Today we had a family birthday party for both Connor and Rachel to celebrate their close birthdays. We had a great time enjoying pizza, beer, wine and Elmo cupcakes of course!
Elmo cupcakes that did not really resemble Elmo....
Present madness!
Happy birthday to my darling little boy. I can't believe that two years ago we welcomed you into this world! Our little angel! What a gift to us you are! Each day brings something new! We love how you smile and laugh! We love how you throw your little arms in the air and say "where did it go" everytime you can't find something. We love how you run to the window to see the garbage trucks and school buses go by in the morning, and how you love to watch your elmo videos. When we put one on you can't contain yourself. You have to circle the living room at least twice screaming "ELMO" before you settle in to watch it! You have grown so much. You sleep in a toddler bed now, in a new room so Kellen can have your nursery. You love to have your binky and blanket at bedtime - two things you have let us know that you can not live without! When you see a food you like you get all excited and say "MMMMMMMMMM" at the top of your lungs! Yes, you know what you like! We love how you love Murphy so much - your best friend. And while you are still intrigued with your baby brother, you are usually so gentle with him and you love to give him kisses on his head and hold him in your lap! Your daddy and I are so excited to see you grow and change. You bring us so much joy!
I had to work a little on your birthday which made me sad but Stacy and Simon came to play and brought you a grand present - an easle! YOU LOVE IT. And so do I. Later that night both Nonnie and Pompa and Maimo came for dinner and Maimo brought you icecream cake!!!!! What a day!!!!!!
Opening "tickle me Elmo" hands from Nonnie and Pompa!
Daddy giving Connor his inaugural ride on his new trike!
Riding the trike with Elmo slippers is hard!
Kellen and Pompa. Oh how I love this picture!
Icecream Cake!
Simon showing Connor how to use his new birthday present!
Today was one of those rare NW winter nights when it is not cloudy, not raining, sun is shining and it is about 59 degrees or so. Perfect opportunity to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE before the next rain comes. So that is what we did! Kellen is big enough and strong enough now that he can sit in the back of the Phil&Ted. It is so great to have them both in the stroller. We walked with Murphy around the block and then when Don came home we went for a longer walk. It is amazing what some fresh air will do for you in the long winter months.
Krazy Kellen! He loves the jumperoo just like his big brother did!!!
How did my baby grow up so fast?? No fair!!
Kellen, you are our little "beefcake" as daddy so affectionately named you. Our sweet potato, our darling little Kells. You have brought us so much love and joy in these last 6 months! From the minute you came home from the hospital you have given us nothing but smiles, laughs and coos, oh and lots of poop too! But we love it all! You may look like your big bro, but yet you are so different. Your daddy and I love watching your little personality emerge everyday. You are so a people person! The minute someone makes eye contact with you, you erupt into smiles and laughs. You reach for faces and study them so intently! Your favorite place to be is snuggled up in our bed, tucked between daddy and I. At this rate, I don't think you will ever make it to your crib, but I don't mind! I love snuggling with you at night too! Our special time together. You me and dad have our little bedtime routine. We get you in your jammies, make you some warm milk, then the three of us crawl into the warm bed and watch Jay Leno! After your milk you usually laugh and giggle while reaching for dad! I love it. Then your little eyes drift off to sleep. Of course, they pop back open several time through the night, but that is okay too. We are use to it! One of these days you will sleep through the night and I may actually miss our midnight rendezvous! Connor adores you as well. Most of the time. He loves to hold you and give you kisses, and he always replaces your binky, whether you want it or not! It won't be long before you two are off and running - my precious boys. I really hope these next 6 months slow down a bit, because I will be so sad the day you turn one! Sad because you grow up too fast. But I also can't wait to see the little man you will become! Full of goodness and love! I love you sweet baby Kells!
Sitting in the highchair for the first time!
The Corcorans - minus Kellen asleep in the stroller.
The Mattechecks
Joey loved holding baby Kellen
The Corcoran snowman - check out the mohawk do
The Mattecheck snowman - with an antenae???
Snowball fight begins!
Rachel and Joey getting ready for the snowwalk!
Bathtime is so much more fun in a jacuzzi tub with the cousins!
