I know, it’s been a while. If anyone is still looking at the blog, sorry for that! What can I say? I’m making two babies, raising a toddler and being the best wife I can be! 
The big news is that Jack is going on the potty! Very exciting. This past weekend we bought big-boy underwear and he was excited. Let’s hope that he’s out of diapers soon! Gosh, that would be nice!
Here are some new Jack pics. He’s getting so big!
Ok, it’s been AGES! I know! I go to blog and then get side-tracked and then it’s a month (or two!). Here are some Jack pics (and one of me 3 1/2 weeks ago.
Showing off his new Cars backpack from grandma.
And these were take pre-haircut
Me at 18 weeks. (I will be 22 weeks this Friday.) Both boys are growing strong and measuring in the 90th percentile!
Here he is finishing up his chocolate mini wheats. He uses his spoon to eat the cereal then drinks the milk when he’s done!
When grandma came to visit last month, we took Jack to meet Thomas the Tank at the Goldcoast Railway Museum here in Miami. He had a lot of fun. The train looked great! Just like Thomas. He didn’t want to meet Sir Topham Hat, but he liked seeing him. You can’t tell from the photos, but Jack was wearing a Thomas t-shirt!
All aboard! Getting on the train!
Sir Topham Hat
We took Jack’s 2-year photos last month, and we got some really cute shots. They gave us a CD so we’re able to post our favorites.
Gerry and I were NOT planning on being in any photos, but since Jack takes a little time to warm up the photographers were snapping anyway. We ended up really liking the one with Jack and me. We got it in black and white because my roots needed a touch-up – haha! As I said, we weren’t supposed to be in any pics!
Last night we had some dear friends stay the night. Lindsay and Rico along with their beautiful kids, Evie and Max. If you’ve been following the blog, you may remember that Evie was Jack’s first kiss over a year ago! That was the last time we saw them. They live in Germany, as Rico is German (Lindsay is British). Max is just three months old, and he has the same gorgeous eyes as his sister.
So, Jack had his first sleepover! The kids were so cute – and sooooo wired! They were bouncing off the walls before bed. We read stories but I don’t think they heard the words! They were too busy rolling around on the floor and giggling!
They’re back in 10 days for more sleepover fun, so we’ll be sure to get some pics of Max!
Once again I am getting behind! I had the flu all last week so it threw me off. I kept meaning to post these pics, but you know how it goes! My favorite saying … better late than never!
We did a party at the house in Miami. I know, I’m crazy! Actually, it was great and the kids had a lot of fun. I had coloring, playdough and stickers set up in the kitchen, and the kids just loved playing with all of the toys.
I also had a project of making a Thomas or Rosie (Thomas’ friend – she’s lavender) pillow. I got the idea from Karyn’s party when we made pumpkin pillows. So, I cut out all the pieces, sewed the circles (yes, I sewed for the FIRST time!) and then all of the other pieces were on sticky felt so we just had to assemble them, stuff em and then I hot glued the opening. Of couse the moms ended up making most of the pillows, but it was a blast!
Madeline with Jaelyn and Julian.
I think Jack is the only kid on the planet who won’t eat a cupcake!
Madison (in pink) and Audrey.
Jack playing with Jose and Anna. Renee and Jose are Jose’s parents.
Shyla making Arya’s pillow!
Ayra and Averie.
Jack and Audrey.
And finally … the Thomas pillows! I think they turned out really cute! From left: Linda (mom to Averie and Madison), me, Shyla (mom to Arya), Gracie (mom to Audrey), Renee (mom to Jose), Jen (mom to Anna and Katie) and Madeline (mom to Julian and Jaelyn).
By the way, this is the last time you’ll see the orange walls! We just finished painting them a light mocha, and it looks really nice. Pics to come soon!
Here are two cute pics from our little family party at grandma’s house. For those of you who don’t know, Paige and Hailey’s birthday is Jan. 16, and Jack is Jan. 18!
Paige is left, Hailey is right.
Jack and Riley.
Jack turned 2 on Sunday! It’s hard to believe my baby isn’t a baby anymore! While he wouldn’t sit with the sign, he was happy to hold it in the air!
