MONTHS THREE AND FOUR

Time really flies with sweet baby A! We are so thankful for his health, happiness, and gift of a special Baptism with all of his wonderful grandparents during these months πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ’œ

4 months of joy and Zen πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ’™ Still the cutest and most chill little gummy bear πŸ₯°
A close-up by PapΓ  πŸ’™ 4 months, going on 14 years old πŸ˜‚πŸ’™
Can’t believe I’m 4 months old! πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚ Little cutie, twinning with PapΓ  in Ravenna πŸ˜πŸ’™
On a castle walk with Grandpa in Ferrara, Italy
In Alexander’s birth city of Ravenna, Italy with Lolly πŸ₯°
Alexander is so loved πŸ₯° Nonno, Nonna, Lolly, Grandpa ❀️
A beautiful Baptism for Alex, with all of his grandparents in Piacenza, Italy
Even at 3 months old, you can be sure that Alexander knew exactly what was happening at his Baptism πŸ’œβœοΈ
Exactly 3 months old and β€œgood” to go! πŸ₯°πŸ˜πŸ’™

MONTH TWO

Just after the Lunar New Year, sweet Alex got to see his parents make it official in Italy πŸ₯° (after a 7 month process!) πŸ’’

2-21-2026 in San Fiorano, Italy πŸ₯°
My something blue πŸ₯°πŸ’™
2.5 month cutie πŸ₯° in a burrito wrap from PapΓ  πŸ˜‚πŸ’™

Exactly 2 months and the star of every show. Alexander is always *the* vibe! Here rocking a fit from Auntie Iris πŸ₯° πŸ‘‘πŸ’™

MONTH ONE

To celebrate one month with sweet baby Alex, here are a few new favs with some of your sweet gifts in use πŸ₯° Thank you!
We send you love!

Happy New Year from Northern Italy! πŸ₯³
Exactly one month old and ready for the revolution! πŸ˜‚πŸ₯°
Gummy bear πŸ₯°
Always alert angel πŸ₯°
Meditating after a diaper change with Mommy πŸ•‰οΈ
The cutest sleeping smile because of PapΓ  πŸ₯°

Moon over sun, obviously! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‰

LOVE With my sun and star πŸ₯° β˜€οΈ I’m an orange moon πŸŒ• (Erykah Badu song reference, cue β€˜Orange Moon’ 🧑)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We wish you Happy Holidays and thank you so much for your kind gifts for Alexander! We appreciate and love you! ❀️

Here are some fav, recent photos of your nephew / grandson / cousin Alexander haha!

Happy Holidays from us here in Italy!
4 days old Alex, after we gave him an update on the world, questioning the timeline he selected πŸ˜‚
A little older and more relaxed Alexander after realizing he picked the right people and community πŸ₯°
Relaxed at home with Papa Paolo πŸ’™
Christmas Day with Mama holding her greatest gift ever ❀️

Welcome Friends and Family!

I am excited to announce that Paolo and I are in Italy finalizing our marriage and have just welcomed our beautiful son, Alexander Zangrandi, into the world!

Though labor, fittingly, began during the last full super moon of the year, Alexander was born 6 December 2025 at 1:01pm, weighing in at 3.205 kg (7 lbs), 51 cm (20 in) in Ravenna, Italy. He was a Zen baby throughout pregnancy and is now a calm and loving presence in this world. Both Mommy and baby are well and have returned home (currently Lido di Pomposa, Italy), after the customary two night hospital stay following birth here in Italy, and are resting. We are so thankful!

Thanks to all who have asked about sending gifts for Alexander! However, the reality is that shipping to Italy is complicated and expensive (we also have to pay customs and taxes on items received). So, in lieu of traditional gifts, we welcome you to gift items we need, as you are able, using the payment links below. The registry gallery can be found at the bottom of the page.

You are welcome to let us know the item(s) you would like to gift us with your contribution, even if it’s not listed below. Thank you!  We appreciate and love you!

Love,

Selena, Paolo, and Alexander

P.S. Post delivery photos are at the end πŸ’™


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Registry Gallery


Thank you!