Night at the races

Here are a few pictures of the kids at the races.  Robert raced in the enduro series race at Watsonville last Friday night. We all had a great time even though Robert didn't get to finish.

Nora Carlino

Bobby and Issac ( Lucy)

Willaims first race. ( I couldn't find a little boy hat so he had to wear Joyce's)

This is actually from the children's discovery museum.  What a wonderful place to let the kids explore.  Joyce is in the firetruck

Beach Vacation and 4th of July

From June 29th through July 9th the whole Carlino Family stayed at the beach.  It was such a wonderful experience.   We really go to know each other again by living together again.  Each family took 2 nights to to make dinner for the whole family.  It was really fun to see how my siblings cook and see how they work as a family. How alike we are and how our spouses have influenced us and helped to us to grow and change.  We also, took a Costco trip at the beginning so that we could share the necessities without everyone having to bring their own and being separate.  It was our first real trip together as an adult family taking care of our parents.   We brought to young ladies with us Rachel Schaper and Katie Vacarrezza to help with the children so all of us could enjoy some vacation time.  That was definitely one of the best decisions ever.    Here are a few pictures.  I will add more when my camera stops acting up.  Enjoy!

4th of July was the coldest darkest day of the whole trip, go figure!  The Leon Schapers came over to help us celebrate.  Here is Aunty Theresa, My mama and Philomena

Joyce enjoying the beach on the 4th

Robert Baby wrangling.  The little baby in pink is Bibiana Schaper Leon's youngest she is 1 month older than William who is lying on Robert's knee.

Joyce after baths and getting ready for bed.  It was so gorgeous out that we went back down to the beach in our jammies to enjoy it a little longer.

left to right Katie Rose 3 (Anna) Lylah Suzanne 18 mo ( Anna) Joyce 2, Nora Francesca-Therese 3 ( Daniel) Daniel Jude 18 mo ( Daniel) Salvatore Gregory 2( Genevieve) Fabian Jude 8 mo ( Genevieve)  I don't know where Bobby and William disappeared off too, but these are all my parents grand kids.  Bobby being the oldest at only 4 with 1 more on the way! 

Jay, Anna's husband is an avid fisherman and so Bobby's bestest best Uncle for the trip.  They caught a few crabs, a shark and some other monster form the deep.

Gianna, Joyce and Addy: Video Edition!

This is a shout out to the little girls in the family! It's been awhile since we have seen videos on our blog. The three granddaughters all have quite the personality. I can't wait till the day they all get to hang out together! For now they will just have to have a virtual party.

First Up: Adeline Felicity our Dancing Queen! 

This was taken quite awhile ago but it's precious.

 

Next Up: Joyce the Giggler. 

Joyce is Daddy's girl for sure. It was so sweet to see the bond that Robert has with her. 

Last but not least: Gianna the Teenage.

This isn't the best video of her talking to Nana and Uncle Thomas, but it's one of them! I think she would talk on the phone all day if I let her. I don't know what to do with this girl!

There are seven Grandbabies: Bobby, Gianna, Joyce, Max, Adeline, Peter and William. Next time we will have to do a video edition of the little men in the family!

"To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others." - Blessed John Paul II

Mom/Nana's wonderful visit!

Mom came and stayed with us for a few days in June. While she was here she stayed in the kids room with them, was never without William in her arms and stayed up late chatting with me.  Bobby and Joyce followed her around like puppies.  The anthem of her stay was " Where's Nana, Where's Nana?" We kept ourselves busy with a day at Alum Rock Park swinging in swings.  A day down at my parents' house where the kids played on the slip and slide and Mom and my Mom made a lovely witch's brew. click here to see what its all about.  Saturday was a beautiful day at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.  Where we picnicked and enjoyed the animals and rides.  Saturday night Mom Robert, William and I went to dinner and then to see "For Greater Glory" Robert and I couldn't remember the last movie we saw a movie in the theaters.  We like to have time together on our date nights but were very glad to have seen this one.  This movie puts us in mind that in the span of time these happenings were not long ago and are more like current events then history, also to live the Faith God has so generously given us.  We were so blessed to have her to ourselves for a little while.  Thank you Mom for not only being the best mom and person in the whole world, but also for being an amazing real to life example of motherhood, womanhood and wifehood. We love you.

