Blue Eyed Boy?

Aww isn't that cute?!

I couldn't resist posting these... might I say aww...

A Green Effort

So I decided that we haven't done enough in our daily life to reduce our carbon footprint. Yes we recycle, everything that can be recycled is in our home, yes I walk to the shopping center by my house instead of driving, yes I trip link when possible, yes we have switched to CFL's, and yes I turn off the power strip for the computer when it's not in use. SO what more can we do...well I'll tell you our latest ventures in being green:

1. John's garden... how is that green you ask, besides the color? Well when we consume the produce grown in our garden instead of buying it at the grocery store that means that we're not contributing to the need for trucks to ship produce, and we're putting less smog into our community ourselves by not driving to the store to get fresh produce.


2. John's compost pile... our horses help us make our own compost, and we've started adding the leftovers/trash from what we eat to the pile.

3. We bring our own bags when we shop.


John may not realize it but he really does the most towards being green. He thought of the garden and the compost while I only insisted on adding in the food remnants. It's really not that difficult to start but you have to stick with it. I really want to encourage all of you to green up your life start small if you want...every little biit helps.So why don't you all leave comments about how you're trying to be green.

My BIG boy ::sniffle::

Well William is officially 76 weeks. ::sniffle:: Watching him run around the park today I was struck by how big my "baby" has gotten. He's so independent and strong. It's almost overwhelming.

Luca the eve before his 14th day with us
Big brother
William was so shocked we let him hold Luca

It's an amazing thing to see...William has so much love to give. We let him hold Luca for a little bit, and he was so gentle and loving. When Luca started to fuss William started to pat his tummy...just like Mommy does. Awww!


Who's hand is creeping in?...

There's the offender...William!

One more photo...

So here's one of me at 2 months old...

OMG!!

So I borrowed a few pictures from Kathleen's photo album because once I saw them I just had to share them with everyone! Call me crazy if you want...but OMG Luca is the spitting image of John ...and I think William looked like Alex when he was born.I just wish I had better photos so you all could see what I see... Luca
John's baby photo

William's baby photo
Alex's baby photo
John holding William



Plus check out these photos...look like a little boy you know?!? I think so.

John as a toddler..(w/a goat, Julie, Tim & Alex on the far right)
Kathleen dealing w/ fussy John

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Opinions?

No more photos please!


Just wondering what you all think of our new little ones name...be honest.

One week...

A smile caught just in time (he actually already laughs in his sleep...at what I have no idea!)

John and William getting ready to head outside


Well we made the the first week...whew. Although I do admit I had a minor melt down Friday. John went back to work and left me alone with the boys, and William decided around 11:30am he was going to do the opposite of whatever I said. Including (but not limited to...)unfolding all of the laundry I had just folded,throwing cheerios on the newly vacuumed floor and smashing them, and while I was breastfeeding launching everything he could get his hands on at me and Luca (I'm convinced I was the intended target). So I called John after 12 just to ask him to talk to William, but I was so frazzled by that point John just said he was coming home. By the time John got home I had managed to feed both kids and get them to lay down for naps...which I desperately needed too. However, William then sat up and noticed daddy was home...so no more nap. Of course my astute husband carted William outside to play and insisted I get some sleep...yeah! I love my husband, a wise man indeed...I woke up in a much better mood.


So remind me of something ladies....when well I feel rested again? I wake up in the morning exhausted, need a nap by 1pm latest before I collapse, and another one by 7...sheesh. I don't remember being this tired with William...hmm.


William on his jungle gym

Smile for mommy...
In other news our home is done...(I know posted that before ...but now I have pictures)

My electrician hard at work installing new outlets & under cabinet lighting

John & his helper...Notice the new wall color...oooh aaahh

Using a laser level to hang a curtain rod


New Flooring,tile, refinished cabinets, and new faucet.

Our new Kitchen...

Our new and improved mudroom/closet... fresh paint,new floor & reorganized.

13 Minutes

So I read over the official report from Kaiser. It says that stage 2 of labor started 13 minutes before Luca arrived on the scene. I know they say that the second time around is faster but WOW...13 minutes is just insane. My admit time was 1:10pm, and he arrived at 2:48pm...sheesh. It seemed like forever to me but I guess I was wrong very wrong. It kinda makes me wonder what the Kaiser report says about William's birth.

In other news the boys are doing well. Luca just eats,sleeps and poops...while William has been stuck to John like glue which is OK with me. It gives me a break at least until John goes back to work.

PS The result of Luca's quick arrival...my eye is killing me. It feels like there is soap in it. I took the pic below a 2 days ago and if it's even possible it looks worse now than before...ugh.