the last few days...

so i have to say, i am so grateful that i chose to sacrific my daytime internet time because in the last few days i have heard more giggles and less crying, i have tickled more bellies and nibbled more piggy toes, i have mastered lego skyscrappers and spent more time snuggling with 3 little boys on my lap... my house seems to be a little more "put together", i have seen my kids personalities really shine through and maybe even learned more about them that i would have otherwise missed. matteo has mastered climbing up and (pratices going down) the stairs. i have attempted to put an end to running back and forth on the couch (that the twins find much pride climbing onto by themselves!) naptime seems to be more so used for scrapbooking or grabbing my bible! it has been wonderful!

although, i do miss my ladies - it has inspired me to commit more time at night to my blogging and has given me more reason to pick up the phone and have an "old fashioned" chat. there is definitely something to be said about actually talking to someone on the phone, its something i did for way-too-many-hours a day as a teenager and very rarely ever do now, but i miss it - darn internet!

yesterday i never once turned my computer on! it was weird at the end of the night, but i didnt even think about it during the day! instead i had a photoshoot with the twins when they got up from their nap and i have to say, the pictures turned out pretty darn cute! (to see more of them, check my facebook page or look for an upcoming email from snapfish)

vincenzo

matteo

after the shoot was over, our greatest friends from church, matt and bridget and their 2 kids, zach and chase (tuscan's bff) came over for dinner, that was unfortunately cut shorter than i would have liked by my needing to go to work. but it was so nice while it lasted. the meal of course, cooked by frank, was amazing! and dessert was even better...pudding filled homemade crepes! the kids had a ton of fun playing (wish i had some pics of that!) and the adults had some fun just hanging out - although i think next time we need to get together without the kids, for once! having friends that share something with you as intimate as your faith is something that words could not explain. it gives such a wonderful base for all other things you may have in common. we are so grateful to have found friends in matt and bridget and their (now) growing family! we love you guys!! (and we need to get together more often!)