Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Happy 500th Post Nico!!!
Can you believe this is my 500th post??? This blog started out
as ramblings of a new mother who had no idea what motherhood
was about, but has turned into these awesome adventures I
never expected. My blogging life started here introducing myself as
Nico's Mom and makes me laugh now about how naive I was back then,
and how the last almost 5 1/2 years has flown by way to fast.
I mean we registered for KINDERGARTEN...yes I said it,
KINDERGARTEN PEOPLE
and it freaks me out everytime I say or think it.....
Maybe I am just sappy in my old age, but going to his possible
school last week just brought tears to my eyes to think that
this is the beginning of a new adventure which I love, but the end
of him needing and wanting me for everything...now he'll make
new friends and I'll just be Mom.
These past almost six years I have been blogging has been great
being able to make people laugh, maybe cry a little, and showing me being me,
but most of all it's a way for me to chronicle Nico's life
so that one day hopefully he'll read these posts and think I remember
that or that's my Mom being crazy again.
So those who have followed us over the years, thank you and for those
who are new readers, welcome.
As our adventures continue I hope you'll continue to follow
us as Nico continues to grow and amaze us every single day.
I am proud to be Nico's Mom and can't wait to see
what the next 500 adventures bring us!!!
Kindergarten Friends!!!
Happy 500th Post!!!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Weekend Adventure
Pennsylvania
Hershey's Chocolate World
Kevin Harvick's Reese's Sprint Cup Race Car!!
Michele & Nico
Cesar & Nico....new best buds!!!
Our friends Pete & Michele just moved back to PA so Nico and I decided to jump in the car for another weekend adventure, and even though everyone thinks I am crazy to drive around with a 5 year old by myself......it was yet another memory for us! In my next life I am going to be Nico.....the boy who has traveled more in 5 years than most adults do in their entire lives.....anyhoo, it was great to see Michele and Pete and Nico made a new best friend, Cesar their 9 month old Dalamation Puppy who was wayyyyy to adorable! On Saturday morning we drove to Hershey, PA to Chocolate World....just saying it makes my mouth water.....Chocolate World.....it was a great place to see how Hershey makes their chocolate and to walk through the NEVERENDING candy store!! And did you know Hershey makes Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers, Whoppers and so much more....they even make a 8 pound Hershey's chocolate bar!!! All you chocolate fans, you would of been in heaven! It was a great day and of course we left there with a bag full of chocolate to bring home....and sour candy for me!
Although the weekend seemed to fly by it was great to see them again, and since we live in driving distance we will definitely be seeing them more! Daddy wants to go to Gettysburg and lucky for us they live within 20 minutes or so!! Plus Pete wants to see the Thurman Munson Memorial.....did anyone know there was one at the Akron/Canton Airport?? So I am sure they'll be visiting us soon too! It was sad to go, but knowing we'll see them soon always makes saying goodbyes easier!
Until our next "chocolate" adventure......
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Introducing the Class of 2025
Kindergarten registration was this weekend and Nico had fun with friends, but it was a bittersweet moment for me that my only child is starting kindergarten. I love that he is growing up and we have SO many memories and have had so much fun, but it went WAY to fast and before we know it I'll be waving good-bye on the first day of school.....better stock up on Kleenex now!
Until our next "Class of 2025" moment.....
Monday, February 06, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Mixed Emotions
As some of you know we have our house currently up for sale, and we know in our hearts this is the right thing for our family to do but it's just harder then I ever thought it would be. I mean it's just a house, right? Wrong?!??! What I have learned it's more than a house it's a home filled with memories that will never be forgotten. It's the house where we lived for over 8 years most of our married life, the home where we brought our only son home from the hospital....the only home he has known for the past 5 years....the house where we prepared the nursery and transitioned it to his big boy room....and had so many projects as a family where we made it our own.
I know in my heart "Home is Where the Heart is", but it doesn't make it any easier and I know after we sell our home....hopefully....and move all our possessions and start creating new memories it will just be a house to us again. One we drive by and realize it's someone else's "home" and maybe I sound like I don't think we are making the right decision....I know in my heart we are. Any changes are scary and I am trying to get excited but every time someone else walks through house I think this could be there "home" soon....
Maybe another reason is that everything we have found online doesn't compare to what I feel I already have and I am hoping as my realtor told us when you walk through the door, you just know....so I am trying to feed on that excitement and hoping we find that perfect place soon or that I can talk Daddy into considering building our dream home......
