn't wait for it to be over-hahaha!) Thanks for spending the day with us! We love you!!!

Meeting the Characters!

2008-11-04T20:21:00.004-05:00

This was so much fun for all of us! Here we are on my 33rd birthday-the best birthday ever! All of the kiddies loved meeting the characters.

Stomach Bugs.....................

2008-11-02T20:28:00.002-05:00

UUUGGGGGGGGGG!!!! One at a time we all got it...... do you know it has been 2 weeks !? Just when you think its over someone else gets it!!! I will spare you with the details..... as a result of being totally exhausted I am going to post my Disney pics when I have the energy..... I started with a few(HAHAHA) of my favorites of Zoe....more to come. Don't forget to VOTE on TUESDAY!!!!!!

Zoe Meets The Princesses!!!!

2008-11-02T19:51:00.011-05:00

This was the best part of our Disney Trip for Zoe. I never thought I would be the mom bringing her 4 year old to get make up and hair done- but I did!!! She was in her glory! Here she is in the "Bippity Boppity Boo Boutique" where her "fairy god mother in training" did her hair and makeup. When she was finished she spun Zoe around so she could see herself in the mirror and Zoe was so impressed with the way she looked she was speechless!! The child has not stopped talking in the last 4 years and she truly couldn't speak! So cute!:) After her appointment was finished we took a ride on Cinderella's carousel. Then we went to EPCOT to have dinner with the princesses..... she was so excited- as soon as she saw Cinderella she looked at me intensely and asked if she could re -apply her lip gloss!!(we are in trouble!) Needless to say like the rest of our Disney trip this evening was magical!!

Count Down to Disney!!!

2008-10-05T20:29:00.005-04:00

Remember these?! It was fun to make with Zoe- she is so excited about our upcoming trip.....14 days to go!!! I am very excited too!!

Ryans Baptism

2008-09-28T22:27:00.018-04:00

Today was Ryan special day!!! We had such a nice day. Ryan was such a good boy-and so handsome(blurry shot-but he looked so sweet in his outfit!) We had a beautiful Baptism Ceremony and a delicious lunch. A wonderful day for a wonderful boy......

Mom-Mom Pop-Pop and Michael.....

Michael was having so much fun!!

Ryan with his God Parents Aunt Ali and Unle Bobby

Will we ever have a group shot with all eyes on the camera?! This one sorta looks like an out take!

what a little lady!!ha-ha

What a good looking bunch! Little boys..so sweet and full of energy I think this was the only time they sat for 3 hours!

I love when he sleeps like this!! Just a cat nap!....

Uncle Chris and Dylan.............

Aunt Dana and pretty girls Daisy and Zoe!

Coloring is one of Zoes most favorite things to do!

My beautiful God son Jack Edward

Party Animal!

I just Love this Pic...

2008-09-28T22:25:00.002-04:00

Pure Happiness!

Zoe Starts Pre-K!!

2008-09-28T21:21:00.005-04:00

Zoe is happy to be back at school. She loves her teacher and friends...and she is hoping to learn to read this year! Where did the last 5 years go?!?!

I Heart Michael

2008-09-28T20:44:00.012-04:00

Zoe....the best big sis any boy could ask for!xxooxx

The first time they sat and smiled together for me!!

Isn't this what I am suppose to do with this thing?!

I was so surprised to see him climb this all by him self-and so fast!

He told me to "Say Cheese Mommy!"

What can I say, I can't get enough of him!! He is a sponge right now- repeating everything we say- exploring, taking interest in books and puzzles-and he is so funny!! I think he knows it already too.... we laugh so much with him and he eats it up! I feel like we have reached a milestone with him-he is no longer a baby but a toddler. As sad as it is to realize how quickly the months pass it is also exciting. Looking back on the past 19 months I can't believe how much he has grown and how quickly he adjusted to being a big brother!!!! I look forward to the months to come.... he are just a few(ha-ha) of my favorite pics of him!!

OK... It has been a while!!!

2008-09-28T20:26:00.005-04:00

I really did take this pic at 5 months- it never did make it to the blog though!! So here he is, last month-my sweet baby!!!-Zoe and Ryan are so cute together- he loves to look at her and she loves to make him laugh!!!!!

Cousins

2008-07-31T20:57:00.010-04:00

Today we had our cousins over and we had a blast!!! Look at all of these babes!! What a joy they were today- lots of fun!! Daisy is so beautiful and sweet- and Dylan is a ball of fire!! I love them so much!!! It was great to be together! I wish I would have taken more pics-not all of these are great-next time! I love this table pic-just makes me smile!

Happy 4 Months Ryan!!

2008-07-20T21:32:00.017-04:00

Happy 4 months to me!!

I love that this kid passes out anywhere-no matter what is going on...I think Zoe was playing waitress at the time and gave him pizza!

What is this crap? Give me my bottle lady!-we will try cereal again tomorrow!!

He can't take his eyes off of his brother and sister!

sweet baby Ryan....

Zoe had so much fun running in and out of the water....she wanted to take her clothes off! Next time we better bring a bathing suit!

Michael is currently obsessed with balloons...he can spot one anywhere...here he is insisting the bouys are balloons!

