Sunday Football

So Uncle Anson, Auntie Barbara, Mommy and Daddy went to the Texans vs. Cowboys game on Sunday.  And that is all there is to say about that....(since Daddy and Mommy are Texan fans)

Best. Week. Ever.

This was probably Nathaniel's favorite week in his entire life....and here's why:

~Dawson, Nate, Craig and Marissa~

~Gigi~

~Auntie Barbara and Marissa~

He was surrounded by people we love! 

There will be multiple posts to follow (it is easier that way) - but we really did have a fun-filled week with family!  I was really sad to send them to the airport today. 

This was the first time Craig and Nate really interacted and played (non-stop) together.  It is amazing to see their little personalities develop.  They both love to laugh so many moments filled with laugher ensued over the week.  It was fun, fun, fun!

8 Weeks Old

This is coming out a little late, but on Saturday, our precious princess turned 8 weeks old.  It is hard to believe how quickly these 8 weeks have past.  Marissa is such an easy baby (quite unlike her brother was at this age).  She sleeps well, eats well, is on a decent schedule, and seems to be a pretty laid back kiddo. We are so blessed!  She is cooing more and really doing well holding her head up now.  Here are a couple pics at her 2 month mark....

Girl Time

There is something special about being pregnant and going through all the events with people you are close to.  There are actually 5 of my co-workers having babies this year!  Imagine the hormones flowing at work the past nine plus months!  One of our clients even called us the Fraternity of Maternity, it was exciting to go through this together.

BEFORE:


AFTER:

Emma, AnnDee, and Marissa



On Tuesday we went over and met little Miss AnnDee.  She's the newest member of the TLC family (and in the middle of this picture).  All moms are doing great....and we are all so proud of our little ones!  It was funny getting the 6 of us together, they seemed to get on the same schedule pretty quickly.  There was lots of feeding, burping, diaper changing and alternating crying (sometimes the kids, sometimes the parents).  Here is to the bond of sisterhood, even at an early age!

Gigi's visit (7 weeks)

My mom, Gigi, was able to sneak down for a weekend.  Nate was very excited and cannot quite understand why we do not get to see Gigi every day.  He got pretty spoiled when she was here for 3 weeks in July.

Unfortunately it was rainy the whole time - so we just relaxed

and relaxed....

It was fabulous.

Baby 'Rissa is now 7 weeks old.  Time sure is flying.

And the smiles keep coming!

Lucky for us, we get to see Gigi again next week when she comes down with Aunt Barbara and her two boys...it is bound to be an adventure!

See ya soon Gigi!

When I smile, you smile!

She is 6 weeks old and social smiles are here!  Hooray....we love the new interaction Marissa is giving us.  She really tends to light up when Nathaniel plays "Patty Cake" with her.  I hope to get that on video soon for you.  Until then, still photos will have to do.  Here's a peek at our sweet, smiling girl!

And a little extra love (or is it a tackle???) for Bubba!

Visiting the Dentist

I don't know when going to the dentist became such a cool thing to do, but Dr. Grilli's office (and the entire experience) was aweseome!  Prior to Nate's visit, the staff sent a book about going to the dentist with Nate's name in it 19 times!  He loves that.  It explained what a dentist is and what to expect during the visit.  It also had pictures of the actual office and the dentist (very cool marketing idea).

Once we got there, the staff was incredibly nice and the waiting room was tons of fun.

The assistant that led us back introduced Nathaniel to a horse puppet with teeth and let Nate brush the horse's teeth with a giant toothbrush.

Dr. Grilli came in to check out Nate's teeth and let Nate put on gloves - just like the dentist.  Nate thought that was the coolest thing ever.

Nate was a very good patient while Dr. Grilli examined him.  Apparently we have 4 more baby teeth that need to grow in - which will probably happen soon

There was a seperate fun room to wait in while they took care of paperwork.  Complete with a treasure chest where Nate got to pick out 2 prizes.  He selected 2 rattles, one for him and one for Baby 'Rissa (what a sweet boy).

So we highly recommend Dr. Grilli as a pediatric dentist, if you are in the area and looking for one!