Fall Fun!

A few weeks ago, we went to the pumpkin patch and apple picking with Nonna, Auntie Jennifer, Cousins Will and Stefan. It was a wonderful day. Simon can't wait to go next year when he is big enough to do more (especially riding the ponies and feeding the goats!)

Random Cuteness

Simon is 4 Months old!

Dear Simon,
This was such a fast month! Nonna was gone in Belgium for most of it and we missed her a lot. You were so happy to see her when she got back.
You have changed so much this month. It feels like the tiny baby days are gone. You love nothing more than to gaze at your hands and put them in your mouth. It makes the loudest sucking noise and it is very funny when you wake up and I hear only the sucking from the monitor.
This month you started noticing Zoe the cat as well. She seems to be more interested in you as well and I think you will love to play together in a few months.
You are quite a little "talker" and your daddy and I think you sometimes sound like Gizmo from the movie Gremlins. You will think it is a super old and lame movie, but it was very cool when we were kids.
You have started holding your toys this month which makes you so happy. I'll post some pictures of that soon. I'm so happy that you can do this because you are so smart that you were starting to get bored.
You have such an adorable little personality. We actually call you "The Professor". It started because your name sounds so grown up, but you've grown into the nickname as well. You are a very thoughtful and observant baby and it makes you look "Professorish" as we say.
You're changing so much now both physically and developmentally. Everyday when you wake up, I can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
I am finally posting your three month pictures here. They are too precious and you have already grown since these were taken. It is truly amazing to watch.
I love you with all of my heart and can't wait to see what this month has in store for us.
Love Always,
Mommy

Lake House 2010

The week of Labor Day we rented a house near Lake Geneva with the family to celebrate Nonna's birthday. Simon had a wonderful time. He really loves to be outdoors and adores spending time with his family.
Here he is goofing around. You really get a sense of how curly his hair is in these two pictures (and how much lighter it has become since birth)


Simon loves spending time with his cousin Jackson. Simon is six weeks older, but Jackson has grown so quickly that he already surpassed Simon in size. It is so fun to watch them grow and we can't wait until they can really play together.

Here is Simon with the whole group and spending some time at the lake with his Mom and Dad


We went to the county fair and Simon loved watching his Nonna on the extreme jumping machine!

Watching the horse contests

And here he is dreaming of the day when he will be big enough to ride the merry go round with his big cousins

Thanks to our lovely family for an amazing week!

Simon is 3 Months Old!

I'm posting a little early because we are heading to Wisconsin for the week (more on that in a later post).
Dear Simon,
This has been an exciting month. You just grow bigger and stronger everyday. It's amazing to see that one day you look just like Daddy (it's all about the eyebrow action) and then the next you look like Mommy (the coloring and the eyes).

Last month you were just starting to smile and now it is non-stop. You laugh and coo like crazy as well.
You are so happy in the morning and you love to talk to your little lamb while it makes whale noises

You're holding your head up stronger

What a water baby you are! You take a bath every night before bed and I love to watch you look at us as you splash around. You haven't been in a pool yet, but I know you are going to love it.

And you finally got to spend some time with all 4 of your cousins! Seeing the fab five together was so amazing and special. You boys are going to have so much fun together and the biggest cousin is going to love teaching you things.

We love you so much and we're enjoying every minute of this summer with our happy little family


I love you always,
Mommy

Meet the Grandparents

Grandma Linda and Grandpa Joe flew all the way from Hawaii to meet Simon and he could not have been more excited. They arrived very early in the morning and he smiled away at them.



We went for Simon's first visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Check out the Giraffe behind us!



And then walked a little closer to the lake to see some of the air and water show


We took walks to the park



Simon dressed up in his Sunday best to go to the Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues





And then the grown ups were off to the Cubs game, but Mommy and Simon stayed home. You'll go next year Simon when you are a little bigger. Of course, Simon still dressed the part.



He even got a bath from Grandma Linda



After all of the fun Simon was exhausted so he took a nap with the blanket that Grandma Linda knitted for him



Now after a quick few days in Canada, they will be back for more fun this weekend. We can't wait!

Snugglesaurus

The Snugglesaurus used to roam the plains of North America during the Jurassic period but is sadly absent from our modern work-a-day world....until today!

The rare Snugglesaurus was spotted on the North Side of Chicago in his native environment, a dual-reclining microfiber sofa



The Snugglesaurus can be identified by his pointy ears, his plush dinosaur feet, and the words "Snugglesaurus" on his onesie.




The Snugglesaurus kicks in place to keep himself in top condition should his nemisis "Mamasaurus" try to swaddle him and put him down for a nap.




The Snugglesaurus prepares himself to meet a lady Snugglesauras 26 years from now (after medical school when his parents might be ready) by practicing his confident point and wink.



And there you have it, the cutest Snugglesauras to have ever walked the earth!