Well, it was a fun V-Day for us. Gianluca was super excited to go to school and pass out his Ninja Turtle valentines. And of course he was excited for the CANDY CANDY CANDY!!! Allegra was in a horrible mood all day which was real fun. She through the biggest fits over every little thing. I really hope my sweet baby isn't becoming a little diva! Our afternoon was pretty laid back and then we decided to do our traditional make a yummy dinner. When Joel got home he gave the kids a really cute heart-shaped cookie decorated which they attacked immediately. He also surprized me with a beautiful saphire ring that I've been wanting to go with my wedding ring. We have to get it sized. He is a real romantic at heart and I love that about him. He does a great job when he thinks about it. I love this guy!!! I was totally shocked! Then we made shrimp linguine w/ pancetta. It was soooo yummy. But of course by the time I went to the store for the food(& had a creepy older guy hit on me, explaining that the flowers were for his "mom" and that the reason he was dirty was that he just got done with motorcross w/ his buddies...), made dinner with two wild and screaming kids, our romantic dinner was not so romantic. Joel wanted to take a picture of our masterpiece and at this point Gianluca was soooo tired that he was just being crazy. He jumped up and tried to grab the camera as it was about to take the picture and knocked it to the ground, which of course had Joel and I yelling! Then Gianluca burst into tears! We then had to calm him down and Joel still insisted on taking a family picture. Then we did our traditional "cheen, cheen" which is a toast with our sparkling cider. This is Gianluca's favorite part. He no longer wants the little wine glass, but the big one like mom and dad. So we were brave and gave Allegra the little one. I should have known that this little party animal would have made a huge mess. First she put all of her noodles in her glass. Then when she saw we were pouring a drink in there she dumped it out. Then she was super over-zealous w/ the cheen cheening and sloshed her red sparkling cider every where (not nice on the grout!) and the last time she and Gianluca cheersed each other, her glass brooke! I felt like I was in a bar or something. She is a party animal. Well, anyways now the kids are in bed and I am very grateful for that! It's one of my favorite parts of the day.... quiet time!
Too all of you who are imporatant part of my life, I love you and thank you for the memories and friendships you've given me! Happy Valentines Day!
Here's a real happy family picture!!! Poor Dude is devistated.
Just had to add a picture of the broken noodle glass!
P.S. Here is a video Joel took of the dude when they went fishing at the pond at our house. Gianluca caught 4 fish! He was so happy. He loves fishing with his dad!
6 comments:
That story is hilarious... I love the broken glass picture!
What a romantic hubby you have. You'll have to show off your ring when we see you this Saturday!
Que inolvidable Valentine's day!!!
me encanta saber que Joel te sorprendio a vos y los chicos! Se que el es dulce y adora a su familia, y esta reorgulloso de ustedes!!!!(nosotros tambien !!!)
Vos y Joel se ven tan bien y felices y aun Gianluca con su carita llorosa esta como siempre hermoso!
No puedo creer que Allegra rompio la copa, we have to get a rubber one for her!jajaja
Also,the food looks delicious!
Gracias por compartir todos estos momentos tan especiales!
PD. Me alegra tanto que Gianluca vaya a pescar con Joel! Ademas de hermosos recuerdos, es una oportunidad de acercarse a su hijito! que lindo!!! bueno, los quiero muchisimo y reciban un abrazo muy fuerte!!!
Love the family shot. What a great meal and a romantic present. The kids melting down, isn't that just like par for the course now? Seriously.
WOW!!! Joel is so sweet, who knew? (j/k). That would have made my day. Dinner does look delicious. I need that recipe. Love the "happy" moments, makes everything so memorable. Thanks for sharing!
Despite all the mishaps, I'm impressed! You guys went all out! We had Chuy's takeout after the kids went to bed and then indigestion came on....pretty romantic, eh?
Cam and Seth just went fishing for the first time and Cam loved it! Makena is dying to go. We should all go tomorrow...it's supposed to be perfect weather!
love it. that story made me laugh so hard. hahaha. poor gianluca... :) and wait a sec... i haven't seen this ring yet... how cute is that! go joel.
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