The Salvino's Play Hard and Have Way Too Much Fun

I Can Not Believe It's Been as Long as December

2010-09-14T12:48:00.002-04:00

I have not made a post since December Wow! It's not that I had nothing to talk about. I did get a sick again last winter but we manage to get it under control. I went to the IV again for 3 months the cost 5,000.00. While on the IV..... I had all the boys in wrestling. Victor and Austin were also in Hip-hop and performed in a show called Heroes. I started going to Church every Sunday and a woman's group, and still continue. Austin was in indoor soccer. I went off the IV just in time for a family vacation in May for a week. We took a cruise to the Islands. The kids had a great school year and a very fun and packed summer. We spent 3 weeks at the beach and we put in a pool at our home in Baltimore in the middle of July. We went camping, tubing and Water Park this summer. Summer was way too short for all what we wanted to do, however it was time for school. This year was Andrews first year of Elementary School. Gianna started Pre-Kindergarten. Victor entered the 1st grade and Austin the 4th. Gianna has also started Hip-hop, Tap, Ballet. Andrew and Victor are still in wrestling and Austin is in soccer. Now we are just getting ready for our favorite holiday Halloween!!! I am excited for another school year but not so much for the cool weather....LYME AND COLD DOES NOT MIX. We are all happy and hanging in there. We all know marriage is not easy and raise children is also difficult but everyday if we promise to do our best and not give up there is light at the end.

It's That Time of Year Again!!!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

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We had a VERY HAPPY HALLOWEEN
and we hope that you did also.
It was a BLAST doing all the make-up on the kids.
We can't wait until next year.

My Favorite Time of Year

2009-10-03T21:39:00.005-04:00

I just love decorating for fall and Halloween

YUMMY!!! and my halloween cake from scratch.

Austin's Soccer Game

2009-10-03T21:36:00.002-04:00

Updating My Bed Room

2009-10-03T21:30:00.005-04:00

With just a little paint, new carpet, new curtains, matching throw pillow and some new framed pictures I finaly updated my room.

GiGi BUG

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She is getting big fast.

She is now potty trained and in a big girl bed.

The GARAGE!!

2009-10-03T21:02:00.005-04:00

We put the old kitchen cabinets in the Garage. Now it is our 2nd kitchen, garage, party room, you name it. I even put a TV down there. I just got it already for a BIG party tomorrow. I still have to paint the block and the ceiling.

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OUR NEW KITCHEN!!!!!

2009-08-10T22:58:00.010-04:00

Happy 2nd & 4th Birthday Gianna & Andrew

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Summertime Fun

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More beach pictures

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Deep Creek and Wisp

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To the BEACH ......

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Amanda's Prom Pics

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It was fun doing her hair and make-up I have to get a lot of practice in before Gianna has hers.

BEACH BABY BEACH BABY THERE ON THE SAND

2009-08-10T17:56:00.001-04:00

Austin's 1st Holy Communion

2009-07-01T01:01:00.005-04:00

A COLD BUT FUN TRIP TO THE PARK!!

2009-04-13T23:01:00.005-04:00

All the kids had the day off Good Friday so we took a trip to the park for some fun and picnic.

An AWESOME Day!!!

2009-04-05T18:19:00.008-04:00

With temperatures above 70 degrees it was a perfect day for everyone to get out of the house for an outing. Today, with My girlfriend Maryanne and Nicholas, I took the kids to see the Easter Bunny and then we had a picnic at Oregon Ridge. To end a great day I took the kids to the Fishing and Boating Club of Loch Raven Reservoir.

Austin's 2nd Grade Portraits

2009-03-12T20:44:00.000-04:00

Gigi Baby

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RAVENS!!

2009-02-25T21:04:00.005-05:00

It just wasn't enough. We dressed the dress, chanted the chant, and Prayed to the Lord. Unfortunately...not this year.

OLD HOME VIDEOS

2009-02-25T20:47:00.004-05:00

I came across these videos of Baby Vittorio and big brother Austin...a must see.

