My 30th Birthday!

Well Marcello did it - he pulled off a surprise birthday for my 30th birthday! I had absolutely no idea. I was so proud of him~ thanks again babe! He took me out for a nice dinner, just the two of us. Then he had Jon call to invite us over for a Halloween get together. Everyone hid their cars in the backyard so I had no idea that there was a house full of people. It was a very memorable 30th for me! Although not all the friends he invited were able to come I was surprised by the different people he thought of to invite - and I of course was even more surprised by those who were there. I'll have to check Suess's camera and see what pictures she took - I'll post them ASAP!

Francesco's Baptism

Francesco had decided to be baptized a couple of months ago and today was the big day. This is the only picture I got just before we went under. I had a video camera in one hand and the camera in the other. Marcello got there just in time to see him be baptized - Francesco left his backpack with his change of clothes at the house, so it was daddy to the rescue. I had just gone in the backroom to tell them we'd have to post pone this till next time- there was No Way I was going to let Marcello miss this moment. He got there just in the nick of time. Six people were baptized and one guy went forward at the end of the service for salvation. It was a tearful morning for this pregnant mama!
When Marcello asked Makenzie when she was going to be baptized she responded that she needed to wear her ear pluggs and goggles. I can picture her up there with her goggles -whenever she's ready.

Later that afternoon Francesco raced for the first time in the six year old division. He placed 3rd, 2nd, 3rd! Those boys are tough-but Francesco will overtake them in time. Marcello got 3- 3rd places. He missed 2nd place in the last race by about 2inches. It was an exciting race! Marcello was in motto 16 and Francesco was in motto 17 so there was no time for Marcello to race and then get to the top of the starting hill to hold Francesco's back tire at the gate. So I had to Climb the hill 3 times to do it - I think I was more exhausted then they were racing!

Pumkin Festival!

Jon, Kathy and I took the kids to Hunsader Farm this weekend. The day was so beautiful. The weather was cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. We spent about five hours there. The kids enjoyed pony rides, slides, tractor train rides, roasted corn on the cob, and more. The kids had a blast picking out there pumkins. They are excited for Halloween to be here soon!

Francesco's 6th Birthday!

Francesco's party was fun. We had a slip-n-slide, a big water slide, and pool party. They bobbed for apples and ate candy apples. Francesco decorated his own cake and painted boxes for the car races. He had a blast!