Joyce on her faithful steed at Happy Hollow

So this was pretty funny.  A s you can see Robert, as any good father would have done, is recording Bobby on the roller coaster while laughing hysterically.  This ride was a bit past Bobby's comfort level.  He was on the verge of crying the whole ride.  He held it together very well and was just terribly dazed for about half an hour after.  I am working on getting the video off Robert's phone.

A ride that is more Bobby's speed.

Nan and her new addition, Mr William Joseph.

Joyce in a dress Aunt Theresa Feller made for her out of Grandma Ruth's material.

Mom helped Grandma Ruth clean out her craft room. She found some paints and brought them back and we had a little painting party one evening.

Best way to clean off paint.

Joyce lounging and eating like Cleopatra herself.

Happy baby, happy Nana

Nana and her happy gran-babies

{this moment}

This moment happened a few weeks ago but I couldn't resist. I will be posting a few fun "this moments" leading up to Father's Day on June 17th. We love scheming and making plans for special days like Father's day!

Robert and William - both after a long day of work!

Oh Lovely Lady May

 Hi Everybody!  We have had an exciting start to our summer. Check out the pictures for details!!

William spends alot of time chillin' with Daddy in the garage.

as well as being held by Bobby.  He is a good motivation.  Bobby will get things done well and fast so he can go play with William.  He also, takes pride in telling everyone we meet that this is his little brudder!

William loves to chill in the center of attention.  Here he is in the middle of the food table when we were picnicking with my sisters.  Later that day he was snoozing on the island at my Mama's house.

 William's first swim at 3 1/2 weeks old. He loved it!

Joyce is quite the fish and spends the whole time on Robert's back like a barnacle.  She is very good at  keeping her head above water as he swims around.

My little fishy family!

Over Memorial weekend we all went down to the ranch with the Leon Schapers.  Bobby would wake up in the morning go grab this green helmet, because it is the only one that fits his mondo huge head, and wait for the boys to wake up and give him a ride. the only way you could get him  to leave is if you promised to go fishing.

The handsome hunter got a big one with one .22 shot!

Mama Lucy and her little chicks

I left William on the bed and went to get changed.  When I came back I found that he was now Joyce's little doll.. Thank goodness for guardian Angels.

Bobby and Daddy fishing.  All the other kids would be playing and he stayed right there and fished.  He finally did catch one, though.

Cute dirty face.

Lots of little Ranchy bathing beauties.

Agnes and Magdalena

William chilling out helping us garden.

Bobby graduated form preschool last week.  Yay Bob!  they did a great little program with song and dance and then a party after.  A great memento was that they had all the kids sign each others white shirt. A great idea that store's easy

Story time

Back in the Day . . .

So lately I have been reminiscing. Being around a sibling really helps and when we went to California we all had a blast talking about the good 'ol days. :) Robert and I laughed and laughed about all the ridiculous animals we had.  I swear we could have been considered an animal shelter. You name it we had it! Someday I will scan some of the pictures I have of the animals, but for now I wanted to post some old pictures to share. Enjoy and have a wonderful day! May Our Lady guide you and the Angels protect you. :)

Rhody! He was THE BEST DOG! Look how handsome and young he is here! Oh did I ever love him.

My first Christmas and my best friend in the whole world giving me a kiss!

Lucy Lewis (Schaper) and I!

Checking out Dottie Gallaher. Peter looks a lot like this right now :)

A boy with his boots and silly faces. Some things don't change. :) Clare simply looks like mischief here!

It didn't matter how simple and seemingly "poor" our life was, we were the happiest kids around! Mom and Dad sacrificed and sacrificed for us!

And where did that fourth baby come from? hehe. We love you Joe!