Gianna is Getting So Big

2009-02-25T20:32:00.005-05:00

Ms. Attitude is 20 month and running the show here at the Salvino house. Finally she is growing a little hair so mommy can play beauty shop with her. It has been so awesome having her here with a house full of boys. The boys love her so much.

A Puppy Love Christmas

2009-02-25T20:20:00.004-05:00

I know that it's just a little late to post Christmas Photos of the dogs, but I just came across them and I couldn't pass it up. My dog Mya with her boyfriend Peter aka Pete. Pete belongs to my girlfriend Kim. Don't they make a cute couple of LOVE PUPPIES?

A Beautiful Day at the Park In February

2009-02-24T21:25:00.004-05:00

A Beautiful Day at the Park In February

We had a few spring like days in February, one of those days Victor, Andrew, Gianna and myself made it to the park. They enjoyed there visit very much.

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

2009-01-12T22:48:00.003-05:00

THE JOY OF WINTER CONCERTS

2008-12-15T19:20:00.002-05:00

Victor and Andrew preforming at there winter concert at Inverness Presbyterian Pre-School. Victor was in a play as a sheep in The Birth of Jesus. Andrew sang in the chorus!! I unfortunately could not be there, but Austin was my photographer and captured the wonderful moments!!

AUSTINS RECONCILIATION

2008-12-15T19:07:00.003-05:00

Austin's first confession was held at Sacred Heart of Mary on December 9Th 2008. I am so sorry that I wasn't able to join the sacrament or celebration due to a medical procedure, but I was told that it was very special. Austin told me that he did a reading, and did it well. I am so proud of him. WOW is he getting big. The time is just going by so fast. After the sacrament the family celebrated by going to Friendlys for ice cream Sundays. CONGRATULATIONS AUSTIN!!! Next it is his First Holy Communion in the Spring!

Christmas Wouldn't Be Christmas Without Christmas Lights

2008-12-15T18:58:00.004-05:00

Christmas 2008 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

FROM THE SALVINOS

Pictures with Santa 2008

2008-12-08T21:53:00.006-05:00

Pictures to REMEMBER
NOT FOR GIANNA, I HOPE

It took 2 hours to get everyone dressed and out of the door to see Santa today. By the time we got there they were all a little disheveled. Boys will be boys. It was time to readjust everyone to make them look their very best. What do you know?? I forgot one!! Austin with his shirt untucked, you always have one that slips by you. Pictures with Santa was not fun for Gianna. Poor little girl!! She hated every minute of sitting on Santa's lap. Because there was no line the boys got to spend a lot of time with Santa. I definitely think this will be a time remembered. Hopefully not for baby Gigi.

December 1st and Completely Decorated for Christmas

2008-12-01T15:04:00.006-05:00

8 Christmas Trees in the House

Gianna's Christmas Tree

The Boys Christmas Tree

Computer/Gaming area Christmas Tree

Main Bathroom Christmas Tree

Dinning room Christmas Tree

Large Dinning Room Christmas Tree

Living Room Christmas Tree

Family Room Christmas Tree

I have all the decorations up and ready to go. Now I can sit back and enjoy them. All the christmas shopping is done now all I have to do is wrap the gifts.

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I Hope Everyone Had a Happy Thanksgiving

2008-12-01T14:41:00.005-05:00

It was nice to stay home for Thanksgiving. It has been at least 5 years since I had Thanksgiving Diner at my house.

A Late Afternoon Horseback Ridding

2008-11-24T13:01:00.008-05:00

My girfriend Kim and I

Vito, How cute

Andrew

Good Friends

Victor

Kim and Gigi

Andrew Loves it, he can't wait to go again.

Kim's daughters freind Molly

Kim's Daughter Britney

A Late Afternoon Horseback Ridding

Austin was the first one to ride but I was so nervous and excited at the same time, that I did not take any picture of him.

It was beautiful as the kids enjoyed horseback ridding my friends horses. We will be making more visits up to the barn. My girlfriend Kim and I are going to try to ride together more often, that is when I look forward to all the kids being in a full day of school. How many years do I have? FIVE!! FIVE MORE YEARS. I will enjoy the children at home until then. When that day comes, I have big plans.

