Julian: 6 Months Old

Little Man is now 6 months old.  I feel like I am exiting the "baby phase" and entering the "little boy phase".  This feeling is exaggerated by the fact that Julian wants to do EVERYTHING big sister Amelia does.  Walking, talking, playing with toys, eating real food...you get the point.  If Amelia does it, Julian is interested.

We took Julian to the pediatrician for his 6 Month appointment toward the end of the month (so he was actually closer to 7 months old).  The little trooper got an oral vaccine and a few shots, including the first flu booster.

Official (almost 7 month old) stats:  28 inches long, 20 pounds and 6 ounces.  :)  BIG BOY!

Amelia: 3 Years Old

I am the mom to a 3-year-old.

I have to say that again for it to sink in.  I am the mom to a 3-year-old.  Why does time go by so much fast the older you get?  Not fair.

My beautiful baby girl is now 3.  She is caring, loving, hilarious, smart, and beautiful.  She is stubborn, strong-willed, competitive, and persuasive (and a little manipulative at times).  She is an amazing daughter, a helpful and loving big sister, and a tremendous blessing.  She is Amelia.

Birthday girl waking up 

Balloons in the birthday girl's room

Opening a present

Birthday Tiana!

Watching Chica do the birthday song on the Sunny Side Up Show

Pretty birthday dress

More presents!

The tea party castle!

Sorry

I am so sorry that this blog hasn't been updated in forever.  I started a job in mid-September that requires me to go in to the office, so my free-time is actually spent doing things with my family.  As a result, this blog has suffered.

Fear not, loyal readers!  I will be bombarding you with blog posts, catching everyone up on what we've been doing, soon.

August pictures

Just a post with a lot of pictures from our busy August!



Getting some Grandpa time




On the way to the Zoo




Looking at the tigers



lunch time!



Aunt Kimmy & the kids




Amelia with the anaconda




Julian & Daddy




Singing into a Playdoh microphone




Sleepy boy




Snow White




Good morning!




Alex & Kim at the Trainwreck



Me & Mick



Alex & Mick




Me & Kim




Amelia playing with her new Princess dolls & castle




Julian in the jumperoo, wearing antlers



Grandma, Grandpa & Julian



Uncle Mickey & Julian




Amelia, Julian & Babcia



Play time!



Aunt Kimmy & Julian




Dress up shoes on Julian



Aunt Kimmy & Julian

Isa's Baby Shower

While we were in Michigan, we were able to attend Isa's baby shower.  Isa is the wife of Alex's cousin, Tomek.  They flew in to Michigan from California.  This was the first time they met Amelia & Julian.

It was so great to see Alex's cousins and aunt & uncle!  The food was super yummy (of course) and the company was awesome.

A few highlights:

• Amelia started the party afraid of the cute doggies (terriers) but ended up loving them.
• Julian took a pretty good nap during a majority of the party.
• Amelia LOVED the piano and had a little sing-a-long with Ciocia Basia.
• Amelia danced her booty off to the music in the basement.
• Amelia really wanted to open Isa's presents.




Feeding the dogs carrots






Sleeping






Playing outside











Babcia & Eva






Babcia & Ciocia Basia






Sing-a-long with Ciocia Basia






Amelia & Isa






Isa, Tomek & Baby Sebastian












The beautiful Mommy-to-be






Amelia feeding the dogs under the table