Sunday, July 31, 2011

Day 240

Today is a very special day!  Today Kaylee was christened at Resurrection Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian.  
Kate and I are Godmothers, I am honored to be one of the godmother's for Kaylee!
May God Bless Kaylee Always!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Day 239


Nolan and Grandma and Grandpa Hassman had a special outing.  They took a train ride from Palatine to Mt. Prospect and got dinner and some ice cream. 

Friday, July 29, 2011

Day 238


I took Avery to Willow Creek today to do her 8 month photo shoot.  She was a little diva per usual!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Day 236

I LOVE this little boy, he is 3 going on 30! He is sweet, caring, understanding, inquisitive, and playful.  He is protective and so loving towards  his sister.  I LOVE every little bit of him, even his trains that leave chaos throughout the house, his messy hand prints on my walls, and his milk stains on the carpet. I will take the chaos because I know that someday my house again will be quiet, and I will so miss those little hands, and toys across the floor!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Day 235



He shares these careful expressions, and the look of innocence that grabs me every time.


Monday, July 25, 2011

Day 235


Nolan is really cute, he calls our patio his, "Rain Forest Cafe."  He and Avery have been enjoying their pool on these hot afternoons.  

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Day 230


Eating Gerber Puffs solid crackers for the first time.  She liked them, but just wasn't so sure at first what to do with the little star puffs.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Day 228


We visited Laurie's friend Alka and her family in Naperville, IL.  

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Day 227

I didn't actually get a picture today, but this is from the "photo shoot" on Friday.  And I thought this was precious.  I think Avery could be the next Gerber Model. :)

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Day 226


Nolan and Avery with Ashlyn, Jenna and Kaitlyn

Friday, July 15, 2011

Day 225


The girls thoroughly enjoyed dressing Avery up and doing a photo shoot with her.  They placed her in many outfits, and she loved every minute of the attention.  She certainly enjoys playing it up for the camera.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Day 223

The California Cousins Arrived Today
We had a little fun with mini-golf.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Day 222


Today we had our holter monitor study.  Avery has been doing great, we go in for our checkup on her heart in a few weeks.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

Day 218


Today we visited with Fred and Kyra and their children Liya and Kaden.  Fred and Kyra were visiting Chicago from Long Beach, Ca.  Liya is almost 4 years old.  Nolan and Liya had a wonderful time together.  Nolan didn't want to go home at the end of the evening!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Day 217



Guess who is sitting all by herself?  And even more importantly, who was given Fergus "a thomas train" to play with.  That is correct, her brother shared a toy with her!  Avery was thrilled to be able to play with a train!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Day 216


Just LOVE this face.  
This was taken yesterday, and since I was in the hospital with Nolan today I didn't get a picture taken...so here is AVERY!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Day 215


Our First Ambulance Ride!
Our Nolan managed to become sick on July 4th, he developed a cough, and wheezing.  Todd and I knew he really wasn't feeling well, when he was lying on the couch...not LIKE our boy!  After several breathing treatments at home, we decided it was time for the emergency room.  And when I asked Nolan if he would like to go to the doctor, his response, "YES."  So I knew he really didn't feel good.  Well, in the ER he was a trooper he received more breathing treatments, some medications, chest xray and an IV.  He was certainly not a fan of the IV, but again was a trooper.  The doctor at the ER thought Nolan would benefit from being admitted to the hospital, so we were transferred to Lutheran General.  Which required the ambulance ride,  Nolan really enjoyed this, he would have rode in the back of that ambulance all day long.  He chatted with the paramedics about police cars and the fireworks, it was super cute!  
So instead of fireworks, we got an ambulance ride!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Day 214


 Avery's first experience sitting in the grass.  I am not sure she liked it.  I think she thought it was a bit scratchy!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Day 213


Happy 4th of July Weekend!  I am 7 months old today...I can now sit with very little support!