Remember When You Were a Kid?

2008-11-22T09:57:00.003-05:00

Remember when you would watch figure skating on TV and then pretend to be a figure skater. Or when you would watch Wonder Woman and run around the house with aluminum foil on your wrists as if you were really her fighting off bad guys. What about Solid Gold, and The Solid Gold Girls? Did you ever watch them and try to be and move just like them. Well maybe you didn't, but I sure did.

It's funny that I sit watching my own kids doing the same thing. Not playing Wonder Woman, or being Solid Gold Dancers, we would have a problem. They just got finished watching Iron man and managed to scrap up all sorts of things around the house for imaginary play, to transform themselves into IRONMAN. So Funny!! Andrew dressed in a Ironman mask and a winter Snow cap and winter gloves holding a long rectangular block as a shotgun, freaking hilarious. He looked more like a bum in the cold adding wood to a fire while wearing an Ironman mask. Kids are funny I will say that.

AUSTIN and HIS 2ND GRADE TREE PROJECT

2008-11-21T21:44:00.003-05:00

5 Reasons Why Trees are Important was lectured to the 2nd grade class by Oak Tree, Better known as Austin Salvino. What an Awesome Project!!! Austin did an excellent job, he worked very hard on this project. I went to his class with his brothers and sister to here him speak and show his project. Definitely a winner.

ANDREW AND VICTOR, What will I do???

2008-11-21T21:20:00.005-05:00

PEACE!! NOT FOR LONG

As I sat back and enjoy the time without my third Boy Andrew this past week, my Mom and Dad took him for a few days. I suddenly realized that it was peaceful without the fighting between the two siblings that are 15 months apart, Andrew and Vittorio. However, I also noticed the things Victor was doing and Andrew was all along getting blamed for. I had a little more time to get on Victors back about his not listen.

Sneak Eating Of a 3 Year Old

The last day was closing in and I sure did miss Andrew but it was certainly peaceful. No screaming, fighting, crying, no "I'm Hungry" every second after he just ate and no excessive wrappers everywhere because of his sneak eating. Before he left for his Pappy and Memals He was eating a yogurt under the kitchen table. Mind you he never finished anything and it is continuous. Drives me CRAZY!!!

Face off over the Jacket

Time to pick up Andrew, I notice a change as soon as he stepped foot in the car. First off Victor was so mean to him it was horrible. The fighting started. While Andrew was gone Victor instead on wearing Andrew's Shark coat that was entirely to small for him. When Andrew returned home It was tolded to Andrew by Victor that he wore his Shark coat. Victor wanted to fire him up. IT DID!!! So little Andrew disappeared for a while and the next time we saw him he was ready for school wearing Victors Leather jacket, IN YOUR FACE VICTOR!!

I just can't believe how much they fight and how nasty Victor is to Andrew.

Halloween in Fells Point, Baltimore Maryland

2008-11-02T20:07:00.006-05:00

Our first Trick-Or-Treat Stop on Halloween
at Nonna's and Nonno's house

Gianna with her Nonno

Fells Point Pirate Ship

Vittorio as Captain Hook

Gigi as Tinker Bell

Austin as Peter Pan

Our little 98 ROCK Costume Contest WINNER

Andrew as John Darling from the story Peter Pan

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

2008-11-02T11:13:00.004-05:00

Andrew's Fall Harvest Party

at Inveness Pre K 3 yr. old program

What a busy day!!! It started at 8:00 in the morning for a Harvest Party at Inverness Pre School. After the party and excitement at school it was time to come home for lunch and naps at about 12:00. After the kids had there naps and pizza it was time to get dresses as soon as Austin arrived from school off the bus. The excitement was begun as we got ready for our Trick-or Treating excursion to Fells Point Halloween Party with 98 ROCK. First, we needed to make a quick stop to the children's Nauna and Nauno's house. Once we arrived down in Fells Point we made a trip to the REAL PIRATE SHIP for some ghost stories and a pirate parade as we trick-or-treated through Fells Point. After we stopped at the pirate ship it was time for the kids Halloween costume contest with 98 ROCK. WE HAD A WINNER. ADORABLE Andrew won the costume contest for his age group as John Darling from the movie Peter Pan. Andrew won a Gift Certificate to an awesome toy store called The Muze in Fells Point. What a GREAT time, Highly recommended. We returned home about 8:00 and the children were very happy from there outing. Enjoy the pictures!!!

