Summer Fun and Lots of pics!

My baby is 3 months
Nolan in his big boy bed

2 years old!

Story time with daddy

Nolan is a great big brother

Watching Mickey in the morning

Driving around in the diaper box

Chubby cheeks

The Dance Machine

Good buds

2 month pic

Alaina at the lake

Nolan loving the boat

Nolan even got to drive the boat!

Wow! Summer has gone by way too fast. I am already back at work and Nolan and Alaina started up daycare. It is so much harder to leave 2 kids, but they both are doing well at daycare. We had such a great summer together. Nolan celebrated his 2nd birthday on August 21st, so Danny and I took him to Turtle River to enjoy the day with him. We did have a birthday party for him the Friday before, but my poor guys was not feeling well at all and didn't really get to enjoy his big day, but I am pretty sure the rest of the kids had fun! Some new things going on with Nolan are...he officially moved up to his toddler bed and he loves it, he is great with directions and knows (somewhat) how to get to our house, my moms and dan's parents', he knows the difference between his left hand and right hand, he is going pee pee in the potty, he loves playing softball in the backyard and playing catch, he loves Shrek and Toy Story, I am pretty sure he got all of his 2 year molars (he won't really let me check to make sure), and he is just overall the happiest little guy ever. Alaina is growing at a rapid pace and to put it nicely...is chubby! We have decided that chubby babies are happy babies because she is the best baby ever. She could sleep a little better at night, but she just wants to eat! She is holding her head up great, acts like she wants to sit up, she is smiling all the time, loves when I sing to her, she loves to be on her changing table, she likes watching Mickey with Nolan, she loves Nolan, loves her baths, and is "talking" lots. We are so blessed to have both of them in our lives.

Nolan's first Movie!

Nolan's favorite part of the movie...popcorn!

In front of the Big Screen

Just about to go in!

Nolan loves to take pictures with Alaina

...And of just himself too!

Yep! Nolan went to his first movie...Whinnie the Pooh. My mom insisted on taking him, even though I didn't think he would last through the movie, but he did!! My cousins Jordon and Sydney went along as well. Nolan especially enjoyed the popcorn and as you can see from the picture, my mom did not skimp on that!

Busy Busy

Usually pretty happy in the morning!

Very happy girl

Just waiting for Daddy to come home

This little girl is very pretty even in blue!

Snuggling in the morning

First time in Bumbo chair. She did pretty good.

Smiley

Nolan loves doing EVERYTHING with Daddy

1 Month

This is usually how I will find Nolan when Alaina is awake

and on the couch.

Where to begin...Alaina turned 1 month on June 24th and is already going to be turning 2 months in 10 more days! My maternity leave is already more than half over and I go back to work August 17th :( I'm not sure what I will do without my kids all day. Alaina has been such a blessing and an amazing addition to our family. We could not have a happier baby. She is so smiley and happy all the time and she is "talking" more and more everyday. She enjoys our daily walks, being outside, being in the tub, running around town with her mom, laying on her back and kicking and she truly loves Nolan...and Bauer too. She grins ear to ear when she sees them. Nolan has been a great big brother. I'm not sure a little boy could love a sister as much as Nolan loves Alaina. He really loves kissing and hugging her and at times tries (and has once) picking her up. He really wants to feed her the "baba" and hold her all the time. It is funny to hear him talk to her as he mimics the way we talk to her. He is also going through a very lovey dovey stage and is always giving us hugs and kisses and is always saying "love ya mom or love ya dad". I am eating it up because I know it won't last long. He wants to snuggle all the time too...he is so sweet (well most of the time). We have enjoyed our nice warm days at the splash park and pool. Nolan has the most fun at the splash park when it is spur of the moment in his dry clothes! Nolan and Daddy spent the 4th of July at the lake and Alaina and I had a nice, quiet girls weekend. Alaina's first trip to the lake will be coming up next weekend! I could go on and on about these kids and how great our summer has been. Hope everyone else is enjoying theirs! A quick thank you to Kathy Holm for being such a faithful follower. We are glad you enjoy our blog :) At least I know someone is reading it! Take care.

