One Month Old

Today, Olivia is one month old. It has gone so fast but has been a very busy time. The girls are off of school so we don't have to worry about getting them out the door in the morning or finishing homework before dinner in the afternoon. We do have to worry about keeping 3 very imaginative, active girls occupied 16hours out of the day.

The Puoci girls attended Aunt Taryn's Bridal Shower on Saturday and had a wonderful time. After the shower, we stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate Uncle Nick and Grandpa's birthday. Then on Sunday we were back in YL to celebrate Zach's birthday. We talked to Jacob to wish him a happy 7th and now we just have to celebrate MounMoun's, Nonna's and the twins b-day and we will be done for the month of Sept. (We may revisit Grandpa on his proper b-day. It's a milestone this year)

We've taken LOTS of pictures and some video but it's too time consuming to post them. We hope to get them up before Livi's birthday.

Until... Later,
The Puoci Mama

It's been a Week

Olivia is one week old and has already had a busy life.
She's met Grandparents, Great Grandparents, cousins, neighbors, 2nd cousins, 2nd cousins once removed and they just keep coming.

She's been to the doctors, to babies r us and to the In-N-Out drive-through.

Her picture has been taken hundreds of times, by professional cameras, point and shoot cameras, iphones, and "good old fashion" cell phones

We are trying to take it easy this next week as September is going to be a very busy month. All of the Puoci girls will be home, off track from school. We've got 8 birthdays, a wedding shower, doctors' apts, and lots to do as we prepare for Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle's wedding in Oct.

The family unit is doing fine. Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes.

She's Finally Here

Tori, Annie and Julie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby sister
Olivia Rosine Puoci
born August 15th
6lbs 7oz

18.5 inches

For pictures click here.

The scoop:
Mom started experiencing consistent though mild contractions around 4pm on Thursday afternoon. Due to mom's delivery record (very fast) and with the knowledge of her doctor, she went to the hospital around 6:30. Already at 5cm everyone thought that this delivery would be fast too. Well... we were wrong. After a couple of hours we had progressed to 7cm and then STALLED... All Night Long... Mom was still at 7cm and was only having sporadic, mild contractions. Since it was late and nothing was wrong we just hung out at the hospital for an uncomfortable night's sleep. The next morning around 9am, when mom was still at 7cm (and with a more proactive and compassionate nursing staff) mom was given Pitocin to kick start labor again. She regained her fast reputation when after less than 2 hours of (regular, very painful) contractions and 2 big pushes, Olivia was born. It's a good thing Dr. Lawton was waiting in the hallway. She barely had time to put on her gloves and catch little Livi.

Tori's new favorite Logic Puzzle

From Parade Magazine

Numbrix

There is a new one everyday so visit often.
(If the link is not current, visit parade.com, scroll over the puzzle icon at the top and click on Numbrix when it appears)

How we have grown

The girls went to the Dr's today. Their stats:

Both Annie and Julie are 50.5 inches.
Tori was 57.5 inches.

What does that mean?

The Puoci Girls are TALL

84 years young

Happy Birthday, Great Grandpa Russ

We love you.

First Day of School