Another day in the sunshine

This was a fun coincidence - while babysitting our friend Elissa today the girls matched!!! Now who is who?

And one of the four fig trees we planted over the weekend - courtesy of our neighbor who grows same!

 

And on this last day of winter, I must say we are loving these spring like (no jacket) temps!

St. Patty's day celebration

Enjoyed some corned beef and cabbage with Nanny & Poppi today - also Uncle Rocco & Cousin Rocco.  Cousins on their bikes, running through fields of grass and plants being transplanted over many counties - could the day get any better.  Cheers to good times and building memories to last a lifetime.

Handbag

That's right - Mama got a new handbag today!  AND I AM LOVING IT!

No not gucci, not coach, nothing black or bleak or dark or murky - rather pretty with flowers to represent this stage in my life......(just hoping that stage is not saying "over 75 over 75...hahahah).

Have not carried a purse since the day Matteo was born - always with a diaper bag - well with no one in diapers and the accidents are left at the occasional glass of water, times are changing.  Though to be fair the diaper bag is in the front seat of my car ready to be broken out when at the park (as it is filled with snacks).

And today as we worked in our yard outside and Matteo & Chloe May enjoyed being covered (honestly) in dirt, a neighbor stopped by and said "you don't see too much of that anymore" - meaning kids playing in dirt.  I hope they never stop playing in dirt - just wish it didn't end up on the house :-) 

And finally, Happy St. Patrick's Day - complete with corned beef and cabbage again here on the lane and just as great as last time.

Journey

Every journey starts with a single step, today began my (hopefully no more than) six month journey.

Thanks for chipping in and helping out today Daddy - though it is your job as much as mine :-)

Bed

What's so funny about the below picture- 

 

Simply that after months Matteo & Chloe are back in the same bed on the very day we buy Chloe her OWN bed!! (good thing Daddy is sleeping and doesn't see this! haha).

Registration - K

Registered Matteo for kindergarten today - ............ today sucks.  How is it I still remember him at 3, 6 and 9 months old?  I miss those days.  Wishing I had the sense I do today and could go back and rewind.

Parade

In honor of St. Patrick's Day next week - this Family of 4 attended the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in our scenic  little town.  

Mommy best of all loves the parade - the road closing, walking to the parade.....

 seeing the towns folk for miles on end.

 With the added excitement this year of his new bike, Matteo and Daddy took off for the parade earlier and rode bikes in the normally two lane road - for about 45 minutes.  Much to Matteo's delight and Chloe's upset and tantrum that she needed to go home and get her bike (too late the parade started).  And let me tell you for about 3 days after the parade Chloe May continued to say how she wanted to ride in the road by Waldbaums like Matteo.  Sister don't forget :-)

Matteo also got a simply joy by asking if he could run across the street and back when the parade experienced a small lull - the joy on his face says it all :-)

And per usual, back home in time for corn beef and cabbage - much to everyone's delight (and my surprise).  Top of the mornin' to  you - see you on St. Patrick's day!