Party Party

We had a pretty low key birthday party for Josh yesterday.  Since we had a baby a week ago we figured it was best to keep it simple.  Especially since I had nothing to do with the preparations.  Chris was amazing and took care of everything...including me.  My parents came, along with Uncle Matt and our friends Johnna and Erik along with their daughter Sydney came.  Uncle Paul and Aunt Lori came later in the evening after they got back from their cabin adventures (more on THAT later!)

Happy Birthday Joshua!!

Our little peanut is 2!!!  Happy Birthday Buddy!  We love you!

Jacob's Here!!!

Jacob Timothy Bontempo entered the world on October 2, 2010 at 1:32 am, weighing 9lbs 10oz and 20 inches long.  We are so blessed to have you in our lives little man!

September

September was  a really busy month.  I can hardly remember all the things that we did!  A couple highlights were some cooler weather days that made being pregnant bearable.  I was so grateful to have a break from the heat.  Every September has the Northville Victorian Festival.   It is a great festival.  My parents joined us this year.  Last year just me and my Dad went, Chris was out of town.  So it was fun to introduce him to the festival.  The kids went on their first Merry-go-Round ride and got tattoos!  We all had a wonderful time.  Chris took a half day on my birthday and we went to Three Cedars Farm for cider and doughnuts.  Two of my favorite things.  I sure do love fall and all the yummy goodies it brings.

September Pictures

Family and Preggo Pictures

My good friend Theresa Pannell is a great photographer.  She loves taking pictures and is pretty stinkin' good at it.  One day she would like to be a photographer full time, but for now she is enjoying being a wonderful Mom to her 2 boys.  She asked if she could take some family pictures of us and some of my preggo belly to help build her portfolio and for fun, so of course we said YES!  Here they are!  Enjoy!

Pumpkin Heads

I found a picture of a little girl wearing a cute pumpkin hat on facebook.  So I naturally sent it over to my mom and asked her if she thought she could make it.  Not only did she make it.  She did it in about 3 days and made improvements to the lacking design.  My mom is one awesome crocheter! 

 

Our little sleep Monster

 So Chris walked into the kid's bedroom around 10pm to take the potty.  The normal night time routine to ensure that everybody is clean and dry in the morning.  Well I heard a loud gasp and a "What the??!!"  in a voice that was way to panicky for my comfort and then laughing and Chris calling me to come check out what was going on.

The empty bed

Sleeping under Josh's Crib!  WHAT?!?!

Fast asleep.

Retrieving Olivia

Dragging her out. 

Finally out and ready to go potty.  Yes, she is still asleep!  Amazing!

Catching up on pics

Pictures from July and August plus a fun little video of Olivia singing.  

July Pictures

August Pictures

Olivia's First Day of "School"

Olivia started Mom's Morning Out yesterday.  She loves it!  We call it her school.  It is just one day a week to give me a little bit of a break with number 3 on the way.  I took full advantage of only have one kids and went grocery shopping.  Holy cow it is so much easier with just one bug in tow! 

Olivia was pretty excited about what is going on.  I just can't believe how big she is getting! 

She is excited!

Jessie wanted to go to school too but she had to stay home. 

Showing off her new backpack and a perfect example of why we need a new camera. 

At her new school

Checking out the new room.

Saying bye to Mom...more annoyed that we had to go through this process. 

Showing off her artwork to Daddy!

The glue wasn't quite dry...oh no!

Behind

So obviously I have been a little behind with updates since Olivia's birthday post actually happened in September and her birthday is in July.  Life has been pretty busy this summer and spending time at the computer is not one of my favorites, so I apologize.  Hopefully I will be back in the blogger world on a more regular basis, but no guarantees especially since I am 36 weeks now and we are in the middle of buying a house.  But I will do what I can. 

Olivia turns three!

Happy 3rd Birthday Bug!  Olivia is three!  I can't believe it!  It is amazing to think that she is already three, but at the same time kind of weird that she is only three because it is hard to picture life without her.  We had a great birthday celebration.  Gigi (Chris' Mom) came in from NH!  Grandpa Tony couldn't make it but hopefully we will see him for Christmas.

Olivia is obsessed with Toy Story 2!  Loves it!  So we had a Jessie theme Cowgirl party.  Chili, cornbread and strawberry shortcake...yummy!  It was just family and a couple close friends, which was great.  We had such a blast.  My Mom and Dad came out early and we went to the Northville 4th of July Parade.  People kept shouting "Happy Birthday America, " so naturally Olivia thought the parade was for her birthday party.

Chris took a couple days off while his Mom was in town and we went to the Henry Ford Museum.  It was a great time.  It is always sad to see Gigi go, but we love it when she visits.  Of course before she left we went out to sushi...Olivia's Traditional Birthday Dinner.  Yes, her birthday dinner.  The kid (actually both of them) L.O.V.E.S sushi.  This year she requested it.  She is pretty proficient with the chopstick too! 


Happy Birthday Liv!  We love you!

Birthday Celebration Pictures

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Chopsticks McGee

Vroom Vroom Uncle Paul!

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Okay so maybe not ugly, but funny.  I was cutting Josh's hair the other day, something that I have done before.  Well, this time didn't go so hot.  Josh moved and I cut...resulting in the most ridiculous haircut I have ever seen.  I laughed so stinking hard.  Thankfully I headed over to my amazing friend (and professional hairdresser) Heather's house the next day to save the poor boy from further embarrassment. 

The Before

The Oh-my-goodness

I'd like you to met my son Lloyd.  

The Everything-is-all-better-praise-the-Lord

Sleeping Artist?

This happened during nap time at my friend Kristin's house.  Olivia found a giant tub of Crayola markers and decided to color.  Thankfully she only colored herself!! 

Sleeping Beauty

This is how I found Olivia during nap time today... 

Yes, she is sleeping on the changing table.  The changing table.  We recently switched her to a toddler bed and she crawled her little self out and decided it was better to nap on the changing table.  More comfy I guess.  My favorite part is that she brought her blankets, Minnie, Mickey, and Pluto with her.  No man left behind.  

FL Trip 2010

Pictures from our Florida trip.  

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From the last few months

Here are some pictures from the past couple months.  I have been a little behind in posting and our internet was out for a time, but we are up and running again and hopefully I will be more consistent.  No promises though. 

January Pictures

February Pictures

Silly Kiddos in their Woolies

March Pictures

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Baby on Board!

Bath Time

Josh was a little excited for bath time.  While the water was running I was helping Olivia go potty and turned around to huge splash!  And there he was playing in the bath FULLY CLOTHED!! Crazy little man!

Josh's first Haircut

My friend Heather Czap came over the other day and cut the kiddos hair.  Josh got his first haircut, really more of a trim.  Heather is also responsible for my cute do!  Thanks friend!

Cutting away!

Trying to keep his head still.

Not keeping still.

All finished! So handsome!

My little reader

Basket Case

I found Josh walking around with his head in the basket yelling, he thought it was HILARIOUS!!!  What a silly bug!