DiFieldos

We Did It!

2008-10-30T20:54:00.001-05:00

Way to go Phils!

Richie and Gabriella Part II

2008-10-20T21:22:00.000-05:00

We had a lovely vacation in Phoenix/Tempe to celebrate Richie and Gabriella's wedding. So much love and family, so many beautiful moments and special details. My heart is still pitter-pattering! We didn't manage to get a picture of all *five* of us at the wedding, but here we all are...

No words necessary here. Thank you Elissa for letting me borrow your dress!

Holding the bridal bouquet while watching the newlyweds have their first dance.

Another lovely couple.

With plenty of entertainment and loving arms for the children, we managed to enjoy a drink and dance together. Thank you Richie and Gabriella!

Richie and Gabriella Part I

2008-10-20T21:10:00.000-05:00

Two lovely gals! I have to say Gabriella seemed quite at ease cuddling the kids all weekend...

Simona and Cora line dancing. Cora did not part with her new purse from Argentina all evening. Where did she learn this?

Tricia and Sam cutting a rug - so cute!

But Sam only slow-danced with Cora...someone has a crush!

2008-10-10T22:52:00.000-05:00

We had a wonderful week in Arizona for Richie and Gabriella's wedding. Unfortunately (as usual) our camera mostly served as a paperweight, but here are a few pics we captured.

Nico, at the end of his hike, with Phoenix in the background.

King of the mountain!

Here at the zoo - such cool flora!

One of the greatest parts of the trip was spending time with family - here's a crew in the whirlpool. Ah, such lovely time spent poolside.

Skool!

2008-10-10T22:14:00.001-05:00

Off to kindy-garden!

Getting us all off in the morning is still a small feat.

The new queen of the roost - although she mostly asks about when we will be picking him up... (Shown here in her absolutely favoritest ensemble "butterfly shirt." I have had to hide it to get her to wear anything else.)

The Beach

2008-06-25T21:54:00.002-05:00

We have had a couple of lovely visits to the Jersey Shore this year. This one was a hot day early in May. Notice we are the only ones there - and it was wonderful! Of course the water was frigid...

Cora is Two!

2008-06-25T21:24:00.001-05:00

I know it's been forever...but I realize it is not going to get any easier to do this once baby #3 arrives! Which of course is any moment. So here goes a little something...

We had a lovely party for Cora at Valley Forge Park, the day after cousin Lia was born.

Fortunately Cora had plenty of assistance with candle-choosing and blowing.

A family photo of sorts.

The whole group who came out to celebrate - it was so nice to have everyone visiting for a fun-filled weekend. Check out all family blogs for more details about the weekend!

Our Jaunt to North Carolina

2008-04-18T21:34:00.001-05:00

We had a nice visit to the Triangle area of North Carolina at the end of February. The highlight for Nico was the outing to Monkey Joe's, a fun place full of inflatable climbing toys.

Here Cora appreciates the dragon's ensemble color.

Sibling smooch through mesh. Proven to prevent 75% of cootie transmission.

Enjoying a rocking chair on the porch.

Nico and I had a lovely visit to Duke Gardens.

Snow Day!

2008-04-02T19:36:00.004-05:00

There's really only been one "big" snow this year and we made the most of it! (2/22/08)

A natural snow bunny.

Sled courtesy of Nonna and Nonno - who live in real snow country!

Nico the Snow Surfer - very silly.

Putting my brother to good use.

Lookin' Good

2008-04-02T19:29:00.001-05:00

Sometimes I like to be a rock star...

Even rock stars need their OJ!

Nico Turns Five

2008-03-18T15:08:00.006-05:00

We marked this milestone with a super-cool outer space party! We had black light, neon everything and a difficult mission, accomplished successfully by Commander Nico and his buddies. It was a blast! :-)

Here the astronauts watch a video of themselves flying through space in their spaceship. First they landed on the moon to collect moonrocks. Then off to Mars for the requisite Martian bird feathers demanded by the aliens who had taken over the Earth.

After the party, the girls decided space was much better when the sun was out.

And here lies the Commander at the end of his day - exhausted and content! Spacesuit courtesy of Aunt Tricia - thanks! And thanks to our extremely professional and woefully undercompensated photographer - Grandma!

Happy Holidays!

2008-01-04T14:59:00.000-05:00

We celebrated the New Year at Simona's house with the Mummers - great fun! Nico saw the parade live but I chose to stay in, nap, snack, and watch it on TV. Thanks for hosting Simona! It was quite a spread!

