the marinello family

Snow and Cookies

2012-01-22T09:22:00.001-05:00

Snow day, cookies, and milk. Fantastic fun!

I hear there is a NY Giants game today?

2012-01-15T10:14:00.001-05:00

Annual Marinello Breakfast

2012-01-08T17:11:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone had fun at the annual Marinello breakfast. It
was so great to see all the kiddies! We had a great time,
thank you all for coming!

Best Wishes for a Healthy and Safe 2012

2011-12-31T23:34:00.001-05:00

Fantastic family and friends

2011-12-28T10:13:00.000-05:00

Thank you everyone for a wonderful few days of family,
friends, and fun! The children had a wonderful Christmas
and enjoyed sharing it with everyone. Thank you for making
it magical! All pics are finally posted :)

Dear Adelina, Isabelle, Joseph & Jack...

2011-12-24T23:43:00.001-05:00

Builing our Gingerbread House with Aunt Geneen

2011-12-23T21:23:00.001-05:00

Nutcracker - thank you

2011-12-17T15:48:00.001-05:00

Thank you to everyone that came to watch Adelina and
Isabelle in their first Nutcracker. What a fun show! My
pictures are posted and video coming soon. Thanks!

MGCC Holiday Party

2011-12-10T21:14:00.000-05:00

Thank you Pop-Pop for taking us all to the MGCC holiday
party. Kids had a fantastic time. Golfcart Santa is always
a hit!

Barron Art Center Holiday Train Show

2011-12-10T20:48:00.001-05:00

Visiting the Barron Art Center Holiday Train Show on 12/8
each year is a Germinario tradition. My dad has been taking
the Lowry kids since Emily was little, and she is now 18 and
a Penn State. This year, Sean, Caroline, Adelina, Isabelle,
Joseph & Jack kept the tradition alive!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

2011-12-03T19:02:00.001-05:00

Adelina and Isabelle had a great time singing at the Colonia
tree lighting at Evergreen Center. It is so cute to see
them fa-la-la-la-la-ing with their little friends!

It's starting to look alot like Christmas...

2011-12-02T21:48:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-25T11:51:00.000-05:00

We hope you enjoyed a peaceful day with family and friends!

Nutcracker Preview

2011-11-20T20:39:00.000-05:00

Adelina and Isabelle have been busy preparing for the
Nutcracker all weekend for the past few weeks! Today was
their dress rehearsal so attached are a few pics as a
preview. See everyone on December 11th for the big show!

Adelina & Isabelle Hip-Hop Class Observation Day - Nov 19, 2011 - Dance #2

2011-11-19T22:33:00.001-05:00

Adelina & Isabelle Hip-Hop Class Observation Day - Nov 19, 2011 - Dance #1

2011-11-19T22:33:00.000-05:00

Adelina Jazz Class Observation Day - Nov 19, 2011

2011-11-19T22:31:00.000-05:00

Back from Disney

2011-11-11T23:48:00.000-05:00

Home Sweet Home. We had a fun few days in Disney, but I
must say it is good to be home. While we were there, we
enjoyed Epcot and MGM until a stomach bug wiped us out. A
few of us got to the Magic Kingdom for a few hours.
Overall, it was warm, sunny, and a nice time but always
great to be home.

Adelina & Isabelle singing Adele

2011-10-27T21:07:00.000-04:00

MGCC Halloween Party

2011-10-22T22:25:00.000-04:00

Thank you Pop-Pop for taking us all to the MGCC Halloween
party. What a fun time!

Adelina @ Pop Warner RVC Cheer Competition 2011

2011-10-16T15:54:00.001-04:00

Awesome job SCGK! Watch for Adelina - left middle for most but front and center (pointing to judges) at end of cheer before dance starts.

Isabelle @ Pop Warner RVC Cheer Competition 2011

2011-10-16T15:53:00.000-04:00

Great job everyone! Look for Isabelle - front/center on the X and top of the pyramid.

Jack is almost 2!