I am sure everyone has gone through this over the years and I guess I didn't feel the attachment to our first house as I do now because I couldn't wait to let the door slam behind me.....but I know this is a New Chapter in our lives that is the best for us, but right now that doesn't make it any easier and my mixed emotions are getting the best of me.
Fingers and Toes Crossed my friends and family that someone walks through our front door and finds their Home as we did over 8 years ago......
Until my next "emotional crazy lady" moment......
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
So Many Years So Many Memories
Happy 13th Anniversary to Us!
Flash back to January 8th & 9th, 1999....I wished for a little snow, but it ended up freezing and an ice storm the night of the rehearsal dinner....everyone showed up but it was touch and go for quite a while. Us girls had made appointments to get our hair done the next day...I spent the night with my cousin Julie and everyone but us cancelled their appointment because of the weather....wedding was to begin at 3:30PM on the 9th and for some dumb reason Daddy thought it was funny to get stone cold drunk the night before...another day another story...thank you very much Uncle Eric......finally we got to the Church and we all arrived safely and the ceremony began....to me it was one of those moments you don't really remember, but you'll never forget...I remember walking down the aisle with my Dad and I remember going through the motions but in between is a bit blurry...old age sucks! As most who were there it was a great party that ended with Uncle Eric carrying me out to the car, which I don't remember....again another story for another day....As I think about it now I can't believe 13 years have flashed by just like it was last week.....it's unreal.
What's truly amazing is going through all the pictures and all the important people in our wedding or in attendance we still keep in contact with....we have the same group of friends we have had since we were teenagers and who can say I remember that day....and even though we have made new friends who are equally important it's wonderful to know that all of you, our family and friends who are near and dear to our hearts are part of us....who have been through it all with us....and know we love you more as each year passes.
Out of all the things we have done over the last 13 years, Nico has to be the best....he is the world to both of us....he is that piece of the puzzle that was always missing and completes both of us....someone when even the worst of days can make you smile and realize whatever was wrong wasn't that bad....as it's hard to believe 13 years have passed....it's even harder to believe this Fall our little Angel is starting school....wasn't it just yesterday we were bringing him home?
We love you to the Moon and Back Little Man!
It's been fun reminiscing, but it's all so exciting to think what the years ahead have in store for us. There are a lot of changes for our family in the works and we can't wait to see how it all turns out, but I know one thing for sure it's been a great 13 years and I can't wait to see what the next 50 brings us!
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Christmas 2011 Recap
Oh how we love the Christmas Season! Follow me counter clock wise.....
Nico found Athena's reindeer ears and who could resist a picture?!?!
Putting the Angel on top the Christmas Tree!
Opening Nico's yearly Christmas Ornament, a yearly tradition along with Christmas Jammies!
Cute little dog Aunt Pam got Nico!
All this fun before Christmas!!!
And then the night before......
Setting Milk, Hot Chocolate and Cookies for Santa!
Reading the story of Baby Jesus!
Putting out Reindeer Food...they get hungry too!
Tracking Santa on our IPad.....we are pretty technical now!!
And Finally the BIG day.....
Who could of asked for a better Christmas? I know not me, spending time with Family and Friends...it's just sort of sad that it's all over...but the adventures of 2012 have just begun!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!
Until our next "Christmas" adventures....
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Family
These sweet girls are our Nieces, Haley & Lauren who we are very proud of. Both girls play instruments, sports and are very intelligent. We don't get to see them nearly enough, but are always on mind and in our hearts.
Haley
Lauren
We can't believe that they are growing up so fast, seems like just yesterday they were toddling around.
It's around the holidays that we miss them so much more and thankfully we can Skype to talk face to face.
As Nico and I always say....."We love you both to the moon & back!!"
Until our next "proud moment" adventure......
Friday, December 16, 2011
Family Traditions
Cookie Day 2011
Every year my Aunts, Cousins and Kids all get together for Family Cookie Day at Aunt Pam's. It's a day filled with Christmas Music, cookie dough and trying not to burn the cookies. You don't realize how important these days are when you are Nico's age, but as I get older I do appreciate spending time with my family and all the fun and laughter we have. One day I hope Nico will realize how special it is to have such a loving, large family to spend the Christmas Holiday with.
Believe it or not this is not even close to being all of us.....On this side of the family we were counting and I think we have close to 55+ with Grandma Eaver having 6 Girls, the Girls had a total of 15 Grandchildren and the Grandchildren having 19 Great-Grandchildren, plus husbands......and more in the future I am sure!!!
Now readers, don't get excited....not with me of course but I am sure my cousins will have more babies to love.
Until our next "baking" adventure......
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
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