ZooLights

Despite our colds, we did make it out one night before Christmas to the zoolights. The first night we drove out there it started raining and Nathaniel fell asleep in the car so we turned around and headed home. But the second night we drove out there, it was not too cold and not rainy so we were able to walk around and enjoy the displays. Fun!

Merry Christmas!

Wow! What a busy week. We were so thankful to be with family at this very special time of year. It was so fun to have Nathaniel this year too. He was very much in awe of the Christmas tree/lights and eventually figured out how to unwrap a gift!

We hosted Christmas Eve this year at our house. We ate way too much and enjoyed time with everyone. Nathaniel got a lot of really cool toys too.

One sick Momma

Well, I'm actually on the mend... otherwise I would still be laying in bed and not on the computer :-) I haven't really been hit as hard as the boys... but goodness it's hard to keep away from the cooties and still take care of everyone! How do you Mommas do it? Especially with more than one baby! I think of my sis-in-law and thier 5 kids. They must be sick for months at a time! This two week stretch has been so draining. I wanna get out and do something fun!!!! I've missed so many holiday parties and fun things due to the sickies. Hopefully they are going going gone for the rest of the year.... wait that's only two weeks. The nice thing about December is we have maxed out our deductible so going to the Dr. and getting prescriptions is FREE! Okay, back to bed I go....

2 Sick boys :-(

Nathaniel has been under the weather for a few days. He is doing better today. I think the last few days he has successfully got the snot factory up and running, and he has ooze coming out his eyes.... yuck. It's so sad to see him not feeling well. He is doing well all things considered and gives a smile every once in a while. Just not the usual kid we have around here :-( Lots of snuggles though. I've been letting him take his afternoon nap on me... I know I know, I'm spoiling him. It's just so sad to see him so stuffy and runny, and his cheeks are all red (maybe because I've been washing them so much). Poor little boy. Get better soon!

And then Ken came home from work today... and went straight to bed. Get your SuperMom cape on... no rest for the weary! Wait I can call Oma! When are you coming over tomorrow mom?

10 Months Old

Wow 10 Months! Can it be? We've survived almost a year of baby bootcamp! I've had a few relatives put in an order for another one... sheesh! I'm not a baby making machine! And after last night... maybe just one will suffice. Nathaniel was up all night :-( Maybe teething? Once he gets that worked up it's hard for him to remember why he is crying, just seems like the thing to do.
Anyway, Nathaniel is now crawling... which makes my day that much more exciting. He seems to be eating well... still nursing 4-5 times a day, but eats 8-10 ounces of pureed food too. He seems to be gaining weight and doing well though! He loves spending time with his daddy and can't wait for the "fun one" to come home. He says Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma. Although it would be nice to say he is calling for me I'm not sure it isn't just babbling. He can clap his hands and shake his head if we say either of those things. And if you say "Don't eat my nose" he dive bomb you, mouth wide open so get ready to move... quick! He is so much fun!

Christmas Ornament

We were lured into Picture People the other day... enticed by a coupon for a Free Baby's First Ornament. How cute is this!

On the move

Am I going to be able to keep up with this little man? He is definitely moving now and we are getting into things that require a stern "no touch Nathaniel, that's not for us". He loves climbing all over daddy in search for the remote. They both love to wrestle. Nathaniel gave Daddy a big sloppy kiss :-)