Just some pics!

Yay! I got a new playhouse. I love it!

Such a proud big brother!

So sweet

Alaina wide eyed in the middle of the night.

Alaina Mae is Finally Here!!!!

Nolan is a proud Big Brother!

Kisses for Alaina

Nolan introducing Alaina to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Ready for bed

Wide Eyed Girl

First Family Picture

So cute

Nolan Checking out his new sister

Seeing Alaina for the first time

Nolan Said "I hold it!"

Just a few hours old

"Put me back!"

Nolan taking good care of his sister

Finally out of her blanket to kick and stretch

Yes it is true, Alaina Mae is finally here! Alaina Mae Marto was born on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:39am, weighing 8lbs 0.30z and was 20.5inches long. We are so happy to say that she is beautiful and healthy. We could not ask for more. It was a long few days to get her here, but she came out safe and sound. Long story short, Dan and I went in to the hospital Sunday night to get induced, but my body did not want to progress and Alaina could not tolerate the pitocin, so finally on Tuesday morning I had and urgent C-section and she was out in a flash. The hardest part about having a c-section is the weight and activity restrictions. It is killing me to not be able to hold and play with Nolan. I hope after my 2 week check-up they will give me the okay to at least pick him up! Being at home as a family has been so great. Nolan is adjusting to having a new sister very well. He likes to kiss her and really wants to "help" feed her. We feel like the luckiest people in the world right now. Everyone is happy and healthy and we are sitting on Cloud 9. Enjoy some pictures of our new addition!

Yay! I got my first trike and I can almost reach the pedals!

I really like to play T-ball and I am pretty good too!

The T is almost as tall as me! I love being outside

It is the season for baseball hats and I love to wear mine!

Well, we are only days away from having baby #2, but I am pretty sure she will come late like Nolan did. Our actual due date is Monday, May 16th. I have a non-stress test scheduled and as long as the baby is doing good I will continue to be pregnant. I just keep telling myself to be patient! She will be here before we know it. Nolan continues to keep busy and I think he is looking forward to meeting his sister. A few weeks ago Nolan did get PE tubes put in his ears due to the fact that he had fluid in his ears that would not go away. He did great and was back to his usual self shortly after surgery. A week before his tubes he got his first bout of pink eye. We were glad to get that cleared up before his tubes and he did great with the eye drops. We will update as soon as this baby greets us!

Pictures, Pictures, and More Pictures!

I made it to the Circus and even got to ride the horsey! I loved it!

Watching Mickey before bed

We love weekend mornings! Even Bauer got to snuggle in.

Coloring is my new favorite activity

Still a book nerd

I finally made it to the Splash Park. I was scared at first, but learned

quickly that I loved it!

Yay! My Sister's room is almost ready. I love to play in there.

I got my own chair and it even pulls out into a bed.

I think it is very cool and love to invite Mom and Dad to sit with me.

Oh Bauer!

Daddy taught me how to hold my hand over my heart

during the National Anthem.

Love to shovel. Unfortunately there was still snow to shovel in April. Ugh.

We have been very busy trying to get ready for this little girl to come meet us! We are so excited and only have to wait 4 more weeks. It is hard to believe we are adding another person to the family. I hope Nolan is as excited to have his sister here as he is about her bedroom. He is keeping busy as usual and surprises us daily with new words and things he comes up with. His new things are coloring, wanting to eat Ketchup with everything, and picking lint out of his toes. Sounds kind of gross, but my weird child needs to pick the lint out of his toes before his bath. I am sure it is my fault for mentioning once that the link was "icky". Now he sits and picks it out saying "icky". We just have to laugh. We are very much looking forward to meeting our new addition and to some nicer, warmer weather! The next time I post we will hopefully have a new baby to introduce!!