Digging to China!

Love this drool shot!

It is so hard to get a good shot of the two of them together-this was the best out of many.....

Michael loves collecting rocks!

Sand castle building 101...to bad Michael smashed down every attempt!!

Boy have these 4 months gone by quickly!!! Ryan is a doll baby..........he charms me silly everyday-not to mention the effect he has on Zoe and Michael-they totally adore him. Anyway- these pics are from today- we went to shelter cove after dinner and the kids had a blast playing. It was a great night. Oh and I decided to give Ryan his first bowl of cereal today-it didn't go over so well!!! We will try again tomorrow!!

3 Months old!!!!

2008-06-18T22:20:00.003-04:00

Happy Birhtday to me!! Just so you no I look at everyone like this! I just can't stop myself from smiling!! I even giggle already! I also roll over and hold my head up really well.... I can't wait to play with my brother and sister!!! Three is a charm.............

Lunch Time Snooze

2008-06-18T22:14:00.002-04:00

Poor Michael couldn't stay awake long enough to eat his lunch! I was talking to him-but not looking- while I was making his grill cheese sandwich and when I turned around to give the sandwich to him this is what I saw!! If only his sister would do this once in a while!

Seriously, I am wearing my glass slippers

2008-06-18T22:07:00.002-04:00

Mom- this one is for you! The tinker bell bathing suit was her idea of play clothes yesterday morning..... This shot was taken during our very serious conversation about how she will not be wearing sneakers and shorts in Disney....She will be wearing a ball gown,crown, glass slippers and jewelry."You don't wear play clothes to go to Cinderellas Castle silly"!! well she told me.

Fathers Day

2008-06-18T21:53:00.004-04:00

At first Michael was a little unsure if he wanted to try out the pool.....but he ended up having a blast. Zoe's fun loving spirit is contagious!!

Field Day at WindWard Beach

2008-06-18T21:23:00.004-04:00

We had a great day with Zoe at her field day! It was so fun to watch the kids - they were so into it - trying so hard-Zoe got the bean bag in and won a ribbon !! She also hit the ball very hard - she was so proud of herself. The second pic is her "best friend" Lauren ...... they had hot dogs to and that made her day~~

Memorial Day

2008-05-25T22:36:00.008-04:00

Here are the pics Ali- as promised! I love the first one- Look at them talking to you- soooooo cute!! Thanks for coming over and spending the day with us! We had a great time, I am so happy that Jacks first swing ride was at my house!!!! He is such a sweet baby, I love him.

Life is good!!

2008-05-25T22:34:00.002-04:00

Just kickin' back and taking it all in!!

Ryan is 2 Months old Today!!

2008-05-20T21:17:00.004-04:00

Ryan is getting so big! 2 months already..... he is so bright eyed- it seems as if he already wants to get in on all of the action with his big brother and sister!!

Silly Michael!!!

2008-05-20T21:13:00.003-04:00

Hi Nana! I miss you! Here is a big smile for you! XXOOXX

Zoe the Veterinarian

2008-05-20T21:06:00.003-04:00

After spending a long time upstairs "getting dressed" Zoe comes down announcing she is going to work! She is wearing my white button down shirt as her lab coat and my "fancy" black shoes - a perfect outfit for a veterinarian! Just another Zoe moment...4 going on24!

Michael

2008-04-19T22:21:00.007-04:00

What a gorgous day at the beach! Zoe was at school so we got some alone time with Michael and Ryan (who slept in his carrage the entire time)! Michael really got a kick out of the sand- it is so cool to watch him experiance things for the first time- such a beatiful sight... the world through the eyes of a child. I hope the weather stays nice so we can enjoy more afternoons in the sand!

Stolen Moments

2008-04-15T06:35:00.005-04:00

Some of our best moments in life are those that are not planned. Yesterday afternoon Zoe was begging me to go outside with her and play. I just got both of the boys down for naps and all I wanted to do was lay on the couch and take a nap myself! Instead we went outside together-just the two of us -without the babies. I enjoyed her so much and I realized how little time I have spent with her since bringing Ryan home. She couldn't wait to show me all of the flowers that are growing in our yard. She was so happy to be alone with me the smile didn't leave her face! It was the best part of my day.

Ryan

2008-04-15T06:29:00.003-04:00

Ryan is almost 4 weeks old already! Time is flying- it is scary how quickly the past 4 weeks have gone by! He is my angel baby. Three is a charm!!

Cousins

2008-04-15T05:36:00.004-04:00

I love this picture! Zoe and Michael had so much fun plaing with their cousin Patrick! The play room was a mess.....I think every toy was out! They had a great day together.

2008-04-04T20:58:00.003-04:00

Zoe is such a great big sister!! This is the first time she held Ryan, and she was so happy!

Jack Edward

2008-04-04T13:34:00.003-04:00

Today we had a wonderful visit with my God son Jack and my best friend Ali. It was so nice to see them- it had been too long and Jack got soooo big!! What a cutie!

Welcome baby Ryan

2008-04-04T12:49:00.003-04:00

On March 20th we had our 3rd child- Ryan Kenneth Vella. We didn't know if he ws a boy or a girl and the surprise was wonderful!! He is such a good baby!