2011-10-10T23:03:00.000-04:00

Celebrated Jack's birthday eve at Jose Teja's with Mom-Mom
and Pop-Pop. Jack LOVED when everyone sang to him - he
clapped hands and was all smiles!

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Picking

2011-10-10T16:16:00.000-04:00

Pumpkin Picking is a Fall favorite. Joseph dragged the
wagon around the field while the kids loaded it up. Hay
rides, pumpkins, mazes, and lots of dirt never disappoint :)

Scarecrow Building & Fall Fun

2011-10-08T19:48:00.001-04:00

We spent a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon with the Girl
Scouts at the Haunted Woods in Old Bridge. The troop (and
siblings!) got to make scarecrows, take a hay ride, paint,
play games, and have relays. It was a fantastic Fall day!

Block Party Fun

2011-10-03T09:03:00.001-04:00

Everyone had a great time at the Block Party! The fire
department came to show off their new ladder truck and gave
the kids captain hats and goody bags. There were potato
sack races, water balloon toss, scavenger hunt, piñata, and
more. Mr. Woener even brought out his TV for a real
tail-gate feel - everyone loved that!. To end the night,
Dan D'Arcy set off some great fireworks - what a hit!

Building a "Stairway to the Stars"

2011-10-01T19:38:00.001-04:00

Adelina & Isabelle painted tiles for the Verne Fowler
"Stairway to the Stars" project. Cannot wait to see them
once they are fired and hung at the studio!

#3 Strikes Again

2011-10-01T14:05:00.000-04:00

Joseph had another phenomenal game today at soccer. We
*think* he has 56 goals in 5 games - no that is not a typo.
Joseph loves soccer. Hopefully I'll get more photos at
future games.

An apple a day...

2011-09-30T20:36:00.001-04:00

Apple picking a Terhune Orchards was fantastic. Everyone
loved picking Empire and Red Delicious apples in the
orchard, and Joseph loved eating them. I'd look around for
him and find him sitting under a tree eating yet another
apple. He probably eat 3-4 entire apples while we were in
the orchard. Afterwards, the kids stayed busy with farm
animals, mini tractors, the adventure barn, and a trivia
corn maze. Fantastic afternoon!

"Sisters" by Adelina & Isabelle Marinello

2011-09-14T22:35:00.000-04:00

Fun at The Arenas

2011-09-12T13:16:00.000-04:00

Adelina and Isabelle had a fantastic night skating and
playing games at The Arenas. Fun!

Back to School dinner

2011-09-07T21:55:00.000-04:00

So far back to school week has been great, and we celebrated
tonight with our annual Back to School dinner. I think next
year I need to amp up the decorations - but overall we had a
fun and exciting night. Yay back to school!

First Day of School

2011-09-06T09:47:00.000-04:00

It is very quiet in the Marinello house right now. Today
was the first day of school for all four kids. All I can
say is WOW!

Springwood Kiddie Carnival

2011-09-05T10:45:00.000-04:00

SCGK game vs. Metuchen

2011-09-04T13:45:00.000-04:00

SCGK Pep Rally

2011-08-27T18:03:00.000-04:00

Just in the knick of time, the SCGK Pep Rally was fun and
done before Hurricane Irene. Have a great season SCGK!

Go Golden Knights!

2011-08-25T16:00:00.000-04:00

We love LBI

2011-08-20T23:42:00.000-04:00

We're home! Our LBI vaca was fantastic. Lots of beach,
pool, and summer fun! All pics are posted and I tried to
organize by day to keep them somewhat manageable.
Highlights were:

Joseph mini golf: 5 legit holes in one plus a winning "end
shot" to win a free game.

Isabelle fishing lessons: LOVED IT! She was very into it.
Exploring, learning, and really enjoying the entire
experience.

Adelina at the beach: total beach girl. Spent hours at a
time jumping waves and boggie boarding. Would have stayed
in for 8 hours at a time if we didn't make her leave. So
fun to watch her.

Jack as a real part of our family: talking more, exploring,
running (not fun!), and just being part of the gang.

