The perfect beach day!

Today we hit the beach with Auntie Tam and Uncle Steve! Colin had an absolute blast sticking his toes in the sand (and well, eating the sand too)...and we so enjoyed watching him literally laugh out loud as the tide came up over his feet. Such a fun day!And what a difference a year makes... last summer's 1st beach trip with a 4 month old, Colin!

Mama's Birthday

What a nice birthday I had yesterday. 36 does not bother me whatsoever, it's just more odd to think of myself mid-30's and approaching 40...yikes! My boys brought me breakfast in bed, sent flowers to work and planned such a special evening. When I got home, there was a note asking me to come upstairs. I walked out onto our deck where white lights, music, wine, sparkling apple cider and dinner on the grill was awaiting me. We enjoyed a nice meal, and then we danced and sang and played until we were all sweaty. What special moments... Thank you Morgan and Colin for being so thoughtful as always!! xoxo

A Healthy Family Again!

Luckily, Morgan's ickiness was short lived and by Friday he was back to normal and all was healthy again in our home. We enjoyed a weekend of beautiful weather as well as good friends.

POOL TIME!!

Camden, Amy, Colin and Gina

The baby boys- Camden & Colin!

Papa's turn!

Now that the Colin we know and love is BACK, we should have suspected that he would generously share his illness with at least one of us. Last night, I came home to colin crawling and having fun while Morgan was on the couch, under a blanket near by to keep an eye on colie. Poor papa- went to bed at 5pm and didn't rise from bed until this morning. Hopefully the numerous glasses of water, emergenC and soup helped so we don't spend another weekend as a sick family! :(

Recovering...

Day #6 and I really thought my little one would be 100% by now. However, Monday he began vomitting again and although it hasn't happened since, he is just so weak. It's incredibly sad to watch him. He reminds me of a newborn horse trying to stand- so wobbly and unstable. He is finally eating a bit more and agreeable to liquids again which is a relief. Get strong, my son! I can't wait to have my Colie back in full force- with smiles, energy and strength!!

Sickie

Colin officially was sick for the first time...the most heartbreaking experience for his mama to watch. Thursday night out of the blue, he began vomitting and it continued well into the night. I never knew a child could produce so much throw up! We were both covered head to toe, his crib was saturated, our bed...you name it. By Friday morning, we were off to the doctor who did the regular check up type things- ears, throat (both clear) and temp (1o2+)... it appeared he had a flu bug and/or a bit of food poisoning (no more eggless tofu salad out of the Whole Foods Salad bar for my baby)... Friday was spent on the couch the entire day. Literally, the whole day. My baby slept on me on and off until 10pm, and I just relished in the sweetness, however sad and worried I was. Our friends Scott and Kristi were also lifesavors, coming in shifts to hold the sleeping babe while mama did laundry and cleaned up the messiness. Today (Sunday) he is slowly recovering, although his appetite is still practically non-existant and he is very sleepy. What a "memorial" weekend!

Curious George!

Colin is incredibly inquisitive these days- taking more and more of an interest in this world. It is magical to watch as he notices the littlest of things... a small animal and the movements and sounds it makes, the wind, a new silly face mama makes or even a tiny crumb that he will patiently sit with until he can pick it up with two fingers. He definitely is exploring everything. Watching him come into his own melts my heart...