John's Surgery - October 7, 2008

This past Tuesday, John had much needed arthroscopic surgery on his knee. He was a trooper and the procedure went very well...he'll be gimpin' around a bit, but should heal quickly and be ready for a pain-free season of riding...when the snow starts falling.

Just Hanging Out...October 4, 2008

The Staleys and Kelleys came for dinner and Uncle Shawn busted out the guitar...Nina loved it, and loved playing with Mags & Piper.

October 1, 2008

Today marks Becky's first day off with Nina Bea! I am taking the next two months off from teaching to spend some more precious time with my baby girl...my co-teacher,Jen, will take my class during Oct. & Nov. She is so amazing for doing this! Thanks Jen!

Nina is growing up so fast...today she had her first stint in the Exersaucer! She loved it...

Uncle Mike and Aunt Lisa Visit

Mike and Lisa came for a visit at the end of September...what a treat! We had fun showing Lisa Bend, going out to dinner and taking Jack on hikes...even though Oktoberfest was a bust, Michigan won that weekend!

Don & Carol's Visit

John's mom and dad came for a fantastic visit and spent some great quality time with the everchanging Nina. She is so grown up now and loves to "talk", find her toes and grab everything. She loved hearing grandpa Don laugh at the football games...and listened intently when Grandma Carol read stories.
Nina and Grandpa Don...

Todd Lake Trip...lots of frog babies and nursing on a big rock in the middle of the woods...whoo-hoo!
Nina is 3 moons old...and luvin it!

John's Euro Trip

The end of August was a really busy time for us...John left for a two week trip to Europe while Becky stayed in San Jose, and then became a single mom for a week.John's trip landed him in Amsterdam with Ed Hall...travelin buddy extraordinaire. Amsterdam was full of beer,coffeeshops, art and canals, then on to Bruges. IN BRUGES...JD made himslef familiar with the local faire,markets and yes...more biere, aah the local flay-va of the Belgian ales...yummy! London and Wales ...a good time had by all, and then back across the pond to the mamacita and bebe, who sorely missed Dad.

Visits from family...visiting family

In late July, the Thomas family arrived ...it was a fun three days and Nina got to spend some quality time with her Great Auntie and cousins.





On August 8th we made the trek to San Jose for Nina's first palne ride and a visit with friends and family at Gigi's house...Nina got to meet many members of both the Nagle and Venturino clans. Also, the Hags and neighbors were in attendance. What fun...if you have pictures please feel free to post them here or on my Facebook Page. Thanks!

Uncle Gary

Uncle Dan

Grandma Gigi came to visit and babysit while Becky set up her classroom...she also finished the beautiful bumper and bedskirt for Nina's crib! We were so thankful to have her here for moral support:)