Tavio Loves Books!

Tavio loves books! Sal and I try to read to him, but lately he is more interested in doing it himself. He likes looking at the pictures and turning the pages!

All done!

Julia & Tavio

Last weekend, our friends, Jimmy, Jen and their daughter Julia came over for dinner.

Julia

Jimmy & Tavio

Watch out Tavio!!!!

What a cutie pie!!!

More Pool Pics!

Only a few weeks left of summer...I'm sad it is coming to an end!

My Little Man Is Getting Into Everything!

You really can't take your eyes off of him - not even for a minute!

Constantly pulling on the blinds...

Grabbing anything he can reach for...

What is in here?

Playing with dirt.

Climbing the stairs.

He pushes his toy box up against the armoire and

crawls up on it to get a closer view of the TV.

Reaching for plants...

BUSTED!!!

Julia's Christening

Last Sunday, we went to Julia's Christening. She is just so beautiful! It was nice to see so many of our friends. Tavio had a great time hanging with the other kids...until he decided it was time to go. He sure knows how to clear a room!!!

A quick nap

Sal, Sal & Jimmy (Julia's Daddy)

Sebby, Guy, Bridget, Renzo & Cindy

Tavio & Bella

Watching Mickey Mouse

Julia and Mommy

And of course...Tavio had to try the cake!!!

Fun With The Weiss Family!

On Wednesday, The Weiss Family came for a visit. Tavio had a blast playing with Kyla and Devin. It was so exhausting keeping up with the kids, that I was only able to take a few pictures.

Let us out!

Kyla entertains the boys!

Thanks for coming!!!

Dinner With The Tine Family!

Tuesday night, our friends - Tony, Lorrie and their daughter Mia came over for dinner. Tavio loved playing with Mia...and it was so nice to just sit back and relax with great friends!

Mia - trying to feed Tavio

Hanging out on the couch together!

The Tine's brought their dog, Holly, over.

Mercedes loved playing with her!

The Little Milestones

Every time Tavio does something new, I am reminded of just how lucky we are...and then I grab my camera! Yesterday, Tavio decided to climb the stairs! Here is a video.

24 hours later, the excitement has worn off for Sal and I. Tavio has not stopped climbing the stairs - and he can climb all the way to the top - very fast!! It is time for a gate!

Too Hot to Play Outside!

Today was a very hot and humid day! Tavio becomes very crabby when it is too hot ( just like his mom). So, I decided to keep him indoors today.

Loving the a/c

Silly Boy!

Hanging Out In The Office!

While I was at work this week, Tavio got to hang out in my office.

This DVD player travels with us every where!

On Monday, Devin stopped by to say Hi!

Such a Happy Boy!

"NICU Days ~ Tavio's Journey Home!"

Tavio was born May 2, 2008 at 27 weeks, weighing 1 lb, 15 oz and measuring 14 1/4 inches long. One year ago today, Tavio finally came home from the hospital. Today, Tavio is a healthy, energetic bundle of joy. He is Our Little Miracle! Sal and I are forever thankful to the NICU staff at the UCONN Medical Center. There are not enough words to express how much we appreciate everything they did for our little man. They are remarkable people, a special team of angels. Here is a photo book (made into a slide show) called "NICU Days ~ Tavio's Journey Home!" Sorry it is so small. I also posted it on facebook where you can view it larger.