CC and Mommy

Family Pictures

It's been over a year since we had family pictures taken. So, I wanted to get some taken before Nutz leaves. After looking at the bags under my eyes and my fat belly, I shouldn't have waited.

CC's First Time Ice Skating

After the movie, CC and Bella wanted to go ice skating. So, Nutz rented some skates and took turns with the girls. It was a sight to see. :-)

CC's First 3D IMAX Movie

This morning, we went to see Whales and Dolphins 3D at the local IMAX movie. This was CC's first movie that happened to be 3D and at the IMAX. She had a great time as did her friend, Bella.

CC and Daddy

Happy Birthday!

Bath Time is Fun Time!

Big Sister and Baby Brother

Here is a side-by-side picture of CC and Deuce.

More pics of CC....

Baby Brother @ 31 Weeks

Tonight we had a 3D-4D ultrasound. CC enjoyed seeing her baby brother on the tv but she was a little concerned, at first, about her mommy. When I first got on the table for the tech to start the ultrasound, CC stood on the stool next to me and started rubbing my tummy. Deuce was a little slow to begin with but once CC started singing some of his favorite songs (Old MacDonald, Twinkle Twinkle Little Start, Hokey Pokey), he started cooperating. :-)

More Ultrasound Pics...

taken from our camera.

Ultrasound Pictures (Video)

Baby Brother Moving

Phrase of the Day

Our little princess is growing up so quickly and it is amazing what she learns as she goes. Today, she wowed mommy and daddy as we ventured out into the rain to drive to the 3D ultra sound of baby brother. Baby brother pictures will be up soon, momma needs to watch 24 first.

Anyhow, sweet little CC in her cute voice told all within ear shot in the car that;

"It's F&%king Raining!"

Sooo, I wonder where she learned that? I am half inclined to blame the nanny who is after all married to a Navy chief. However, sweet little CC was bellied up to the poker table last night with a bunch of helicopter pilots who may have been drinking some beers. Or, could it have been momma's meltdown the other night? I know it could not have been her loving father who would never use such vulgar language in the company of impressionable ears. I did nearly get into a car accident for I was laughing sooo hard after momma and I eyeballed each other. On a bright note, little CC was accurate in her observation, it was f**ing raining!

Note from mommy: Unfortunately, we know where CC heard this word. OOPS!

Beer and Naked Butt Dance

Today at lunch, CC promptly told Ms. Amy and I that when she grows up she's going to drink beer.

Then, after going pee pee in the potty, she ran into the office where I was working and said, "I'm going to do the naked butt dance."

Beer and a naked butt dance. Yep, we're going to have our hands full with this one. :-)

Brunch at The Chamberlin

This morning we had brunch at The Chamberlin with grandma Kathie and papa John.

Here are some pictures...

We have a date...

CC Loves to Pretend

This afternoon I wasn't feeling 100% so I went upstairs to lie down. I wasn't there long before CC decided to visit. :-) She crawled into bed with me and told me that I was "CC" and she was "mommy." She promptly said, "I have a headache and need an ice pack." "My back hurts, please rub it." I have NO IDEA where she's heard those things.

Bed Time

I am still the bed time guy and I do really enjoy it even thought it is a bit long at times, especially when cupcake decides she is not ready to drift off to sleepy land and build castles with the "Sand Man".

So tonight we were snuggled together in the "Big Girl" bed.  The light had been turned off after a tearful rendition of the book I cannot finish, thanks Anne.  A little Peter in the Pan and a slight struggle to turn of the light.  So there we were sitting in the dark, my little princes with her killer blue eyes, infectious smile and juvenile sense of humor.  Daddy, rough and gruff with a three day beard growth.

What was my little princes doing while waiting to drift off to sleep.....

Picking her nose and wiping her boogers on my shoulder!

at least they are little boogers ;) 

It worked, she fell asleep... Maybe I will try this with my wife tonight?

CC's Valentine's Day

In preparation for our Valentine's Day party, CC made cupcakes AND put together Valentine's bags for her friends.

This morning, she enjoyed opening her Valentine's Day presents. Her favorite: doctor kit (doctor's coat included).

A blast from the past...

I created this video for our wedding. It's resurfaced again so I thought I'd post it here. :-)

Happy Valentine's Day!

to my wonderful husband!

CC's Big Girl Bed

CC's "big girl" bed arrived on Monday and she LOVES it! She spent her first night in the bed on February 8 and tonight will be her second. So far, it's been a great move! We're transitioning from one nighttime ritual to a new one but still haven't defined what "it" looks like.

Happy Birthday!

I love you, Ms. Amy!
Crazy Crumbz

A Beautiful Birth Story

My friend, Kim H, shared this birth story with her Facebook friends and I wanted to share it with my blog readers.

Enjoying the Small Things, Nella Cordellia: A Birth Story

Unless you're ready for a really good cry, don't read it.

CC as Miss Independent

We have a very independent daughter.

The other night Nutz was getting some Motrin for CC. Well, Miss Independent wanted to help so she promptly said to Nutz, "Let's work together, daddy." :-)

Last night, Nutz was preparing to give CC her bath and he proceeded to turn on the light in the bathroom. Well, that was not okay with CC. She proceed to go to the bathroom, turn off the light, and turn it back on.

And finally, she is VERY independent (and a perfectionist) when it comes to putting on her jacket. At school, she has learned to lay her jacket on the floor and then flip it over her head to put it on properly. Well, if Nutz puts it on the floor the "wrong" way, CC tells him, "Daddy, that's not the perfect way."

Thank you!

My friend, Vicki (on the left), arrived in Afghanistan yesterday to start her 7 month tour. Please keep her in your prayers.