A visit from the Riley's

We had a great busy weekend with a wonderful visit from our good friends Mandy and Brian and their adorable children Madison and Carter. Madison is turning 3 and full of personality -she is the best big sister and pulled Connor right under her wing as well. Carter is 7 months and is growing so fast! He is almost as big as Connor - and I can only pray for such a good natured and easy baby for our second. It was wonderful to catch up with Mandy and Brian -we even had an adult night out on Saturday night! These are just a few pictures of the kids for the weekend - thanks for coming to visit you all!

A visit from the Riley's

Guess What????????

Connor made big annoucement this past week - He is going to be a Big Brother! I am 10 weeks along and due August 29th - this is what I get for swearing I would never have an August baby. We had our first ultrasound about a week and a half ago and everything looks great - healthy heartbeat and even starting to see little arms and a torso! I really have been feeling good aside from the occasional nausea and definate cabin fever during these cold months. Although as I type I am watching probably our second inch of snow come down - it is beautiful. Anyway we will keep you update on the progress of Baby #2~

January

Mmm. where to start- not a whole lot has been going on in January - but I suppose after the holidays that is what January is for. We had a recent scare when we found out that Connor's crib and furniture has been recalled for lead paint. As most babies Connor has defintely put his unique character to his crib (aka teething) which obviously concerned us. We have since gotten rid of all the furniture, had everything steamed and dry cleaning and C-man is sleeping in a pack n play until we are able to get new furniture. Of course we also had his lead levels checked -which thankfully came back undetectable - however if any of you parents have ever had to have your child's blood draw through a venous stick you know what awful experience it is - let's just say there were tears to go around the whole room of 3 nurse's and myself attempting to have the blood drawn. But you do what you have too. The weather has been bitterly cold and just yesturday and today we were finally able to get some snow out of this cold weather. Well I guess you can call it snow - more of a dusting really -but nonetheless enough to call of school and send kids sledding down the yards. Connor was not sure what to think, but I think just enjoyed being outside after being cooped up for days. The stock market was closed monday allowing us a 3 day family weekend -including lots of movies, a trip to Jumpity Jump and lots of playtime with C-man - the best part of the whole weekend Monday afternoon Connor Walked to us! He has been taking a step here or there but resides to his knees for long distances -but yesturday he actually walked probably 10-15 steps, the cutest part was how proud he was of himself! Anyway hope everyone is staying warm! Also I had to include all my recent pictures from my new camera over the last few weeks - I am loving taking pictures!

Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas - busy as usual! But lots of great time with family - here are a few pictures including some good pictures of cousin Bradford. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

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Naughty or Nice?

Not sure if Santa is going to make it to our house after this lovely display of affection - Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!

William Bradford Welch

It is with great excitement that we welcome our new cousin/nephew William "Bradford" into our Family! My Brother in law and sister in law Megan and Darren had this beautiful little boy on Monday December 8th. While the early morning phone call to let us know she was in labor came as no suprise (since she has been walking around at 3cm for weeks) -this little boy did come as a suprise since we were planning on a little girl! Yes at her 20 week ultrasound they were told they were having a daughter - much to all of our suprise when little Bradford arrived. Mom and baby are healthy and doing great - Bradford was born at 7lb, 3oz, and 21 inches.