Here we are looking a little crazy - maybe because we stayed up really late the night before at our own New Year's Eve Party!

Merry Christmas! Dylan hosted and we had a lovely time.

A favorite gift - good old-fashioned Twister. Nico challenges all of the grown-ups with his childhood flexibility. I like to pick a color and sit on it.

Argentina

2008-01-04T14:40:00.000-05:00

We had a lovely time visiting family in Argentina over Thanksgiving.

This is me at a beautiful zoo called Temaiken.

The meat was dee-licious! Here I am enjoying a piece of asado at my cousin Ivan's wedding. Yum! I must admit I am back to being vegetarian here in the States. It just doesn't compare.

Here I am at an amusement park near Tigre. My brother and dad are behind me riding the teacups. I wasn't into the rides but Loretta and I enjoyed some tasty snacks.

Stopping to smell the flowers. Nonna always says that the flowers in Argentina have more scent than ours - and she's right! Outside of the house where we stayed, there was an incredibly fragrant jasmine bush.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

2007-11-16T11:03:00.000-05:00

More Halloween

2007-11-16T11:01:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween!

2007-11-16T10:47:00.000-05:00

Hmmm, I'm not so sure about this holiday...

Wait, what's this?

Hmm, I think I like it.

Why, yes, yes I do!

trying something new...watch us splash!

2007-10-16T10:56:00.000-05:00

beach vacation!

2007-10-16T10:53:00.000-05:00

Virginia Beach the last week of September - who woulda thunk it would still be beachy? A grand time had by all.

In the Chesapeake, which was a great big kiddie pool.

Yum!

The playground at our house.

Gettin' some lovin'.

remember me?

2007-08-17T21:28:00.000-05:00

I know it's been forever, but forgive me. We lost our camera on our last camping trip. But I found these old pics that are at least a little more recent than my 1st birthday! Updates: I walk and I'm blond.

Strawberry pickin'. And eatin' We did manage to bring a few home.

Fun wooden train!

Splashin' around.

Chillin' at the Urban Beach Party.

Turning One in Cleveland!

2007-06-03T19:33:00.000-05:00

Mmm. Chocolate Cake!

Nonna and the Nietas. So purty!

Turning One in Cleveland!

2007-06-03T19:27:00.000-05:00

I like standing! Especially in all of the new shoes Grandma got me.

Nonna, Nonno and the Nietos.

On top of Pop.

Hangin' with Loretta. It was a blast.

A not-so-recent smattering of photos...

2007-05-19T21:45:00.000-05:00

An angel.

Aren't my pants cool? Thanks for making them Aunt Lynn! And thanks to Aunt Tricia for the hip onesie.

I like to stand a lot now.

My brother, the bulldog.

Just Happy!

2007-04-09T22:32:00.000-05:00

Easter

2007-04-09T22:28:00.000-05:00

We had a great time spending Easter in Philly with Aunt Adri and fam, Aunt Tricia and beau, and our Philly family. Few pictures, but this one captures the mood pretty well. I got a banana in my Easter basket - my favorite! Maybe my cousin Loretta's blog will have some more pics - check it out soon at toddnodd.blogspot.com.

Trip to Cleveland

2007-04-09T22:20:00.000-05:00

I had a great time in Cleveland, visitng Nonna and Nonno and lots of other family. Not only did I pull up for the first time, I also learned how to drive!

People still call me tubby, but as you can see from this picture, it all depends on the perspective. I will say that Nonno's cavatelli are to die for. I put down a half pound easy. All I had to say was "eah" and another one would come my way. It was heaven.

A Beautiful Day

2007-03-11T21:10:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a beautiful day at Morris Arboretum with Dylan and Uncle Sam.

Isn't my brother cute?

2007-03-11T21:09:00.000-05:00

A Visit from the Astorians

2007-03-11T21:02:00.000-05:00

During his visit, my Uncle Richie and I had some serious talks.

While Gabriella and I had some serious fun.

Foosball!

Our Nation's Capital

2007-03-11T20:25:00.000-05:00

We had a wonderful visit to DC with the DiPfeiffers. Here I am gazing into Aunt Adri's eyes, as a way of thanking her for bringing me Loretta, my soon-to-be partner-in-crime. This was our first official meeting since they wouldn't let me see her in the hospital.

Standing up while holding onto things is fun!

