Triple the Celebration

     Today, we are headed to Gwen's Uncles' High School Graduation, YAY!!!!  Jason has a set of triplet brothers, whom are each so smart and talented, and will have much success in their lives!  They have worked SO hard these past four years, and have conquered every hurdle that has come in their path.  It will be sad to see them "grow up" and leave town for college, but we KNOW that they will do GREAT things in their upcoming years. 

So, we would like to say...

Congratulations Uncle Anthony, Uncle Mark, & Uncle Joseph!

We Love You SO Much, and are BEYOND proud!

How cute are they?!?!

Celebrating Gwen's 1st Christmas :)

Enjoy your day, boys.  It only happens once in your life... so take it all in.

{Pics to Come}

Happy Friday!

xoxo.

Stats~9 Months

Gwen, you are 9 months old...

and this is what you are up to...

Weight - 19 lbs 11 oz (you've stayed the same.  well, at least on my scale.)

Height - 30 inches, I think... you wouldn't stay very still :)

Diapers - Size 3

Clothes - We have moved on to 9 months... and packed away (for the most part) all of your smaller clothing. :(  I am always excited to bring out new clothing, but it is so sad to see all of those outfits that you won't fit in anymore.

Food - We are thoroughly exploring the wide world of food!  I try to throw new things at you all the time... some you are more receptive to than others, but you at least try them all once.

Sleep - Like a pro.  Yeah, you have some early mornings, but nothing drastic, and every morning is better than the last, when you smile that BIG smile at me.  Gets me every time.

Naps - 2 a day.  You definitely let us know when you are ready for one, and we are more than happy to oblige :)

Teeth - Well, all four top teeth have "cut through," so that makes 6!  Your toothy grin is absolutely precious, but "nibbling" on Mommy's finger is no longer an option, because IT HURTS!  Those pearly whites are sharp!  Lol.  But, I will gladly supply you with all the "chew toys" you want.

-It seems as though you want to walk SO badly!  You CAN'T sit still (just like Daddy).  You have started to live on the dangerous side, trying to stand without holding anything and/or letting go of your support for a second or two.

-You took your first boat ride!  And you seemed to enjoy it so much, that it put you to sleep.  Lol.  We are going out again this weekend for Father's Day (Daddy wants to take you swimming in the bay for the 1st time).  Let's hope you continue to like life on the water!

-We just signed you with a Talent Agency!  We are going to have as much fun as possible, and hey, maybe even make a few bucks to put towards your college tuition.

-Your new favorite toy/teether are Daddy's sunglasses.  It is SO funny, he CAN'T wear them (even on his head) because you take them off immediately and throw them in your mouth.  Good thing Daddy likes to share :)

-You have been doing so well with all the travelling we do.  Just want to say thanks kiddo!

No Dr. this month, or next, or the one after that, yay!  (Unless you get sick.)  I have to say, Gwen, it seems like the wait for you to get here was soooooooooooo long, and now that you are here, time is really flying.  There are so many moments in the day that I wish I could freeze time, and keep you this age forever...

We love you more than you know!

Back to packing... our weekend starts tomorrow!

xoxo.

Mama-razzi!

     I have NEVER been shy of using the camera around Gwen (or anyone else), so when we signed with a talent agent (YES! we are going Hollywood, lol, more on that later) and were required to send in a certain amount of pictures, I immediately took the opportunity and had a few impromptu shoots. 

Here's some of my favs.

Pretty in Plaid :)

I just want to EAT her!!!!!!!

SO big!

She was telling me "Go," like GO AWAY MOM, and take your camera too! Hehe. 

Not the prettiest pic, but I love it.  WHY, won't the phone stop ringing, Mom?!?!

She was going to chomp on my glasses, but the face is just priceless.

She's such a beautiful girl...

Happy Baby

Standing up on her mama



Just hangin on the park bench, cool as can be.



There she is.  My baby.  And yes, we signed to a talent agency.  We (her and I) are just going to have fun with it, and not take it too seriously.  I have the time, she's got the looks :), and the city is so close by.  Why not?  And just think, my blogging will benefit from all of our experiences.  Good stuff.

