Thursday, May 28, 2009

Penny Turns 3

The same weekend of Hattie's communion and our surprise shower, we celebrated Penny turning three. It is so awesome that Jack and Penny are so close in age. It makes family gatherings more comfortable. It really is nice to not be the only ones dealing with a toddler and they entertain each other! 

Aunt Karen assisting Penny blow out her candles. (Not the best picture ever taken.)

Penny's party was at a Pump It Up (bounce house place). And if you recall a previous post, Jack is not a big fan. So he spent most of his time playing air hockey. :-) Uncle Sean and Penny vs. Todd and Jack. We didn't really keep score or anything. Just had some fun.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Surprise Shower

We have been really busy around here. Going out of town every weekend, hosting people in our home and trying to get ready for Jack's B-day and Luca's arrival. So  I am a little behind on the blogging. A couple of weeks ago Todd's family hosted a surprise baby shower for us. We were in Houston for Hattie's communion and Penny's birthday. Somehow, they managed to squeeze in a third celebration in for us! Amazing. Thanks Karen, Mimi and Gramps and anyone else that contributed to the planning! My sister and her family drove in to town for the shower and my aunt greeted me as we arrived at Mimi and Gramps' house. I was amazed that my side of the family was able to keep the shower a secret from me. We talk on a weekly, sometimes daily basis and they never slipped. Thanks to everyone that attended and gave us such sweet gifts for Luca. :-) 

My sister is pregnant as well. Our due dates are about a month apart. And yes, I am this big now!


My aunt Linda with us girls. Do you think we all look related? Wow, check out how fat my arm looks! 


Luca's first cake lady cake! Yummy. 

Jack in the same room with both Penny and Olivia. What is a boy to do? Which cousin to take direction from? It was a slight collision of his worlds. :-) 


The kiddos helping me open gifts. :-) 



Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Communion Day

Hattie had her first communion on Saturday morning and she looked so sweet in her dress. 


Jack did not do so well during the church service. He and Daddy were having a power struggle over toy cars. Jack ended up throwing a crying fit and Todd had to scoop him up and remove him from the sanctuary. Always a proud moment! Penny on the other hand did great! She just played and entertained herself. Afterwards we enjoyed a nice reception at Hattie's house. 

(Don't forget to read the post below. I posted twice today. More on the shower and Penny's B-day later.)

Houston Trip

This weekend we made a trip to Houston to see Todd's family. Hattie was having her first communion on Saturday and Penny was having her birthday on Sunday. Little did I know that they arranged a surprise baby shower for us for Saturday night. Glad I was dressed appropriately. Pictures of each event to come. I will begin with the leisure time at Mimi's house.

Here is Jack and Daddy enjoying a swim in the pool on Friday evening. I REALLY wanted to be in the water but didn't think Mimi and Gramps would appreciate my pregnant body in a swimsuit. :-) I did attempt to buy a swimsuit but after trying a few on... I decided against the purchase. 


As expected Jack was scared of initially getting in the water and clung to Todd for a good while. After a while he loosened up but he refused to wear any floating device. He needs swimming lessons! And yes, my man has hair on his chest! Hee Hee. :-) 

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Houston

Just got back from a fun and FULL weekend in Houston. Lots of pictures to come. 

Monday, May 11, 2009

29 Weeks and Some



I should be doing school work right now but I didn't want anymore time to slip away before posting our latest pregnancy picture. (aka a reason to procrastinate) We are at 29.5 weeks now. I am ready for it to be July but we are FAR from being prepared. :-) I have not felt like I can move ahead with Luca stuff because school keeps lingering and dragging on. I want to complete my semester and then be free to focus on Jack and Luca. I think this might be able to happen in the next 2 days. 

Things that still need to be done: Luca's room, cleaning out his closet, washing and preparing his clothes, getting out baby equipment from the attic and garage, getting a tour of the new hospital, sibling class for Jack, coming up with a "plan" for Jack for when we need to go to the hospital. (This last one has really been stressing me out lately.) Thanks to all of you who have already volunteered for this job! 

Okay, need to get back to school work now. 

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Big Boy Room-Done

This weekend we were able to pick up Jack's big boy bed and rearrange his room. We removed the last of the items that would be moving over to Luca's room and transformed Jack's room into his new big boy room. He took part in the whole thing. He was really anxious to use his play tools to assist Daddy-O with the dismantling of his crib and the assembling of his big boy bed. Jack seemed to have no issues with things being moved around and taken out of the room. He was excited about his bed. 

His first night went well. He fell asleep easily. We thought wow-great transition. Before Todd and I turned in for the night, I went to check the thermostat and thought "let me take a look at my sweet baby grown up and sleeping his big boy bed." I quickly realized that Jack was asleep on the floor of his room, face down on his rug. It startled me at first and then I realized that Jack did not fall asleep in his bed at all.  He had been sneaking in and out of his bed to peek down the hallway while laying on the floor. He was spying on Mommy and Daddy who were still awake in the living room. He fell asleep while spying on us. :-) Very cute. I tried to get a picture of him on the floor but he woke up when Todd and I went in there laughing and tip toeing around. Todd carried him to his bed and tucked him in for good. He slept through the night with no problems. Thank God! It was a bittersweet transition and I documented the day's events as I did when we were preparing for Jack's arrival before he was born. See below. 


This was 3 years ago. Todd was assembling the crib and we were beginning to arrange Jack's room. 


My sweet baby playing a game of peek-a-boo with his bumper.



Jack almost 3 years old, helping Daddy take apart his crib/toddler bed.


My big boy using Daddy's tools


Trying out his new bed. :-) 

Next up, Luca's room!