Christmas: Part Three

We went to Nana and Gaga's for Christmas lunch and the boys got more presents.....where are we going to put them all??? Next year, could someone get the boys a shed????

Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. The boys are so lucky to have grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends like you!!!

Christmas: Part Two

We had a WONDERFUL Christmas. The boys got lots of good things and had a blast opening presents and seeing what Santa brought. Cohen was up at 6:15 of course. Evan slept until about 7:30. My camera is on the blink and I didn't get as many shots as I had hoped. Here are a few.

Cohen checking out his stocking...he got a Coke inside and was thrilled. He wanted to drink it right away.


Cohen, Evan, and Jeremy checking out one of Evan's toys.


Cohen left oranges and carrots for the reindeer.


Evan opening a gift.


Evan's new winter hat!

Christmas: Part One

A few pictures of Christmas Eve....... preparation of goodies!

Cohen had fun making cookies for Santa and a gingerbread house with Daddy!

Update!!!!!!

Just getting ready for Christmas around the Day household. We are a little behind schedule with the wrapping and decorating. Jeremy finally put up some lights tonight (the day before Christmas Eve). Cohen kept saying "I wonder why we don't have Christmas lights. I really like Christmas lights" so I guess Jeremy finally got the hint!! They look really nice and we can enjoy them for a few days. I guess we could look at it as "saving power."

Anyway...we took Evan to the doctor Monday for his 6 month check up. He is 26 inches long (which is long) and 18 lbs. 14 oz (which is big)!! He is growing well and is a happy, healthy baby. Well, overall. He did get diagnosed as having RSV which is an upper respiratory infection (cold) and bronchitis in babies. It is really contagious but kids and adults will just get a cold. It is scary for babies because it can turn into pneumonia, ear infections, more severe bronchitis and all kinds of stuff. He is on a breathing treatment and steroids 3 time a day to open his airway and clear out all that junk! I am sure the 70 degree weather one day and then 19 degree the next didn't help! So, if you come near....take your chances of catching a bad cold. I am still kissing him all over and taking my chances! He is just too cute not too.

Cohen reminded us today that he told Santa he wants a lamp and blueberries. Neither of which Santa has yet, so Santa needs to get busy making that lamp and picking some blueberries!! That boy is funny! I don't know where he thought of those two things, but he has not forgotten!

Jeremy and I are excited about Christmas! It is our favorite time of the year just like the boys! We get all giddy and excited about the cookies, gingerbread houses, lights, etc! We wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Cohen......

While driving down the road, Cohen kept saying time after time...."oohhh look at those lights Mama, ooohh look at those lights Mama, ooohhh I like those." Every time we passed a house or sign with Christmas lights he would say something about it. EVERY. TIME. Although, I was happy to hear his enthusiasm about the holiday...it was beginning to really get on my nerves! BAD!! So after the 100th time, i told him to just say it in his head. So his next comment, just as loud as the previous ones had been was...."Ooohh look at those lights, head. Head, do you like those lights." FUNNY!!!

Cute picture!!!!

Sticking out his tongue is Evan's cute new "thing." He sticks out his tongue all the time. When he smiles.....he sticks it out. When he laughs....he sticks it out. When he is thinking and playing and even eating....he is sticking out his tongue. We think it is so cute!! Here is a picture!

6 months!!

Evan's 6 month birthday was yesterday! I can't believe how time has flown by. He is such a joy to have around. Always smiling and laughing at everyone and everything. He definitely loves mommy and daddy. He will be sitting perfectly content in his swing, excersaucer, etc. and when he sees Jeremy or myself--that's the end. He yelps for us to get him and carry him around. He loves to see the world from "way up high" instead of his short man view. He rarely cries and just lets us know that he needs something by making noises or banging his hands on the ground or seat or whatever he is in. Last night I was holding him right before bed and he was just staring at me. I tried not to look at him because every time I did, he'd make a little "gotcha" smile. It was SOOO cute. Jeremy and I were trying not to laugh. Anyway, I tried to ignore him because he needed to go to sleep, so he starting knocking his head into my chest and when I would look he would just smile. It was so cute how he was trying to get my attention.

He FINALLY rolled over on purpose. He did it on the last day that he was 5 months old!!! A little late, but rolling over all the same!!! One way mind you, but still, we were very proud. We all clapped and Cohen cheered from the bath tub. It was kind of weird, Cohen didn't even see him do it, but I said "yea Evan" and Cohen said, "did he roll over?" I don't know how he knew. Anyway, he barely made the cut off that "they" have. I was getting a little worried, but decided I enjoyed him being a baby even longer.

He goes down at night somewhere between 7 and 8 and sleeps until 7 in the morning. When he wakes up he just talks and looks around his room until Jeremy or I go get him up. Sometimes Cohen goes in for a morning visit before we can get in there and that just makes Evan's day. He starts kicking those legs and banging his hands on the bed. Cohen says "good morning Buddy, I'm here." It is so sweet and I just love watching them on the monitor. Evan has started "grabbing" Cohen's shirt when he wants him. If they are laying down together on the floor, Evan rolls on his side and grabs Cohen shirt and pulls himself closer. It is so funny. How does he know to do that??

He is eating dinner which consists of rice or oatmeal, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas, sweet peas, or carrots. He has some cereal and 1/2 jar of veggie and 1/2 jar of fruit each night. His favorite is by far bananas. He grunts and chomps if i don't give them to him fast enough. He doesn't care for peas too much but I can't blame him. I gag when i open the jar too. He has to have his greens though!!!!

He still loves to be bundled up at night and zipped up in a blanket bag. I hope they make those things for 2 year olds!!! He also still have his rigged up fleece crib sheet which is a blanket tucked around the edges.

He is sitting up supported and can "tripod" sit for a second. I am trying to snap a picture, but he topples over before i can get the darn picture taken! P.S.---I NEED a new camera!! Please tell Santa!

Well, that's an update on my 6 month old!! He is a pleasure and I just melt for those beautiful, blue, sparkling eyes every time he looks at me and smiles. Hence the reason the likes to be carried all the time!!!!