Louden James DeGaetano

Born 9-21-09 at 1:11 pm

8 lbs and 20 inches long

Walking your bike can be very dangerous!

Well, last Friday we had GORGEOUS weather. In the 70's and Madison spent all day outside. She was getting ready to take a break and was walking her bike to the back porch when she tripped and fell on the bike, the pedal to be exact and sliced open her knee! She was quite a trooper despite the initial freak out over the blood. We ended up spending 3 hours in the emergency room and left with a glued knee and immobilizer. They were going to stitch it but still immobilize it so they decided to go for the glue instead. Donovan was surprised that I was actually trying to talk them into the stitches. Only because I know the kid doesn't hold still! So, far so good and only a couple of scares thus far, but it looks like it is healing and we have a story to tell! She is excited to get to keep the hospital bracelet, ace wrap and splint when it is all done. Only 3 more days in the immobilizer! Thank goodness!!

In case you didn't know...

By the way if you are not a Facebook fiend - which I know some of you are. And in case you didn't catch my status update about a month ago, I am pregnant! Surprised!!!! So were we. We are excited to be welcoming baby #4 in September into this very "cozy" DeGaetano household. The funny thing is I found out on on January 20th! Such a historical day. All day Marsha kept saying to Adina and Madison you need to remember what you were doing today when Barack Obama was sworn into office. We forever will rember the day too for many reasons! We will keep you updated as we know more!

Learning to ice skate

Donovan took the Junior and Senior High from church ice skating and Adina, Madison and I were able to go with them. They had never been before. It took a little practice and lots of warm clothes, but by the end of the night they were pros!!

Great Grandma Nobles is 91!!

We had a chance to go and celebrate the 91st birthday with Marsha's mom. Adina was out of school for the day and we let Madison play hooky. It is not very often you get to celebrate a 91st birthday!

We got her a yummy chocolate cake from Costco! I think they are the best bakery cakes!

Adina and Madison also made her some cards and here they are sharing them with her...

Genevieve also wanted to show her something

Here's the happy crew

Finally back...

Well, we finally got a new camera and I have a few free minutes so we are going to try an do some catching up...

Madison and Genevieve were very happy to be guinea pigs for the new camera

Genevieve is talking to grammie (my mom) on the phone here. If you ever want someone to talk to on the phone...Genevieve is your gal, she would talk all day. We are in so much trouble!!

Adina, not so thrilled about the new camera!

When I can find them, I will try to throw in a couple pictures from Halloween, the girls looked pretty cute.

Adina is 8!!

Well we had a very busy birthday weekend (October 24th! Better late than never, right??) and Adina is now 8! I cannot believe it. We had friends come in from Princeton to celebrate. We had a busy weekend with swimming at the hotel, Madison's soccer tournament and Adina's High School Musical 3 birthday party at the movie theater! We had her party at the local movie theater and got to see the movie! Oooh aaah! The girls in the theater all sighed unanimously when Troy entered the screen! I think that was more entertaining then the movie itself!!

Adina, Gen and Madison playing on the frog slide

Adina under the Waterfall!

Madison enjoying the kiddie pool

Genevieve thinks there's nothing better than stairs -- no matter where they are!!

Adina and Gen jumping while holding hands

Daniel's seeing if he really can get his hand through, I guess...

Donovan having a serious conversation with Michael and Daniel in the hot tub of course!

Adina's oreo pies on her actual birthday night

This was hilarious! You can't tell because the flash on the camera made it seem light, but it was pitch black in the room after Adina blew out the candles! The kids all squealed and you can tell they were quite surprised!!

Movie Theater Birthday Party

Madison, Gen, Adina, Michael, and Daniel (our other 2 friends hadn't made it yet)

Don't forget the silly pose

Can't see HSM3 without the HSM cake

Our 8 year old!

Aunt Becky with one of her loves -- Genevieve

Daniel -- of course I'm having fun

Boy is this frosting TASTEEEEE!!

Madison's Soccer Tournament

Uncle Tony trying to keep warm with the rest of us! He was sure wishing he bought a new hat the night before at Bass Pro!

Adina and her monkey bars! She has made it her second grade mission to cross all the monkey bars and she is one determined little girl!! You should see her poor hands!

Here she is evaluating whether her blisters hurt to much to continue...She did until one tore off and that was the end of it for the day.

This picture cracks me up -- long lost relative of Elvis Presley!

Michael William Kramer! One of our very favority 7 year old boys

Thank you all for making this Birthday weekend the best! We are so thankful for friends like you guys Becky, Tony, Karen and kids! Thanks for making the trip! P.S. Sorry there's no pictures of you Karen, blame it on Becky she was the photographer :)