Calling it a night.  xoxo.

Seriously?! Thursday (on Friday)

Sorry, I am day late!

Seriously, I am an addict of reality TV.  I am hooked on all of the "Housewives" (and I might add that the hubby enjoys it too).  I mean, I could watch them 24/7.  I can't get enough.  I even want to head over to the town the NJ Housewives are from, and maybe catch a sighting... lol.  They're so entertaining, yes, in a not-so-great way, but it is my guilty pleasure, I can't help it.  Although, NO ONE compares to "Bethanny,"  she is freakin hilarious, and I catch myself hysterically laughing out loud while watching her... I know that my sis-in-law will agree... She can do no wrong. :)

Seriously, TEETHING is a NIGHTMARE!!!!!  EVERYONE gives you advice while preggo, so much that you start to not pay attention, but please take my warning... it is AWFUL!!!!  It's like waking up with a whole new baby.  I would give anything to take her pain away.  ANYTHING!

Seriously, HOLY HEAT!  Lol.  I know that this is all anyone talks about, but really, it's just absurd.  Gwen and I hid inside Wednesday (we have no pool or beach nearby), but ventured out shopping yesterday, and I think I lost weight from the store to the car!  I am heading to the store ASAP to buy a kiddie pool for me Gwen.  :)

Seriously, next baby (one more and that's it people), I think I am going to use cloth diapers.  I am not positive, but I look at the cost/waste that comes with disposables and it just makes me sick.  But, talk to me again during next pregnancy (in a year or so).

Seriously, I am also an addict to Words With Friends, my mom (sorry, I dimed you out) and I, alone, have like 10 games going at one time.  I am pretty sure that Jason HATES that I am so obsessed, but it is just TOO addicting!  AND, my brother just got hooked... there is no help for us, lol.

Seriously, I need a new, semi-pro camera.  I LOVE taking pics, and I think that with a newer, better, more sophisticated camera, I could really thrive!  Doing some research... then gonna work on the hubby ;)

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!
xoxo.

Go

     I am ecstatic happy to report that Gwen's current favorite word, has been "Ma"! :)  "Da-da" hasn't caught on like we thought it was going to... Hubby's dying to get it out of her! (Poor guy).  But, a part of me feels rewarded, I mean, I AM the one who spends all day, every day with her, so isn't it only right that "Ma" wins?!?  Lol.

     Well, I don't have a video of "Ma" yet (I am really working on it), but within the past few days, "go," or something like it, has been Gwen's 2nd favorite word.  I started wondering, "Why?  Why would "go" be one of her first words?"  So I thought about it, and then realized who was responsible for it... Wiley.  That's right, our crazy Lab Wiley is ALWAYS getting into stuff that he shouldn't (he's still a pup), and our go-to word for him is "Go."  Weird, right?  I don't know if there really is a connection, but it WOULD make sense. 

     Anyways, the other morning, while laying in bed with us, Gwen went on a "go" rant.  **WARNING** This is not the best cinematography, but you can definitely hear all that Gwen has to say. 

     She has SUCH personality already!  I must admit, teething is getting the best of all of us this week.  Gwen is SUPER clingy, cranky, and down right not herself.  :(  Poor girlie.  But, the last of the 4 new teeth broke through a day or so ago, so hopefully it will get better. (Fingers crossed). 

Gotta run.  Gearing up for another weekend of travelling... this packing is becoming my second job.  Do Mom's get paid overtime?  Haha.

Hope you are all staying cool.

xoxo.

Planning...

     With just a little over 3 months until Gwen's 1st birthday (ahhhh!), I have begun the planning process.  While not too many decisions/purchases have been made... I have gotten a few things done. 

Theme - We decided that it would only be appropriate that Gwen's 1st birthday theme be that of her favorite show... Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  Yup.  It wouldn't be her party if we had any other theme.  She ADORES that show, and smiles and giggles every time Mickey greets us at the beginning of each episode!  Too cute.  Although I am not crazy about all of the decorations that the party supply store has, I figure that I can tweak some things and make it my own.

