Day 183

Nolan adores his Thomas and Friends trains.  We had a track for the trains, and a train table.  However, it has become more fun to create new ways to arrange the track on the floor.  And well he needed more tracks to really create new layouts for the trains.  So I ordered him some---and they came in the mail today.  I had him open the box, and he was ecstatic!  He told me, "Mommy, this is the BEST!"  I am glad I can make my little man so excited and content with such a simple thing as more tracks for his trains!  He and Wrigley have spent the day in the living room arranging his trains and new tracks.

And it must be hard work, because they are both taking a break!

Day 182

She LOVES applesauce!  It is cute to see her smacking her lips and reaching for the gerber food container.  I can't believe my baby is already eating foods!  And I love all her silly faces while eating.  She is still getting the hang of keeping the food in her mouth.

Day 181

Before leaving Grand Haven, MI I took Nolan minature golfing.  He LOVED it, he told me, "Mommy this is way better than golf on the Wii!"  So Cute!  He had a great time, and wanted to golf another 18 holes after the first time through.  We will definitely have to mini golf again this summer.

Day 180

We went to Grand Haven, MI with some friends this weekend.  And we rented a cabin, now when I tell you rustic that is an understatement!  This cabin had beds inside, no washroom, and was TINY!!!  I think we would have enjoyed it had the weather cooperated with us...but it RAINED most of the weekend...which was hard with no where to hide out, and two littles!  Todd and I decided after one night with rain that it was just too much and made the decision to come home.  What is funny is we both love camping, but when you add in two little children it is not as easy to tough out the elements!  Nolan enjoyed his night of camping, he loved the campfire, and the park, and meeting new people.

Day 179

Nolan had his last day of preschool today. They celebrated at a park.  Here he is with his teacher Mrs. G.  He certainly had a wonderful year, he started school as a toddler with a baby face, and ended the year as a big brother who is 3 year old preschool bound, and who has learned so much.  

Nolan your vocabulary has grown immensely, you can count to 20, you know your alphabet and all your shapes.  You are learning to write your name, and learning to spell.  You are so very sweet, and really just a delight!  I LOVE you so much, and I am enjoying watching you grow!   

Day 178

Always Smiley!

Day 177

Nolan LOVES to watch videos of himself on our Mac.  

Day 176

Outside enjoying some fresh air!

Day 175

Day 174

Spring Storms!

Day 173

They are just tooooo CUTE together!  

Day 172

Day 171

Our Silly Boy!

Day 169

My boy has been so fascinated with his TRAINS lately, he plays with them for hours and makes up little stories about the trains.  It is super cute to see his imagination at work.

Day 168

Isn't this just adorable?  Avery LOVES playing with Nolan, he can make her giggle and smile just by looking at her.  I LOVE my littles!

Day 167

Avery tried rice cereal for the first time today, we had been previously mixing it in her formula since she tends to spit up so much.  She liked it, but just wasn't sure how to EAT IT!  She ended up spitting more out, than what she actually consumed.

Day 166

Father and Son Fun...Nolan is loving learning how to play baseball with Daddy!

Day 165

She LOVES her Bouncer!

Day 164

Nolan had his birthday party at school today, and Grandma Pat came to the class and read a book.  She read Jamboree Day, and all the kids loved it!  Nolan certainly was excited to be the birthday boy!  They had PJ day at school today, so he got to wear his Thomas the Train pajamas.

Day 163

Happy 3rd Birthday to my SWEET BOY!

My Silly Boy Enjoying His New Pool!

Day 162

We certainly enjoyed our NICE Weather, for the few short days we had it!

Day 161

Nolan on his New RIDE!

Day 160

I cannot believe my baby is already 5 months old!  She is quite the little princess, she certainly enjoys being the center of attention!


5 month STATS:
24 and 3/8 inches long (25% percentile)
12 lbs. 10 oz. in weight (20% percentile)
17 inches head circumference (80% percentile)


What are you up to?
You can hold things well in your hands, you can transfer objects from one hand to another.
You LOVE it when your brother makes you giggle.
You definitely LOVE being the center of attention.

Day 159

Nolan's 3rd Birthday Party and Mother's Day Fun!  

We celebrated Nolan's 3rd birthday today, I cannot believe my baby is going to be THREE this week!!!!  We enjoyed a wonderful Thomas the Train party.  Nolan loved all the presents, and playing with his relatives, and of course he enjoyed the CAKE!

Day 158

I just LOVE her!

Day 157

I am excited about this cool kitchen table that I found at West Elm, we brought it home and put it together.  Now I just need new kitchen chairs!!!

Day 156

My CUTIE!

Day 155

She LOVES her rain forest jumper!

Day 154

Picasso in training!

Day 153

Construction has started on the homes across our street.  Goodbye beautiful view, but Nolan couldn't be more excited to see the trucks and bull dozers.  He ate breakfast watching the activity outside the front window.

Day 152

Enjoying the park with his trains!