Cousins and my babysitter

Here are some great pics of the cousins and William, my babysitter.

Santa's phone call

We arranged for Santa to take time out of his busy schedule to call the boys on Christmas Eve. The boys were so excited. Paulie could not believe that Santa was on the phone and just keep repeating over and over "Santa, Santa". Once he realized Santa was there and going to talk with him, he started asking about his favorite Christmas reindeer, Rudolph. Santa said Rudolph was getting ready for the big trip, filling up his belly eating hay in the barn. Too cute. William was just excited to talk with Santa and tell him how he had been a good boy and really, really wanted a big shovel so he could dig in the dirt and sand. It was a great Christmas memory.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

We had a great Christmas celebration. The boys loved opening their presents and playing with all their new toys. Here are some pics from our Christmas morning.

The boys ladybug tent that Santa brought filled with the "special," most requested toys from Santa.

William really wanted a "big" shovel this year. Santa got the request and sent two....one for him and one for Paulie.

This was the biggest hit....a candy machine with a giant claw just like at the arcade or movie theatre. It even makes great music. The boys were thrilled, particularly William because it was for him!!!!!

The beach

Here are some photos of our morning at the beach....boy did they have fun!

Baby Capozzoli 3...the belly

Here is a photo of the belly at 16 or 17 weeks. When it is the third baby you don't keep track of everything....like what week of pregnancy I am in. Oh well, we at least know that it is growing and I have started feeling flutters from the baby. Christmas Eve was when I really noticed it....a nice Christmas present for all of us.

Our Florida Christmas Vacation

The boys and I have traveled to be with my parents and older brother's family during this year's Christmas holiday. Daddy had to go on a work trip, but we are looking forward to his return.

We have had a great time enjoying the Florida weather and sunshine. It has not been as warm as we hoped, but it is much warmer than North Carolina....and the sun has been shining. A big plus for us! Here are some pics from the past few days.

Our Christmas tree the night of Christmas Eve and decorating the tree with the boys.

The boys in their extra big Christmas stockings. Paulie was practically lost in his, William was as snug as a bug in his. Too cute.

Playing in the hot tub with Uncle Tye and Abby. What fun they had.

Babysitting the newest little Von Gunten, baby Dean. William was a wonderful babysitter, making sure he was fed, burped, and had lots of special attention paid to just him. William really loved Dean and it is sweet to watch them together. (And this photo will soon be my life come June with baby Capozzoli 3 arrives!)