Christmas 2011

'Twas the Night Before Christmas ...


Opening presents at Nonni & PopPop's


Excited about what he got!


Yea! More Thomas the Tank toys!


Taking his Big Wheels for a spin around Nonni & PopPop's house


Listening to daddy read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Santa came ...


Checking out the loot in his stocking Christmas morning


Opening presents ... he went straight for the big one!








Daddy and Nico testing out the new toys


Cruising the streets on his big wheels on Christmas day






We had a fabulous Christmas this year and are so thankful for all of our many blessings. We were so fortunate to be able to spend the holidays with Nonni & PopPop, Janny, GG & Granddad, and Grandpa Allan. Unfortunately, we were so busy that we didn't take pictures during our trip to Corpus and we never got a family Christmas picture. Oh well ... we have our wonderful memories of Christmas 2011.

Happy New Year!

Conversations with Nico About Baby Sister

Mommy: Nico are you excited for baby sister?

Nico: Yes ... (thinking) I have to share my bath tub?

Mommy: Yes.

Nico: And toys? And, I will give her milk?

Mommy: Yes. Are you going to help change her diaper, too?

Nico: Sister is going to take a big dump, and it is going to be stinky in my nose!

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Daddy: Nico, are you going to share your toys with baby sister?

Nico: Ummmm ... yes.

Daddy: Are you going to share mommy?

Nico: No! My mommy! I will share daddy, not mommy.

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20 Weeks ---> Half Way There!

Christmas Eve

Decorating Christmas Cookies with Daddy

{iPhone photos}

Sea World

Nonni & PopPop scored some free tickets to Sea World, so they graciously gave them to us to take Nico. Unfortunately, we chose the wrong day to go because the weather was horrible -- 45 degrees and rainy. But, Nico had a blast and didn't complain once. The park was decorated for the holidays and all the shows had a holiday theme. Grandpa Allan met us in San Antonio and came along for the fun.


Nico loved feeding the dolphins.


Waiting for the fish feeding to begin inside the warm aquarium


A chilly ride on the carousel


Getting a closer look at Shamu!




Polar Express in 4D

Our Smart, Sensitive, Sweet, Hard-headed, Comedian

At three years old, Nico:

• weighs 34 pounds (74%tile)
  
• is 37 3/4 inches tall (58%tile)
• loves trains and construction trucks
• likes to eat eggs, chicken, hot dogs, fries, Nutrigrain bars and fruit
  
• is very talkative and asks 300+ questions a day
• is still very attached
  
• takes a while to warm up in new situations
• enjoys cuddling and giving hugs and kisses
• loves, loves, loves his "baby" (favorite blanket)
  
• likes to push the boundaries and see what he can get away with
• is bossy and demanding
• is cautious but adventurous
  
• is very sensitive and sweet

We love you with all of our hearts Nico! Thank you for making the past three years the best years of our lives.

-mommy & daddy