Nico took a spill on the sidewalk one day and got his first, and surely not his last, black eye (swollen shut and everything!)
He can't walk yet, but he takes these kamikaze chances when he cruises the furniture (I think he thinks he CAN walk). I call this stage the "hold your breath stage" because you just got to let them go and hope for minimal damage!
It's all good mom!
No, just been a little busy keeping up with fric and frac:
Keeping the furniture in tact,
cleaning up from the pantry parties (you may want to bring your own straws the next time you come over),
convincing Luca that he's NOT the baby,
and reorganizing the tupperware (I think Nico is actually IN the cabinet).
(Pardon my delay in posts...things have been a little busy around here!)
That's Luca's little hand reaching out to pet the zebra...almost had you fooled, huh?
Luca and I ventured into the Family Play Zoo while Nico (and daddy?) napped in the shade. Didn't we surprise them when out came mommy and a kitty? Now if I can only get this kitty to stop licking me!
What a beautiful and fun family day it was!
Our family just got the devestating news that Gus has bone cancer, and won't be with us much longer. That being said, this blog's a tribute to him. There will never be another like him!
Both boys have spent much time closely examining their dog. I think Nico's comparing who has bigger jowls!
He's the most patient, calm, gentle animal and is the best around babies (besides the fact that one false step of his can squish them!) But he doesn't blink when the boys crawl all over him, even in a sneak attack like Nico is planning on doing in this picture.
An attempt at a classic photo of Gus and his boys...Too bad Gus is the only one looking :)
We've had the strangest weather lately...80 degrees one day, and 40's the next. But one thing that the warmer weather has allowed us to do is wear less clothing. I don't know about you, but a baby in a onesie with bare legs and toes is one of the most delicious things ever! I couldn't kiss his chunky piggies and thighs enough!
Side by side...always and forever! The brothers love being next to each other in the stroller. Lately, Nico takes the opportunity to claw, grab, pull and love on Luca. One of these days Luca will get paid back in full! (On this day we took advantage of the beautiful weather and our daddy home and hit the zoo!)
A sandbox built for 2! Nico loved his 1st experience in the sand and did a pretty good job of not eating it too! and Luca...he will forever be a beach baby, and this is as close as we will get for now.
I spent a good amount of time just watching before I grabbed my camera. They were playing side by side for awhile...and 2 things touched me~ how kind they were being with each other, and how in awe Nico looks at Luca. It melts me!
and it doesn't get much more together than this!!!
