Our Nest

Monday, October 24, 2011

12 week old Angel Pie~

OK I can't quite grasp that Leo turned 12 weeks last Thursday...it's truly going by WAAAY TOO FAST! Couldn't help taking photo after photo of him on his 12 week bIrThDaY(shocking I know ;) )
He is becoming such a fun, and hApPy little guy. He smiles, giggles, and interacts all the time now. I think he might have a raspy voice, we shall find out soon enough. He is my chunkiest baby so far, and we are loving it! I hope he continues to get little rolls all over his baby soft little bod. He still has a fare amount of hair, it's light brown, but if I had to guess, he'll go blonde like his brother and sister did at one point, and maybe even have curls. His eyes are looking very blue to me now, so that will be another surprise down the road. They change up so much, so it's hard to say. I think he is such a good mix of both Olivia & Nolan. Sometimes I look at him and see Olivia as a baby, other times, Nolan. My kids all started out with dark hair, and went light. Nolan also had blue eyes for several months, and they changed into a cameleon(always changing,) eyes like his mama.

He is getting big so fast. So I want to hold him even more now, especially while he's sleeping, because I know that in a flash, he'll want his own space =( to get comfy and sleep. Shane said the same thing yesterday. This will sound silly but he said he is soaking up nighttime wakings with Leo and wanting to take him down to the couch to fall asleep in the middle of the night because he also knows it will be short lived. Yet who I am kidding, this little guy has yet to sleep on his own, we are a co-sleeping family around here ;).

This last 12 weeks has raced right by, even my pregnancy with Leo seems like it was decades ago. I am bursting with joy at the sight, smell, and life of this little man. I really can't get enough! Here are some pictures I took at 12 weeks, enjoy~

Crazy hair after bath time

Smiley Boy

Omgosh, I laughed so hard when I saw this picture of Leo doing the "Elvis" Funny thing, I have a picture of Nolan doing the same thing

He is trying very hard to become a thumb sucker, so determined.

He blows little bubbles out his mouth =)

More bubbles

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A new favorite...

TrEaT! All I can say is YUM! This pudding is SO GOOD! I am a chocoholic, especially when it comes to a chocolate cream pie filling taste. I actually think it's similar tasting to my homemade chocolate cream pie filling, which I am a sucker for. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top, and some crushed up oreos on the bottom=A+ treat! The kids(and Shane,) love it, I put it in cute dipping bowls and they think it's a fancy dessert =)

Friday, October 14, 2011

My Uncle Noel Loves Me!

We got to spend almost 3 whole weeks with my brother Noel! Noel and I have always been so close...we really do go together like bread & butter. We talk every week, sometimes daily. He is one of the most loving, kind, TALENTED, classy, stylish, creative, fun, generous, smart, hilarious, animated, free spirited friend, brother, son, uncle, you'll ever meet. Everyone who meets him, falls in love with him from the start. He's just that awesome ;)
Every time he visits, we cook together, which is one of my favorite things to do with Noel, he is an amazing chef! Food always tasted better when he is around. Shane typically requests his homemade Mexican meals, wish are D-E-L-I-S-H to say the least. The kids adore their uncle, and it was so great this time around because Nolan was older and really got to know Noely. They spent loads of time together, it was so sweet to watch them. One of Nolan's favorite things do to with Uncle Noel, play Angry Birds on his iPad. Of course Liv has always enjoyed her time with Noel too. And little Leo got to meet his uncle for the first time. I think Noel is similar to my mom in the sense that he is a baby whisperer. Leo was so content with him, just hanging out, smiling, cooing, or sleeping in his arms.

We miss the heck out of him already! He left last week, although I am still in denial. He is back on the West Coast for the time being, so the Sunshine state is really calling our name now. I will post more about his visit later. But for now, I just wanted to post a few of my favorite pictures of Noel with Leo.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Jeff & Tara

Our family continues to grow...My brother Jeff and Tara had a BEAUTIFUL wedding just about a month ago. It was simple, yet shabby chic! The Venue was perfect for the theme surrounding their wedding day. The Italian dinner was delicious, lots of good drinks, eats, and treats to follow the ceremony. My family loves to dance and I think I balanced my night between nursing & dancing =) The kids danced their little hearts out & were pouring with sweat. Nolan was so sweet and wanted to keep dancing even if he was solo. Tabitha helped Tara with everything from the invites, to table centers, guest book, and other wedding decor. Everything they did was SO CUTE, and very unique/creative! Tara looked gorgeous, Jeff so handsome, and their two children Aiden, & Reegan, cute as ever! My brother Noel came into town for the wedding, which was a major HIGHLIGHT for me. I miss him so much and wish he lived here. I had family down from Canada as well, and it is always so wonderful to spend time with them. Ok there are LOADS of pictures to share. So here we go...