Thursday, February 19, 2009

A visit from the city girl

Aunt M., who lives in NYC, came for a three day visit! She took time out from all of the chaos of medical school, fellowship preparation and poster writing. She also opted to visit Buffalo instead of a tropical haven and for that we're grateful. Her visit was a lot of fun! We went to the Strong Museum of Play, enjoyed brunch with Grandma K., Aunt D., Aunt MT. and R., shopped at Wegmans, drove non-perishables to the Little Portion Friary for the heart to heart food drive (we couldn't have done it without her.), cooked dinner and of course enjoyed each others company! Jacob thrives on having visitors so he was constantly smiling, laughing, screaming (a happy scream mind you) and showing off!

Mommy and Jacob (two little trolls)

Sesame Street!

Aunt M. graciously watched Jacob while Jay and I went out for a casual Valentine's dinner at Coles. They have the best burgers!


The sistas


Our blue-eyed son


Jacob likes to wear his cool shades and hat around the house! He's thinking spring.




This is the Valentine's Day craft I made for Jacob's daycare buddies. They are matchboxes I covered with festive paper and then tagged with a note. I copied the idea from Inchmark Journal, except that I filled the boxes with Cheerios instead of chocolate. Happy belated Valentine's Day! We hope you were surrounded by your loved ones!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Winter in Buffalo

Considering the weather hasn't been that stellar and it's winter we've been staying busy. We hosted a Super Bowl party, went to the January MOMS meeting, enjoyed a few play dates and have been taking trips to the library. Jacob is learning new words (and signs) constantly and is exploring the world like a scientist. He is very observant and already he doesn't seem to miss a trick! His favorite words are ball and dog. He also likes to make the "ooo" sound for a monkey and snort like a pig, which is pretty funny to hear!
I love this picture! It looks like Jacob is asking God for a great favor!


Here's a picture of my 20 week belly! Aunt D. asked me if I was having twins!! I know I look big, but I looked about the same with Jacob. When I was delivering Jacob the doctor, said she wouldn't be surprised if I delivered a 9lb + baby (luckily that wasn't the case)! I finally have a sonogram on Tuesday so I'll let you know if we're having more then one (highly unlikely)!
We miss all of our far away family and friends. We're looking forward to seeing Aunt M. and the grandparents soon!! It has been too long!