To my boy (16mo)

Dear MJ

Wow, time flies when you have a lil one growing like a weed. You are getting so big and independent, it amazes me everyday. Your dad and I call you "lil monkey" bc you are constantly climbing on EVERYTHING. It makes me crazy bc I worry too much but you are a tough boy...and you hardly cry when you fall or bump your head.
-You love playing outside with your big red ball (throwing lefty) and playing fetch with charlie and her tennis ball.

-I have attempted to go for a stroll down the block with you but you constantly try to run in the street so you are confined to the fenced in yard until you get it.

-You make the funniest "oooohhh" face when something makes a loud sound or you drop something, its the funniest thing ever

-You love to laugh and clap at anything which makes watching bears games even more fun

-You still love dogs...ALL dogs...even ones that dont like you (like Diego)

-You wear size 5 or 6 shoes and have the cutest high top Nikes, you love the velco strap on top

-You dont talk much but you love making lots of noise and you point to what you want...or try to open the fridge when you want juice or milk

-You will give hugs and kisses but usually not when asked...so its always a nice suprise!

-You show us where your belly button, nose, and head is.

-You constantly try to put your finger in my belly button and laugh when I shreik bc it tickles.

-You are such a good cuddle-er in the morning and right before bed

These 16mo have been the happiest and most fun part of my life. I'm so lucky that you are my son.
xoxo
-Mama

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Molloy's in Chicago (Sept)

Mubs and Adam had a weekend in Chicago and we were thrilled to meet up with them for a date night and then a playdate at the museum.

Before meeting the Molloy's out for dinner in Greektown

Miss ya Mubs...(boo, no pics of Adam)

Next day at the Museum of Science

MJ's favorite

Mezmerized!

end of summer

MJ enjoying one of the last hot days of summer....boo!

Watermelon is his fav.

Also, here are some summer pics of MJ and his best bud, Carter....they are going to be trouble when they get older.

2 parties, TWICE the fun...and cake!

My baby boy is officially a toddler!
I cant believe is ONE and walking (most of the time).
We had 2 parties to accomodate our Chicago friends/family and our P-town friends and family.

Two things are for sure....MJ is VERY lucky bc he has a lot of people that love him AND he was not a fan of the smash cake (either time)

To be fair, MJ was playing in the water all day at both parties so he was pretty pooped when it was cake time. He just cant hang with the big kids, I guess.



HAHA! I guess he didnt love the hat either

                                                      OK, how about 4 things he loves!!!

GOLF!!!

PLAYING IN THE WATER!

HANGING OUT WITH MAMA~

PLAYING WITH HIS COUSINS!



My baby is ONE!!!

MJ in his scrubs... (11mo 4 weeks old)

MJ and daddy day!

I was a bridesmaid for my cousins wedding on June 18th. The day started with hair and makeup at 9:30am and didnt end until we hit the reception around 730pm. This means I spent the WHOLE day away from MJ. The good news is that he was with Matt all day so they had a great time. I was finally able to see my baby around 730pm when we made our entrance to the reception. The wedding was absolutely beautful and my cousin was a gorgeous bride.
Here is MJ, Matt, and I. MJ is a party animal.

PS: MJ took his first unassisted steps on June 22nd!!!
yay! My baby is getting soooo big