Year 2 in review...

Okay...a little overdue...

Highlights:

• most changed - talking!  getting quite a vocabulary!!
• travel - FL, DisneyWorld, MS, AL, LA, TN, OH and PA
• loves - Lightening McQueen - especially his "chow", racing cars, Mom's tummy, Phineaus and Ferb, Toy Story, ipad, sunglasses, pants and tattoos, buzz lightyear pajamas

• favorite foods - apple juice, mac and cheese, pepperoni, chips and goldfish

• first movie - Cars 2
• wants everyone to be included
• has lived with us, Tessa neni, aunt Danielle and uncle Justin
• can navigate the ipod/ipad

I think the most significant is his communication.  Nate can really tell us what he wants, although some "baby talk" sometimes gets mixed in.  He also sings songs, and loves to dance and music.  Fortunately, he likes the same music as mom, so I'm not getting tired of baby songs...

He's also become quite independent.  I can send him upstairs to get something, or he can find my matching shoes in the closet.  He also likes to help unload the dishwasher (I put him in charge of the silverware) and help set the table.  And he rarely forgets to serve Charlie his dinner.

Nate has gotten quite used to Dad being at home.  With the sabbatical in October and 2 months off in January and February, he has had lots of time with Dad.  He loves it, and loves helping his Dad with all the projects around the house (you should see him with his little mallet).

Well, my little toddler is growing up into a little man...sometimes I just can't believe he is the same one!  But then, when he rubs my tummy...I know!  And here are some of my favorite pics...one from each month!

 

 

 

Nate is 3!!

Okay, I realized I've forgotten to do my quarterly posts.  Well, they have been on my to-do list, but it gets long, and I forget...and well, then it doesn't get done.

So, here is an update on today.  This weekend Nate turned 3!  We had a great birthday going on a mini train, lunch at Chuy's (a family favorite, and Nate love the creamy jalapeno), presents, and cupcakes!  And Nana and Papa were here to celebrate with us!  I think everyone had a great time.

And it was a very Cars birthday - sheets, blankets, pillows, playmat and cars...big boy room redo pics coming soon!  And his first digital camera too!

Here are some photos, and maybe a 2 year in review will happen soon... :-)

 

  

the past 3 months...

This past quarter.  It has been an emotional roller coaster.

First, our house was broken into (again), right before Christmas.  And the only thing taken - my jewelry box.  Yea, there was some random stuff in there but I will miss my grandmother's bracelet and the first necklace Ryan ever gave me.  And the unease of someone being in our house.  again!

Second, we returned back from Christmas and New Year's, to find out that they are closing Ryan's office.  Almost everyone was laid off.  Kind of a blessing in disguise, since it forced him to look for better opportunities.  But what were we going to do?  How long would our savings last?  How do you file for unemployment?  I know Ryan would do everything in his power to take care of us, and this gave him time to work on his iphone app (which is super cool!).

Third, Ryan was able to secure a job within 6 weeks.  He actually had several offers.  And now he gets to work from home.  The only bummer is we never took time for a vacation, and now that he will start working, it will be a while until we get away....

Fourth, right before Ryan started, we found out we were pregnant.  Pregnancy #8 for us!  I couldn't believe it!  It was such a surprise.  And I felt uber pregnant - nauseous, cravings, etc.  And out best friends were just a week behind us.  My prayer had always been that we could be pregnant together.  And now we are!  It was amazing.  My levels increased and all looked good.

Fifth, all looked good until my first ultrasound this week.  The baby wasn't as big as he/she was supposed to be.  Then I had my HCG (pregnancy hormone) levels checked.  They are decreasing.  I have cried all week.  Just soo sad.  Sad that my dream of being pregnant with Danielle is over.  Sad that we are loosing our 7th baby.  People say to not give up hope.  There are miracles.  But I just don't feel pregnant anymore.  Why me?  Why me AGAIN?

So there it is.  Our emotionally crazy last 3 months.  And I don't know how to process this.  I just want to get away, have a break.  But unfortunately, no vacation time for us for awhile.  And I feel real guilty going on my own.

Please say a little prayer for me and for our family.  Sometimes I feel it is too much to bear, but I can.  And I have to.

for the Law & Order fan...

I have recently found Law & Order:  UK.  Really!  It is awesome, although I have to watch with tivo, since i usually have to repeat what they are saying (I'm not up on my British English).

Since I have seen probably every episode of Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: LA, and most of Law & Order: SVU.

Now I can watch NEW episodes, with wigs!!

Christmas part 2 and New Year's!

For our 2nd Christmas, we went and spent a few days with Nana and Papa.  We had lots of fun there too!

Then for New Year's, tia Lorena, tio Bert, Sebastian and Arianna came to visit.  The boys had oh so much fun together!  Laughing and playing so well together!  And it was great to meet Arianna in person!

 

 

 
 

Christmas part 1

Okay, Christmas was almost 2 months ago...but I have lots of pictures!  Here is part 1 with my fam.  Our cousin Matt came down from Anchorage, and we visited my cousin Rick in Ft. Worth too!  We had a great time!

 

        

Ishi bacsi's visit...

My brother Stephen (Ishi in Hungarian), came to visit from Chile in December.  He was in Austin for about a week, and Nate had tons of fun with his uncle!