WE LOVE LBI!

Swimming with mom-mom

2011-08-08T09:35:00.000-04:00

Swimming with Mom-Mom

2011-08-07T15:22:00.000-04:00

Best way to cool off on a summer day, swimming with Mom-Mom!

Splashing around at Dorbrook

2011-08-07T15:11:00.000-04:00

My kids are so lucky to be able to spend fun times with
their best buds Timmy and Paxton. Last week Johanna and
Yuri took the kids to Dorbrook - what a fun day!

Smurf-tastic fun

2011-08-03T22:38:00.000-04:00

We turned a rainy night into a Smurfy night! Adelina,
Isabelle, Miranda, Annaliese and Evan got Smurfed-out with
Smurf Happy Meals and a trip to the movies. Adelina also
gave Miranda half of her special BFF necklace - so cute at 7
years old! Super Smurfy fun!

Not summery but super fancy!

2011-08-01T15:10:00.000-04:00

Adelina deserved a treat for a special accomplishment, and I
could not figure out something appropriate to get her. It
had to be something super special, that she really wanted,
and that she had to feel like she earned. Well... did I
find it! I took the girls back to school shoe shopping on
Saturday at the Nordstrom's sale and Adelina wanted these
high-top black sequin sneakers. No way! They are hideous
and just not a logical choice for back to school shoes.
Then out of the corner of my eye I saw a girl about Ad's age
trying them on. I asked our young, hip sales-girl what she
thought of them, and she told me they are VERY popular with
grammar school girls and sold out in most colors. Hmmm -
made me rethink. While I would not let her pick these for
back to school shoes, I did sneak a pair into my bag and
surprise her at home. These were her special treat and she
absolutely flipped. She completely understood that these
were a reward just for her, and she loved them even more
because of that. So now we are the proud owners of high-top
sequin sneakers. Lucky us :)

Everyone needs a digital water-proof camera

2011-07-27T21:28:00.000-04:00

I cannot believe I never had one or even really knew about
digital water-proof cameras. How is that possible in my
world? I just didn't. Then we had an accident with my
point and shoot, I started to look for a replacement and
found a whole world of digital water-proof cameras. Really?
Digital? Why didn't anyone tell me? $60 and a whole lot of
fun later we are now a family with a digital water-proof
camera and LOVING it. Kids had a blast in the pool with it.
I loved having it in the pool and not standing with one arm
up the whole time. LOVING it. Everyone needs one...
period.

Go Springwood!

2011-07-26T21:39:00.000-04:00

Summer Fun!

2011-07-24T20:25:00.000-04:00

Kids in the Bible School Show

2011-07-22T15:06:00.000-04:00

Sergio Kneller's Christening Day

2011-07-17T00:30:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Baby Sergio

2011-07-16T17:21:00.000-04:00

... and thanks for picking us to be your godparents :)

Congratulations Isabelle!

2011-07-16T17:17:00.001-04:00

Isabelle won a special award at gymnastics and we were all
so very proud of her. Yay Isabelle!

Isabelle Gymnastics Show - July 15, 2011

2011-07-15T21:56:00.000-04:00

Boston was beautiful!

2011-07-09T23:21:00.000-04:00

Our road trip to Boston was a great time. The weather and
the city were both beautiful. The kids enjoyed the sites,
the pool, and are now catching up on much needed sleep :)
We will def be back to Boston again.

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-03T21:46:00.001-04:00

Girl's "Day" Out at Sweet & Sassy

2011-07-02T16:00:00.000-04:00

Joseph's 1st Movie - Cars 2

2011-07-02T14:39:00.001-04:00

Joseph was lucky enough to go see his 1st movie ever today with Uncle Goo. What a special day!

Adelina Marinello - 8 & under, 100 meter Medley Relay

2011-06-30T14:08:00.000-04:00

Birthday Weekend - complete!

