Gettin' around

Nick heard that Brady started crawling last week and Jack from daycare figured it out over the weekend, so now it's his turn to step up to the plate. It's not exactly what I'd call crawling but he's on the move! You'd be surprised by the things that get him moving. Forget toys, he's more interested in shoes, computers, remotes, cell phones, and in this instance, the camera!

Fiesta Friday!

We hosted a little fiesta a few Fridays ago, inspired by an awesome pulled pork taco recipe my friend Lindsey Hayes passed along. Nick whipped up a batch of his killer (literally) margahooties. Fortunately for him, he was in bed long before the debauchery began. Fun was had by all, as evident from the pictures, and a double dose of Advil was necessary on Saturday morning.

Here's the recipe for the tacos. The margahooties...well, you'll have to speak with Nick about that one. He's a tough nut to crack.

Bath time!

Baths in the sink are my new favorite pasttime with Nick. Here he is in all his glory.

Back to Reality

It's been over a month since I last posted something and a lot has changed since then. First of all, Nick is becoming a little boy. He can sit up, play with toys, eat anything and everything, and keep us all entertained. He is so good-natured and as long as he's well-rested and well-fed, is up for anything. He's been hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and biking this winter. His smile is infectious and his laugh contagious.

Given that I've been home with him for nearly eight months, it was bittersweet when I returned to work this past Monday. Fortunately, Andy is able to stay home with Nick on Mondays and I on Wednesdays. The other three days he is at Next Generation Kids daycare, just 2 blocks from our house. Nick must've been ready for a change in routine as he seems to be doing great. NGK is a great place; Nick loves it there and they adore him. Much to my dismay, he didn't even shed a tear when we left!

Being back at work has been better than I expected. It's nice to be back in the working world, interacting with adults, and bringing home a paycheck! My four-day work week is a great balance. I feel so fortunate that I was able to stay home as long as I did and I think we were both ready for new stimulation. Now I just have to get used to setting my alarm and showering daily!

Nick's Baptism

Today was Nick's baptism - we were fortunate to have Andy's mom, Mary Ann, in town for the special occasion. She made Nick a beautiful baptism "gown", which was more of a romper since real boys don't wear dresses! It was perfect and Nick looked and acted like an angel. We chose our good friends Becky & Daren Jacobson as Nick's godparents. Mary Ann, Becky, Daren, and several other good friends joined us for the service and brunch at our house afterwards.