Springtime...

It dawned on me today that June is around the corner, which means summer is here and baby Bella is close to her arrival! Where did Spring go?!?... that season I longed for after living through dreadfull winters in NY / NJ every year. Well, Spring has certainly sprung in LA, NY & NJ, and we are all enjoying the nice weather.

So, what have we been up to all month? Early in May, Massi and I took a trip to NJ for my oldest & dearest friends Bridal Shower, Jenn Hirschbach! Juju was in her glory watching Massi as I worked and spent time in NYC for a few days. As always, home was filled with meaningful visits with friends and family. Here are just a few pictures to highlight our trip!

Celebrating Jenn's Shower (in blue), the rest of us are expecting!

Visit with The Ihrig's who welcomed baby Charlie just a week before!

We couldn't miss a playdate with our girl Giulia!

Fun at Van Saun Park w/ Juju...

Back in Cali, we've been enjoying watching Massi explore as a toddler. It's hard to believe he'll be 2 in just a few months. Just this morning at church, I got all teared up watching 4 year olds perform bible songs on stage... to think that my little boy will be this big soon!?!

Everyday is something new for Massi; a new word, a favorite food, a challenge or fun activity. I remember when I was pregnant with him, I kept telling Nick, "all I'm going to do is laugh at my children". Well, it's true, I find myself laughing at Massimo pretty much all day... whether it be his smile/teeth, the way he runs/skips, how he finds a way to make a musical instrument out of nothing, and overall his cuddly and funny personality. He is my little dream boy!

As for Daddy Leone, we're excited to have him back as our "partner in crime". With his back healed, we have more leisure time to head to the park as a family, play ball, go on long walks, and most of all feel GREAT knowing that he isn't in pain anymore.

We're also so thankful for Baby Isabella's healthy journey so far. As of this week, I am 7 Months Pregnant! I wish I could say this pregnancy has flown by, but it really hasn't, having a toddler and an expanding belly is not easy. We cannot wait for Bella to arrive in August!

Mamma Leone, 7 Months

Once again, I seem to be counting down the days for our next trip to NJ (18 days!). We cannot wait to celebrate nuptials, new babies (yes, more!), and just have some R&R with family.

XO,

Lindsay

Here are some more shots from May: picasaweb.google.com/lindsayvh/MayMisc#