Meet the Whitneys!!!!!

Our friends, Mike Whitney and Laura Owens, married today! Laura is now Mrs. Laura Whitney! Mike's mother, stepfather and sister flew in from Oregon for the ceremony. It was great to see a loving couple begin their lives together. Here's to the new couple....may they have many loving, fun-filled and memorable years together.

The Whitneys just after their "I do's".

Putting on Mike's boutonniere before the ceremony.

Exchanging rings and I do's.

Mike and Laura Whitney.

Friends and family, John and Jamie, Jessica (Mike's sister), Mike and Laura, Christina and Bob (Mike's mother and stepfather), Tracy, Kevin and Paulie.

Mike and his ladies....Jessica, Laura, Christina.

Video of William riding his bike

Scroll down to the bottom of the blog and watch the video of William riding his BIG BOY BIKE....WITHOUT training wheels!

He's growing up!!!!!!!

Today was a "special day" as we say in our home. For months, William has been riding his little boy bike with the training wheels hiked up as high as possible. He would ride the bike on both wheels working really hard to not let the training wheels touch the ground. Since the weather was so warm today, Kevin went out front to sweep up the leaves by the front door. William noticed his big boy bike that Santa brought last year and decided today was the day he was going to ride it. Kevin was a bit leery, but put him on it and guided him for about 20 meters. William turned to him and said, "Stop, Dad. I can do it." And he did......he rode his bike without training wheels for the rest of the day. He was so proud of himself. He came running into the house to share his news. Here are some photos of my speed demon in all his glory. His face is beaming! I have video that I will upload soon.

My little boy is no longer a little boy, he is a big boy! Getting bigger and bigger every day! Today really was a special day!

Finally! It only took 4 1/2 years....

The Von Guntens/Seyberts/Capozzolis have finally been together in one place for a family photo! Now I am not saying that we all looked fabulous or that every child cooperated and smiled beautifully for the camera. But, hey at least we can document that we were together. The last time ALL of us were together as a family was for Tye and Kelly's wedding. Since then, a wedding has occurred, Kevin was deployed 25 months (straight), and four babies have been born. Alot has happened! I am thrilled to be able to post this photo onto the blog. I don't know when this will occur again! Enjoy the photo. I hope you get a good laugh from the kids.

Things a mother is so proud to say.....

As Paulie has gotten older and more mobile, he really loves to play with his big brother. They are great playmates and spend hours in William's room or the playroom together. It is quite nice....at times. Most of the time they are really good to each other....or should I say William is NOT TOO mean to Paulie. With Paulie being younger, it is easier for William to torment him....as any younger sibling knows. So, this morning while I was uploading photos to the blog, William and Paulie were playing nicely on the easel behind me....or so I thought. When I turned around, William's face was covered in green marker and then I saw Paul....also covered in green marker. And I uttered my most proud phrase, "William, your brother is not a coloring book. We do not draw or color on him." I hope that every mother with two young children get the chance to say such wonderful phrases. It brings such joy and love to your heart. I know that I am doing a good job as a mother when I am able to say such loving things to my son. Mother of the year, 2007 again is awarded to me. Thank you!

Oh, and as I was wiping the evidence off with a damp cloth, it hit me.....I should have taken a picture for the blog. Sorry....I will try to do better next time.

A baptism baby

Ms. Abigail was baptised over the Christmas Holiday. Aunt Kelly sent some really cute pictures of her in her gown. She was a really good little girl during the ceremony...did not cry once! She is so tiny and too cute for words!

A new year, a new template

As 2008 rang into the year, I decided that The Capozzoli Clan needed an update. 2007 was a great year and will always be remembered with the creation of our blog, but it is time for a new and improved version. We hope that all of you will continue to log onto our blog and keep up with our crazy adventures.

Oh, and if you are wondering why there is a lack in blog updates...well, I am back in the land slow Internet service. Good bye to the days of fast DSL connections and hello to slow and sometimes, painful uploads.

And, in typical fashion, I uploaded all of my pictures and video to my mother's computer and then promotly left WITHOUT burning them onto a CD. You will have to check back later for those pictures....like Spring time.