10 Months Old!

He's not growing as quickly as he was when he was younger (thankfully), but he's getting so big just the same! The little guy weighs 27.5 pounds and is about 30 inches tall.

 He loves his books and the swings. He really wants to be allowed to do as he'd like with the computer and gets very excited when it's time to skype with Grandma & Grandpa or Auntie Laura.

Last night he tried mushrooms for the first time and loved them. Tonight he'll have sweet & sour meatballs with whole wheat pasta. He's a great little eater!

Also, Giulio is looking forward to watching the Ravens kick some butt in the superbowl!! He will be asleep for most of it, but his crazy Mommy & Daddy will be staying up all night to watch live. ;-)

Make sure to look at my Picasa Web Albums for more great photos of Giulio!

Look at that cute kid with the silly hair!

First Christmas

Holidays are even MORE fun when you're sharing traditions with the next generation.  Little Giulio was the center of our attention throughout the holiday season (obviously). We had to keep him a long way from the Menorah candles, but he loved this Happy Hanukkah sign that you rotate to "light" the candles.

Even the most photogenic of us can be caught with eyes closed!

Christmas Eve we had our usual large family dinner with Fabri's family.  Giulio was a star as were his friends Genaro and Stella who came to dinner as well!

Genaro with Francesca and Stella with Paolo

Christmas Eve cuddles

Christmas morning we were free to enjoy some of my family traditions including opening presents in our pajamas and eating a yummy Christmas brunch!

Checking the stockings Christmas morning!

Playing with new toys!

First Christmas & first French Toast, what a day!!

Holiday Football - I had to include this photo!

New Year's Eve Fabri worked, so Giulio and I spent a little time with his Nonni, and then came home very early to go to bed.  Then Epiphany we were able to get together with all of the cousins one more time and since Gaetano, Detta and Sofia had been in Caserta for Christmas, that meant MORE PRESENTS!

 There are so many more great photos. Make sure to check out my Picasa Web Album!

9 Months Old!

On December 12, during a visit from Grandma & Grandpa, Giulio turned 9 months old.  I thought that since we're staring 10 months straight in the face, I should hurry up and post a 9 month photo!

Vital Stats: Giulio is about 30 inches tall and weighs about 26.5 pounds.  We can tell he's gotten a lot taller because he can reach EVERYTHING and, to make matters worse, he's beginning to climb as well.  He's tried once or twice to stand without holding on to something, but he falls instantly. He cruises all the time passing from furniture piece to furniture piece to get where he wants to go!

We had so much fun with Grandma & Grandpa!

Giulio loves his toothbrush.

the Olney puppy,

and bath time!

Giulio went to a kid's birthday party for the first time back in November.  His cousin Lucrezia turned 6! We thought it was very neat watching him interact with the other kids.