Get excited, Nico...It's time for cereal!
He didn't really know what to think of the whole thing...he didn't seem to like or dislike the cereal. He did like participating in the feeding though and kept pulling my hand towards him.
My helper in the back for sure didn't like the taste of the cereal and couldn't understand why he couldn't feed Nico himself.
I would say the first feeding was a success (and not surprisingly)!
He is not biased as to how many legs his patients have, or if they are covered in hair...and his bedside manner is incredibly loving.
and boy do his patients have patience!
At 2 weeks apart (and currently 2 pounds apart!) Nico and Vinny are bound to be buddies (their parents won't really give them a choice) or partners in crime. Before you know it they are going to be participating in Fantasy Football Draft alongside their daddies (read: like next year so mommy can have at least one day to herself)!
Nico had a very special day on Sunday...His baptism!
How else to prepare but a nap with Nonno.
What's the matter Nico?
Godparents Uncle John and Aunty Rosa did an outstanding job! 
Nico didn't mind getting doust with water one bit (maybe because we practiced in the bath tub the night before!) Mike spent much of his time trying to convince Luca that a swim in the baptismal fount would NOT be a good idea! The baptism went wonderfully without incident...
as did the party at Gatto's afterwards. Couldn't think of a better reason to celebrate with tons of family and friends!
Nico thought he was hot stuff for sitting up all by himself! What you can't see in this picture is that Luca's thighs actually fit better in the bumbo than Nico's! Good thing foam is forgiving!
I couldn't quite catch the moment, but you get the jist...Gus literally had his paw around Luca's neck and they were laying like that until the moment I reached for my camera. They have such a soft spot for each other!
Last week Luca got to go to his first circus, and where else? Darien, Illinois! We had GREAT seats for the Greatest Show on Earth...and a show complete with tigers, elephants and acrobats!
For parts of the show, Luca was much more enamored with the novelty toys the vendors were walking around with, so we eventually ended up with a $12 lightsaber. But hey, it was for a good cause!
Nico thoroughly enjoyed the show~for real! He was supposed to be sleeping, but didn't want to miss a thing. I think he ended up seeing more acts than Luca did!
But the highlight of everyone's evening was the elephant rides! That's right...elephant rides! 4th kid back you'll find Luca being held by his cousin Kaileigh. He was thrilled and not scared one bit. I was soooo excited he got to have this opportunity and super glad I had my camera with to capture the moment. Thanks Nonnie for the special treat!