May 2010 Archives

Just Walkin'

Walking from Rockaway Beach, New York to Rockaway Beach, Oregon. He's in your neck of the woods today, Nancy, and looks like he's headed toward the Twin Cities. I envy him.

I can't believe my baby is 2! He was born the day after Mother's Day two years ago. I was on bed rest so didn't get to go to Katie's house to celebrate. Instead, Phil baked a ham and macaroni and invited his mom and sister over to celebrate with us. My water broke early the next morning, 8 weeks premature. He had some developmental delays, all attributed to his prematurity and we were told not to worry because he should catch up by the time he turns 2 and for the most part he has. I can't wait to take him for his 2 year old check up to see how much he weighs. He didn't make the "normal" growth chart until he was 18 months old and even then he was only 5th percentile. I have no idea how much he weighs, it's been a really long time since he's seen a doctor. I guess I will forever share Mother's Day with him and eventually his birthday will probably be on Mother's Day. This year it's not until Wednesday (the 12th) but I'm not sure how we'll mark it since he's already blown out his candle and opened his presents! I would like to get a picture of him with a 2 year old sign but he's not very cooperative for the camera so we'll see.

We had everyone over here to celebrate. Phil grilled burgers and we had a seven layer dip, corn salsa, cream cheese with pepper jelly on it, and a fruit salad. The cake was from our favorite ice cream shop, Coldstone Creamery. Katie brought some of her delicious potato salad and Amy made cucumber salad. It was a delicious spread of food and a lot of fun to have everyone here. Jackson gave us a concert with his electric guitar. He's really starting to be a good player. Angela was here with just Samuel and Savannah, Joey stayed home with a sick Luke. David Clayton joined us after work. We had great weather and it was a really nice day

Jude's 2nd Birthday and Mother's Day 2010

Jude's 2nd Birthday and Mother's Day 2010

We celebrated Wyatt's birthday on May 1st at our house. I was amazed that a year had passed so quickly. The events of April 30, 2009 are so vividly etched in my mind that it seemed impossible for little Wyatt to already be celebrating his first birthday. A year ago, we were at Patrick's 16th birthday party when I was pretty certain that I was in labor. I thought I did a good job of keeping my feelings secret but Grandma Ferrara (in town for Patrick's confirmation and birthday) read my body language and knew something was up. When we got home from the party that night I let Stephen know what was going on and Wyatt was born during the early hours of the 30th...just in time for Grandma to see him before she caught her flight back to New Orleans.

Wyatt wore a little birthday outfit that was passed down to me from Christina (I believe) and he looked adorable. We had some dips for appetizers and Texas BBQ with fries for dinner. My sister's girls were here for the party and all of the toddlers ate at the "kiddie table." Nonnie volunteered to make Wyatt's birthday cake and it turned out perfect! She recently took a cake decorating class with her friend Delphine and as you can see, it paid off. I was so grateful and the cake looked fantastic.

Wyatt did very well opening and sharing his gifts with his 2 year old brother. Barrett inherently proclaimed, "MINE!" after each gift was opened. He thought for sure that all of those things must be for him.

Wyatt devoured his cake like a champ. He knew exactly what to do and all but inhaled the piece he was given. I am planning to investigate what he has been eating at Miss Beverly's.

Wyatt is excited about all of his new toys and books...we just have to keep Barrett at bay so Wyatt can enjoy them. Ugh!

Wyatt's First Birthday

Wyatt's First Birthday