Gianni is 2!

How time flies! I mean really, I seriously gave birth two whole years ago to this little boy who is in no way a baby any more? I can't believe how little he was, and how much he as grown. He makes us laugh so much and we just love him. He has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives, we just can't imagine life without him. Happy Birthday Gianni, we love you!

 Brand new, weighing in at just above 7 lbs.

The last two pictures were taken from his 1st birthday, I cant believe that was an entire year ago!

Gianni's First Hair Cut

So here is the straw that broke the camel's back and the crowning moment that led us to break down and get Gianni's hair cut.

We were in the Salt Lake City airport waiting for our plane, it was morning time and Gianni still had hi jammies on (classy I know), and might I mention that they were blue monster p.j.'s. Any one who knos Gianni knows he has a little bit of a cord fettish; computer cords, phone chargers, lamp cords, anything that can be plugged into a wall.

So, at the airport Gianni at one point found Domenic's laptop cord and was carrying it to him. This man passes by and says "Well at least you will know where to find HER, just follow the cord".

I guess Gianni must just be one beautiful little boy because that is about the 7th time I have heard some kind of comment about how cute "she" is. Blame the dark long eye lashes and the curly hair.

So here you go, Gianni's first official hair cut. Are you ready?? Beacuse here come so major picture overlaod okay??

 Pre Cut

 getting our capes on

 Explaining what I want

 The infamous haircut book

 Oh boy, this is going to be fun...

 "Aunt Niciaaaaaa SAVE MEEEE!!!!"

 That lollipop saved the day, holy cow.

 Gianni hates messy hands, and his hands had gotten sticky with lollipop juice and then his cut hair stuck to it, icky.

 20 minutes, 2 lollipops, 3 women distracting him, and one haircut later we have one cute little man.

Oh man I miss those curls, but I do have to admit he looks adorable.

Disaster

Ever wonder what happens when you leave a hot pink crayola in your pocket on wash day? Well I will tell you....DISASTER, and a very unhappy Britnae. I had the unfortunate opportunity of finding an extra full load of whites in the dryer covered with hot pink spots on every single item of clothing. It looked something like this...

Things like Domenic's shorts, swim shorts, my swim suit cover-up, clothes I had borrowed from my sister in law (yikes!), and much much more were destroyed, so I thought. I hopped on the internet hoping to find some kind of cure for my chicken pox whites.

I found suggestions like "I used WD-40 on my clothes and it came out great", to things as complicated as "okay all you have to do is use 2 max caps of tide HE + 1 cup Oxiclean in blue bottle + 1 cup borax + 1 cap full Clorox 2 + 1 cup Shout spray + 1 cup white vinegar, distilled + approximately 1 gallon of very hot water".

Considering I had limited patience and was already on the verge of throwing the whole load out, I decided to go with one of the simpler suggestions, Oxi Clean. Okay, I knew this stuff was supposed to be amazing, but I mean it really is AMAZING!

I ended up pre spotting all of the load with the blue bottle of oxi clean pre- spot (in the blue bottle), then soaked the clothes in the laundry room sink in HOT HOT water mixed with the powder oxi clean for about 4 hours, and then washed the load again in hot water with more powder oxi clean.

I know, a TON of oxi clean but it really did the trick!

So, moral of the story...Don't leave crayons in your pocket! But if you do, use oxiclean (and get a cosco size because you will use a lot).

July 4th Horne Family Reunion

Hey all,

Okay I know it has been FOREVER since my last post and I apologize for neglecting my poor blog and those of you (if any) that still check it out every once in a while.That being said, I have some really adorable pictures to share.

This year we decided as a family that we should do a Horne family reunion because we won't all be together for Christmas like we normally would be this year, and also because seeing your family only once a year is just sad. 

We were really looking forward to seeing everybody, but we especially couldn't wait for Gianni to play with his cousins (which are all girls by the way). This is the first time that he has really played with them all. I think that the last time we were all together was Thanksgiving of last year and he was just barely cruising around on furniture (crazy how fast they grow). This get together involved a little bit more running, chasing, hugging, kissing, occasionally pushing, and much more fun.

Before I forget, I want to make sure that I thank my brother Ryan and his wife Jennie for having us all at their beautiful home. They were amazing hosts and made our trip so much fun and so relaxing, the sure sign of great hospitality. Thanks a ton you guys!!!

On to some adorable pictures and videos. I apologize for posting so may, believe me when I say I had a terrible time picking my favorites! I hope you enjoy them.

Pool Party!!!

She kept touching his head and saying "Hair"

This is probably the best candid shot ever, I just about died after I went back and looked at my pictures.

Cutie pie Emma

These are the sweetest shopping carts ever! They were adorable in it, I couldn't resist.

New outfit, He's looking for his phone

Munching at the baseball game

Checking out the swarm of bugs gathered around the stadium lights

Clapping with the music. 

Oh, and don't ask me why but Gianni renewed his love for his Binky on this trip.The best part is that he never puts it is straight, it is always off to the side and he mostly just bites it. Silly kid.

Feeding Emma...something...

Kissses

I love this picture, it makes me smile. Emma is in the background "sipping" on some soda, Gianni is biting a Binky he found in my purse while sitting on my purse, and My dad, trying to get Gianni interested in that baseball. Priceless.

I need a girl so that I can do cute things to her hair! I am sadly out of touch in that area.

I LOVE this girl.

Watching the fireworks

Gianni, Grandma Horne, and Gabi

Isaac, Keitra and cute little Madi

Ignore the black eyes please, It was a long day. Focus on that adorable little girl I'm holding :)

 grandpa and Gianni watching Ryan and Domenic light the fireworks

Candy dive! We were working on the whole concept of putting candy into the bag instead of sawdust.

again...

Dear Madi, you are a beautiful baby and I want to steal you, ask your parents k?

Haha, what is going on in this picture you ask? I have no idea, and I love it.

Happy birthday Ryan and Jennie! Jennie's b-day was the 3rd, and ry's was the 4th.

Licking off the icing from the candles, a girl after my own heart.

Gabi's cake

All I have to say is that it's a good think his shirt was the same color as the icing...

Just for kicks, a firework picture.