My 3 month old!

I can't believe Davey is 3 months old already. He went in today for his 2 month check (we changed insurance and I couldn't get him in until now). He was 14 lbs even and in the 65%. I think Nicolas was 14 lbs at 2 months and 95%. I think Davey will get there. He just started out 11 days early and almost a pound lighter than Nicolas. Both are big solid boys and I love it!

I got him a Bumbo the other day and he is just about ready for it. He still is a little wobbly, but he looks so grown up in it!

He likes to relax on the couch!

This is Nicolas at 3 months. You can definitely tell they are brothers!

This is the entertainment center that Matt just finished. He did an amazing job! (The bottom opening is for some speaker thing. He has some great plan for a surround sound! Why does every guy need one?)

Antonio

[these pictures were taken in 2004 during our trip to Italy]

As some of you know, my dear friend Antonio Nitto passed away this last week at the young age of 43. A few friends in Italy asked if I had any recent photos that I might be able to send or post on this blog. I met Antonio on my church mission to southern Italy where he lived in the town of Siracusa. Although I met many wonderful people on my mission, Antonio always felt like a brother to me. In fact, when I returned from my mission I sent my CTR ring back to Antonio with the inscription "Fratello Eterno" or "Eternal Brother."




During my stay in Siracusa he would oftentimes take us out for pizza or gelato when we needed a little encouragement or were feeling homesick. My fondest memories of Antonio were how he treated his friends and how he cared for his mother. His dream was always to come to America and work... hoping someday to live here permanently. Unfortunately, this dream was never realized but Antonio continued his commitment to friends and family until his passing.



For the love he showed to Heavenly Father's children and servants in the mission field, I am faithful that Antonio and our elder brother Jesus Christ, have shared a warm embrace and that we will share our lives again with him soon.

Grandma Nielsen and Ellie's B-day Celebration

My Grandma turned 90 last week! We were lucky enough to be there to celebrate with her. Here are a few pictures from last Sunday....

The Birthday Girls!!

Ellie spent the night at the Hladek's the night before so they all wore the same dresses and same hair style. They made a big hit!





Eden (my cousin's girl) and Nicolas were singing for everyone before dinner. They were hilarious!

Grandpa and Davey

Aunt Ash with Davey

Daddy and Nicolas

This is Ellie with her new B-day Roxy sweats and hat!

Happy 6th Birthday Ellie!!

I can't belive my little girl is 6 today! Where has the time gone? Here is a little tribute to my sweet little Ellie and the amazing 6 years we have had with her so far......

at the hospital

My favorite picture of her (probably 2 months old)

Is Matt really old enough to have a baby in this picture?

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

5th Birthday

6th Birthday (Sunday we celebrated w/the Green side)

Nicolas goes to School!

My little boy started Preschool today! I can't believe it. He was so excited to go and had a blast. He came home and told me everyone's name and exactly what they did. He said his favorite part was eating the snack!

The other day he came to me and said, "Mom, I didn't get a backpack for school yet! We need to go buy one!" I didn't have the heart to tell him that he didn't need one for preschool, so we went out yesterday and he got to pick it out all by himself. That is why he has Spiderman instead of Quicksilver or something I would have chosen! He thinks it is really cool :)

He made himself right at home!

Saturday night we went to the Padres game with some of Matt's family

Davey with his Grandma Staffieri

Nicolas and Ellie trying hats on at Nordstrom. Silly kids!

Last week of Summer & First Day of School!

This last month has just flown by! We have had a great and crazy summer. This last week we ended off the summer with a trip to a beach house with my whole family. We had an amazing time! I can't think of a better way to end the summer then 7 days on the beach........

This is the view from the backyard

These were the stairs we climbed multiple times a day with all of our beach gear!

My parents who we owe a big thanks for making this trip happen!

Matt and the kids

Nicolas and Davey

Family Picture

Our little smiley boy

Liza, Ruby, and Ellie

Nicolas surfing with Matt on the back

Ellie surfing

Ellie and the girls were boogie board queens!

Nicolas has no fear of the ocean. He was out as far as the girls riding the big waves on his boogie board. Each day he got a little braver and would go out a little farther. He is amazing for a 3 1/2 year old!

He thought surfing with his dad was the coolest thing. He wanted to do it everyday!

This is what happens after spending 7 days at the beach!

Our family after Davey's blessing

The Staffieri family (all but 2 of Matt's sisters)

Torrey Pines class of '97 (Danny, Todd, Matt, Will)

The whole Green Family

Ellie started 1st grade today! She was up and dressed this morning before I even woke up. She had a great day!

Nicolas and Ellie walking up to school

Nicolas hugging Ellie goodbye!!