Little Victor in front of Andrews Class at

Inveness Pre K age 3 as Captain Hook

Andrew in front of his class as John Darling

with his teacher Mrs. Janet

Little Miss Gia as Tink

Austin at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

2008-11-02T09:49:00.008-05:00

It was a VERY cold day at the 2nd grade field trip that we attended at the Maryland Zoo. They have done a tremendous amount of work to the zoo. Austin and I saw all sorts of awesome animals at the zoo. I should open an exhibit there at the zoo showing off my 4 Salvino animals.

The GREAT PUMPKIN has LEARNED the word NO

2008-10-28T10:19:00.009-04:00

ADORABLE NO MORE!!!

It's incredible to me that a tinny little being can scream at the top of her lungs NO. As she runs through the house calling my name as the boys do everyday, "MOM". Don't let the pictures deceive you this baby has major attitude. A true GIRL down to the bone, and she already knows everything. I can't believe I am already having a fight with a one year old about putting her jacket on. This morning she looked so pretty with her girly girl jeans on and cute pink turtleneck sweater and added pink boots. I thought I might add a cute little headband.....I DON"T THINK SO. The word NO came out of her mouth in a huge scream with her adorable big blue eyes piercing at me. She took off her headband and threw it down on the floor as she repeatedly went stomping through her room. All that I could think to myself was "OH HELL NO, I DON'T THINK SO". Also asking myself, Have any of the boys acted like this?? The answer is no. CUTE LITTLE GIGI...we call her GIRL GONE WILD.

GIRLS ROCK!!

2008-10-27T19:33:00.007-04:00

Destiny Salvino the new ROCKER

Franks God daughter had her first Homecoming this past weekend. It is hard to believe how fast these youngsters grow up. Not only is she growing up fast but she is rock'n out on the electric guitar, UNBELIEVABLE.

Austin's Soccer Game!!

2008-10-27T19:11:00.020-04:00

SACRED HEART OF MARY

GOOOOO BULL DOGS

The Italian Defense is at it again. What amazing little players. This year I wasn't able to attend any of Austin's earlier games, but I was able to attend this one. What a WINNER it was!!

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NIGHT AND DAY DRAG ON!!!

2008-10-24T08:44:00.006-04:00

As I sit here it just seems to me the day can't go any slower. I am new at this blogging thing so bare with me. I can't always be funny although I could definitely have my own sit com especially with my family and husband family combine. Not to mention my lovely girlfriends Kim and Maryanne.

Last night I had a hard time falling asleep then this morning I awoke at 5:00 just to toss and turn. This never happens!! Now the day just moves so slowly. I have never been scared before with doctor visits but today's is just not sitting with me very well. I have no idea why. Then I try not to think about and time feel like it is standing still and I feel I will never get to the doctor that I am dreading so much.

What woman ever wants to her OB/GYN? I have had to do a few test in the last few weeks that haven't been so pleasant, and today I get a wonderful Biopsy, having no idea what to expect and also receive the results to the previous test. The men think they have it bad?? Please!!! To have your jewels grabbed and told to cough doesn't sound that bad to me.

I though if I blog for a while time will pass and I will feel better. I just can believe how much the mind races and as a woman, I worry, I know I am not alone.

It's so funny that things change over time, and the things we worry about are so much more different then when we were 18. Honestly, I never thought I would enter the world of adulthood and my 30's.

Why The Salvino's Love The Harvest Season!!!

