Kevin's Home!!

"It's Yuuuuuuuuuge Buffalo, Yuuuuuuugah."

One of our local car dealerships barrages us with commercials about every ten minutes. The owner, Billy Fuccillo, and his wing man, Tom Park, have their signature phrase that makes me wince every time. Anyone from Buffalo and many people from across New York State could probably identify the pair. My favorite Fuccillo ads are the ones where Billy's photo stretches across the Buffalo Transit buses. He's lying down with his head in his hand. It's annoying--especially since he's not exactly "GQ" material. Anyway, after about the third commercial during the Today Show a few days ago, Jack said, "It's Yuuuuuge," and started laughing. You can imagine how thrilled I was. Periodically over the last few days he has repeated the phrase, "It's yuuuuge." So, when I told him Uncle Kevin came home I thought it only fitting to say, "It's yuuuuuuge."

As far as I know, my brother returned home to Arkansas at 3:30 AM this morning! My sister-in-law told me he called last night to report he was having a beer in Maine! It's so great to know he is back on our home soil. It's even greater knowing we get to see them next weekend. I'm proud of the job he has done and proud of my sister-in-law for managing to keep it all together while he's been away. I don't think I could do it!




TGIF!

(In case you're bored: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQO0v_HEGU0)

New Puppy

Not for us! Julie and Chris just got a chocolate lab. Her name is Charlotte but they call her Charlie. We went over to see her the other day and as you can see, she's too cute. Jack had fun with her and to my surprise, was pretty gentle (he's used to chasing after our dog). It was cute to see them running around in the yard together.

Move Over Tiger...

I decided after tracking Tiger's latest victory that it's never too young to expose our son to golf! Haha. Thanks in large part to Matt, we were able to get Dave a set of irons for Father's Day. He was so excited because it was a complete surprise. My dad gave him a golf bag and he also got golf shoes from Toni and Dave for his birthday. The guy is set for the fairways! Not surprisingly, Jack wanted a piece of the action.

On the inside jacket of his bestselling book, Big Russ & Me, Tim Russert wrote, "I hope this book will encourage readers to think about the things they learned from their father. Whatever we achieve and whoever we are, we stand on their shoulders.”


A shot of my dad and I from my wedding. I love that we're not posed.


David and his dad on our wedding day. What strikes me is that they both look proud in this picture (of one another).



David's grandfather - Abe. This is such a beautiful shot. He looks so content and that's how I always remember him. I don't think I ever heard anything negative come out of his mouth!


My Grandpa Ted and Jack at my brother's wedding. I am so happy he was able to meet Jack.



One of my favorite shots of my Grandpa Bill and us. He's using his hands in this picture to explain something and I can't help but notice the resemblance between his big hands and Jack's big hands. I also love the duct tape in the corner.



Unfortunately I don't have a picture of Dave's paternal grandfather to include but he is also in our thoughts. Happy Father's Day everyone!

Father's Day Part I

Grandma Toni Visits

Jack had a fantastic visit with his grandma. She spoils him just a little bit (he's acquired some new duds, a slide and a booster seat in the past few days). Here's a couple shots taken during Toni's visit. Don't they look heavy in discussion in the first one?!

Our First Baby Gift...

...for our little GIRL!!! David and I found out on Wednesday that we will be having a little girl. It was a complete surprise since the last sonographer seemed to indicate it looked like a boy. Anyway, when I was expecting Jack my grandfather gave me this gift for my shower. We didn't know what we were having that time and he suspected a girl. I saved the outfit and now it's kind of special that even though he's not here anymore, he is the one to give us our first gift. I bet somewhere he's looking down on us and having a good chuckle. By the way, I would have posted ultrasound pics but to be honest, I can't even identify them(quality isn't the greatest).