First Day of Dr. Seuss Summer Camp

Alex began his first week of summer camp on Monday! He was so excited and has loved it so far! I was a little nervous that he wouldn't want to stay and would cry to come home, but he walked right in, turned around and waved goodbye to me. It probably helps that his friends Jonathan, Alivia and Rocco are going to camp too! The theme of the summer camp is Dr. Seuss and they are learning all kinds of fun Dr. Seuss things! Alex is making new friends and getting acclimated to the school - which is where Alex and Evan will start preschool in just a few weeks! Unfortunately Evan couldn't attend the camp because of his age, but we aren't worried about him fitting in at school. He will be running that place before we know it :)

Summer Dance Series - Ault Park

We went to Ault Park with Mom (in town to hang for a couple of days), Michael and Krista to have a dinner picnic and listen to music at one of four Summer Dance Series held at the park. The boys had fun eating pizza and listening to the music of Soul Pocket. They sounded so good - if you didn't know better, you would think it was just a DJ. The highlight of the evening was when Alex did a full sprint down the big hill by the pavillion, after Uncle Michael dared him - haha. I am glad I didn't see it because he face-planted. A close second for highlight of the evening was when Evan knocked over Tim's wine and it somehow spilled all over Tim's shirt and shorts. It was a fun evening!


Mom, Drew, Me, Krista, Tim and Michael - Alex took this picture. Not bad!


Daddy and two of his boys - going up to check out the band

Evan, up to no good!

Best picture I could get of Alex

1 Month & 4 Year Update

We went to the doctor today for Drew's one month check-up and Alex's 4 year check-up. This was a special milestone for Alex because he had to take a hearing test and a vision test. He passed both of them and enjoyed playing the "game". All was going well until we got the news that he had to have a shot. The look on his face was histerical - the look of terror. I thought we were going to have to strap him down! He ended up screaming his head off and getting loose and jerking the needle out of the nurses hand and it scraped his leg - good job Alex. He then proceeded to talk about how he didn't like the shot, didn't need the shot, didn't care if it helped make him healthy, etc... for the rest of the day. He also couldn't move his leg because it hurt so badly (according to him). Alex also got the flu mist already - glad to have that out of the way!

Drew also was in great shape! He was growing well - up from 30th percentile in weight to 60th - weighing in at 9lbs 10.8ozs. He had also grown 2.25 inches and is now 90th percentile for height. He is still the smallest of all three babies at this point, but not by much! He has another appointment September 21st. He has already changed a lot in the past five weeks. He is really filling out. He still wakes up about 2 times a night and prefers to sleep on his stomach. I am thinking he will start sleeping better in the next few weeks! I have to keep telling myself - weeks 2 - 8 are the worst! After that - it only gets better and to be honest - he has been pretty good. He goes back to the doctor in late September for his 2 month appointment.

See the bar to the right for their actual stats!

Playscape at Cincinnati Nature Center

Alex found a caterpillar on a tree


The boys building the roof of a fort with Uncle Michael

Alex in the logs

Evan braved the tunnel!

Michael and Krista invited us to join them at the grand opening of the New Playscape area at the Cincinnati Nature Center. Krista and Michael's wedding and reception was held at the Krippendorph lodge located at the Nature Center - it is beautiful out there in the fall! Overall, in the words of Michael - we were underwhelmed with the new play area. That being said, I think that it would be really cool for kids that were a little older. Alex kept asking where the slide and swing were - haha. The whole point of the new Playscape was to let kids explore safely in nature. The new area is completely enclosed and allows kids to explore and use their imagination while playing in the natural setting.

Alex's 4th Birthday

We were able to celebrate Alex's 4th birthday on his actual birth date - August 13th. We did a pirate themed party and it turned out to be a great time! We are always happy to celebrate with family and friends. Those who know Alex well, knows that he is into "dressing up" and is obsessed with wearing "long clothes". This drives me insane since it is 100 degrees outside, but he is really into it and I have decided it is not worth arguing over. If he is hot - it is his problem... It wasn't 100 degrees on his birthday, but hot enough. He wore a sear-sucker suit jacket, long-sleeved button down dress shirt, tie, dark denim jeans and dress socks to his party. Later he did a wardrobe change tossed aside the sear-sucker jacket and pulled out old faithful - his red Old Navy sweat jacket. Finally he went out with a bang and changed into a pirate costume that he had received as a gift from the Pusateri's and did not take it off the rest of the weekend. He typically changes clothes at least 4 times a day. Did I mention this drives me insane? Gotta love him though - he is too cute :)

Thanks to everyone who came and made the day special for Alex! OK - get ready for picture overload...

Me and Alex


Alex, Evan and Aunt Krista


The adults and Drew


Making treasure maps with Cioci Becca






Pusateri kids eating the yummy cupcakes!


Getting ready to sing Happy Birthday! Alex and his ladies...


Make a wish! Babci, Evan, Daddy and Drew are helping blow out the candle!


Can't believe he is FOUR!!!


What's the big deal MOM!


Alex stylin, hair done up like Daddy


Arrrghhhh - pirate cupcakes that Aunt Krista made!

Splash Park

Today Alex, Evan and I went to the Woodland Mound splash park for our first play group with Hyde Park Parents Exchange in a long time. A lot of their friends were there! Little Drew stayed behind with his Aunt Krista and had his first bottle - took it like a champ - all 4 ozs!

We had such a good time and the boys were so good, thanks to my pep talk on the way out there, I am sure! They were rewarded as we were leaving with an ICEE to drink on the way home. They rewarded me when we got home with no nap - thanks guys!


Jonathan, Alex & Evan - best buds!

Having lunch and being SO good! I was so proud of them today!

Alex going down the super fast slide!

Evan posing - he wore his sunglasses the entire time...

Good friends Alivia and Rocco!

Evan found a weapon - watch out! He quickly figured you could rotate this thing and spray people!

Alex in the shower!

Climbing up to the slide. As crazy as Evan is - he never would go down the slide!