La Milwaukee Famiglia

Note to my family in NYC

2008-10-03T13:33:00.003-05:00

Hey --- Even the New York Times says Milwaukee is COOL. Check it out.

And so does the Los Angeles Times!

Wow, we even got 36 pages in the United Airlines inflight magazine.

Not to mention we've got presidential and vice
presidential candidates visiting us almost daily.

So, when are YOU coming out next? :)

Nonna has to leave

2008-09-22T14:10:00.000-05:00

love you Nonna - come back soon!

Hanging in the yard

2008-09-20T14:04:00.000-05:00

on a beautiful Indian summer day with Nonna and big sister Grace.

Lucia eats her cereal.

2008-09-18T17:30:00.000-05:00

Lakefront Walk

2008-09-17T14:36:00.005-05:00

Nonna visits again

2008-09-10T16:48:00.003-05:00

Nonna flew in from NYC again to give us lots of love...and good food!
We're at the airport waiting for her.

Smothered with love like sauce on spaghetti!

Picture day

2008-09-07T16:26:00.001-05:00

Spent a little while outside taking a LOT of pictures. Only a video posted here, as one of these pics may end up as part of an announcement. What's the protocol on birth announcements -- how late is too late?

1st night alone with daddy!

2008-09-05T20:13:00.001-05:00

Fall is coming and this morning Lucia had to dress for it. Kori went to a conference in Chicago and will be there overnight. Lucia and Grace got me all to themselves. And we survived!

4 Months Old!

2008-09-03T19:06:00.000-05:00

Lucia turned 4 months old today. She had a dr's visit and some shots.
Here are her stats:

Weight: 12lbs 8ozs (25 percentile)
Height: 24 1/2 inches (70 percentile)
Head Circumference: 41 cms (50 percentile)

And 100% lovable and adorable!

First visit to the beach

2008-08-24T13:47:00.007-05:00

A family trip to the beach at Grant Park.

My conversation...

2008-08-21T21:06:00.001-05:00

...with the lion on wheels, the rainbow giraffe, and the pink bear!

Peek-a-boo

2008-08-20T18:52:00.000-05:00

Oui, Oui, I'm cute.

2008-08-07T21:39:00.001-05:00

I still love the baths...

2008-08-06T19:29:00.000-05:00

....but I think it's making me lose my hair.

A Beautiful Summer Weekend

2008-07-26T17:04:00.008-05:00

Lounging at the lake

Showing off my abs

Being tempted - but obeying laws

Just pondering life...

...and loving it!

Say Cheese!

2008-07-20T17:21:00.000-05:00

Meeting More Family

2008-07-18T08:43:00.009-05:00

My Zia Maria, Uncle Anthony and Cousin Anthony flew in from NYC for a long weekend. I had so much fun meeting them, and we did a lot of cool things -- we took a boat ride, went to Festa Italiana, and we ate! Yup, we're Italian. Well, "half Italian is better than none!" That's what my t-shirt says. Thanks Aunt Maria! Love you guys.

Tutti a tavola a mangiare!

My big sister and my cousin. Look at these two kooks.
Boy, do I have an uphill journey to being normal!

My 2nd ball game!

2008-07-11T17:09:00.001-05:00

Yep, that's right. Not even three months old yet and I've been to another ballgame! That's probably because it's not Yankee stadium and daddy can afford to take us. [daddy says: "hush child"]

Since we were sitting in the bleachers I had to make sure I showed my true pinstripes and wear My First Yankees T-shirt. Sure, it's pink, but don't be mistaken - I lob peanuts and yell at the umps with the best of them!

We tailgated this time. It was hot, so I needed a nap.

Daddy wears me in the Bjorn when we go into the park. I like to look around at everything. I'm starting to hold my head up nicely. Hey, I think we have the same smirk on.

Below you can see mommy eating in the parking lot.
Later on, I get to taste all those goodies. Mmm Mmmm. More hot dogs please.

It's getting hot in here...

