Sunday, April 29, 2012

Reston Zoo

We headed to the Reston zoo today and we had so much fun! There were so many animals to feed, pet, and ask questions about. Our favorite was the wagon ride where the animals came right up to us!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Flying Pirate Half Marathon

I ran a half marathon with some friends this weekend. It was in the OBX and it was a much different scenery. It turned out to be pouring down rain and I was a little nervous about that since I had only ever trained with a drizzle. But once the race got started it didn't seem to bother me much. The course took you through the back roads of Kitty Hawk, then Kill Devils Hills, then past the Wright Brothers Memorial, on to two miles of a muddy gravel trail, in to the last mile in the woods and up and down hills. It was a very pretty run and challenging since it was raining and the last three miles were off road. I must say all of that made for an adventure and surprisingly a ton of fun, so much so that I want to run this again next year! I even went my best time and came in 9th in my age group, and to top it all off Vince, the boys, and our friends were all there waiting in the pouring rain at the finish line. It was so nice to see their smiles at the end. Flying Pirate 2013, here I come! (rumor has it Vince will be joining me next in the race)

OBX

We headed to the Outter Banks in North Carolina for a long weekend with some friends. I was running a half marathon and it was Dario's birthday weekend so we turned it into a mini vacation. On Saturday the weather was beautiful. We headed to the beach and Dario could hardly contain himself when he saw the ocean, it was so pretty. Dario spent most if the time running in and out of the freezing water, having a blast!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Birthday celebration

When we asked Dario what he wanted to eat for his birthday he said pizza and cake. I asked him what character cake he wanted me to make he said, "no character cake! I want a vanilla cake,with vanilla frosting and multicolored sprinkles!" Well he was specific but I wondered how this could be my child, really no chocolate! I made what he asked for and he was thrilled. We opened presents and he had a wonderful birthday. Hard to believe he is 4.

Happy 4th Birthday Dario

Happy 4th Birthday !

 3rd Birthday
 2nd Birthday
 1st Birthday
First Day
Four years ago, was one of the best days of my life. Dario Giardino was born at 8:23am. He has brought so much joy to our lives, and we are so blessed with such a wonderful boy! 

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Biking

We all went on the trail this morning. Dario and Vince rode their bikes while I hiked with Danilo. Dario is doing so well on his strider bike ( balance bike) that we think soon he might be ready for a real bike. We had a wonderful hike/ride stopping to look for bugs, flowers, ducks, and fish.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Easter basket from Grandpa

So, much happened last week I am still catching up on posts. Dario and Danilo's Grandpa send them each an Easter basket and they were excited. Thanks John for sending the boys Easter baskets!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Spencer town 4th birthday party

Since so much of the family was together for spring break we decided to celebrate Dario's 4th birthday together. Nanny made Dario this amazing Diego cake, which Dario loved. Dario had a wonderful time eating cake and opening presents!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Happy 10 months Danilo

Danilo is ten months old! Our rapidly changing Danilo took his first steps two days ago, and loves saying mama and dada. He is still the happiest baby I know and has an incredible laugh!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Spencertown Easter

Charlie sharing his eggs with Dario and Dario being very thankful
 Sam getting ready for the egg hunt
 Dario is ready to find some eggs! 
 Danilo found an egg
 Danilo is happy
 Thomas is hunting for eggs
 Charlie found a ton of eggs
 Our happy Danilo
 Mommy and Danilo
Mommy, Danilo, and Daddy
We had a wonderful Easter in Spencertown with all of Dario's cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and grandparents!