Doing fine in month 9!

Today Connor turned 9 monts old!! My prediction of last month was right; not only did he pop a tooth, he now has two! Both of his bottom ones have sprouted and although it was rough few days (and nights) he looks mighty cute with them. I'm not sure of what my next prediction should be. I'd like to say he may take his first steps, but I know that seems a little early. Although, I never know what to expect with this kid. For now, we are having a great time and he just seems to get bigger (and cuter) by the day. He is now just an ounce shy of 19lbs and just over 28 inches long.

Sitting up

















and standing tall

Wuz up, cuz?

I know I refer to pretty much everyone in my family as Connor's cousins because that's what us Italians do, but this past week Connor actually got to meet some of his only true first cousins. Kevin drove down from MA with Michael, Britt, and Alex, so they could all meet Connor and spend their Spring Break in Florida. He was kept very busy and he held his own keeping up with his older cousins. Connor took his first trip to the bowling ally where he loved looking at the arcade games. He also went on his first trip to the Miami Seaquarium where he slept the day away in the Baby Bjorn, until the music at the dolphin show woke him right up. Britt was a super mother's helper and even fed Connor some solids, which is not an easy task. We all had a great time and I am so thankful that they came to see us. We hope it wont be long before we see them again (next time in Boston).

Hanging out poolside with Uncle Kevin (aka: his "real daddy")

Hanging with Britt

Wondering who the crazy girl is with a cheeseburger on her head?

1st word????

After several times of hearing it, I finally caught it on video! Although Mark says he is just mumbling, it sounds a lot like "momma" to me!!!!!!!

Jersey - Round 2

I have been very behind in my post recently, so I am trying to catch up. Connor went on his second trip to Jersey over Easter weekend and luckily it went just as smoothly as the first. He was perfect on the plane and was even good on the flight home despite the fact that we got delayed for 45 minutes before take-off.

Quick side story - The delay was due to an elderly woman (shocking, on a flight to Florida, right?) who began throwing up before we all even boarded the plane. Of course, thanks to the "families with small children" early boarding, I got to sit there and watch her get sick (all over the woman next to her mind you) and then watch as they needed about 15 people to clean it up and change out the seat. The most amusing part for me (and a fellow Red Sox fan next to us) was the fact that the man she was with actually stayed on the plane when they kicked her off. The man was wearing a Yankees shirt. Need I say more?

Anyway, the trip was wonderful. I got to celebrate my 32nd (gulp) birthday with my family and spend Easter there for the first time since we moved to Florida. Easter is one of my favorite holidays with my family. It's always fun, the food is always good, and the egg hunt is always hysterical. This year's "big egg" winner was Super Joe, but I am sure I would have beat him to it, if I didn't have a baby in my arms and a drink in the other (my first in 18 months and it was delicious).

Ill let the pictures tell the rest of the story:

Connor helping Uncle Moose make me the cutest birthday card

Enjoying my birthday at the park with my favorite lil' man

Getting an Easter basket from the Trishka's

Enjoying his Easter breakfast of yogurt (his favorite)

A Brazda family portrait

The whole crazy gang