Happy birthday Dante and Anelese

Styling!

photo by Riva Bove-Whitton

Today (Monday, June 22) is Dante and Anelese's 10th birthday!

Rock on

Presenting the new and IMPROVED Dante Whitton:

photo by Riva Bove-Whitton

At Grandma's house

photos by Carmino Bove

This week the boys get to spend the week with Grandma Bove. I heard they are having a blast. Giuseppe plays with Dante and Anelese while Vincenzo's new best friend is Capone, Carmino's dog.

Yardwork

Carmino and Mom spent a whole weekend putting down mulch. Their hard efforts paid off.

Photos by Andrew Gottfried.

Dogs win prize

I am not too sure on the details, but Kathy, Mom and Anelese entered Capone and Crystal in a dog contest for the annual walk/fundraiser for Grant County's Humane Society.

Anelese and Crystal won for most look-alike.

Capone won for most personality.

Congratulations. 

I wish I had some pictures to post. 

Checking in on the "Riva" front

Riva and the crew are going to South Bend this weekend for Marion Lightning Soccer tournament.  Anelese's team is in first place right now in her division. Thanks to the super awesome goalie.

Dante's team is playing as well. 

 

If you heard the rumors... they are true. Riva and Beau are expecting a baby December 2. The question is: boy or girl? 

The last 4 babies coming from the JB Bove side have been boys.

 

Anelese and Dante have successfully passed the third grade! Hurray. Now let he summer begin for these upcoming 4th-graders. 

lost picture

I found this picture and thought it would be fun to share.

This was a few years ago on Christmas in Marion. 

Exclusive interview

Today we had an exclusive opportunity to interview the streakers from the past weekend. The interview was only granted on the family's behalf if their identity was withheld. 

Neighborhood flasher: 

"With a body like mine, wouldn't you want to be naked?"

Mother of the boys:

"I'm not saying a word. I have done my best to raise these boys. What they do in the free time is up to them."

Older brother of the flasher:

"I support my brother in all he does. He has always had a thing with being naked, but really who doesn't?"

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."