5 Year Old Check-Up

He got two "ouchies" -

"The best thing about getting 'ouchies' is the lollipop. The worst part is that it hurts."

40.8 lbs (50%)
43-3/4" (75%)

Grew over 3" and gained 4.5 lbs since last year.

Here he is drinking celery soda at Bubby's, out to lunch with Mommy after dr appt -

Luca's 5th - Bowling at Chelsea Piers

Luca's 5th Bowling, a set on Flickr.

The birthday celebration continues...

Luca's 5th Birthday

Luca is 5 years old! This much anticipated birthday was a huge success. Luca had a fabulous day and passed out cold in 2 minutes once in bed. Here are some of the highlights (most including sugar) -

Skyping with cousin Sophia over breakfast. Mommy bought some of the junky sugar cereal Luca always covets (and is repeatedly denied) as a special treat. This was so enticing he overlooked all presents until he was done eating :)

"Just what I wanted!!!!"

Well, that wasn't hard for us to guess since Cartoon Network played the commercial every chance they could this week, and he hasn't stopped talking about this Lego set...

Building Cars 2 vehicles

New Automoblox car -

When I was pregnant and we learned it was a boy, Gioel ordered every Automoblox car ever manufactured at that time (about 12). He has gotten one for every birthday and Chanukah every since he was born. This is almost the last one in the set. I wasn't sure how he would respond to the car gift since he doesn't play with these as much these days, now that he is more into Lego and fighting toys, but he was sooo excited and he loved the story of Daddy buying them back when he was still in the belly. (Don't be deceived by somber expression, he was just bored of my snapping pictures)

Thumbs up for 5 years!!!!

Off for an afternoon with Mommy. Fancy lunch (he did manage to get some healthy veggies and grilled arctic char before consuming the remainder of his sugary treats), visit to Mommy's office, then Daddy's office -

Chillin' at Bloomberg -

Cupcakes on the terrace at BB -

Arcade at movie theater with buddy Tristan -

CARS 2 Movie!!!

Enjoying litchi/mango ice cream cake from Tristan. What a great day!!!

Father's Day

We had a great brunch with Great-Grandpa Zoom and Anita, Uncle Steven and Aunt Julie. Not sure why I didn't even think to use my camera earlier in the day? Sorry about that. We spent the afternoon in the park where Luca launched a rocket Grampy gave him as an early birthday present.

Luca took his dad out for a "boys night" dinner. He was eager to wear his sportcoat and tie, just like he now sees Gioel wear everyday to work. Gioel wasn't too excited to have to suit up on a 85 degree Sunday evening to go to a super casual chinese restaurant for noodles and dumplings, but he was a good sport for Luca.

All dressed up - Luca insisted Daddy also wear tan pants and plaid tie, just like him.



Super proud kid!

Max 15 Months

34-1/4" tall (above 95%)
27 lb (90%)

Finally walking!

Father's Day In The Park With The Molinari's from Steven Fleisher on Vimeo.