Friday, April 15, 2011
My Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades......
With all of the sunshine we have been having lately, Nolan has acquired some new sunglasses. I must say he looks absolutely adorable in them, even though they're a little too big still. The red sunglasses are compliments of Nana, and the zebra sunglasses are compliments of Kellerman Dental!! Nolan doesn't mind wearing them at all. He just kicks back and looks cool....
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Happy Birthday Daddy!!
I want to wish my amazing husband and a great father the best birthday possible. Bill, you truly make every day a great and loving adventure and I cannot wait to spend another 80 birthdays with you. I love you.
Today Bill turned 26 years old!! Almost 30..... I had my good friend, Tiffany, make a onesie for Nolan to wear that said, "Happy Birthday Daddy" on the front and "26" on the back. Nolan looked adorable and Bill was surprised as well. Thanks Tiffany for doing such a great job!!
This morning Grandma Donna and Grandpa Rick took us out to eat for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. Yummy!! Later this afternoon, Nana, Papa T, and the rest of the gang are coming down to take us out to eat for dinner. We are definitely being pampered today!!
Today Bill turned 26 years old!! Almost 30..... I had my good friend, Tiffany, make a onesie for Nolan to wear that said, "Happy Birthday Daddy" on the front and "26" on the back. Nolan looked adorable and Bill was surprised as well. Thanks Tiffany for doing such a great job!!
This morning Grandma Donna and Grandpa Rick took us out to eat for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. Yummy!! Later this afternoon, Nana, Papa T, and the rest of the gang are coming down to take us out to eat for dinner. We are definitely being pampered today!!
Baby it's BEAUTIFUL Outside
What a great week we had at the Purcell household. The weather was amazing and it put everyone in a great mood! Nolan was sweating like a little boy, so I convinced Bill to turn on the AC Friday afternoon. THANK GOODNESS...... I took some pictures of Bill and Nolan playing. The pictures were taken before the AC was turned on, hence Nolan hanging out in his diaper. Nollie loves his daddy SO MUCH!! They have such a good time together. The funny word this week was "seriously." Every time Bill said seriously, this is the reaction Nollie gave him......SMILES!!
Bill was grilling out Wednesday, so I decided to take Nolan out to see his daddy. This was the first time Nolan has been outside without being in his car seat. Nolan sat in the grass for the first time and he didn't know what to think about it. The faces he made were priceless. I took him out again on Friday, we laid on the blanket under the shade tree for a little bit. The sun was really bright, so even in the shade he was squinting. Nana bought Nolan some sunglasses, but they're still a little too big for him to wear.
Nolan is now grasping and holding his toys. He enjoys playing with his rattle because of the bright colors and loud noise it makes. He will shake the rattle, stare at it, and then laugh out loud. Over and over and over again.
Bill and Nolan just hanging out watching TV. They reminded me of monkeys the way Nolan was sitting on Bill, so I had to take a picture.
Since Nolan has been holding his head up good, we decided to try his Around the World Saucer again. He enjoyed the noises and colors, but his reactions were again priceless. I would love to know what he is thinking.
Bill was grilling out Wednesday, so I decided to take Nolan out to see his daddy. This was the first time Nolan has been outside without being in his car seat. Nolan sat in the grass for the first time and he didn't know what to think about it. The faces he made were priceless. I took him out again on Friday, we laid on the blanket under the shade tree for a little bit. The sun was really bright, so even in the shade he was squinting. Nana bought Nolan some sunglasses, but they're still a little too big for him to wear.
Nolan is now grasping and holding his toys. He enjoys playing with his rattle because of the bright colors and loud noise it makes. He will shake the rattle, stare at it, and then laugh out loud. Over and over and over again.
Bill and Nolan just hanging out watching TV. They reminded me of monkeys the way Nolan was sitting on Bill, so I had to take a picture.
Since Nolan has been holding his head up good, we decided to try his Around the World Saucer again. He enjoyed the noises and colors, but his reactions were again priceless. I would love to know what he is thinking.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
WE got YOU good!!
I think Bill and I have outdone ourselves with the April Fools Joke this year!! I have never been really good at fooling people, but the BIG brother shirt worked great! The census seemed to be that everyone who read the blog became so overwhelmed they didn't finish scrolling down to read the "APRIL FOOLS" written at the bottom. Needless to say I had a few erratic voicemails with people freaking out and then at the end of the message saying, "you got me good!! I didn't scroll down all of the way." So I just want to apologize to those who almost had a heart attack!! LOL We will be telling this story many years to come.
For future reference, I did not have the shirt made they are just alphabet stickers stuck on a onesie. That way the onesie can be reused!!
Can you believe this beautiful weather we are having!?! Just last Monday it was snowing!! I don't want to jinx it, but we have officially transferred Nolan's winter clothes down to the basement for storage. We have moved the clothes down to the basement for two reason, one being its warmer outside and two being he has outgrown ALL of his winter clothes!! I know I say this every week, but he is growing so much. He has his 4 month check up on the 28th and I'm super excited to see how much he has changed.
