Happy Birthday Patrick!

It was a year ago today that I was anxiously waiting to meet my baby boy.  Wondering who he would look like, would he have a lot of hear.  Would I be able to love another child as much as I love Kathryn.

Well Patrick entered this world at 11:28 PM after 15 hours of labor.  It was hard to tell who he  looked like, although he had my coloring.  He had lots of dark hair (maybe that attributed to all my heartburn) 

Patrick stole my heart within hours of his birth.

He is and has been such a happy easy baby.  He is my cuddle bug!  He loves his daddy and adores his big sister.

I laugh now when I think back to a conversation I had with my mom shortly before his arrival, about my genuine concern that there was no way I could love another baby as much as I love Kathryn.  My mom just laughed and told me not to worry about it.  She said she couldn’t explain it…but that I just would.

Well I am happy to report that my mom was right … there is something very special about a mama and her baby boy.  I can’t imagine my life without him.  He keeps us all laughing.

All about Patrick at  one year old:

Patrick weighs 22 lbs (he outweighs Kate by 2 lbs)

He is sporting size 12-18 months

Size 4 diapers

He LOVES playing with his big  older sister

He Loves rough housing with Daddy

He LOVES cuddling with mommy and his kisses are the best…a little wet, but the best!

He signs: "All Done” “More” and we are working on “drink”

He has taken a few steps, but much prefers to crawl.

He loves to eat: His current favorites are:

Raspberries, Bananas, and cheese

He is drinking well from a straw.

He loves all things music and with a beat.  He can find a beat in anything even the hum of the printer.

Celebrating his birthday is bitter sweet for me, as I am sure it is for many moms.  I am so happy and exciting to see what new things this next year brings.  But, I am also sad to see my baby growing up.  Looking forward to a fun filled year, with my little guy.

A few pictures from then and now…

Patrick’s Birthday GIVEAWAY

In honor of Patrick’s 1st Birthday!  I know can you believe he is ONE ALREADY!  I am giving away a Murphy Custom Creations  Custom Birthday banner! From my Shop

 Murphy Custom Creations

I have a great Year Stats post about the birthday boy…I will post later tonight!

Leave a message to be entered to win a banner for your next celebration.  We will discuss colors, theme and details once you win! Good Luck

PS  I didn’t forget about the Scrapbook Giveaway…I’ve just decided  to make it a BIGGER and BETTER Give Away! Stay Tuned!

Patrick’s First Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Patrick’s 1st birthday with our family and friends!  Patrick had a Winnie the Pooh theme, and really seemed to enjoy his day!  He is such sweet and happy baby.

I will save my sappy oh my goodness how is my baby boy one already?!  yadda yadda yadda  for Tuesday his actual birthday.

My Girl Kate

Kathryn just had her 2 Year Wellness Visit, sometimes its hard to believe that she is two, other times I can’t remember our life without her.

Today’s visit went well, Kathryn is weighing in at a steady 20 lbs…5th percentile, and she is in the 25 percentile for her height! I can’t believe my girl is on the charts!!! WOOHOO!

Maybe these experts know what they are talking about. Everyone told me that by the time Kate was 2 her Preemie status wouldn’t matter and she would be “caught” up. Its amazing since she didn’t walk until she was 17 MONTHS…she is now walking backwards, running and we are working on jumping!

Kathryn is chatting up a storm her newest favorites are

“Love You”

“Thank You”

She is sporting size 12 – 18 months depending on the line or style! Size 4 Shoes!

She loves to eat! Her current favorites are Guacamole, BEEF, Grilled Cheese, Waffles, raspberries, & yogurt!

She is a sassy little girl with a temper just like her mama!

She is a loving sister to Patrick, he loves her right back. When they aren’t fighting over a toy.

She adores her daddy, and thinks he hung the stars! It’s an amazing bond that Mike and Kathryn share.

It’s hard to believe that other then her weight she is a normal toddler.

When I think back to where we expected to be at this point in her life…2 major open heart surgeries, coming up on a third. It boggles my mind…she is such a blessing!

I’m thankful each and everyday for the gift that Kathryn is. She reminds me each day to live and enjoy life.

To take time to enjoy the little things!

Giving makes me Happy!

Well since reading this fabulous excited post from Christina over at We Five Kings, the winner of my 1st ever give away!

I am itching to give something else away!  I have 2 things in mind and can’t decide which to give away!

1st Choice is something for the little girl in your life

2nd Choice is something for the scrapbooker in your life

Which do you want me to post as the next giveaway in my blog?!

Leave me a comment tell me what the people want and I will post one or the other this week!

New Years Eve 2009

We originally had plans to celebrate new years eve with The Demarco Family, but due to a forecast of ALOT of snow (which turned out, not to be ALOT of snow) We opted to stay closer to home. 

Kris invited us over to celebrate with her and the Reis gang!

We had yummy Chinese food and had a lot of fun playing games and sipping champagne.

We had a great time! ( No we didn’t keep the kids up till midnight) They were snuggled up in their Pack N Plays!

I shared a kiss with my amazing husband at midnight…he still takes my breath away.  Hard to believe that this is the 10th New Years eve that we have celebrated together! We’ve been a We for over a decade!!!