A Theme-less Post...

Here are some random shots from the past week. First, we took Kevin out for birthday #32. We met Dave, Jessica, Mo, Christie, and Eve for dinner at Toro. It was so nice to visit with friends. On Thursday, Jonah had his 4-month appointment with Dr. Turkey. He is 13 lbs., 6.5 ounces! He weighs in in the 40th percentile, and is in the 60th percentile for height. She also gave us the go-ahead to start cereal. So far, he has shown no interest whatsoever. This is the exact opposite of Starvin' Marvin Maya, who gobbled down every food imaginable at 4 months! Different strokes, right??

"Mommy says Jonah thinks this food is gross."

"Daddy is holding Eve, Christie has Jonah... so where am I?"

"Mom and Dad too us to a Memorial Day parade last week. It was no match for a Disney Parade, but it'll do."

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Debbie and Dan!

It was a WONDERFUL wedding weekend. Deb and Dan were radiant, and had a blast. I went to CT with the kids on Tuesday, and Kevin came to meet us on Friday. Unfortunately, he came, accompanied by a nasty cold. He was really feeling terrible, just in time for the rehearsal dinner at Maggie's, and the Auf Ruf at the temple. Fortnately, he turned a corner just in time for the wedding. We had intended to keep Jonah at the wedding for the whole affair, and to send Maya home with Kevin's cousin, Jonathan, because we knew she'd never sleep at the wedding. Well, there must be something in the air, because Jonathan was sick, too. So... we had a 3 month old and a 2 year old at the wedding... until midnight. Yikes. They both did very well, actually, despite the fact that Maya spent the ceremony eating Ritz Crackers. She also has taken an extreme liking to chapstick, and spent the better part of Debbie's wedding day, smearing her face with waxy lip balm. Just before the ceremony, I gave her a brand new chapstick, so it kept her pacified for a big part of the ceremony. Anyway, despite having two exhausted kids at the party, we had a great time. We were all pretty beaten down at the brunch the next day, but besides that, we enjoyed the wedding weekend so much. I am so happy for Debbie and Dan.
"Daddy was sick this weekend. Poor guy."

"I love chapstick. I mean, seriously, love is in the air."

"Always happy at Grammy's house."

"Did you know that Grampy and Jonah are both boys? Whatever that means..."

"Aunt Debsie loves this book."

"This is my Mommy and me."

"Debsie is so pretty!"

"I am so pretty, too."

"Jonah wore a tux to the wedding!"

"Grampy and Jonah look so sweet..."

"Here are the girls, but where am I?"

"Aunt Debsie and Aunt Nora are like models!"

"My mommy is cute with her sisters."

"Hi Mom!"

"Mommy and I have matching toes!"

"Dan and Debs were so excited at the rehearsal dinner. We had fun."

"Did you know that Aunt nora and Uncle Adam are cooking up a cousin for me?"

"I ate chicken nuggets and corn at the rehearsal dinner. In fact, I pretty much ate chicken nuggets every day last week..."

"Nice 'do, Aunt Debs!"

"I wish I had a dress like that!"

"While Debbie and Dan danced, I danced with Mommy."

"This cake looked yummy, but by the time it came out, I was too tired to chew."

"Time for the "Day After Brunch!"

"We were all soooo sleepy."

"Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. G!"

Kids and their Tricks.

I feel like I am constantly raving about Maya and Jonah's new tricks. Jonah is a laughing, smiley little man, and loves his Bumbo Seat. Maya is talking in hilarious sentences. This afternoon in the car, I heard her says, "I have a brother named Jonah Balogna!" They couldn't be sweeter and cuter. We got home today, after being in Connecticut for the week, for Debbie's wedding (pictures to be posted soon - I promise), and the kids had a great time. Maya is obsessed with Grammy and Grampy. If I say, "Maya, I love you!" Her response is, "I love Grammy, too! And The Wiggles!" Um, thanks. Anyway, we had a fun week. Maya played like crazy, stayed up late, and behaved like a little angel. Jonah was delicious as always.

"Jonah and I love playing on Mommy and Daddy's bed."

"Mommy and I both carry our babies in a sling."

"Cheeeeeeese."

"I am a giant compared to Jonah. Don't you think?"

We Love Spring!

Sort of. We've been spending a lot of time outside lately, which is obviously wonderful, and extremely exhausting for the kids, but it has been awfully hot. In fact, Jonah room soared to 80 degrees the other night while he was sleeping, which did not make for a happy Jonah. Yesterday, after realizing that Jonah was simply going to refuse to sleep in such a hot house, we decided to come to CT, and enjoy the air conditioning at Grammy and Grampy's house. My little sis, Debbie, is getting married on Saturday, so we only came home a couple of days early. Anyway, now that we're here, Jonah is sleeping peacefully, and Maya is... well... being Maya. I'll try to take lots of photos while I'm here, but you know me... I get caught up in being away. Don't forget us while we're gone!

"Jonah has some cute hats. Mommy never puts me in hats... I refuse to wear them, anyway, so that's probably why."

"Recently, I decided that I love pistachios. I love them even more, when I'm on the porch, because I can throw the shells on the lawn!"

"Another hat?!"

"Mommy made these chocolate peanut butter sandwich cookies from Rachael Ray magazine. They look delicious, but were only medium."

"Like my sunglasses?"

"I'm cool, I know."

"Jonah liked wearing my sunglasses, too, but Mommy kept missing the photo, because I kept taking them off."

"Silly Daddy. Jonah is way too small for that!"

"I have recently been spending every possibly moment on the porch. I especially love the porch when it includes food, and Daddy. Jonah? Meh."

"We found this cute little playground. I like it, but there aren't any swings. What a bumnmer."

Ready to Hit the Road.

So, we're moving back to Connecticut in a month. Well, a month from Sunday, actually. Anyway, things are starting to get hectic around here. We are trying to pack as much as we can, but it's tough. In excellent news, Maya and Jonah are starting to become very good playmates. Maya loves playing with him in her crib, and entertaining him in his swing. Jonah is starting to fall in love with her, too, which is sweet. I think she really wants attention from him, so this is a great thing. He laughs at her and watches her as she plays. Jonah even had his first experience in the Jumperoo the other day! Can you believe what a big boy we have?! I am loving my little family.

Oh, and one more HUGE piece of news... Kevin passed his oral board exam!!! This is amazing news, since it means he is now a board certified anesthesiologist, and he won't have to take another exam for a whopping 10 years! Congrats, Daddy! We love you!
"Mommy says Jonah needs his tummy time. I don't understand this, but whatev."

"Jonah, you can play with my Wiggles DVD."

"Fake out! NO ONE gets to play with my Wiggles DVD, but me!"

"Jonah thinks we are all so funny."

"Look at my brother in the Jumperoo! He didn't jump, but he was definitely interested...

"Doesn't Jonah look very cool in this hat? Mommy thinks so. I want to wear it, too, but it doesn't fit on my head..."

"My Daddy has the BEST ice cream ever."

"We put all this stuff at the end of our driveway, but we didn't think anyone would take it. Well, it was gone before we even walked away. Daddy was shocked! Mommy said, 'Told you so!'"