I know, it's been a while since my last post on the Blog. I apologize to all of my devoted and inquisitive readers for my lack of dedication to 'The Scappa Family Blog'.;)

Here's a quick recap for the months of June and July:

Trip to LA - Went to go see Bill and Derrick again. We tried out one of the Bungalow's at the Beverly Hills Hotel. I have to say, it was really nice. They really know how to do it right there...Livvy loved the pool and the amazing breakfasts at the Polo Lounge and the guitar act at dinner. We had a blast and got in some good shopping at Fred Segal and of course had to pop into crazy Kitson! We also had a confirmed Tori Spelling sighting at dinner and I could have sworn Lindsay Lohan was eating across from us at lunch one day at the hotel, but that’s unconfirmed! My last trip to LA, Natasha Henstridge asked me to take HER picture at the Mondrian! For the record, she was drop dead gorgeous in person!
Another confirmed case of strep - Yes that's right folks, the whole family is on antibiotics AGAIN. It so ridiculous and unacceptable, so over it!
Olivia's first ear infection - To top off the strep, Olivia's dealing with an ear infection too! Poor thing, she can’t catch a break!
Boys trip to the beach - Had an unforgettable trip to the beach with Egan, Alexander and Palumbo at his father-in-law's b-e-a-utiful home right on the beach between OC and Bethany. It was good getting the band back together even if it was just a few days! Good to see you guys again! This BETTER turn into an annual thing!
4th of July - Fairly quiet 4th, but we can see the pretty decent Falls Church fireworks show from the end of my block. So I gave Livvy a late pass tat night since they didn't start until 9:30. We walked down and enjoyed her first fireworks show together. She had a perfect unobstructed view over the bike path. She was in awe as she sat on my shoulders and saw the beautiful colors and felt the “booms”! "Another one, another one! Look Papi, a big one!"
Trip to the shore for a wedding - This weekend we're heading to OC for Chris' cousin's wedding. Her parents are helping throw and host, so it should be a good time! Livvy's asking to make a sand castle, so we'll need to fit that in somehow!
Memorable Moment - Every now and then your kid will say or do something that amazes and/or touches you. I remember when she was a newborn it might have been something as simple as a smile or a giggle. Well I had one of those moments tonight. Olivia climbed up on a chair and picked up her peach fruit cup, shimmied down with it one hand and her spoon in the other and darted into the family room. As I was watching her from the kitchen, I immediately recognized that she was trying pull a fast one while she thought I wasn't looking! I quickly raised my voice in my typical fatherly authoritative fashion, which i've been using all too frequently since she turned two, "OOOlivia, where are you going with your fruit cup?” I questioned. She quickly shot back, "It's okay Papi, I'll be careful. Don't worry....". I immediately had visions of her as a teenager trying to run out the door because she thought I went to bed and grabbing my car keys......"Like don't freak out Dad, I'm meeting the girls for a movie at the mall, I'll be home later! God, leave me alone!" Yeah right baby....