A Weekend of Visitors

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Usually my parents and I are busy over the weekend going different places and visiting with friends and family. This weekend was different-we stayed home and people came to us! It was nice to stay at my own house with all my things and my dog, Guinness. He is still not thrilled about me living here, but I think he is coming around. He likes to sniff me and sometimes gives me kisses and I let him. But I don't like when he wakes me up from my naps when he hears the mailman or a car driving by outside!

I am getting off-topic, though! I have to tell you about all the people that came to spend time with me last weekend. We spent Saturday with the Stewart family-my Grandpa Ron, Aunt Marcy and Uncle Al, my cousin Evalina and their dog, Chonna. Evalina and I are exactly 8 weeks apart! We play sometimes but I am usually so sleepy when I see her. We had a fun time with the Stewarts; it was a beautiful day on Saturday so we BBQ'd and spent lots of time on my patio. My Grandpa Stewart even brought his dog, Leland! He is a very good dog despite what Grandpa says!

Later that evening, my parents took me to a festival called Heritage Fest in downtown Dundee, near our house. My mom had her first beer in over 9 months there! We watched a band and walked around a little bit. I had a good time! This is me all bundled up watching the band!

Sunday was an exciting day for two reasons-the Bears were playing and also the Biesiadecki Family came over to meet me! My daddy has known Jeff Biesiadecki since he was in second grade! Now Jeff is married to his wife Ann and they have two kids-Mia who is 4 and Noah is 15 months. My daddy is Mia's godfather! We watched the Bears game with them and ordered pizza. Mia got to hold me and I was fussing a little bit, but she got me to calm down! She is great older sister!  I can't wait to play with Mia and Noah again!

Well, I have to go and take a nap now-I have a playdate later today with Evalina. We have another busy weekend coming up so I will be sure to let you know how it goes! Also, my mom just informed me that I have a dr appointment next week-I will be 2-months old in a few days! I will update you on how much I have grown and also let you know about some exciting milestones I have hit!

Family Time

This weekend I spent a lot of time with my different extended families! On Friday, my mommy went to her cousin's house so it was just me and my dad. My daddy's Aunt Karen ended up calling him and inviting us to come over to her parents house with her and my daddy's Uncle Joe for pizza. I had a great time with them and Aunt Karen's parents, Cliff and Lorraine! Aunt Karen even fed me my bottle! Since they live so close to our house, I plan on seeing them a lot (and getting spoiled in the process!).

Then, on Sunday, it was the day of the Aguilar Family Reunion/Picnic. It was a beautiful day out! I wore one of my best outfits-plaid shorts and a polo shirt. I wanted to look good to meet everyone! You can see my outfit in this picture of me and my cousin Michelle:

As for the picnic, it was a fun time! My Grandpa Saviano has roughly 40 first cousins so you can imagine how big the family is! I only have one cousin, so far, Evalina. Hopefully one day I will have more!  In the meantime, I got to meet a lot of my second and third cousins. Right now, I am the youngest person in the family! I took a picture with my Grandpa's Aunt Edy, she is my Great-grandma Sav's sister and is 89 years old-she is the oldest member of the family!

That's my mommy in the picture, too. She had to hold me since I can't do that by myself yet! But, my neck is getting stronger! Can you tell?

We took lots of different pictures. Here is one of my generation of cousins. We are the Third Cousins generation--and we are growing in size so fast! I am the one in the car seat, if you can't find me!

 

And here is a group shot of the Saviano family--my mommy's aunts, uncles and cousins (well, some are missing, but this is almost everyone!)

One of the my favorite parts of the day was spending time with my Great-grandma Sav-I was told that she is really good with babies and I agree! I think it's because she is so patient and calm. My daddy captured some really cool pictures of us together!

Overall, I had a great time meeting my family and enjoying a sunny day with everyone! It was decided to do another reunion in 2013! I will be two by then and can't wait to play with all my cousins! I'm sure I won't be the youngest by then!

I hope everyone has a good weekend, I will let you know what I am up to next week!

My First Labor Day

Last weekend, my great-aunt Laura had a small BBQ for Labor Day. I went with my mommy and daddy and, boy, was I sure a big hit! Everyone wanted to hold me! It was nice to spend time with the Savianos. It was a crisp day out so I dressed warm and enjoyed the cookout and the conversation! Here is a look at some of the people that I spent time with!

Then, on Monday, my parents went to the Cubs game without me. But that was ok, it was a windy day! I had a better time at my Grandma Saviano's house with her and my Great-Grandma Kitty. My Grandma took me for a walk and we had fun spending time at her house and watching the Cubs on TV. My dad is so excited to take me to my first game at Wrigley someday!

This weekend, I will see a lot of family again because it is the Aguilar Family Picnic--that is my Great-Grandma Sav's side of the family. I can't wait to meet my extended family. My mommy told me there will probably be over a hundred people there! I better rest up for this event, but I will be sure to blog about it next week and post more pictures!