Visit to Dayton...

A few weeks ago we had a great visit with Natalie:) It had been awhile since we last spent time with her. The boys love taking short road trips...they think of it as an adventure! We loved seeing Natalie, Ross and the baby bump...we can not wait to meet their new little bundle:) Here are few shots from the children's museum...what an amazing place!

Party time...

Thanks to all that made Jacks birthday one he will always remember!

The awesome cupcake cake that was so yummy

Such cute boys
let the gift opening begin

He got his movie he wanted so bad!

All eyes on Jacks

Make a wish...can only imagine what it was for:)

How he spent his big day...

First I took him to school which he loves because normally he goes on the bus and then I showed up later in the day with cupcakes for his class. He was so excited to give all of his friends a cupcake for snack. He did a great job passing them out! All the kids loved the strawberry icing--Jackson's favorite.
I took him back to work with me until Grandma Jill picked him up for some special one on one play time at her house.
We ended the night at McDonald's (Jackson's choice) with Even and Ella...the kids had a lot of fun and I do believe he had a great day!
I tried to get more pictures at McDonald's but they were all moving way too fast...:)

Happy 5th Birthday Jackson!

Wow I can not believe it has been 5 years since I became a mother...one of the best days of my life for sure. I love being a mom and feel very lucky to have such great boys. Jackson is the sweetest little boy (oh wait he would say big boy now) and is always there to make Josh and I smile. He is very passionate about everything he does and loves to learn new things...we hope this lasts:)
Happy Birthday Jacks...hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Valentines Day from our cuties!

Making Valentines...

Jackson decided that he wanted to MAKE Valentines for his teachers and Maylinda (their sitter). We had a really good time making them all very special:)

Jacks and Gavin have their party at the sitters house Monday and Jackson's school party is Tuesday--I am sure they will have a great time!

white stuff...

Ok so the boys are having a lot of fun with this snow...me on the other hand would rather have sun and warmth:)

I took some photos of our tree line with the sun coming though while the boys were playing...I love my new camera Dad...thank you so much!! I love taking photos especially of my boys and now I can really expand my hobby...look out boys:)

Enjoy!

More to come soon...

Our Texas trip...

As many of you know my Grandfather passed away last Janaury and due to many situations/issues we were not able to have a funeral until now. So last Wednesday Jacks and I went to Texas with my parents for his funeral/memorial.
Grandpa Chiaia (Nick's dad) was an amazing man and one of the best Grandpa's to me! I am so lucky to have had him in my life--he taught me to always strive for the best and to NEVER give up! My boys are very lucky to have such a wonderful angel watching over them:)
It was so good to see this part of my family...due to the distance between us we rarely get together. Jacks had a blast with his Great Aunts, Great Uncle and Great Grandma:) We love you guys and hope to see all of you very soon!!

Here are some snapshots of our trip...Jacks says that he loves Texas and wants to go back right now:) Swimming in January!

Walking to Great Grandma's house
Outside her house

Swimming with Aunt Joyce

Contest: who can shoot the water the farthest???

Racing Aunt June...Jacks whooped her:)

Being silly

Aunt Jen, Aunt Joyce, Jacks and Aunt June

Jacks with his Great Grandma...so cute! My little ham

my ham again with Mimi

Trying a grapefruit for the first time...not a big fan at all!

Swimming under water to Aunt June