2011-06-27T01:04:00.000-04:00

Whew! What a weekend. Adelina's birthday was on Friday and it was non-stop until late on Sunday night. On Thursday night Adelina celebrated with dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. Friday was the big birthday, and we hosted a super fun (and wet) glamour girl party at the house. SO CUTE! The very next morning we had the girls first swim meet of the season (Adelina 4th place, Isabelle 1st place) and then back home for their joint June family birthday party. But oh no – it did not stop there. Then on Sunday we headed to NYC for a girls day with their friend who's birthday is ALSO in June and had a special American Girl birthday party. Lions, tigers, and bears – oh my! Very tired but most of all lots of great times and smiles. Happy birthday girls!

Fashion Show Video from Adelina's Glamour Girl Birthday Party

2011-06-25T13:34:00.000-04:00

Adelina's Birthday Dinner at Rainforest Cafe

2011-06-23T22:08:00.000-04:00

Adelina Yellow Belt Presentation & Ceremony

2011-06-23T16:00:00.002-04:00

Isabelle's last day of Kindergarten

2011-06-22T16:09:00.001-04:00

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-18T23:07:00.000-04:00

Joseph loves the Little Gym

2011-06-18T13:29:00.001-04:00

Joseph's session at the Little Gym had its final class on
Friday. Joseph absolutely loves the Little Gym. He looks
forward to it every week. He'll def go back in September!

Isabelle Kindergarten Graduation Video

2011-06-15T23:24:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Isabelle - Kindergarten Graduation

2011-06-15T14:36:00.001-04:00

Graduation was great! Isabelle and friends performed us and
then had a small breakfast buffet. Very cute. Good luck in
1st grade Belle!

Isabelle's best birthday party

2011-06-12T22:25:00.000-04:00

Isabelle had the best time at her gymnastics birthday party.
There was trampoline, tumble track, the pit, and more. So
fun! Isabelle told me it was the "best birthday she can
ever remember" :) Happy Birthday Isabelle!

Adelina & Isabelle Birthday Photos

2011-06-11T21:24:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Isabelle

2011-06-07T08:51:00.000-04:00

Happy 6th Pre-Birthday Isabelle

2011-06-07T08:02:00.000-04:00

Happy 6th Birthday Isabelle! We celebrated with Isabelle
one day early. Isabelle got to pick where she wanted to go
for dinner. Can you guess where she picked? CHILI'S of
course! After dinner, we came back to the house to sing to
her and have cake. For her actual birthday I am going to
school to bring something for her class. After school
Grandma Joyce is coming over and Isabelle picked to make
pizzas with Joyce for dinner. Then, Isabelle and Ad have
cheerleading on Tues night and I'll bring munchkins to
cheerleading for everyone to sing to her. Fun birthday
week!

Memorial Day with the Family

2011-05-30T20:38:00.000-04:00

Happy Memorial Day

2011-05-30T10:29:00.000-04:00

Starting off the summer right

2011-05-30T10:27:00.001-04:00

Waterslide, BBQ, friends, and fun!

Adelina's Family Tree

2011-05-23T22:11:00.001-04:00

Adelina had to draw a family tree at school with no help. I
think her list of people is adorable:

Mommy
Daddy
Isabelle
Joseph
Jack
Emma (spelled Eamma)
Aunt Geneen
Uncle Goo Goo
Sergio (spelled Sergo - backwards e)
Aunt Bella
Uncle Steve
Emily
Caroline
Sean (Shan)
Daniel
Elsie (spelled Elcy)
Trooper (spelled Trupre)
Ginger (spelled Gringr)
Aunt Jessica (Aunt Jassic)
Uncle Eric
Matthew (Maffyou)
Morgan (Mrgin)
Grammy
Aunt Pat
Uncle Johnny (Juney)

Monster Mini Golf was too cute to spook!

2011-05-22T19:51:00.001-04:00

We had a blast at Monster Mini Golf. The kids loved the
glow-in the dark mini golf course and the "spooky" monster
decor. A definite winner for a rainy day!

Something is missing...

