Nicolas' New Skill

This is how I found Nicolas when I got him up from his nap this afternoon.
Standing up in his crib! (I actually think he was stuck.)
Good thing we lowered the mattress the other week and the teething covers should be here tomorrow.

Nicolas is 8 months old today! (I know, I can't believe it either)

He has accomplished a lot over the last month. He is crawling and sitting himself up. He even got a Cheerio in his mouth yesterday.

Big Boy!

Visiting Grammy

We took a trip to see my Grandma last week. We don't get up there a much as I would like to. This is only the second time she has seen Nicolas. The kids wear her out and she doesn't like to see us drive that far. We went in the morning while it was still cool so we could stay outside.

We had a very nice visit.

My brother and sister-in-law went the next day.

Here's Grandma with her 5th great grandchild, Jada!

What's Nicolas Doing?

Our sweet boy is getting so BIG! He's way bigger than the girls were at the same age. At almost 5 1/2 months he is rolling over, sucking on his toes, chewing on anything he can get into his mouth, spitting up less, and smiling all the time. Nicolas is close to the next big developmental milestone of sitting unsupported. When he does this then we can stop lugging him around in his carseat! We have been blessed with another good baby. He is sleeping through the night and makes life a little easier by being on a great schedule during the day.

Here are a few pictures of our chunky little boy!

Memorial Day Weekend

We headed up to my parents' house in Springfield for the holiday weekend. We were there only there for 3 days, but it looked like we pack enough stuff for 3 weeks!
The main reason for us to go was so we could visit with my friend Jen and her family who were also in town for the weekend. Unfortunately, all of her kids were sick, so no visit :(
We had a good time anyway. Here are a few highlights!


Vivian got her first tricycle.


Nicolas got to roll around the driveway, too. He loved it!


Our first trip to Young's with the kids. Yum!


Vivian loved feeding and petting the goats.


Julia, reluctantly, fed the goats, too.


Nicolas enjoyed his visit.

We went to the parade Monday morning.

Too much excitement for Nicolas. (This was also his 5 month birthday)

The main attraction--for us anyway--Grandpa (on the right) dressed as a Rev. War soldier.

Family pic in our Old Navy Flag shirts

Coolong off at the pool with Grandma.

Dan and Nicolas in their coordinating shorts--how cute!

Nicolas wasn't terribly impressed with his first trip to the pool. Having his feet in the cool water was more than enough swimming for him.

Vivi LOVES the pool!


Silly girls playing in the fountains!

We had a great weekend thanks to Grandma and Grandpa!

A Belated Welcome to Jada Christine!

My brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Becki, welcomed their second daughter, Jada Christine, on April 26th.
She's a cutie with soft, curly brown hair--its origins remain a mystery.





Vivian with Nicolas, Aubree, Julia with Jada.

Spring Family Pictures

We had pictures taken last week for Vivian's 2nd birthday and Nicolas' 4 month update. Here are a few of our favorites. . .

Daddy's Little Reds Fans

We had the kids all dressed up for Opening Day!

Go Reds!

Easter

We had a busy weekend. Babci (Dan's mother) stayed with us and we hosted Easter dinner.

Here are the girls after the egg hunt at church--it started raining just before we got there.

Julia and I coloring eggs--even though neither of the girls likes eggs.

Here's Babci entertaining Vivian.

Nicolas looking like a handsome boy before church Sunday.

It's hard to take picture of all 3 looking nice at the same time.

Julia checking out the goods in the egg.

Vivian trying to get the egg before Julia.

It was a tiring weekend but enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

We look forward to the day when Easter will be more about Jesus' Resurrection than the Easter Bunny and candy.

Nicolas at 3 Months

Nicolas turned 3 months last week---can't really believe it!
Here a few of his latest looks. . .


sweet boy


kissy face



he's found his hands. . .



and his thumb--which he prefers to the paci.