Friday, April 23, 2010

Happy Birthday DAVE!

Dave turned 31 years old today!

You are the best husband ever and the best Daddy to Jack! We love you and hope you feel special, loved, and appreciated on your day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Last year on his birthday weekend, we went to Shenandoah Valley and it was beautiful!

Makin' Bread

Last week we had some terrible weather AND a nasty virus going around at our house, so we were stuck indoors for a few days. It was a little rough because Jack Jack was cutting 4 more teeth, but overall we had some great indoor activities! On one of the days, Jack and I decided to make some bread. I figured it would take up some time, it was "safe" if he decided to eat it before it was cooked, and we would have wonderful warm bread when it was all over!

I thought he would really like the dough because a) I loved raw dough as a child, and b) he eats everything in sight, food or not. Lately, we have been catching Jack eating his aquaphor (which is baby petroleum jelly), his baby lotion, a candle, and there was an attempt to eat deodorant. I think I have the kid that is going to be eating the paste glue at Kindergarten!! So needless to say, we have to up our child-proofing game A LOT! This weekend we will be installing baby locks on most anything that will sit still.

But back to the bread! Here is Jack, so excited to be helping out at the kitchen counter! He poured all the dry goods into the bowl and didn't spill!


Looking at the bread ball. He did NOT want to eat any, and he was very uninterested in touching the dough.
So excited to be helping!


Checking out the Mac...he loves to go to Sesamestreet.com!
Today was "Teddybear Day" at school and Jack brought his Pooh bear! He loves to give Pooh hugs and kisses. This was right before he left to go to school.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Gramma CC Time!!

Gramma CC was just out here for a week long trip and we had so much fun!! I think she was thrilled that the snow is FINALLY gone (as we are!).

We had a great week. We shopped and planted pansies. Both my Mom and I learned the difference between annuals and perennials :) We picked out nursery furniture for the new baby, and choose to "agree to disagree" on whether 1920's style furniture is coming back in style :)

Jack loves his Gramma CC and runs to hide behind her when I'm trying to do something he doesn't want to do (like change his diaper). He will eat things for Gramma CC that he never eats for me! They have a close relationship and I love it. I hope the two of them always stay close!

Gramma CC feeding Jack his two favorite meals: grapefruit and Cheerios. Jack loves grapefruit and will eat a whole grapefruit in one sitting. It is his "happy" food - he is always in a great mood after eating one! Jack is truly a Florida boy.

Sometimes when feeding Jack, he will decide that YOU need some too!!
When Jack gets really excited about his food, he sticks out his tongue!!
"Please give me more Gramma CC!!"
I guess he didn't want that particular Cheerio...
Jack likes to give Gramma CC kisses in between bites - he is so sweet!


Jack is getting better at feeding himself with a spoon. He does a great job with a fork.
The cutest face ever!! I love this boy!

COME BACK SOON GRAMMA CC!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Easter Day

We had a great Easter celebration over here. My Mom is in town which is a special treat! We all got up and helped Jack open up his Easter basket. After that we went to church and came home and made an amazing meal! Ham, mashed potatoes, homemade Macaroni and Cheese, green beans, and homemade fudge! It was delicious, we were stuffed, and are looking forward to leftovers. This Easter was the best day - filled with family, God, and an appreciation for all the wonderful blessings in our lives.

Jack's craft that he brought home from his Mom's Morning Out Program
The Easter basket: T-ball, bouncy ball and beach toys!
Jack is no fool. He went straight for the eggs and wanted the treats inside!
Daddy showing Jack how T-ball is done.

Jack giving it a try.

A family photo. The teething terror (Jack) was not in the mood for photos apparently!
The happy parents!
Gramma CC and Mom cooking in the kitchen
HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED EASTER AND THIS BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND AS WELL!