Ella has arrived!

Well Ella is here!  I  know I know it has been way too long since I blogged last, but I have a lot going on at home:) Ella did come about 10 days early on her own.  Everything went great and very fast:)

She was 6 lbs. 13 oz at birth, and we all were doing so well that we left the hospital in 27 hours.  

The boys adjusted well to her arrival and are still adjusting to all of her needs, but love her very much!

Chas and I couldn't be more blessed with our three beautiful kids, we are definitely complete:)

Getting Close!

Yes ...I know I know...I haven't blogged in a very long time, but we have been busy!

As we are getting closer to baby #3 time, here is a picture of me at 37 weeks. Anthony wanted to jump in the picture as well. I am still feeling pretty good, aside from the swollen legs, ankles, and feet:) I am 1cm dilated and effaced:) Let's hope she wants to come early!

Leah is Here!

My little niece is here. Leah Elise Peraino arrived November 23, 2011 at 12:23pm weighing in at 9lbs. 2 ounces...YIKES! She is just beautiful and perfect. This is the first granddaughter for the family:) Jake and Nick are great big brothers, and Heather and Paul are adjusting really well to three kiddos:) What a great Thanksgiving!

Anthony is 3 today!

Oh my goodness...where has the time gone? Our little Anthony is 3 years old today:(

This little booger is not so little anymore, he keeps up with his big brother at all times and fear is NOT an issue with him. He loves to ride down our steep driveway on his bike, jump off couches, ride 4-wheelers with daddy, color, play lots of games on the ipad, play all sports especially basketball, EAT, EAT, EAT, but most of all Anthony loves life. He wakes up everyday wanting to know what we are going to do that day. As active, adventurous, and crazy as he is...Chas and I couldn't be more proud of him everyday! Anthony definitely keeps us on our toes, but also keeps us laughing daily!! Happy Birthday Meatball!

Who called in the SWAT team?

Charlie the Kindergartener:)

Charlie's teacher, Mrs. Vitek

He LOVES the school bus!

Such a bittersweet day! Charlie started kindergarten this year, and although I know he is ready and excited to meet new kids, learn, and most of all read...I can't help but worry for him. As an ex-teacher I worry if he will keep up with all the kids, try his very best academically, and most of all make friends. Well, three weeks have gone by and he is already reading small sentences, loves going to school, has made new friends that he talks about daily, and the best part is that he is having fun. The poor kid passes out at 7:30, but talks about how excited he is for the next day. Chas and I couldn't be more proud of our big 5 year old! Charlie really tries his best and that is all we ask for. As for Anthony and I, well let's just say we eat, play, and wait for Charlie to get home. Anthony misses his big brother dearly, but I will say that having Charlie at school gives us more time to spend together. Deep down Anthony loves all of my attention, but when Charlie gets home its bye bye mommy:( Oh well...I'll take what I can get.

Another Hockey Player?

Well we definitely do NOT talk enough about our Anthony...the second one really does get the shaft:(

Anthony has started to have an interest in hockey:) He crawls and marches on the ice, but then will wipe out! He can't wait to really skate and play hockey with the big boys:)

We are proud of you too Anthony!

Chas and I both think that Anthony is going to play lots of "rough" sports, because he is a very rough boy. All he likes to do is rough house and fist fight...YIKES!