2011-05-18T13:04:00.001-04:00

Break out the bikes

2011-05-16T14:25:00.000-04:00

This weekend Adelina and Isabelle practiced riding bikes
with no training wheels. They both did really well and just
need a tad more confidence to be fully independent. While
they rode, Joseph must have felt neglected and couldn't find
his helmet. So he went into the garage and found this ski
helmet to use. Backwards and all - he was now safe to ride!
Safety first - ha ha! And lastly, while we were all riding
bikes Jack was safely tucked away in the Jeep. It is a
fantastic outdoor play-yard :)

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T18:22:00.000-04:00

Mother Daughter Luncheon

2011-05-01T20:32:00.000-04:00

Adelina, Isabelle, Maddie, Jessica, Devin, and Zahira danced
the afternoon away at the Girl Scouts Mother Daughter
Luncheon. It was great to sit with the mom's while the
girls danced and played. It was such a fun and special
afternoon!

Family Campfire Night

2011-04-30T22:16:00.001-04:00

Uncle Goo helped us have a family campfire night in our
backyard. We roasted hot dogs, made smores, and had alot of
fun. Thanks Uncle Goo!

Our Trip to Washington DC (video)

2011-04-30T15:10:00.000-04:00

Washington DC is wonderful!

2011-04-30T15:01:00.000-04:00

The Marinello family had a wonderful time in Washington DC!
We enjoyed a Double Decker bus tour around the city, visited
the National Zoo, and went to both the Air & Space and
Museum of Natural History. We will definitely make another
trip to Washington DC soon.

Marinello kids swimming at hotel pool

2011-04-28T17:06:00.001-04:00

Easter Sunday

2011-04-25T21:23:00.001-04:00

Dear Easter Bunny...

2011-04-23T22:57:00.000-04:00

Cousins, eggs, and candy

2011-04-23T22:56:00.000-04:00

Easter Saturday was filled with Cousins, eggs, and candy!
The kids had a fantastic (and loud!) time playing and
hunting for eggs and celebrating Easter. They all found
lots of candy and received a TON of treats. Fun times :)

Sesame Place

2011-04-22T22:02:00.000-04:00

It was a Good Friday...

2011-04-22T20:52:00.000-04:00

Spent Good Friday with friends at Sesame Place. The best
things are sometimes not even planned. We had a great day
at the park and then dinner at Bertucci's. What a "good"
Friday :)

Roller Skating with the Easter Bunny

2011-04-21T15:50:00.001-04:00

Adelina and Isabelle had a blast Roller Skating with the
Easter Bunny, Jessica, and Devin!

Isabelle's Great Adventure

2011-04-18T08:47:00.001-04:00

Isabelle was lucky enough to get invited to Great Adventure
with our neighbors. She had a fantastic time! The mom was
kind enough to send me all of her pictures. What a fun day!
They enjoyed the safari and a giraffe licked their sunroof!
Then lots of rides and fun. Isabelle is still talking about
the roller coaster!

Countdown to Easter

2011-04-15T08:43:00.000-04:00

Cupcakes anyone?

2011-04-14T23:32:00.001-04:00

The girls and I baked like Betty Crocker tonight. Spring
cupcakes (heaven forbid we say Easter!) for everyone!

Yes, he makes "fazool" and chicken cutlets!

2011-04-14T23:29:00.000-04:00

Cheeks!

2011-04-13T09:26:00.001-04:00

Run Joseph Run!

2011-04-11T19:58:00.000-04:00

Today was Joseph's 1st soccer game. Could 3 year old soccer
be any cuter?

Dear Sergio

2011-04-09T18:30:00.000-04:00

Joseph at the Woodbridge Soccer Opening Day Parade

2011-04-09T18:23:00.000-04:00

Welcome Sergio Charles Kneller!

2011-04-08T22:50:00.000-04:00

"Mom, notice anything different about me?"

2011-04-08T22:49:00.000-04:00

Adelina lost her first front tooth today.

Happy Birthday Uncle Goo

2011-04-05T08:40:00.000-04:00

Joseph is ready for a hole in one!

2011-04-03T09:55:00.001-04:00