2008-07-06T20:01:00.002-05:00

When the heat hits, Lucia and I like to sit around without our
shirts and make funny faces at each other.

4th of July in Rome.....

2008-07-04T19:44:00.004-05:00

...Rome, Wisconsin.

We all headed up to Grandpa Schneider's "Cabin" for the weekend. Great weather and relaxation, but for Tully barking at anything that sounded like a firecracker.

Lucia got to meet Grandpa & Grandma Schneider!

Country Girl Grace and Grandpa at his bar - R'Bar-n-Grill, in Plainfield, Wis.

Lucia and Kori on the patio.

Two Months Old!

2008-07-03T20:34:00.000-05:00

Euro2008

2008-06-29T14:39:00.002-05:00

My first "soccer" match. Congratulations to Spain. But they should be lucky my Azzuri had heartburn when they were playing them.... I'd like to play calcio, but I burp a lot; and I can't stand, nor do I really know my feet are controlled by me. Someday....

[sorry Italy lost, Nonno]

Love....

2008-06-27T14:34:00.000-05:00

to be daddy's girl. And mommy's too!

My First Baseball Game

2008-06-20T19:05:00.001-05:00

Plastic sausages. Please explain.

I went to my first baseball game at Miller Park. It was the Brewers taking on the Orioles.
Sure, it's not Yankee Stadium, but boy it was fun. So many
exciting things for me to look at - All the lights and noise! Unfortunately, the home team lost even though i root, root, rooted for them. Daddy didn't buy me any peanuts OR crackerjacks.
Thanks to Peterfor giving us tickets.

I Smile For Baths!

2008-06-17T20:08:00.000-05:00

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-15T11:03:00.000-05:00

Me & Mila --- The Couch Series

2008-06-11T19:46:00.001-05:00

My friend Mila Olosomething came over with her mom and dad, and pizza for my folks. We sat nicely on the couch for a while.

Oh no she's eating me!

No, no. I'm ok. Still here. She was just kissing me!

So many pictures....

2008-06-09T19:40:00.000-05:00

...so little time for daddy to keep up.

Come back soon!

2008-06-07T11:37:00.000-05:00

Before the airport. I miss you and love you very much!

Sunny & Paella & Tapas, oh my!

2008-06-06T19:28:00.001-05:00

After a tornado warning and lots of rain, the sun came out. And we went to eat!

ha, milk? no thanks. i like me some san miguel dark.

Then dessert and cappuccino, in a bottle, at Alterra.

Cookie Time

2008-06-03T20:12:00.000-05:00

Meeting my Nonno!

2008-06-02T14:22:00.000-05:00

I got to met nonno who flew in from New York City.

2 G'mas = Twice as nice!

2008-06-01T19:15:00.000-05:00

With my NYC Nonna and Fond du Lac Grandma!

My momma & poppa!

Nonna & Me

2008-05-23T15:22:00.008-05:00

Our first day hanging out together. I can't wait to taste her pasta sauce! I love her.

Do we look alike?

My many faces...

Meeting My Nonna!

2008-05-22T17:30:00.000-05:00

A special onesie that my daddy made me. Isn't it cool?

We got to go to the airport to pick up my Nonna. I was so excited to meet her! I share her name!

Sleepyhead

2008-05-20T20:09:00.000-05:00

Just chilling out and having good dreams....

Lucia has long eyelashes

2008-05-18T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Many Faces of Lucia...

2008-05-13T23:16:00.002-05:00

"Pfffffttttt!"

"Whatcha talkin about Willis?"

And her dark hair -- the color says Italian, but the mullet says Wisconsin!

Mommy n Me

2008-05-12T20:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T22:52:00.003-05:00

Lucia can't go out with you on Friday night

2008-05-09T23:34:00.006-05:00

...she's busy hanging with her parents and washing her hair. And she will be busy for the next 1,040 Friday nights - at least! You got that ?

A smirk...

2008-05-09T23:31:00.003-05:00

...or just gas?

