Handsome Devil

Andrew has been a handful this week..day and night!! But he sure is cute!!!!

Cry Baby!

Of course it had to be my child who threw the fit in the pictures! He was just trying to get sympathy from the chicks!


Carly giving Andrew goodbye hugs and kisses

Party Time!

Chad and I had a little party at our house for Memorial day. These are our friends and their children..they all live on our street and are Andrew's buddies! He has his pick from all of the ladies!

Happy Memorial Day!

Andrew's first Memorial Day!

Puff Daddy!

Here's Andrew eating his favorite finger food...the Veggie Puffs! He gets so silly when he's in his high chair.


What a face!!
He likes to steal the spoon from me when
I'm feeding him and do it himself!

6 Month Pictures (He is 8 months now)

These are pictures of Andrew's 6 month pictures that we just got back today! They are much better in person! I can't believe that we will be scheduling 9 month pics pretty soon- the time is going by way too fast.

Silly Boy

Just an update for everyone- Andrew went to the Pediatrician yesterday and weighed in at 19 pounds 1 ounce! He is crawling, pulling up to stand and has 2 teeth! He is so much fun...I love this age! He was 8 months on Monday!

Trying to get the camera from Mommy!!
This is the new crazy face that he makes
He is sucking his bottom lip and saying Mmmm!

Jumparoo

Andrew used his friend Kate's jumper when we visited her house, and he loved it. Ever since then- when he is being held he bounces up and down! He even does it when I am holding his feeding him his bottle! Mimi, Adrienne and Merrick were here visiting the past 2 days and Mimi bought him one of his own. He loved it and knew just what to do when we put him in it!

Life Comes at You Fast!

I am having a very hard time with the fact that my little baby is growing up. It seems like all of these major changes are happening all at once, and it just won't stop. Andrew is crawling, trying to pull up to stand, has two teeth, is eating table food, we had to stop using the infant car seat and get a convertible seat, and I had to lower his crib. I have had a few tears throughout this past week, but I am glad he is healthy and growing strong!!

Happy Family!

I asked Chad to wear a blue shirt today instead of the green one he picked so we could all coordinate when we went to brunch- I knew I would want a family picture since it was Mother's Day. Chad said "I guess so then we can look like one big happy family". After I thought about it I realized that that was true, but the important part is that we weren't just trying to look the part- it really is true- We are one big happy family!! Okay, enough with the sappy blog entries.

Our LittleFish

Chad and I took Andrew to the pool for the first time today. He loved being in the (ice cold) water and wanted to be on his belly kicking his arms and legs. It was almost like he just knew what to do in the water! Mommy isn't in these pictures becaue bikini season after having a baby is a little scary!

Happy Mother's Day!

From the time that I saw those two pink lines on the pregnancy test...I have felt like a mom! I felt it more and more every day as my belly grew, and I felt my little wiggle worm kicking me and hiccuping! I am an RN, BSN and Mrs. but no title have I ever been more proud of than MOM.


I became a mom a month earlier than planned because Andrew was just ready to come on out and see the world! I was scared to death and wanted nothing more than for my little boy to be healthy. I'll never forget the feelings I had when I first heard him cry...relief, joy, elation, love and excitement!


Andrew has changed my life in so many ways. Chad and I have a family together now and will do everything we can to nurture it. I dance around, sing silly songs, make funny faces and do anything I can to see that little smile of Andrew's. I get so much joy out of seeing him happy and smiling. With each sweet smile, tearful cry, shrill of excitement, new milestone, difficult day, outfit he outgrows and each day that goes by...I love him more and more. The past 8 months have given me the most wonderful times and memories I hope I never forget. I thank God for making me a mommy and showing me a love I never knew I could feel.

It's My Day!

Today is my first Mother's Day! My wonderful husband got up with Andrew at 5am and let me sleep. We went for an early morning walk after I woke up. These pictures of me are a little scary- no shower, makeup and really bad roots! Andrew looks adorable though!

Lucky Girl!

Okay, how lucky am I to be living with two of the cutest guys ever? I feel so blessed to have both of these boys in my life- who love me very much! They are my world!

Date Night With Andrew!

We had a family night last night and all went to dinner at Tony's in the Art District. It is a great Italian restaurant with a great view and outdoor seating. Andrew sat in a high chair like a big boy and kept trying to stand up in it! We fed him his dinner (peaches and green beans), but he also had some of Chad's Chicken Parmesan, a lemon and Better Batter Ice Cream. This kid loves whatever you put in his mouth- he didn't even make a face at the lemon! He never fussed and even made it through a stop at Coldstone Creamery!