More Birthday Weekend Pics

Here are a few more pics of the boys from Anthony's birthday weekend. Just too cute to pass up!

Anthony riding his truck with his "Bear Friend" (He just calls him "Friend")

Lucas all clean

Sweet snuggly boy

"Ooh, ooh, pick me; I know the answer!"

(Takes after his Mommy!)

Hanging out in my green outfit waiting for the party to start

Sweet Anthony--

Can you stay this little forever?!?

Loves his rocks

Anthony Turns Two!

Well, we had quite an exciting week around here during the first week of March! Anthony's birthday was March 4th, and he turned two years old!!! In the wee hours of the morning on March 2nd, Anthony was pretty sick with the dreaded stomach bug!!! Nonna came in town later that day to help us over the weekend, and boy am I glad she did! What would we have done without her??? On his actual birthday, we were planning to take Anthony out and about to have a day of "all his favorite things". Anthony was still recovering, so we just stayed at home, but we were still planning to have his party over the weekend. (This is the same weekend of the wedding I was in--see below--but we were going to make it work!) Unfortunately I ended up with the stomach bug myself early Saturday morning, so we had to cancel the party too!!! What a mess!!! We finally celebrated his birthday a few days later, and still made it really fun! Our theme was "green balloons" since Anthony's favorite color is green right now.

decorating the cupcake cake right before the "party"

Anthony woke up from his nap to find his doorway full of streamers!

What fun!!!

Green balloons filled the house!

(well, okay, maybe just part of one room!)

lots of presents waiting to be opened

the party guests (minus Lucas) with the birthday boy

(all wearing green, of course!)

cupcake "balloons" flying away!

One big happy family!

Now if we could just get everyone feeling better!

sweet kisses from the birthday boy!

(in case anyone was wondering how Mommy contracted the dreaded stomach bug, here's a clue--I just can't help myself when it comes to my babies!!!)

Anthony "swiping" the $20 from Great Grandad in a crevice of the entry table

He does this also with the fake credit cards that come in the mail.

(I guess he's seen me do this a time or two!)

Relaxing in Lucas' bouncy seat after a "hard day" of celebrating

He's playing with his new cell phone from Aunt Cindy--

I think it was his favorite gift!

Happy Birthday, Anthony!

Enjoying his cupcake

Officially "two"

Jenn's Wedding

In early March, I was in the wedding of my good friend Jenn and her (now!) husband Joe. Jenn and I work together at Dr. Goebel's office...well, when I actually work these days! ;) We've been through work stresses, pregnancies, and babies together--her son Brody is 10 days younger than Anthony! So, I was honored to be a special part of her wedding day! She held a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony and reception at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, TX. Our other dear friend Staci drove down from Oklohoma to be a part of the wedding too! I'm so glad she did! Staci's little boy Tyler is just 7 weeks older than Lucas!!! So, our boys, our husbands, and the two of us spent a lot of the weekend hanging out and catching up!!!

Me and Staci showing off our non-pregnant bodies in cute dresses!

Yay! No more maternity clothes!!! (well, for the most part!)



Mario and me at the rehearsal dinner


Sweet Lucas
(sorry this one is smaller...I stole it off Staci's blog because mine didn't turn out clear!)

(stole this one too!)

Staci's beautiful baby Tyler, and her handsome hubby Arrick

(yep, stole a third one--I think that's it!)

PSOP blonde girls!

The wedding party

A couple of Jenn's bridesmaids flew in from New York



Jenn's son Brody was ready to eat!!!

Beautiful bride-to-be Jenn, sunburned Joe (he had played golf earlier and forgot sunscreen), and sweet Brody

Jenn's "mad hatter" wedding cake!

Me and the Bride

Me and Staci sporting the bridesmaid dresses...

We have our hands on our hips because Staci says it makes our arms look skinnier!!!

(Yay! We finally got a couple of pictures together, Staci!)

I have to give Staci props for holding me up during the wedding ceremony--literally!

Go to her blog--Klugh Family--to get the whole story!

Me with the best husband in the world

And...the best mother-in-law in the world!

Nonna flew in from Chicago to help babysit during the "crazy wedding weekend"!!!

Loving on Lucas

Anthony's New Moves

It's been awhile since I've posted videos of Anthony dancing, so here are our latest and greatest! He has such an incredible love of music...I can't wait to discover what the Lord plans to do with and through this gift.



Of course, dancing with Daddy is always a winner at our house. They love coming up with new moves together.

For the past few months, Anthony has really gotten into Elmo. (Now he calls him "Elmo"...it used to be "Elwe"!!!) Anyway, just recently when the credits started rolling, Anthony scrambled off the couch and started moving to the beat. But then I realized it wasn't just the beat he was moving to...Each character in the credit roll was doing different dance moves. And there was Anthony--imitating each character's moves!!! So, I've been trying to capture this on video! It's so hilarious to watch! He really does such a good job! Enjoy!!!

The back view

The front view

Lucas' First Smiles!

Here are some of the many faces of Lucas. Of course, they are so much cuter in person, but you'll get the idea! He started smiling when he was four weeks old, and he hasn't stopped since!!! We call him smiley and our happy baby because he loves to just look at you and smile. Maybe it runs in the family because Anthony is a great smiler too.

all smiles

"cheese"

"Hi, Mama!"

gummy little grin

serious face

upset face

just looking adorable in my bouncy seat

"O-O-O-O-P"

Over the past month or so, Anthony has started to sing along with us to certain songs. One of these songs is the ABCs. He received the LeapFrog magnetic fridge letters from his Meme and Papa for Christmas, and it has been so much fun for him to practice his letters. He now recognizes every single one! We aren't really sure why, but he loves running around the island in our kitchen as he sings the alphabet song. We were cracking up one day when we realized he was singing "o-o-o-o-p" for the "l-m-n-o-p" part. I know this part of the song is tricky for alot of kids, but it's so funny listening to them figure it all out! We've been trying to catch it on video so we could share it with everyone...enjoy!

Aunt Michelle and Uncle Josh Visit

My little sis Michelle and her husband Josh came to visit us around Valentine's weekend. We had so much fun hanging out with them, and we even got a date night out of the deal! ;) I'm still getting used to them being married! (They've been married for about 7 months, but Josh has been a part of our family for a really long time!) They even got to experience our HUGE Texas snow!!! Thanks, guys, for making the trip to see us! It means so much!

peaceful

Anthony about to venture in

Uncle Josh helping Anthony with his mitten...I think it fell off every 5 minutes while they were out there!

All bundled up

We borrowed a snowsuit a few months ago from our friends the Kims...I guess it's more of a bunting suit (not waterproof, but really warm). I laughed at Kristin when she suggested we take it home "just in case". Well, sure enough, "just in case" happened in the form of several feet of snow! Imagine that!

Uncle Josh and Anthony showing off the base of their snowman

Big helper Anthony

How do you resist a face like that???

Daddy comes out to join the fun!

Well, Mr. Snowman wasn't perfect, but at least they can say they built one!

The front of our street

Out back in the grove

Our alleyway...the tree limbs were so heavy and weighted down

Uncle Josh feeds Anthony dinner while Mommy and Daddy are out

Aunt Michelle loving on Lucas

Here's a little clip of Anthony waking up the morning of the big snow. It wasn't the best reaction in the world (we thought it would be better), but he's still pretty cute nonetheless!