Here I am observing Contractor Nico negotiate a higher fee for the job he and Henry are working on.

The builders hard at work.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2007-02-17T12:10:00.000-05:00

2007-01-28T15:54:00.000-05:00

And finally, a current picture of me on Grandma's watch, while my parents went to LA. Now that was a good time!

2007-01-28T15:50:00.000-05:00

And Dylan turned 1! She teaches me things like how to sway my hips and smoke cigarettes. See her here at Christmas.

2007-01-28T15:39:00.000-05:00

Then came Christmas in J.C. - quite a boon! I had a cold - you can see my runny nose and my favorite hobby, thumbsucking.

2007-01-28T15:33:00.000-05:00

Then came Christmas #1 in Philly. Aren't my brother and cousin cute?

2007-01-28T15:25:00.000-05:00

So we have some catching up to do...let's start with Thanksgiving when many DiFrancos came over!

2006-11-30T14:51:00.000-05:00

what nuts?

mmm...good.

ga-dunk-a-dunk.

sado-masochism.

2006-11-03T15:11:00.000-05:00

This is me on my first camping trip - it was fun! Check out Grandma's photo album from the trip by clicking on the little picture of Nico below:

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2006-11-03T14:38:00.000-05:00

A sleepy bee and a scary dragon on my best Halloween ever.

Enjoying a wooden spoon - teeth suck.

Chillin' with Dylan.

Chomping my first rice cereal!

2006-11-03T14:32:00.000-05:00

At Morris Arboretum...
Simona's baptism - rockin' good time.

My (Usually Loving) Protector

2006-09-16T15:27:00.000-05:00

If you wanna talk to me, you have to talk to my brother first...

Travellin'

2006-09-16T11:56:00.000-05:00

Season's end down the shore...no sunburn this time!

A visit to DC - good times! And a taste of big brotherhood for Henry.

2006-08-24T22:39:00.000-05:00

In addition to smiling and cooing, I have also been working on my bedroom eyes.

2006-08-24T22:38:00.000-05:00

Yay for bathtime!

2006-08-24T22:36:00.000-05:00

Yes, I need this headband. What of it?

first smile captured on film

2006-08-01T09:18:00.000-05:00

But it's nice to be home!

family vacation in destin, fl

2006-08-01T09:16:00.000-05:00

It was very fun! Mostly I tried to avoid the sun. This is a picture of "Hawaiian Night" - see how I sneakily misplaced the matching hat for the photo...

2006-08-01T09:15:00.000-05:00

My brother playing Bingo with Grandma - he won!

the big apple

2006-07-17T21:23:00.000-05:00

Cora made her first trip to NYC and had a lovely time with her peeps in the city.

2006-07-17T21:22:00.000-05:00

Nico listens to tall tales of her escapades...

2006-07-17T21:20:00.000-05:00

The city that never sleeps - whatever!

2006-07-17T21:18:00.000-05:00

Can we really order breastmilk martinis from room service?

Down the shore

2006-07-05T20:19:00.000-05:00

Cora's first trip to the shore. And first sunburn. Ouch. Please don't call DHHS.

Catching you up

2006-07-05T15:01:00.000-05:00

I'm so sad that it's taken me so long to post! I'm also crying because this swimsuit makes me look fat. I am alive and well, weighing in at 9 pounds 10 ounces at last check! I will try to update you more regularly...

Corina is born!

2006-06-03T14:33:00.000-05:00

Corina DiFranco Field was born at 8:35pm on Thursday, May 25. For Estela, it was a long, hard labor, but a glorious, triumphant birth. We were attended by an all-star labor support team that included Estela's colleagues Kate Winkler (midwife) and Julie Cristol (doula), along with the wonderful staff at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Key Stats
Nickname: Cora
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
Length: 21 inches
Favorite Food: Mama's milk

Cora arrives home.

As a Philly native, Nico is no stranger to brotherly love. As of day 9, Nico has been a very affectionate big brother. No signs of overt jealousy or misbehavior. Nico is being Nico.

What Nico likes best about his sister
Kisses and hugs
"Squishy cheeks" and "teeny hands"
"Cora" not "Corina"
Touching her while she is sleeping

The Fearless Foursome of Field ...

Corina completes the trio of 'Charlie's Angels' - shown here accompanied by her two cousins, Simona (of Evelina and Dan), and Dylan (of Sam & Lizy.) Not pictured -- Nico as "Charlie."