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I am one! My birthday was celebrated with a barbeque and pool party, which was great fun. We actually have relatively few photos of it -- I guess things got a little bit wild in the middle and nobody thought to grab the camera. After the cops left, we put Braedon's pants back on him, fished Breila out of the guacamole and took the lampshade off my head. Suffice it to say, a good time was had by all.
Some sad news now: On July 10th, my great gramma, Mabel M. Fronduti Scassellati, passed away. She was a super lady and I will miss her very much. I went down to Jessup, Pennsylvania to see Great Grampa; I also saw Grampa John and Gramma Fides, Aunt Rebecca, Uncle Johnny, and Uncle Richie and got to meet lots of other nice Scassellati relatives.
Daddy had to leave right after the funeral to go on two business trips, so the O'Malleys very nicely let Mama and I stay with them for a while. While we were there, we got some exciting news: I was a cousin! Adison Cadence Verenna was born July 18th and was instantly admired by everyone who got to meet her. Three weeks later, I made the trip to Bethlehem to see her for the first time. I love her already!
Some of you have written to ask if I am still eating as well as I was before, and you'll be glad to know that the answer is yes. I am still a great lover of ham and all other pork, especially barbeque. I like most everything: cheese, veggies, fruit and sweet things. My favorites include red grapes, pasta, carrots and black olives.

We were visited by a bunch of exciting people during these two months, and also made a trip to Cape Cod to visit Grampa Jim and Gramma Louise. It was my first time on the beach in actual warm weather; I highly recommend it!

And now it's... TA DA!... my birthday!	A present arrived from Grampa John and Gramma Fides... and it's for me!	I love you, Bear! I love you, Grampa and Gramma!	Time for my party! Everybody in the pool!
Don't fill up on duckie, Braedon... there's cake later!	Ab and Breila are dwarfed by the World's Largest Duck.	That's right, very funny... put the hat on the baby, ha ha ha.	Now we're dried off and it's time for presents!
Daddy shows me how to open the gifts.	Daddy's method proves to be too slow, so I take matters into my own hands.	Ab shows me the pretty dress Hannah gave me.	I got a car! Whee! Pedestrians beware!
We didn't get any photos of me eating birthday cake, so Mama let me eat an oreo and captured that moment for all you messy-baby fans.	And now, time for a bath!	I got to see my handsome Great-Grampa Scassellati and give him a special hug. Here we are with Grampa John, Gramma Fides, Aunt Rebecca, Uncle Johnny, and Uncle Richie, plus Mama and Daddy, of course.	Sharing a quiet moment with Uncle Buck.
While Daddy was away, Mama and I stayed with Tim, Tasi and Breila. They have a swing right on their porch! I love that!	Paul built some towers; Breila and I helped him take them down again.	On July 18, my beautiful cousin, Adison Cadence Verenna, was born. Isn't she wonderful?!	Auntie Suz and Uncle Tony show off their accomplishment. Good work, guys!
Nana and Grampa are experienced baby-admirers by now.	The hospital sent Adison home with these goofballs? Yikes!	She's not just cute, she's clean, too!	Now that Adison has upped the cuteness ante, I need to work on my adorability. Fortunately, I still got it!
Hey, cool! A rock!	You hafta take time to smell the flowers!	Two pretty girls together! Great Great Aunt Ethel and me hanging out.	I got into an Otherworld costume box. Check it out, I'm a little monster!
I got to see my baby cousin Adison for the first time, and I must say, I'm very impressed!	Daddy wants to get in on some of the baby-admiring action.	What happens if I touch her tiny face? Seemingly, this is not the day I'll get to find out.	Behind every great man are four great women.
Four generations of Harts gather together, but Adison sleeps through the excitement.	All kinds of Harts: Mama, Nana, Daddy, me, Steph, Auntie Suz, Adison, Aunt Sandy, Pop-Pop, Aunt Marie and Uncle Bobby.	Talking is nice, but for real results, put your ham where your mouth is... or, rather, where Uncle Buck's mouth is.	Summertime finds me back on the Cape, enjoying the sand at Nauset Light Beach.
I was so impressed with this place that I even consented to wear my hat.	Grampa Jimmy helps me navigate the waves.	I had Gramma and Grampa build a big sandcastle. This kept them out of trouble while I relaxed with my book.	I examine the perimeter of the resulting structure.
Whee! A big round of applause for the beach!	Enjoying the sun in style!	I discover a structural flaw in the walls, and from then on, it's Babyzilla all the way.	When you dig in the sand, there's water underneath! I love this place!
Fun fact of the day: The ocean tastes like french fries minus the potatoes.	Any kid who says she doesn't want a great big rock is lying.	Ready for the Miss Cheshire swimsuit competition.	A final walkabout with Daddy, and then it was time to say goodbye to the beach.
On the drive home, we stopped at Rein's Deli and I got to try my first half-sour pickle. Delicious!	Daddy, will you be finishing that reuben?	Back home, we're visited by Will, Matt, Mark and Bernadette. Ever the hostess, I shared my duckie with Mattie.	Matt is one very happy little camper.
Dads and kids in the pool! Daddy and I look on while Mark helps Will learn the doggy paddle.	Time to get my shoes on and stride boldly into next month!

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