My Trip to the Children's Museum

Last Monday, there was a heat wave in Boston so mommy decided that it was too hot to be outside. Little did I know that I was about to have a really fun day. We hopped in the car and headed into the city. Mommy was taking me to the Children's Museum! She wasn't sure if I was old enough but I am sure you can tell by the pictures that I had a great time! There were so many fun things to play with and look at. Everything was my height and there were lots of other kids.







There was even a chess set that was the size of me! I had fun crawling and walking through all the pieces. I think this was one of my favorite parts of the day. I could have spent hours just playing chess by myself!













In this picture, it might be a little tough to find me but I'll give you a hint. Look up at the tv screen and you should see my little head. This was the television room where we had the opportunity to be on the big screen. Unfortunately for mom, but fun for me, I wouldn't stand in one place and kept crawling around which made it hard to get me on the tv. But, like I said, if you look hard enough, I can be found...kind of like Where's Waldo.







I spent some time playing in a boat in a room that was designed just for kids under 3. That's me! I got to play with other kids my age and all sorts of toys that were just my size.












The last place we went was to the exhibit on China. I had fun holding the pen and pretending to write all sorts of things on the wall. I didn't want this to be my last stop, but we had been at the museum for almost three hours. Mommy seemed to think I was tired, but I know that SHE was the one who was worn out from all the activity.

What a great day! I can't wait until we go go again!

Love, Oliver

Some New Pictures from May

The beginning of May was filled with lots of fun activities for mommy, daddy and me. For Mother's Day, daddy took mommy out to dinner at an Italian restaurant in Boston. They got all dressed up and had a date night...the first one they have had in a while. Grammi and Dziadzia babysat for me. I was on my best behavior because I want them to babysit for me again soon.










On Mother's Day, I got my first taste of blueberry pancakes...what a treat!!! Mommy made them for daddy and me and I went crazy over them. I actually ate almost two pancakes all by myself. I think I got most of them in my mouth. The rest went to Charley. I wish it was Mother's Day everyday. Maybe mommy will make pancakes for my birthday in July...hint, hint!







The Mother's Day celebration continued when we went to Grammi and Dziadzia's house for dinner. Uncle Mike and Aunt Carolyn were there as well. Grammi made a yummy dinner. The best part was that I got to play in the grass in their backyard. Here is a picture of me touching their grass for the first time. I was a little bit afraid to sit on it because it felt kind of prickly but once I got used to how it felt, I had no problem playing in the grass. I have to keep on reminding everyone that everything feels new to me!








Memorial Day weekend we spent in Maine with Grammi, Dziadzia, Uncle Mike and Aunt Carolyn. Mimi and Papa were back from Florida so I got to spend some time with my great-grandparents. I like going over there because they always have candy for me, like gumdrops! The weather was a little bit cold, but it still didn't stop me from taking my first boat ride. I was in good spirits until mommy and daddy put on my life jacket. It felt kind of funny around my neck. I kept on pulling at it...as you can tell from the picture below!



I know there will be a lot more boat rides for me this summer. I will try to get used to wearing a life jacket. It did match the color of my hair!

A few other exciting things happened this month. Mommy's friend Deb and her husband Tim had their baby, Dylan! I am so excited to play with him as he gets older. Mommy and daddy drove down to New York to meet Dylan right after he was born. I stayed behind and spent time with Grammi and Dziadzia and then Uncle Mike and Aunt Carolyn. I should have told mommy that I wasn't feeling well because when she and daddy got back, my temperature was 104. Turns out I had roseola. I was sick for four days. I loved having mommy and daddy take care of me. They normally don't let me have juice, but because I needed to stay hydrated they gave me apple flavored pedialyte. It tasted delicious. I can't wait until I have more juice!

I now have 6 teeth! I got 4 teeth the same week I was feeling under the weather for a total of 6. It makes eating food more fun! My new favorite food is risotto. Mommy made it one night for dinner and after watching daddy eat the leftovers for breakfast I decided I wanted some so they let me try it and boy was it good. I couldn't get enough!

I'm looking forward to all the fun adventures this summer has in store!

Love, Oliver

Remembering Great Grandma Zoffuto

Last Tuesday, May 27, my GG went to heaven. She passed away while having a heart procedure done. She was 88 years old. I loved spending time with her this past year. Mommy and daddy try to take lots of pictures so I will always have pictures of the two of us together to remember her. Every time she held me, I would feel so comfortable in her arms. I saw her at the Cape last August when I was just a few weeks old. She also came to my baptism. I spent time with her again at Christmas, Uncle Dan and Aunt Erin's wedding in January and again in March. I am so happy to have been able to see her so much this past year.

Here is GG's obituary:
Della Ann Vendur Zoffuto, 88, Indiana, Pa., formerly of Brockway, died Tuesday at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 17, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Sullivan and Grace (Quarante) Vendur. She was married to Charles Zoffuto. He preceded her in death in August 2000. She was a memeber of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Indiana Hospital Alumni Association and a member of the Pennsylvania Nurses Association.

She is survived by one son, Michael Zoffuto and wife Marcy; one daughter, Teresa Sweatman and husband Michael, daughter-in-law, LouAnn Zoffuto, Linda Pandolfo and husband Tony and one brother, Sullivan Vendur; 11 grandchildren, Charles Zoffuto and wife Andrea, Phillip Zoffuto, Thomas Sweatman and wife Margaret, Christopher Sweatman and wife Lauren, Daniel Sweatman and wife Erin, Kristen Sharp and husband James, Anne Marie Zoffuto, Teresa Megan Zoffuto, Charles McIntyre Zoffuto, Erin Scheaffer and Katie Scheaffer; and seven great-grandchildren, Grace Mary and Ryan Catherine Sweatman, Oliver Richard Sweatman, Isabelle Sarah Zoffuto, Julia Grace Zoffuto, James Hudson and Samuel Isaac Sharp. She was also preceded in death by one son, Anthony Zoffuto; two sisters, Mary McCurdy and Marietta Salerno, and four brothers: Thomas Vendur, Michael Vendur, Alfred Vendur and John Vendur.



GG will forever be in our hearts, memories and prayers. We will miss you.


Love, Lauren, Chris and Oliver