Christmas 2016

Our Christmas card and a family picture in front of a fancy tree :)

Nola and Turk got to meet Santa in Lincoln at the beginning of December.  We weren't planning on it, but my parents were in town for Turk's birthday so we went to an outdoor mall and there he was!  They had a little house and the inside was all decorated.  Mrs. Clause was there too and a couple of elves.  And the best part?!?!?  Nola wasn't scared!  It took her a few minutes to warm up, but then she was totally fine with it.  Turk did great too!  Santa on the other hand......

He just looks a little surprised?  I'm not sure why, his only job that day was to get his picture taken.

We celebrated with Robert's family on Christmas Eve.  They came up to our house and we had dinner and opened presents.  For some reason I didn't take any pictures?!?!

Nola spent most of the night asking when dinner was, if we were done eating dinner, and when she could open her present.  She was very interested in the presents.  She was excited!  She got a kid's digital camera which was really fun.  She's enjoyed taking pictures, but we've had to have a conversation about when it is and isn't appropriate to take pictures of Mom- she almost got one of me in the shower!

Christmas morning she slept until 9, what 5 year old does that?!?  We struggled with what to get her because she really wanted a Hatchimal but they were so hard to get!  I couldn't believe it when Robert came home with one 2 days before Christmas!  He tracked one down on a Facebook and didn't even have to pay much more than retail!  Nola was so excited when she opened it.  We watched it hatch that day and she hasn't touched it since.  I kind of figured that would be the case, but I'm still glad Santa got it for her!

Nola helped Turk open his presents.  He actually had quite a few because Nola and I wrapped up some of her old toys to give him.  We did stockings and spent the rest of the day hanging out.  It was nice to be home and not have to drive on Christmas day.  It gave us time to clean up before bringing the next batch of presents home

One Year

Our little Turkey is 1!!  Crazy!

He is full on walking now.  He started side-stepping on 11/27, he wouldn't walk forward but would kind of shuffle a little then fall down.  Over Christmas break he really kicked it into gear!  He wasn't really crawling anymore by the time we came back from Wichita.

He said his first words (bye bye) about a week after his first birthday and a day later said "go".  The word "go" is his current favorite.  At first I wondered why he started saying it, did I really say it that much?  But now I can see why, I say "go" all the time!  I had no idea.  I'm starting to think that "go" is going to fit his personality.  When he's able to get behind something with wheels he goes flying!  Like, straight up sprinting.  He got ahold of my Grandma's walker when we were in KC and his little legs were moving so fast!  Go, go, go!!

 His sleeping has gotten better.  He had a bit of a cold there for a little while so he spent a few nights in our bed, but other than that he's pretty much been in the crib.  He sleeps through the night, most nights waking up a little bit but he's able to put himself back to sleep.  He takes a short nap in the morning and a longer one in the afternoon.

He eats e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g.  He's a bottomless pit too.  He'll eat until you stop feeding him.  I love the way he eats.  He'll eat from his hands, fingers, wrists, arms...it's pretty cute.  I've been buying those baby food pouches and he can drain one of those in no time.  He's drinking milk and nursing a bit in the morning and night.

He's so sweet and smiley.  Nola's been taking him in his room lately so they can play together.  We can watch on the camera and it's pretty funny to watch them together when they don't know we can see.  Nola loves him so much, she gives him lots of hugs, and he just smiles and laughs at her. 

Happy Birthday sweet baby!  We love you very much!

First Haircut!

Turk's first haircut was a long time coming!  We did it just before his first birthday party.  He wasn't a big fan, but looks so so cute with his new hair!

He's already ready for another one :)

Turk's family birthday party

I feel a little bad, for Nola's first birthday we did a whole thing.  Family, friends, decorations, outfits.  That wasn't the case with Turk's first, but we did get to spend it with family and that's what's really important, right?

My parents, brother, and his fiancé came up to Lincoln to celebrate!   We rented a room at Valentino's (the same one we used for Robert's 30th birthday party) and had a nice dinner with them and Robert's family and opened gifts.  Nola opened all of Turks gifts, she's very "helpful" :).  We bought some cupcakes, Turk played with his a little but didn't really eat a lot of it.

Look how excited the birthday girl is!  Oh wait...

That night my parents watched the kids so Robert and I could go out with Kyle and Hannah.  I had a good time showing them Sandy's, an establishment I frequented during my college days.  Funny how it looked the same buy felt so different.  We laughed a lot, it was fun!

I can't believe my sweet little guys is one!  Happy Birthday Turk!

Thanksgiving

I'm so thankful for these people!!!

It's so hard to get a good picture with a 5 year old and a turkey.

We spent Thanksgiving in Lincoln and celebrated with Robert's family.  They rented a hotel room which worked out well because Nola wasn't feeling great.  She was sick all day on Wednesday- she slept all day- then on Thursday she was still pretty tired.  She spent most of the dinner laying in the hotel bed but seemed to feel better that night. 

Turk loved the mac and cheese.  I just think it's so funny to watch babies eat.  At one point he was trying to eat macaroni off of his wrist, he was just trying to get it in his mouth as fast as possible.  He's pretty cute.

I had to take advantage of the turkey costume.  Nola helped me set the table and keep him still so that  we could get some pictures.

TURKEY!!

We stayed the night in Lincoln and did some Black Friday shopping!  It was a nice little break!

Now it's on to December... a month of birthdays, anniversaries, the end of a semester and CHRISTMAS!!

Months 10 & 11

With a trip to Wichita, Nola's birthday celebrations, a hospital stay, and Halloween, I completely dropped the ball on a write up for month 10!!  Luckily, I did remember to take pictures!

It's so hard to take his picture for these things.  I have to push him down because he tries to crawl off the couch.  He thinks he's hilarious. 

As a 10 month old, Turk really started moving.  He is able to walk around holding furniture and is super close to walking on his own.

In September he started saying "mama" but it wasn't necessarily directed at me, but in the last month or so he is defiantly saying it to get my attention.  Often when he's crawling towards me or looking at me.  No "dada" yet....

In the last month he has gotten very good at moving the gate.  Robert made a gate when Nola started crawling to block off the area between the couch and the kitchen.  It worked well for her, she rarely tried to move it.  Turk busts out of it every chance he gets.  When he escapes I'll go after him and he tries to crawl as fast as he can, smiling the whole time.  It's pretty cute!

He's had a couple of bad weeks, sleeping wise.  I'm not sure if it's teeth or he's just lonely? He had three teeth pop through the top about a month ago and I just noticed a fourth the other day!  He's eating everything and loves it all.  He's able to feed himself finger food, I even caught him with a fry that he stole off of Nola's plate!

Nola and Turk are still buddies.  She's still picking him up more than I'd like :)  He bolts for her room any chance he gets.  The is the scene every morning.  Turk waiting for Nola to come out of her room.

I can't believe this sweet baby is going to be a year old in a month!  He's just the best.