Mother's Day
This year we had a low-key Mommy's Day with extra morning sleep time for me, a home-cooked breakfast, Mother-Son nap time and a BBQ with the Grandparents. I know that Mother's Day is looked at as a "Hallmark Holiday", but I don't care. I love any excuse to spend quality time with my family - especially my wonderful Mom who not only is the best Mom out there (and who taught me all I know!), but the best Grandma that James could ask for.
A Quartuccio Wedding
We were cordially invited to the wedding of Kristen Quartuccio and Bill Kinslow on Memorial Day weekend. James spent lots of quality time with Grandma M., Aunt Adriana, Uncle John, Aunt Lee Lee and Uncle Joe while Ed and I made our way to CT to celebrate the happy couple. Fun was had by all and I think the Mangiaracina's were ready to collapse by the time we left. :)
Celebrate Fairfax
For the first time in many, many years, we were in town during the Celebrate Fairfax Festival and we took full advantage. Ed and I secured some sitters on night 1 (thanks Mom & Dad!) so that we could enjoy the All American Rejects concert (awesome show, BTW). On day 2, we took James to the fair and met up with friends Amanda, Kyle and Rafa to enjoy the rides, games and food. The boys had a great time as did the parents. What's funny is that the shuttle bus ride to the fair and back may have been James' favorite part of the day. :)
Happy Birthday Ed!
This past week, Ed celebrated his 7th annual 29th birthday. If you know my husband, you know that he is a BIG fan of his birthday so after we opened presents, we headed to Ted's Bulletin for a family breakfast and then onto the Reston Zoo. Even though it was Daddy's birthday, we had to keep James smiling and animals seem to be the trick. The kid even was brave enough to conquer is first pony ride! It was a great day that ended with crab legs and birthday cake with the family.
Sue & Ivan are Engaged!
Over the weekend we celebrated a very special couple - Sue & Ivan!! They, along with lots and lots of family and friends, were in town for their engagement party. My parents planned the top notch shin-dig and it went off without a hitch - and without electricity. Wouldn't you know that just as the party got started, the power went out! We like to keep things interesting. :) It didn't matter because it was a great day celebrating a great couple.
Father's Day
We rounded out the weekend by celebrating all the great Dads in our lives. Since Sue, Ivan and family were still in town, we were able to dole out our Dad-love in person which is always a special treat. Our morning started with coffee and gifts for Ed who is THE most AMAZING Dad out there (in addition to my Dad and Ivan's Dad of course!). I count my blessings everyday that I found Ed and that he is James' Dad because he is the most wonderful and perfect man for the job! We then headed to the Quartuccio house to have breakfast with the family and give hugs to my Dad - the best Dad (and Grandpa) a girl could have asked for - and Ivan's Dad - the best Dad a guy could have asked for! It was so nice spending time with these 3 amazing Dads (and some amazing Moms and a sister as well!) and it makes me wish that we all lived a little closer. At least driving distance. Can we all work on that? :)
As you can see, we have been quite busy and it does not end here. Coming up: a week at the beach, a long weekend in Philly, a visit from Adriana and John and a trip to Dutch Wonderland. I'm exhausted justing thinking about it, but I wouldn't want it any other way. #luckiestgirlintheworld
