This past Monday (Feb 25th), we made a first attempt at giving Spencer some rice cereal. I think you can tell what his reaction was from the pictures. Oh well, there's always tomorrow!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Daddy Daughter Dance 2008
Natalie and Erick attended the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance yesterday. This event grows in size every year and Natalie looks forward to it so much! It is a great night for them to spend some quality time together and for Natalie to learn how she is to be treated with respect when she starts dating one day (in the FAR OFF future). This year was extra special because Nat got to go with her good friend Anna and her daddy, Patrick.
Natalie had a hair appointment and got her hair put in an "up do" for the big night! She loved having her hair this way! They finished it off with some spray glitter for a little added shimmer.
Natalie had a hair appointment and got her hair put in an "up do" for the big night! She loved having her hair this way! They finished it off with some spray glitter for a little added shimmer.
BEAUTIFUL!!!! She looks so grown up to me.
Natalie and her Daddy...they got each other flowers for their big date.
Here they are cuttin' a rug! Erick said all the girls went crazy when Hannah Montana or High School Musical came on...I think Erick had a headache from all the screaming! Of course, they had to do the "chicken dance"...Nat loves that one! They ended their evening with a meal at Cheesecake Factory (Natalie's choice).
Friday, February 15, 2008
Hearts and Half-Birthdays
Yesterday was not only Valentine's Day, but it was also Natalie's half-birthday. We celebrate the kiddos' half-birthdays around here....another excuse to bring a butter cream-iced cake into the house (my favorite)!
Here's Natalie enjoying her half-birthday cake after school. She was already sugared-up from her V-Day party at school, but what's a little more sugar?!?
Here's Natalie enjoying her half-birthday cake after school. She was already sugared-up from her V-Day party at school, but what's a little more sugar?!?
Will got in on the cake action, too. I think both Nat and Will inherited my sweet tooth!
Here am I getting some Valentine's lovin' from Spencer. I think he enjoyed his first V-Day celebration! We had a nice quiet evening at home with heart-shaped pizza for the kiddos. Erick and I are doing our dinner out tonight so we wouldn't have to fight the Valentine's crowd.
And here are my three favorite valentines (after Erick, of course). PRECIOUS! I love them so much!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
A Third of His First Year
My precious Spencer is 4 months old today! I cannot believe how fast time is flying! He actually rolled over this past Saturday and he is putting anything and everything into his mouth. He has been a champion night-time sleeper...sleeping through the night since 8 weeks. He giggles and tries so hard to "talk"...he's trying to catch up with his sister and brother! He has the bluest eyes (lighter than Will's) and chub-o thighs, belly and cheeks (I love to kiss 'em all).
What Spencer loves: the sound of Natalie and Will's voices, momma's milk (yum-o), bath time, being held, being tickled and being on the go!
What Spencer does not like: being still (like everytime the car stops), naps during the day, loud and sudden noises, and pacifiers (I think we have a 3rd thumb-sucker).
In the next week or so he will have his 4 month check-up and shots (ouch!). I can't wait to try him on rice cereal...I imagine he'll lap it up.
Here's a couple of pics from today. Excuse his greasy face in the first pic (he has dry cheeks, so I had him greased-up with Aquaphor).
What Spencer loves: the sound of Natalie and Will's voices, momma's milk (yum-o), bath time, being held, being tickled and being on the go!
What Spencer does not like: being still (like everytime the car stops), naps during the day, loud and sudden noises, and pacifiers (I think we have a 3rd thumb-sucker).
In the next week or so he will have his 4 month check-up and shots (ouch!). I can't wait to try him on rice cereal...I imagine he'll lap it up.
Here's a couple of pics from today. Excuse his greasy face in the first pic (he has dry cheeks, so I had him greased-up with Aquaphor).
Monday, February 11, 2008
10 things...
I was tagged by my friend JB to share 10 things about my kiddos. So, here goes....
1. Natalie is my social butterfly. The only thing she ever gets in trouble for at school is talking! At her parent/teacher conference in October the teacher was going over her report card with us. The first section was language and vocabulary. Mrs. H said, "I think we all can agree that Natalie has no issues in this area." Ha! Wonder where she gets her love of chatting from?!
2. Will is my child with OCD. If one crumb falls off his plate, he freaks and cannot eat another bite until it is picked up. His two gummy vitamins in the morning have to be the same color. He will spend an hour lining up all the DVD cases end-to-end just so in the playroom. Sometimes it drives me nuts, but I do enjoy the neatness factor!
3. Spencer rolled over for the first time on Saturday (2-9)! I cannot believe it! Neither of the other two kids rolled over before 4 months. I have a feeling he is going to hit every benchmark early (trying to keep up with his brother and sister).
