Thursday, March 19, 2009

Watch the family grow


Yesterday we found out we are having a baby boy this summer... in addition to Giuseppe and Vincenzo. We couldn't be happier. Due date is expected for July 27.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bove family update, March 2009

Life has gone on for us, even without Dad.
We all agree he has been a spiritual part of all decision we have made since his passing 14 months ago.

Below is a snippet of our lives:


Mom: is mourning the recent passing of her mother just a few weeks ago. She is currently spending several months in Italy with her brothers, sisters and family. Even at such a sad time she has made great efforts to enjoy her time in Italy. Our cousin, Carmelina, will be returning with her in April. We are looking forward to seeing the both of them.

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Riva: finally sold her home! Hurray. In such a tough market she sold it fairly quickly. Riva, a working, single mom, has her work cut out for her: running the kids to and from practices/games and devoting time to take Mom to doctor appointments can all take a toll. Yet, she juggles it all on a daily basis.

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Carmino: has taken a fairly new position as Financial Representative with Principal Financial Group located out of Indianapolis. Carmino and his dog, Capone, keep busy after work hours. However, with the season change Carmino is bound to get back on the course where he is passionate about golf. (Sorry, no photo is available... we think Carmino had something to do with it.)

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Sonia: is saying goodbye to newspapers, but refuses to say goodbye to journalism. She is taking a buyout at The Ann Arbor News scheduled for this summer; just in time for her third baby expected in July. She is also going to take a chance in this horrible economical time and start her own business in marketing and digital media. Launch date: September 2009.

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Nadia: thinks her family is weird and tries to avoid them as much as possible. She thought moving to Texas would help in her efforts, but to no avail. They still call, send emails and even try to sell her Amway on a daily basis. Nadia's working for a luxury retirement community where she updates their newsletter, website and various print media. In her spare time she enjoys teaching others about government conspiracies (NASA, gravity and other obvious lies they want you to believe.) She has a black lab named Mama Mia of whom she suspects is secretly a monkey. (If you have any evidence of this please call her so she can add it to her file.) Just yesterday Nadia purchased a green shirt, more of a sage really. It is very nice.

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Anelese: has started practicing The Marion Lightning Travel Soccer Team as goalie once again. She is excited. She is looking forward to the summer when she can start playing golf again. Oddly enough, us Bove's aren't known for our outstanding athletic ability, yet Anelese has been a super-star athlete.

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Dante: he has joined The Marion LIghtning Travel Soccer Team. He and his sister will be going away to Camp Crosley for the first time away from home this summer.

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Giuseppe: is doing great at St. Thomas Catholic School. Math seems to be his favorite subject. As far as sports go, he has been remarkable at all he has put effort into such as hockey, football and baseball.

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Vincenzo: loves playing, especially with his big brother. At his age we are proud to see him jump and gallup.

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Andy: has been super busy lately. Doing all the handy work around the house in preparation to his growing family. We are also excited to announce that Andy has taken to making wine as a hobby that we can all enjoy. First batch should be ready just in time for the celebration of the new baby.

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Ken: has started dance lesson at the local community center. He has become such a star at his slick moves that there is a good chance that Mia, his dog, will be joining him next season debuting the FoxTrot.