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Bye, Bye Volvo...I do love my Volvo but it shrunk considerably once Ethan came along so this week we bought a 2004 Honda Odyssey. Nanny and Grampy are going to buy the Volvo from us so we will get to see it all the time. Emma is very excited about the new car. It has a DVD player so what more does she need to know? So who needs a ride to Rye? We will be watching Nemo and Toy Story.

2 Months, yesterday!

Can you believe Ethan is 2 months already? Wasn't he just in my belly making my life completely uncomfortable? He is fitting well into our little family. We cut the tags off a while ago so we are keeping him. I feel like a "real mom" now that I have two. It is a lot busier that before Ethan came. For such a little guy he has us on our toes.

He celebrated his 2 month birthday with a trip to the doctor's office. He is growing well. He weighed 13 pounds 8 ounces and was 23.25 inches long. He is in the 95%tile for weight and head and 75th for his length so he is staying on the same path which is great. The poor guy got three shots which included a lot of screaming on his part. He turned about 6 shades of purple. He is fine now though so no worries.

His newest milestones include lots of coos and giggles. He also discovered his hand on Monday. It is so cute to watch him follow it by his face. Today he was grabbing the toys on his little gym too. My baby is growing up too fast!

Now for some pics!

Smile!

Trying out the Bumbo

Emma in the Bumbo at the same age

Look who found his hand

Two Months with Manny

Smile!

Lagassie Wedding

Congrats Mark and Carolyn. The wedding was beautiful and the food was fantastic. Josh and I really had a great time.

The Toast

Dan and Julie

Bubba and Andrea

The mustache

Who knew that Spilka was so Italian. Josh thinks he could be the cover for a pizza box in this picture.

Grrr, baby!

Jay and Jen

Josh and Me

Mark and his Mom

Carolyn and her dad

I wish I had taken more pictures later on but I guess I was too busy at the open bar to remember that at the time. Thanks for having us Mark and Carolyn and have a great time in Italy.

For Babies

Last night Emma and I began a little art project.

Once completed it looked like this:

Next, Emma put all of her diapers inside our pretty bag.

After the last diaper was in...

She carried them over for Ethan because Ethan is a baby and he needs diapers. Emma is now a big girl and doesn't need them.

I am very afraid to say it outloud but I think Emma is now potty trained. She has been doing well for a few days now and making it through the night too. Way to go Emma!

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandpa Bud!

Please excuse the appearance of Emma's hair...she was fresh out of the tub.

Emma's Day

Today Emma, Ethan, and I went to the mall and a few other locations that must remain a mystery. We had a few things to return or exchange and a father's day gift to buy. On the way to the mall Emma and I had a conversation very similar to conversations that we usually have in the car.

Emma: Where are we going?

Mommy: We are going to the store to buy daddy a present.

Emma: Why we buying daddy a present?

Mommy: Because Father's Day is coming so we have to get daddy a present like you bought for me on Mother's Day.

Emma: oh I remember.

a few minutes later...

Emma: Hey Mommy, today is Emma's Day.

Mommy: I know, everyday is Emma's Day.

Holy Moley

Why does being a parent make you say things like, "Holy Moley"? I don't think I used that one before Emma. Anyway, Holy Moley! Look how big Ethan is getting. He is about 3 days old in the bottom one and 6 weeks in the picture to the right.

oh...and that is Manny the Monkey.
(credit: sister Emma Do)

Emma is still totally into Ethan. She only likes getting her picture taken when Ethan is getting his done. That means most of his pics will have Emma in the top of them.

"Hi!"

and finally the "smile".

I'm so Angry!

This weekend we went to Hanna's 4th birthday party. It was a princess party so Emma was totally in her element. They had a pinata there and Emma ended up with a baggie of candy. This morning she decided that it was a good time to try some of it out. She had a pack of Smarties and a Dum Dum lolly pop and then wanted more. This is our conversation from this morning...

Emma: I just want to have a yittle bit more.

Mommy: No, Emma you have had enough. We have to save some for another day.

Emma: Mommy, I am starting to feel very angry. Don't make me angry!

Mommy: I'm sorry you are angry Emma but you still can't have more candy.

Emma: Now I am going to be cranky for a yittle bit because I'm so angry!