Diaper Check

2008-05-08T23:23:00.000-05:00

We don't need to stick a finger in to see if it needs changing. Cosmo just sniffs and we watch his reaction.

Turning 3....

2008-05-06T22:16:00.002-05:00

...days old and celebrating the first full day in our home. The wife says she looks like me here.

Look -- I'm 12 hours old!

2008-05-04T13:15:00.005-05:00

Hello New World!

2008-05-04T13:07:00.005-05:00

Lucia Isabella Schneider Peragine

Born May 3, 2008 @ 10:41PM

7lbs. 9ozs. and 19.5 inches long

Labor Day!

2008-05-04T12:58:00.006-05:00

Kori's water broke at about 2:30 AM on Saturday May 3. We went into the hospital at around 4AM. However she wasn't dilated, the contractions were still mild and the tests "showed" her water didn't break. So they send us home by 7:30AM. We walked around the house and the mall (it was raining) and labor progressed. We went back in a little after noon that same day, and she was admitted.

Kori was amazing. She worked so hard and showed she's 10 times tougher than I'll ever be. I love my wife!

[In case you were worried, Kori has no problem with me using the image on the right. Yes, she was in a contraction, and wasn't happy when I took it. But moments later after seeing it she enjoyed quite a laugh.]

We've upgraded!

2008-04-25T12:20:00.004-05:00

From the old family car...

...to the new family car!

April Showers bring......May Babies...?

2008-04-21T12:04:00.026-05:00

A little co-ed baby shower this weekend at Alex & Lora's. A wonderful time was had by all!

Peek-a-boo Molly Flynn

Alex, Lora & Mil a

For a view of all the fun and all the guests, here's a handy one-minute video. Most of it is of Mila in her swing with the audio of me doing my trademarked "Mi-la-la-lalalalaaaa!" Thanks to Lora and Alex for hosting and providing quite the brunch. Thanks to Jo & Larry, Matt & Alli and Molly, and Laura. We look forward to introducing Lucia Isabella to you all.

Kori's Belly - Week 37.5

2008-04-16T08:21:00.002-05:00

Stick a fork in her -- she's done!

Kori's Belly -- Week 36 (almost)

2008-04-02T19:43:00.005-05:00

Grace snuggling up next to her little sis.

You KNOW I had to upload this photo. Why? Behind whatever
the hell my wife is doing, you can see our newly installed dishwasher!
;)

Grace turns 6!

2008-03-20T22:26:00.018-05:00

Sure, someday she'll be old enough to realize what a wild and crazy birthday celebration she can have on St. Paddy's day. But until then it's family, toys, cake and juice boxes! Woohoo!

Teeth, or no teeth -- let's party!

Oooooo! Gifts!

Grandma and Grandpa came down from FDL and brought along Brody and Corbin. We missed Michele, Quin and Blake. We might have saved them some cake. If not, a thorough check of Corbin should turn up some cake somewhere!

Happy 6th Birthday Grace!

Kori's Belly - Week 32.5

2008-03-13T11:58:00.004-05:00

I don't think Kori wants to hear this, but I have a feeling Lucia might be a lil'bit on the big side! Lately she's been pushing and rolling and kicking so hard and so much that it feels like we're reenacting a scene from Alien. We've a late ultrasound scheduled to make sure Lucia can safely leave via the usual route. Her sister was 8.10 when born and her poppa was 9.10. This doesn't make Kori the least bit nervous. Really.

The crib is now put together, but we've still so much to do. Now that the weather is getting nicer we can paint the room and leave a window open. (I know I won't be missing this winter.) I'm putting my faith in Lucia and her not wanting to arrive too early so we can have several productive weeks.

Big sister Grace is going to be 6 on St. Paddy's day. I'm sure we'll have great pictures of her toothless grin. Green Milk for everyone!

At 20 Weeks -- December 2007

2008-02-26T13:12:00.007-06:00

Lucia Isabella -- She's so shy...