2008-10-22T13:12:00.014-04:00

THE SALVINO’S
FALL HARVEST OUTINGS

Most people know that this is my favorite time of year due to the most AWESOME holiday for kids to enjoy. Let me first start with the decorations that I put up in September, a little early I might add. I just could not wait and Frank was just not having it. He was having a fit because the cost of electric. “What is it going to cost me”!! 'Halloween LIGHTS!!! How many light are you going to put up?' 'Whoever heard of such a thing?' It didn’t take much for him to realize that it was for the kids and no matter what he said there was no stopping me. I thought I would nickel and dime when it came to the Mums, WELL THAT WAS A MISTAKE, they bloomed once..,three weeks ago, and now they are just starting to bloom again, but they are only the size of ORANGES. I also managed to save on the cornstalks by taking the kids up to my friend’s farm and cutting them down ourselves, I felt like we were doing something illegal. How fun!!!

VICTOR AT SHARP’S FARM
The Second farm that we went to Wed. Oct. 15th was Sharp’s Farm in Fredrick, Maryland with Victor’s Class. What a fun trip. Victor was so excited that he was riding a bus!!! Victor and I enjoyed a hay ride, got to go through a corm maze, picked out pumpkins and ate a delicious lunch together sitting by a gorgeous pond. What a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!

ALL THE KIDS AT STANSBURY PARK
On Friday at the end of the week I decided to take all of the kids to Stansbury Park, to ride there bikes. HOLY!!! What an event!! All three boys each had a bike, but the real thrill seeker…..Victor had a little mishap.

When we first got to the park all of the boys headed over to the pond where there is a pier. I told them to park there bikes and wait for me and Gianna. Well my little dare devil Vittorio drove his bike down this little hill into a wall and flipped over the wall into a brier bush. Austin and I were picking out thorns from his face and hand. Victor at this point was laughing; I did manage to take a picture of him in the briers. After walking on the pier and looking at some trout we decided to continue on for some more action to say the least. So we all started on the bike trail around the pond. First, we had to first climb a big hill. Knowing how Vito is, I kept telling him to keeping going straight. When I turned my head Victor turned his bike around at the very top of the hill and head straight down the hill full speed. OMG!!! Victor SMASHED into a parked truck. PLEASE SEE PICTURES!! Luckily Victor was not serious injured; however I can’t say the same about the BRAND NEW truck. Victor held it together like a man until he saw the damage he did to the truck. Vic did not stop crying until he was able to find the owner of the vehicle and apologize for the damage. The man was very forgiving and was thankful that Victor was not hurt worse. Never a dall moment!!

AUSTIN FIRST HAUNTED TRAIL
BALLESTONE-STANSBURY MANSION
On Saturday the 18th I took Austin and his cousin Destiny to his first Hunted trail!! WOW!!! We went to BALLESTONE-STANSBURY MANSION, it was so scary. By the time we had come to the end of the trail Austin practically ran to the truck with his heart beating out of his chest. Austin had to sleep with me Saturday night as he tossed and turned all through the night. He said he liked it, but man was he scared!!

ANDREW'S TRIP TO CLARK'S ELIOAK FARM
On Tuesday, October the 21st we took a trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm in Columbia Maryland. Victor, Gigi, and myself attend this field trip with Andrew and his class. Andrew has been looking forward to his first time riding a bus for a week now. We had a great day. Gianna road a horse for the first time and she went down a huge slide BY HER SELF.

HALLOWEEN PARTY with AUSTIN'S SOCCER TEAM
On Oct. 24th, Friday, I plan to take all of the kids to a Halloween Party. There they will have a Costume Contest, Bob for apples, and Halloween games and prizes.

AUSTIN'S FIELD TRIP TO THE MARYLAND ZOO
On Tursday, October 30th I plan to attend Austin's field trip to the Maryland Zoo with him and his class.

OCTOBER 30th - HALLOWEEN
All of the kids are dressing as ALL the Peter Pan Characters this year; Austin as Peter Pan, Victor as Captain Hook, Andrew as John Darling, Gianna as Tinker Bell, Uncle Perry as Smee, and Myself as a fairy and we are all very excited to go trick-or-treat. We plan to go to Fells Point from 4-8 to tick-or-treat and to attend the Children’s Halloween Costume Contest at 6:00pm. Fells Point does all sorts of great festive things, like Bobbing for apples, ghost stories etc.

If we don’t see you
HAPPY HARVEST SEASON!!!