Remember how we went to Rome???

Well here are the photos!

Rome!

We went back in September and Andrew looks so much smaller I can hardly believe it.

Here we are getting ready for Andrew's first flight. I am trying to organize Andrew's stuff.

John is preparing to be with out his Blackberry for a week and a half.
We were nervous but Andrew did really well on the flight.

After a quick flight to NYC , a four hour layover, and a seven hour flight we arrived in Rome and headed to the hotel.

Arrival in Rome.

Andrew took a nap in a funny super tiny Italian crib.

Then it was time to head out.
John's first priority was stopping for coffee.

We did lots of sightseeing.

The Colosseum.

St Peter's

Monte Cassino Abbey

Lots of laughs were shared.

As well as hugs.

Since Aunt Andrea lives in Hawaii, Andrew does not get to see her often. He loved spending time w/ her on the trip.
We also went to Grandpa's home town.

There Andrew got to meet some family members, pick some grapes,

and visit the cemetery.We had some great meals
but I think the best part was the gelato.

Ciao!

Summer pics.

This summer is just flying by. Andrew has been having lots of fun with his friends and family. Here is what we have been up to so far!

Going to the aquarium and...

going for strolls with his buddies.

Andrew and his friends have also been keeping cool by playing at the Botanical Gardens.

Andrew made sure to take his pal Backpack there when she came down for a visit.

We think she liked it!
We have also been bike riding at the Botanical Gardens.
Until Daddy got a flat.

He has also been Skyping w/ Morris. Here he is performing wheels on the bus for him.

Most of their conversations revolve around Toy Story so...

we had to take them to see Toy Story 3 together! Before the movie started Andrew shouted out "I am so excited!" Part way through the movie they looked at each other and high fived.
Andrew also celebrated his 3rd birthday! He kicked off his big day by opening a bunch of gifts from his Aunt Andrea, including some Toy Story duplos.


He also had a party with lots of little friends and lots of food to celebrate!
Celebrating with Grandmom.

Blowing bubbles w/ AMJ.

Cruising on Thomas w/ Pop Pop.

Story time w/ Nana, AMJ and Ewan.

Being the gracious host.

He has been enjoying all of his new toys, including his new love Play-doh.He has amassed so much stuff we had to create a new storage area for him. Here is his new nook.
He has also been having fun on the boat with Pop Pop and Mimi.

Well that is all for now. We are getting ready to go on vacation to the beach so there will be more photos to come.

In the mean time just remember that Andrew is still super cool!

And super sweet!