Hello all -
It's Carissa. Nick and Mia really couldnt decide who would update because they both had some very fun and special things they have done over the past 2 weeks. So - being the peace maker that I am...
As I mentioned in my last update - we had a week of playdates. Last Tuesday we got together with Kara and Natalie and met up with our other girlfriend, Kari for lunch. (I didn't take any pictures... I CANT believe it!) Anyways, Kara and I had a great chat and had fun playing with the babies.
On Thursday we had our weekly playdate with Morgan and Angel. Lots of fun as usual. We just took it easy and played over at our house. Tomorrow we are going to Chuck E Cheese together, so that will be a great time! Morgan is really starting to have fun playing with both Nick and Mia. Nick is really good at sharing and including both of his favorite girls too - so it really is an easy afternoon.
Ahh, girlfriends last forever...
Nick and Morgan's weekly hug... This week Nick told me he was going to "marry Morgan so she could be a ballerina!" Not quite sure I understand the logic behind that one, but adorable all the same.
"Hey, that's supposed to my kiss..." Yells Nick from across the room!
We always really enjoy Angel and Morgan coming over. With both Angel and I staying home with the kids, it is so nice to have someone to relate to and to talk about grown up things with!
On Friday -we got the baby crew together again. Unfortunately Kara and Natalie were out of town, so they could not make it. Let me tell you - these are 3 of the cutest little babies I have ever seen. I just love each of them. I know I say this all the time, but it is so important to have friends with kids. It is a common bond - and especially with these little ones being so close in age, it is even more special. We met over at Amy's house - Amy has a 2 year old named Gabriel. Nick really likes playing with Gabriel too - they are into the same things: Cars, Trains, DumpTrucks, etc. Too every one's dismay, I didnt have Nick with me on Friday! It was his last Friday at Jack and Jill... so it was "G-Man" and the 3 babies. Our friend Amy has had a rocky and difficult last few months. She was also one of my 5 friends from work that was pregnant all at the same time. Unfortunately they suffered a devastating loss when their son, Parker was still born. Amy has been coping and really searching for peace. I am proud of her for still "hanging" around us with all of our babies, as I am sure it is not easy for her. Parker would have been just a couple of weeks younger that Mia. She is brave. During our picture-a-thon, Gabriel was taking his nap... so here are the photos from the day... Adorable!
Mia with her boys: Rylan and Brady
Seriously, have you ever seen cuter, more drooly babies? Here is Mia and Rylan "trying to figure out what the heck is happening..."
Look at this half smile Mia has on... "Yeah, I know we're cute. That's right." This picture cracks me up - you should have seen me and Katie snapping pictures... Good thing for us, they are well trained "models" - they sat there really really well... UNTIL...
"Hey! Hey Mommy's! WE ARE DONE!" I took this picture half to show you how funny all three of them are looking: Rylan is bored and interested in his hands, Mia is visibly done with posing all cute, and Brady has his hands shielding his face... Probably trying to block out Mia's shrieks! The other half reason I posted this picture is to show you all - that YES. Even my sweet angelic little baby has her moments. I didnt think you would believe me if I didnt have proof!
What little miracles they all are... Katie heads back to work on Monday (her new job!) Boo. I am sure going to miss seeing her and Brady Man each week. Thankfully we have a scheduled Happy Hour this Friday with all the gals and their tots... Phew. I may go into withdrawal if I dont have my Rylan, Natalie, Brady fix...
Yes, More playdates are a coming... It has been a whirlwind week... On Sunday we headed over to play with Keaten. What a blast. We played in K's Lightening McQueen Tent...
Of course, I had to get in on the action too... camera in hand! I love all the static hair!
We also played some Alphabet computer games... the boys LOVE this and they are really smart at knowing all of their letters and sounds!
These two crack me up with all they say and do... One runs, they both run. One has to poop on the potty, the other has to go "all of a sudden". One is thirsty, one is hungry... you get the idea. We like to call them "double trouble." But in all honesty - they are going to grow up very close and that is very important to both Nicki and I!
And last, but certainly NOT least... today! We had a playdate with Nick's best bud, Gus and his brother Henry! We went to the Eagle's Nest and then splurged at McDonalds! Nick and Gus have special nick names for each other. Nick is Batman and Gus is Spiderman (I think... I could have them mixed up, but Nick is fast asleep for the night, and should I wake him up to ask him -- I would get a very long drawn out version of who is who and why!) It is always fun to see Gus and Nick play. Gus is really good for Nick because he is daring and brave. Nick tends to be very cautious and careful, so a lot of the equipment at Eagle's Nest makes Nick a bit nervous. Having a buddy with him really helps! Henry is adorable - he is about 9 months old and he and Mia definitely interacted!
Here are Gus and Nick enjoying an ice cream cone treat! Gus and Nick have been in school together since Nick was about 9 months old. I just love Gus's mom, Brittany. We have a lot in common and it has been so much fun to see the boys growing up together. Our playdates have gotten more fun now as the boys are also talking up a storm, and of course the addition of Henry and Mia. One fun fact about Gus -- he was born on Nick's actual due date of June 23! So, that just makes them 6 weeks apart!
What a great week! Dave's classes are going very well. I am counting down the days til we get on the plane to Florida... I have been feeling a bit "off" these past few weeks, so really looking forward to some time with my mom and to play outside in the warm fresh air. For some reason I have turned into an insomniac... I fall asleep just fine, but wake up around 1 am and cant fall back to sleep... makes for a really long day. I am kind of scatter brained because of it. Tonight I made a nice home cooked meal of steak, potatoes and carrots (Nick's choice) then went to check on it an hour later, and had never turned on the oven. Ugh. I know some good R and R will get me back on my feet again in no time. It has been a crazy year - and as good as we are all doing - it has been a year full of change. Perhaps my brain is now catching up!?? There are many things to be thankful for... I remind myself everyday! Thank goodness for David's stable and wonderful job, our health, our nice warm home, and our family and friends. With the way the world is today, I feel it necessary to say those things out loud each and everyday. I know things will get better out there, but for now, in my little corner of the world, I have everything I need...
Anyways, here are some fun pictures from the week to enjoy...
Have a wonderful weekend --!
The babes posing for me with my camera-habit!
Nick goofing around (with thumbs up- of course!) in Miss Mia's bumbo
Look at how Mia is focusing and concentrating on the Winnie The Pooh book!
And, here... Yep. You guessed it. ALL DONE. She is really good at throwing herself OUT OF the Bumbo too... She sure has a mind of her own!
Here is a tubby time picture... tyring to show off her chunky monkey legs!
Wow, does she ever look like Nick...
I cant believe she will be 6 months next week!
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