Flasher on the loose

Please help us identify this duo-team of neighborhood streakers. Last seen Sunday afternoon dashing through the backyard of various homes in the neighborhood. If you have any information please contact your local flasher hotline.

Mark your calendars

Baby Earl's schedule arrival is Thursday, July 23 @ 10 a.m.
That is two more months.
Let's hope the baby comes a few days early just to shed a day or two off the misery of the last months of pregnancy.

When Carmino is in charge

This what happens when I leave Carmino with my boys for a couple of hours:

Both my boys end up in the same crib together for a nap. For the most part, they both don't do cribs anymore.

Mother's Day was a hit

Mom got showered with gifts for Mother's Day. 

• I got her four pillows for her living room couch. 
• Nadia got her a bouquet of roses. 
• Riva and Carmino are going to contribute to flowers for her yard which I believe Carmino and Kathy will be planting while she is in Ann Arbor this week.

We took her to the club for brunch Sunday morning. In the evening Andy made a delicious Mexican dinner.

Mom decided to stay with us this week in Michigan so her and Vincenzo can hang out while Andy & I work and Giuseppe goes to school.

By the way, I estimate to work about 23-52 more work days before I am not employed by "corporate America."

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to the Bove Mom's:

Lawncare of 3 acres isn't easy

As told by Kathy, Carmino's very tolerant girlfriend. (Seriously, who could stand Carmino for more than a few days? Thank goodness for Kathy!):

"Carmino drove the mower through the wet area below the fence in the back yard. We put Anelese on the mower and we pushed and pulled her out. I picked the grassy side and Carmino got sprayed by all the mud! Head to toe! Where are cameras when you need them!? I would have given anything for a pic to share with you!"

Speaking of pictures, here is picture of Kathy and Carmino. I believe it is a cooking class at Marion's country club.

Best $10 ever: Deablo

Yesterday we celebrated Deablo's 12th birthday.

We got him in September 1997 in Muncie while Andy and I were at Ball State as seniors. 

He was only $10. That amount covered the cost of his first appointment and neutering, as well.

Andy and I still say that was the best $10 we ever spent.

We aren't exactly sure when Deablo's birthday is, but we determined shortly after the vet determined his age that we would celebrate his birthday on May 1st.

To many healthy years to come, Deablo!

Your voices have been heard

Nadia has been determined to be the coolest of the Bove kids.

I welcome any more photos you have for posting on this blog.

Visiting the cemetery

Here is a look at Dad's final resting place.

This is the view of the mausoleum front located at the Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

We are Dog-lovers

Crystal eyes

This is Dante & Anelese's dog, Crystal, that lives with their dad, Eric.

One year later

This ran in the Chronicle Tribune newspaper in Marion Indiana January 19, 2009 on the anniversary of Dad's death.

I am just now posting this because I recently received it.

Bove kids update

Riva

Talk about busy with kids. Riva has been extra busy with her kid's travel soccer. 

In one weekend she may have to travel to two different cities and have four games to attend.

Recently Riva was the raffle winner announcer at the annual Riverview Elementary Spring Fling.

Carmino

It has been a tasteful pleasure to have Carmino's famous smoked ribs. Over the last several years he has perfected this dish as something we have all come to enjoy.

Also, he has been enjoying the ins and outs of early spring weather on the Meshingamosia golf course.

Sonia

Sonia has successfully entered her third trimester with her third pregnancy. Just a few months to go before the family grows to 5.

We still have our fingers crossed that this will be a smooth pregnancy without any high blood pressure issues.

Nadia

We haven't seen Nadia in a while. 

She has been busy in Texas with work, her dog Mia and Ken.

Must be nice to live in an area where you can take your dog on a daily walk year round.

Our hope is that we see Nadia this summer.

More news: This past weekend we have finally decided to do the family vacation we have talked about for years. At this point Sonia will be organizing and scheduling the event.

Possibly Florida sometime in 2010.

Update on the rest of the family to come