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Nicholas Bracco – on the move
Baby Bracco turned turned one on January 2.
Nicholas Bracco of Freeport, our 2011 First Baby of the Year, is one year old. He celebrated his first birthday on January 2 at his grandparents’ house, surrounded by family and friends. “It was a ‘Yo Gabba, Gabba’ themed party,” said Nicholas’s dad, John Bracco. “He watches the cartoon on Nick Junior all the time. He just loves the colors and the movement.”
Seems like young Nicholas loves to get around. According to Dad, “you should see him move. He’s really quick and he loves to dance ... on his knees!”
Additionally, Nicholas is a New York Rangers hockey fan, just like his dad. “He has a miniature hockey stick and slaps the puck when I tell him to ‘shoot,’ ” said John.
On his birthday, Nicholas even wore a New York Rangers jersey.
Nicholas loves to eat Cheerios and just found a new sweet treat – Fruit Loops. He is 24 pounds, 25 inches and has blue eyes and sandy blond hair. “He’s great, very active,” said Dad.
Luckily for his mom, Gina, Nicholas is a good sleeper and “sleeps through the night so my wife can finally get some rest.”
But watch out.
Nicholas just took his first steps. “He walked on his birthday – four steps. Can you believe it? My little guy is walking. I’ll never forget that,” Dad gushed.
Happy Birthday, Nicholas!
The Leader has begun its search for the 2012 First Baby of the Year. We are looking for all newborn babies who were born on or as close to january 1 as possible.
If you live in Freeport or Baldwin and are expecting a baby in january, then The Leader would like to feature your baby as the First Baby of the year.
A assortment of gifts awaits the family of the First Baby of Freeport/Baldwin contest:
A $25 gift certificate from Piccolo Pizza; one dozen long-stemmed roses from Merrick Flower Shoppe; a $25 gift certificate from Merrick Bagel Cafe; a $25 gift certificate from Vincenté Jewelers and a one year gift subscription from The Leader.
Send entries to The Freeport Baldwin Leader, 1840 Merrick Avenue, Merrick 11566. All entries must include a verifying statement from the attending physician. Entry deadline is Friday, January 27.
