Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch

We had such a fun afternoon at Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch in Barrington.  Kenny took a half day off from work to join us.  The babies loved it, as there is an awesome "zoo" of exotic animals, including bears, tigers, llamas, chickens, deer, sheep, and monkeys.  It was a beautifully sunny and warm day.  We had a great time!

 

Talia was a little nervous feeding the giraffe...

the chickens--I think that the babies loved them the most!

Kenny and Stella

Stella

Lulu

Giana was so excited to ride a camel...and kept saying "woot woot" the whole time!

Talia decided that she'd rather go on a pony ride

My cuties

Lil pumpkins

Happy Babies and Happy Daddy!

Kenny has been traveling to Ireland for work A LOT lately, and we are all so happy when he is home!

Kenny's Work Picnic

Kenny's annual work picnic was a lot of fun for the girls this year.  Since we arrived late, we had to park in a far away lot at Independence Grove, but then got to ride in a limo to get to the park location--very fun for Talia and Giana!  There were jumpy's, lots of food and ice cream, and fun games for the kids, too.  Talia was a bit disappointed as there were no paddle boats this year (and Kenny was relieved--it's hard work for him!)

I had these shirts with their names on them made on ETSY and thought this was the perfect time to wear them!  So cute!

Stella's awake and Lulu's asleep--story of my life! :)

Sweet sisters--see, they do love each other!

Me and my favorite girls:

Lazy mornings

I am LOVING being home this summer!  We try to make plans for the afternoons, but  I have not been making plans in the mornings so that the twins can take a good nap.  The big girls love watching tv, eating breakfast and snacks, playing games, etc.
in their pajamas!  Here's a sweet pic of all the girls watching TV in their jammies:

4th of July

We had a very low key 4th this year, which was just what we needed!  We headed over to Jason and Lauren's house--our good friends from Bradley, who also have adorable 5 year old twins.  They recently bought a house just about 15 mins. from here.  I am so happy that they are so close to us now!  

The girls looked so cute in their coordinating outfits-

-they really are "American Cuties!"

A "girls only" party!

Me and Lulu

Kenny and Stella

The girls are in their pj's ready for fireworks

at the end of the night...

Dresses from ETSY

I ordered these beautiful dresses from ETSY, an online craft website that houses many individual small businesses.  I LOVE them, and the girls looked so beautiful in them, don't you think?

Close Ups of my Beauties!

Just playing around with my camera one night after dinner and got some great shots of my  girls:

Talia:

Giana:

Stella:

Lulu:

I love these beautiful girls so much!!!

Happy Father's Day!

                     Happy Father's Day to the best daddy!!! (do you like his shirt?!)

Happy Easter!

We celebrated Easter in Wisconsin at Crystal and Dave's house (Kenny's brother and sister in law).  Crystal is a wonderful cook and we had a great brunch. Thanks for having us over!

  Easter Baskets

I just love thier dresses this year and can't believe that I got this pic where they were all looking and SMILING!!!!  I am such a lucky mommy!

We love our Aunt Crystal!

My family--

I am truly blessed...today and everyday!

God Bless Stella and Lucia

Today we celebrated such an amazing day!  Stella and Lucia were officially baptized by our pastor, Fr. John Trout.  We were so thankful to have our wonderful family and friends share this special day with us.  

Both Talia and Giana were able to wear the same baptismal gown that I wore when I was baptized, but I bought the twins new gowns from Macy's.  How could I just pick one of them to wear it?  Their gowns were big and poofy and beautiful!  The twins did great all day!  I was so proud of them!

Our wonderful friends from Romona, Ann and Bill, are Lulu's Godparent's.

Our wonderful friends from Bradley, Aunt Stacey and Uncle Tony, are Stella's Godparents.

I love my family!!!  How cute are we???

The Mollo Family

The Engstrom Family

I was so happy that my Romona (work) family could be with us too!

I love Pasqualina (my Dad's cousin) and am so glad that she was able to join us!

With my brothers--missing Angelo here--but he and his family were on vacation.

The cakes from Deerfield's Bakery

I LOVE their bloomers!

Happy girls!

Here's some cute shots of Stella

Here's some cute shots of Lulu

Tired babies at the end of the night--always touching!  So sweet!

Thank you to everyone who drove great distances (and those who just drove down the street) to make this such a special day for our family.  I am so blessed and lucky to live this life.