Decorating for Christmas!

Watching Christmas cartoons

Reaching for mommy's pop
Hey, why you lookin' at me???

Trying to grab the ornaments

Hoping...........

Posing by the tree!

This Saturday was a great stay-at home day for us. We spent the day hanging out, and decorating both the inside and outside of the house. I had to take some pictures of Crew because he was SO FASCINATED by the Christmas tree. As soon as we set it up, Matt set him in front of it. Immediately he turned on his belly and began pulling. He wouldn't let go! It was too funny. He is moving everywhere and reaching for everything!!! I think he will be crawling soon!

Playing with Kendra

On Friday my dad and I did our annual Black Friday shopping Spree. We get up at 3 a.m. and head to all the stores. He makes me hot chocolate before we go, helps me with my bags, and takes me lunch. I am so thankful for such a fun dad to share this tradition with! After our spree, I went to Amber's to visit and Kendra wanted to come play at my house. She loves to hangout and play with Crew. I had to take these pictures of her in Crew's crib. She wanted to read him every book he owns. Crew just sat there and watched and listened to Kendra the entire time. It was the cutest thing! They are adorable together. Crew is a total people-watcher when Kendra is around. We love having her over to play!

Thanksgiving!

Crew and Mommy Crew and Daddy (don't they look so much alike???)

So sleepy......

This Thanksgiving we went to Grandpa and Grandma Schnick's house. We enjoyed a delicious meal there and got to visit with family. We bought Crew a special baby food meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, and peach cobbler dessert so he could enjoy the great food too! ;) Aunt Meredith was in town so Crew was very excited to see her again. He hadn't seen her since July! Thank you Grandma Schnick for cooking such a great meal!

6 Months Old!

I can't believe how quickly Crew is growing! It seems like each day he is getting bigger and bigger and doing so many new, fun things. We went to the MD a few weeks ago and Crew was in the 95% for height. Dr. Mustafa said he is going to be a very tall boy (basketball player!!!). He was also almost 17 lbs.

He has such a personality now! Some of his most recent talents are sitting up on his own and waving bye-bye. We have been working on these two things a lot! He LOVES to sing and cough (he thinks this is hilarious!). Alicia, his sitter, told me he loves Keith Urban too (he was totally dancing to it in his highchair at her house). Hearing his own voice brings him much joy. He is constantly eating his toes and rolling everywhere!!! We can't even change his diaper without him rolling over and his little cottage-cheese filled buns being in the air ;) His new thing is to play peek-a-boo in his crib. Matt and I die laughing when watching him on the video monitor because he pulls down the bumper in his crib and peeks out at the floor in his room hoping someone is there. It is so funny!

He is such a good baby. He is still sleeping through the night for about 11 hours. We love this! He is eating a ton (2 jars of baby food a meal!). We are going to begin working on the sippy cup and table food soon.

We love Crew so much! He is such a blessing to us! We are looking forward to spending time with him and family over the holidays!

Amber's Birthday Celebration!

Last week was my sister's 30th birthday, so Saturday a group of friends and I went to William B's Steakhouse and Blue Chip Casino. Ashley and I got Amber the "30th" crown, a birthday girl sash, and a "30" martini glass. It was so fun celebrating!

Beyond Cute

This passed weekend I helped my sister at her first festival featuring her handmade tutu outfits, headbands, hats, and more. She is SO creative and everyone loved her merchandise. She did great! We had fun working it too. My two cousins came to the festival to model the outfits. They were so cute! We had a great time!

Aunt Amber's Birthday!

Papa and Crew
Dads hanging out!

Two cutest boys ;)

The birthday girl and Kendra

6 1/2 months old!

Gigi and Crew

Lincoln started to crawl away and Crew was grabbing him by his shirt to stay~so cute!!!

Tuesday was my sister Amber's birthday. We all went to my mom and dad's to celebrate. It was so funny watching the kids play. Lincoln and Crew are starting to recognize one another. They are adorable together! We had a great time! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST SISTER AND AUNT EVER!!!

Chicago!

This past weekend Matt and I went to Chicago for our friend Laura's birthday. We went up early and hungout with friends we haven't seen in awhile. It was such a fun night! It was so nice to get away too!

Hanging Low

Eating my first popsicle!
Typing...his new favorite thing..he's going to be a business man just like his dad ;)

This past Crew was very sick. We took him to the doctor on Monday and he had the flu, ear infections, and strep. We laid low with him all week. We watched every episode of Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, his two favorite shows. He loves when Matt and I sing the songs! He cracks up! He didn't want to eat much, so we even tried new foods such as popsicles...anything to get him to eat! It was so funny watching him try to eat these. We spoiled him with love and he is already doing better. Thanks everyone for your well wishes!