4. Natalie has told Erick and I that we can go on her honeymoon with her...to a beach somewhere. She also told us her husband will need to buy her a house and an Escalade!
5. Will loves to run (like his daddy)! He runs everywhere...I think he has a future in track (and hopefully a scholarship will follow).
6. Spencer's middle name (Bishop) is my dad's middle name. The name "Bishop" goes way back on my dad's side of the family. My dad mentions the fact that his grandson shares his name to anyone and everyone!
7. Natalie loves horses! Erick took her to a horse riding lesson once and the trainer said Nat was a natural. I'm thinking of putting her in a mini-camp this summer to see if it's something we should pursue. She has stuffed horses, clothes with horses on them, horse pj's, horse jewelry, a horse purse, horse books, etc!
8. Will is my tender-hearted little man. He is always saying "I love you" and he tells me "sweet dreams" every night. He is still a snuggle-bug and loves to sit in my lap (he's almost 4). I enjoy every minute of it...I definitely think we have a special bond.
9. Spencer likes to move! Whether he's in the car, in his stroller or being carried, he has to have constant movement! If we stop...WAAAAAHHHH! I purposely take routes in the car where there are the fewest lights and I have taken to wearing him on me in the Baby Bjorn alot so I can constantly sway and move him while shopping, cleaning, etc.
10. I have three exhibitionists! All three of my kiddos love to be either naked or just in their undies/diaper. I have no idea where this came from (as both their mom and dad are NOT this way). Natalie will come home from school, strip down and run around the rest of the day in her undies. Will will run around all day (in the house) in his undies even when it is freezing outside (doesn't seem to phase him). Spencer can be screaming at the top of his lungs and if I take off his clothes...he is giggling and happy! CRAZY!
Okay, so now it is my turn to tag some peeps! I tag Christy Z, Amye D, Marie H, Regina P, Kelly R and Jessica O. : )
1. Natalie is my social butterfly. The only thing she ever gets in trouble for at school is talking! At her parent/teacher conference in October the teacher was going over her report card with us. The first section was language and vocabulary. Mrs. H said, "I think we all can agree that Natalie has no issues in this area." Ha! Wonder where she gets her love of chatting from?!
2. Will is my child with OCD. If one crumb falls off his plate, he freaks and cannot eat another bite until it is picked up. His two gummy vitamins in the morning have to be the same color. He will spend an hour lining up all the DVD cases end-to-end just so in the playroom. Sometimes it drives me nuts, but I do enjoy the neatness factor!
3. Spencer rolled over for the first time on Saturday (2-9)! I cannot believe it! Neither of the other two kids rolled over before 4 months. I have a feeling he is going to hit every benchmark early (trying to keep up with his brother and sister).
4. Natalie has told Erick and I that we can go on her honeymoon with her...to a beach somewhere. She also told us her husband will need to buy her a house and an Escalade!
5. Will loves to run (like his daddy)! He runs everywhere...I think he has a future in track (and hopefully a scholarship will follow).
6. Spencer's middle name (Bishop) is my dad's middle name. The name "Bishop" goes way back on my dad's side of the family. My dad mentions the fact that his grandson shares his name to anyone and everyone!
7. Natalie loves horses! Erick took her to a horse riding lesson once and the trainer said Nat was a natural. I'm thinking of putting her in a mini-camp this summer to see if it's something we should pursue. She has stuffed horses, clothes with horses on them, horse pj's, horse jewelry, a horse purse, horse books, etc!
8. Will is my tender-hearted little man. He is always saying "I love you" and he tells me "sweet dreams" every night. He is still a snuggle-bug and loves to sit in my lap (he's almost 4). I enjoy every minute of it...I definitely think we have a special bond.
9. Spencer likes to move! Whether he's in the car, in his stroller or being carried, he has to have constant movement! If we stop...WAAAAAHHHH! I purposely take routes in the car where there are the fewest lights and I have taken to wearing him on me in the Baby Bjorn alot so I can constantly sway and move him while shopping, cleaning, etc.
10. I have three exhibitionists! All three of my kiddos love to be either naked or just in their undies/diaper. I have no idea where this came from (as both their mom and dad are NOT this way). Natalie will come home from school, strip down and run around the rest of the day in her undies. Will will run around all day (in the house) in his undies even when it is freezing outside (doesn't seem to phase him). Spencer can be screaming at the top of his lungs and if I take off his clothes...he is giggling and happy! CRAZY!
Okay, so now it is my turn to tag some peeps! I tag Christy Z, Amye D, Marie H, Regina P, Kelly R and Jessica O. : )
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