A journey back in time to the 1940's!!!

Me and my WWII 101st Airborne soldier! 

We won!

With fellow winners of the costume contest!

"Give us the tools and we will finish the job!"

Taking the Eagles Nest!! 

This couple was sooo cute dancing the night away! 

Diane and me!

Our trophy!

Diane and John!

Diane's ring!

Fiancee's!! Soon to be Mr. and Mrs. John Snider!!!!

What a perfect night.. " Night in the 40's " Big Band Dance! This was our second year going and it was just as outstanding as the first year! The food, music, and atmosphere was the best! We entered the costume contest and won 3rd place, which we were very happy about because 1st and 2nd went to real WWII vets and they deserved it for sure!! I was asked about 8 times if my belly was real or part of "my costume" come on people are you serious? I was waddling all over the place and wearing flats!!!  Sal cut his hair military style and shaved his facial hair and this was the first time I ever saw him without his goatee... he wanted to look as authentic as possible... Sal was like a star there with his Airborne uniform.. people just stopped him all over the place wanting pictures and talking with him.. it was hysterical and of course he ate it all up! Another special part of the night was our friends Diane and John got engaged... John got on his knee in front of about 1500+ people at the dance and asked for her hand in marriage... it was so so awesome.. Diane was SHOCKED!! Needless to say it was a perfect addition to the night and we were so happy to be a part of their special moment!  The pics that you see above.. I made John re-do the proposal so I can get a picture, because when it was actually happening I tried to run back to our table and get the camera after the shock wore off of seeing him on his knee and could not get back in time to take pics of the actual moment.. LOL! We can't wait until next year's dance!! It was a very enjoyable and memorable night!

Ma,Dad, Esther and Lou made the paper..

34 week belly shot!

Here is the torpedo at 34 weeks LOL!!

Little Jeej

I  like my old fashioned donut!!!! 

Our beloved Sonny....

Sonny's favorite spot on our pool deck

Sonny and baby brother Bosco

Sonny and brother Little Igby

Our bulls!

Our beloved boy

Pre Bosco.. with sister Bella and brother Little Igby

2 years ago today our beloved Sonny passed and not a day goes by that we do not miss him. We know you visit us Sonny...This has happened twice to Sal and I have seen it with my own eyes.. on both occasions Sal was spraying off the dirt on the pool deck and all of a sudden he called out to me to see these "muddy fat pawprints" following him.. the thing is.. the pool deck was already sprayed clean and these paw prints were fresh.. no other dog was outside at the time on both occasions... it was our beloved Sonny, we know you are always around us.. we have you upstairs with us love and you will always and forever be in our hearts and with all of us.

Gigi's first visit to see WWII WARBIRDS!!

We had the best day at Deer Valley airport again, taking Gigi to see some WWII warbirds!! We saw a B 29 "FIFI"  Super Fortress, B17 Flying Fortress, P 51 Mustang Man O' War, Texan SNJ, C-45 Twin Beach.  It was so fun watching Gia's face, she was so enamored and the loud engines starting up before these planes took off did not even scare her. She even sported a Dauntless hat in some pictures, maybe that will be her Warbird of choice?? Who knows.. it was just a perfect afternoon and then dinner with the B17 parked right in front of us!!!

Weekly Buddy Belly Shot!!

Here we are.. Jackson at 32 weeks and John Carmine at 34! We are both feeling fine, just TIRED and BIG!!! We will be meeting our baby boys soon enough! This week they are the size of squashes.. butternut and spaghetti HAHA!!! Who knows what legumes next week will bring... I know for me I feel like it should be a WATERMELON! Who knows maybe it is... onto week 33 and 35!!!

34 week OB check

Today I went to Dr Hu for my 34 week check and all is well. The pressure, tightening, and tinkling all the time is normal. I go back in 2 weeks Monday 3/18. The visits will then be weekly with internal swabbing exams, cervix check... how thrilling! HA! I also take that STREP B test which every woman who has a vaginal delivery has to take. Dr. Hu projects John Carmine is about 5.5 lbs right now... and I sure dropped...his head has not descended all the way yet, that will be coming.. everything else went fine!!! Baby boy John Carmine's heartbeat is nice and strong too.. GOOD THINGS!!

What a great Saturday night watching planes,helicopters,and balloons!!

Watching those planes land so intently!

Sal's mini me! HA!


What a beautiful Saturday night it was!  We went to the Deer Valley airport and had some dinner on the outdoor patio and watched the planes and helicopters take off and land. Gia was mesmerized!! The weather was perfect and the sunset was magnificent! After, we went up to Anthem because little one needed new summer shoes... and she got another special treat to see... a hot air balloon taking off!!!!

33 week belly shot!

Yes, getting even bigger!!! I feel John Carmine has moved head down now because I feel his little hiccups real low. It is about right for his little head to drop down... Sleeping is a horror show right now... and I have to start taking things much slower which I am so not used to and bending to pick something up only occurs when I absolutely have to! The double stroller came today and Sal and I will be putting together the crib this weekend! I have my OB apt Tuesday with Dr. Hu, all is well this week.. onto week 34!!