Christmas

So this year was a little crazy. Mike and I both had to work on Christmas so we decided to celebrate a day early. It was still so much fun and the kids never knew the difference. I feel so blessed to be loved by so many people this year. We started the Christmas season off with a gift exchange with so very good friends and we had a blast, and from there on it just kept getting more magical. I love my family and friends so much and love all the time we get to spend together.

Here are the kids making Christmas gifts for the family!

Wow that is a lot of gifts that Santa brought!!

Ryan got his first real tool set. He was so excited. Everything really works, just like dads!!

Ryan and Mike got shirts that said "my son is a chick magnet," and Ryan's said. "chick magnet." Thank you Scott for those awesome shirts!!!

Probably Ryan's favorite gift. His shark boat that he wanted so bad!!

Madison got a Jeep! She loves that Ryan drives her everywhere in it!

That night we headed off to Mike's parents house for Xmas. There we got to see Great-Grandpa, and of course Rocco and gang.

The best shot I could get of the two of them!

I love her dress this year. She even let me curl her hair.

Silly girl, that is a wheel barrow!

Thanksgiving

This year was kind of a quite one. Mike had to work so it was just us three for most of the day. For dinner we went to my parents house and it was so nice. Just us, my parents, brother and his girlfriend Amanda. So much fun!!!!

This was the dress that grandpa Vitale picked for Madison.....adorable!!

Trying to get a picture of the two kids smiling and looking at the camera....impossible.

Grandma and her grandson!!!

Halloween

Getting a picture of these two together is impossible.  This was the best I could do.

Our neighborhood closed our street and had a huge party in the road. It was a blast. Two HUGE bounce houses and TONS of food for a potluck. The kids had a blast while the adults mingled!! can't wait for our next party!!!!

Ryan coming down the huge slide.

I finally got him to put his hat one. WOW!!! I love it!

Carving Pumpkins

Tonight we all got together and carved pumpkins. It was so much fun.

Rocco and Uncle Tony gettin there pumpkins.

Madison with her pumpkin.

All the cousins.

Grandpa trying to get Madison to sit on a pumpkin.

Ryan digging out his pumpkin.

The crew busy at work.

Stacking pumpkins with Grandpa.

Uncle Jason was the only one allowed to help Ryan carve his pumpkin.

Alyssa concentrating hard on her pumpkin.

Ryan and his pumpkin!!!!

Amanda carved this pumpkin for her little angel.

The best shot we could get of the kids with the pumpkings.

Alyssa made this pumpkin for Mia....so amazing!

first Soccer Game

Ryan had his first soccer game today. Unfortunately mom had to miss it. So glad dad was able to take lots of pictures. Aunt Cathy, Scott and Todd were all there to cheer him on!!!!

Ryan got to play goalie for a bit too. Todd was so excited to share some of his skills with Ryan.

Off to the dump

Today we stopped by mother-in -laws to pick up the trailer to take it to the dump. My mother-in-law happened to be watching Rocco so we brought him with us. He had us laughing the entire time. He is so funny. One of the funniest conversations.....Rocco-"Une Mike look neigh neigh, Hi neigh neigh. Une Mike wave by neigh neigh." he saw these horses so far away too. We love you Rocco!!!

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Halloween PJ'S

My mother-in-law got the kids the cutest halloween pj's. They look so cute in them!!!

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First Soccer Practice

Tonight was Ryan's first soccer practice. It was so cute to see all the little 4-5 year olds running around. We can't wait till the season starts!

Not sure what the are doing here..

By the look on his face he sure seems to like it.