7 Months Old

Quick Update... The boys are doing great and are now over 7 months old.  Anthony is 17 1/2 lbs and Alex is 14 3/4 lbs.  They are really enjoying their summer and meeting all of their relatives.

Anthony & Uncle Thomas

Alex snoozing

Dad's Team

Brotherly Love

Fratini Home Cooking

Alex and his cousins

Anthony & Grandpa

Anthony's first meal

Alex's first meal

At Browns' Training Camp (they hated it... wanted to see the Bengals instead)

6 Months Old

The boys are now 6 months old - wow... we made it a half a year.  Tricia and I were looking at pictures from when the boys were born and we both felt like it was years ago.  Both boys are doing very well and are really starting to interact with us (a lot of smiling, cooing, and laughing).  They are also now rolling over regularly and seem to really like sleeping on all sides of their bodies (back, side, tummy) - we never know in what position we will find them in the morning.

Their personalities have also emerged.  Alex seems to be the quieter one and is very content most of the time.  Anthony is much more social and is not happy unless he is around others or being held.  It is obvious that Alex takes after Tricia and Anthony takes after me.  Alex has taken a real liking to his fleece blanket and Anthony loves his stuffed monkey - these are invaluable in keeping the boys in peace.

They boys were baptized two weeks ago and we had a wonderful party for our families.

We wish everyone a terrific summer and have added a couple of new photos for you to enjoy.

The Boys with Cousin Karen and Grandma

Alex with "Blankie"

Anthony with "Monkey"

Alex with his Godmother (Aunt Kathy)

Anthony with his Godmother (Aunt Angie) and Cousin Katie (aka Peanut)

5 Months Old

The boys celebrated their 5 month birthday last week. They also visited their pediatrician last week as well. Alex is up to 12 1/2 lbs. and Anthony is now 15 1/2 lbs. The doctor is very happy with how the boys are developing. With the nicer weather, we have been able to get the boys out to some family and holiday events. They love being around people and they have been known to spit up on people they really like. Watch out!

The boys napping in their bouncy seats

The boys hanging out

Boys with Aunt Mary

Alex flashing a grin

Anthony loves his diaper changes

Anthony with his buddy

The boys relaxing in their blankets at Uncle Thomas' lake house

Alex all worn out by a busy day

Anthony all toasty warm

Enjoying a nice sunset over the lake

Uncle Frank & Alex

Aunt Mary and a hip Anthony

Alex, Cousin Ella, Anthony

4 Months Old

The boys are 4 months old today and doing great.  With the weather warming, we have been able to take them on some short walks around the block which they love.  They boys are also starting to sleep more consistently and longer during the night which is a big relief for Mom & Dad.  Below are some pictures of the boys enjoying their activity gym.

Mommy & the Boys

Anthony & Alex

3 Months Old

Today is the boys' 3 month birthday... Happy Birthday Boys!!!

We need to apologize for not updating the blog any sooner, but the boys are quite a handful and we have been just too tired in the evening to do very much of anything.  The good news is that the boys are doing great and are growing like weeds.

We had a pediatrician appointment today and the boys got good marks from their doctor.  Alex is now 8 lbs. 5 oz. and Anthony is a whopping 10 lbs. 9 oz.  The boys have essentially tripled in weight from their birth weight.  The doctor is very pleased with how they are growing and their motor development to date.  We are so happy that the boys seem to be doing so well.

Tricia and I are also doing well, but we could not of imagined how much work these two guys are.  Unfortunately, the boys need to eat so much so frequently that we have to get up usually at 2:oo am and 6:00 am to feed them.  It is really playing havoc on our sleep but we are getting by.  We have begun to see some improvement in their sleeping and we think they may be able to sleep 6 hours straight in a few weeks.  That will be a welcome change.

We have had a few visitors, mostly family and a a couple of friends, but we are still following our doctor's orders to minimize visitors until the weather really warms up.  We will have to keep the boys cooped up in the house until the end of May.

Below are a few pictures of the boys.  Some of them are a couple of weeks old, but they are pretty fun to look at.  Enjoy!

Albie & Tricia

Anthony & Alex

Alex

Anthony

Homecoming Day

Big News!!!!

Alex was released from the hospital and we brought both boys home yesterday afternoon.  Grandpa and Grandma Fratini were here to help celebrate the occasion and to help pack up all the stuff from the hospital.  Grandma O'Grady came by later with a delicious dinner for us.  The boys had a good night and seem to be adjusting well to their new home.

Much more information to come as we get settled in.

Sweet Dreams for Valentine's Day

Anthony - Dreaming of the day when newborn sized clothes fit.

Alex - Dreaming about going home...