Menu - BBQ style.  Hoping that the weather is still nice in mid September, and that we will be able to hang outside for a part of the day, it seemed logical and budget friendly that we grill some good ole' hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, etc.  Of course, with all the salads and fixins that go along with it.  Nothing is set in stone, but we are headed in that direction.

Guest List - PLEASE don't laugh... I know that this is outrageous, but our current guest list is 145 people.  (I just heard you all gasp/laugh/shout "What the !@#$?")  Lol.  Let me explain.  We have a VERY large family.  We both come divorced families, who are remarried (which extends our family even more).  Yes, the list is large... but I can already name about 20-25 people that will probably not be in attendance, yet I will still send them an invitation.  In addition to that, there are our friends and some of them have their own little families.  We are in agreement though, that this is only for her 1st birthday (I have a feeling we will be revisiting this issue for her Sweet Sixteen, but we have some time til then).  So, there you have it.  Man, I feel like I need a cocktail... or two :) 

I know that it will all work out, and I DEFINITELY know that seeing Gwen happy that day will make all the stress worth it!

Let's just hope I make it. Haha!

Until then, here's some EXTREME CUTENESS to make you smile :)

xoxo.

Seriously?! Thursday

     For the past few Thursdays, I have been LOVING my friend the workaholic momma's posting called "Seriously Thursday?!" in which she links up with Becky over at From Mrs. to Mama.  It is supposed to be all about the things that made you go "Seriously?!?!" this week, and I am so excited that I am finally jumping on the bandwagon!!! Yay.

1. Seriously... unless you know me, have asked, or just like living dangerously on the edge... look, but DO NOT TOUCH my baby!  TWICE this week, while out shopping, some one has touched Gwen (nose and hand), not devastating, but C'MON!  She's not your kid, better yet, you don't even know her, or her mother.  Walk away! Lol.

2. Seriously... do people look in the mirror before they leave the house?!?!  Yes, this is a little mean, but if my husband/mother/friend/WHOEVER, let me walk out of the house the way that some people do... I would FREAK!  "What Not to Wear" has plenty of prospective fashion victims to last them AT LEAST 20 more seasons!

3. Seriously... am I really already knee deep in planning Gwen's 1st birthday party?!?!  I know, it's a few months away, but I am really working hard on it right now.  It is so exciting, and in the same breath bittersweet... I can't bear to think that this first year is almost coming to an end.  So, I am not going to think about it, I am just going to live in the moment.  I hope we give Gwen the best 1st birthday ever!!!

4. Seriously... how did we skip Spring?!?!  I am not complaining, I am VERY happy that the warm weather is here, but it seems like we went straight from Winter to Summer, with very little Spring (my favorite season).  I guess there's always next year.

5. Seriously... why can't the women of DD and I get along?!?!  I am a DD addict, to say the least, and I love every DD, EXCEPT the one closest to my house.  I always go through the Drive Thru (easier with Baby in tow) , and 9 times out of 10 when I get to the window (after ordering), I am either a) asked what I ordered (helllloooooo I just told you at the intercom! so WHY are you asking me again?!?!) b) handed the wrong drink (I can tell by the color and without having drank it yet) c) reminding them that I am waiting for the other half of my order (to which she replies, "what else did you order?") AHHHHHHH.  WHY do I ever bother ordering at the intercom?  Why don't I just tell you what I want when I get to the window.  I have decided that I am either going inside from now on, or to the other DD across town, that happens to be cheaper (IDK how that it is, but it's true) and friendlier!

6. Seriously... it's Thursday already!?!?  I am excited about this one!  That means only one more day until Daddy will be home with us for the weekend :) 

7. Seriously... Mother Nature is PISSED at us!!!  These tornadoes, storms, etc., are crazy!!!  We had warnings all day yesterday in some parts of NJ... and doesn't happen very frequently.  We better start being nicer to her! :)

8. Seriously... isn't she the cutest!?!?!?!

There you have it, my first "Seriously Thursday?!?!"  Hope you enjoyed.  I am pretty sure that I will be keeping it around.

Happy ALMOST Friday!

xoxo.