Since Nolan has outgrown his clothes, I had to make a shopping trip!! I went to Old Navy, of course, and found great deals! It's a good thing I bought him some shorts because today it was 80 degrees. Grandpa Bill, Mary, and Rebecca stopped by on Saturday to visit and brought Nolan some adorable outfits as well. Nana went shopping and bought Nollie a whole new summer wardrobe too!! Nolan is pretty much good to go in the clothes department, but I'm sure I will have to go shopping for special occasions!! ;)
Bill and I play a game with Nollie that we call STRETCH!! We pull his arms up and say STRETCH in a silly voice. I know, pretty original, but Nolan loves it! Here is Bill playing it with Nolan.
For future reference, I did not have the shirt made they are just alphabet stickers stuck on a onesie. That way the onesie can be reused!!
We got you good!!
Can you believe this beautiful weather we are having!?! Just last Monday it was snowing!! I don't want to jinx it, but we have officially transferred Nolan's winter clothes down to the basement for storage. We have moved the clothes down to the basement for two reason, one being its warmer outside and two being he has outgrown ALL of his winter clothes!! I know I say this every week, but he is growing so much. He has his 4 month check up on the 28th and I'm super excited to see how much he has changed.
Since Nolan has outgrown his clothes, I had to make a shopping trip!! I went to Old Navy, of course, and found great deals! It's a good thing I bought him some shorts because today it was 80 degrees. Grandpa Bill, Mary, and Rebecca stopped by on Saturday to visit and brought Nolan some adorable outfits as well. Nana went shopping and bought Nollie a whole new summer wardrobe too!! Nolan is pretty much good to go in the clothes department, but I'm sure I will have to go shopping for special occasions!! ;)
Bill and I play a game with Nollie that we call STRETCH!! We pull his arms up and say STRETCH in a silly voice. I know, pretty original, but Nolan loves it! Here is Bill playing it with Nolan.
It was so warm today, we had to strip Nolan down as the day went on. He started out in his shirt and shorts, but by the end of the day ended up in his diaper!!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Plus One Makes FOUR!!
Bill and I are excited to tell you we're expecting another new addition to our family! Nolan is very excited to be a BIG brother! We've always wanted a big family, so we decided we better start early!!
APRIL FOOLS!!
Have a great day.
Love,
Bill, Jenna, and ONLY Nolan
Friday, March 25, 2011
Bibs and Ties, Oh My!!
Since the weather was really nice earlier this week, I put Nolan in his short bibs!! Nolan really enjoyed looking like a farmer in his bibs! I had to take a few snap shots before dropping him off at the babysitter's.
Tuesday night, Nolan slept in his crib for the first time. It was really hard for mommy, but Nolan did great!! I had the monitor turned up so loud it picked up the neighbor's dog barking, the clock tick tocking, and Nolan's every breathe!! I had to get up numerous times to check on my little man. I think I wore Bill out because I kept waking up and getting out of bed to check on Nolan.
Nolan fell asleep and slept the whole night. I guess I didn't realize how bunched up he was sleeping in his Sleep and Rocker because when I laid him in his crib he slept with his legs bunched up for the first ten minutes. After ten minutes, he had is legs spread out and his hands up above his head. I think Nollie liked all of the extra room to sleep.
Of course, I had to take pictures of his first night sleeping in his crib!!
Nolan had his 3 month pictures today!! We went to Faller Photography and had them taken. I ordered the tie shirt and beanie from Etsy, a great website!! Nolan did great this time around with is pictures He laughed, smiled, and talked the entire time the pictures were taken. I think he is getting used to having his picture taken....... We go back next Friday to view the pictures after they have been edited. I went ahead and took some pictures of Nollie in his shirt and beanie after the photo session. I couldn't wait to show off his outfit!!
Tuesday night, Nolan slept in his crib for the first time. It was really hard for mommy, but Nolan did great!! I had the monitor turned up so loud it picked up the neighbor's dog barking, the clock tick tocking, and Nolan's every breathe!! I had to get up numerous times to check on my little man. I think I wore Bill out because I kept waking up and getting out of bed to check on Nolan.
Nolan fell asleep and slept the whole night. I guess I didn't realize how bunched up he was sleeping in his Sleep and Rocker because when I laid him in his crib he slept with his legs bunched up for the first ten minutes. After ten minutes, he had is legs spread out and his hands up above his head. I think Nollie liked all of the extra room to sleep.
Of course, I had to take pictures of his first night sleeping in his crib!!
Nolan had his 3 month pictures today!! We went to Faller Photography and had them taken. I ordered the tie shirt and beanie from Etsy, a great website!! Nolan did great this time around with is pictures He laughed, smiled, and talked the entire time the pictures were taken. I think he is getting used to having his picture taken....... We go back next Friday to view the pictures after they have been edited. I went ahead and took some pictures of Nollie in his shirt and beanie after the photo session. I couldn't wait to show off his outfit!!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
A Day of Firsts!!
Nolan is 3 months old today!! I cannot believe 3 months ago I gave birth to this beautiful little boy. It seems like just yesterday.....We have loved the journey as a family so far and cannot wait to see where this journey leads us!! Since Nolan doesn't have a 3 Month Check-Up we weighed and measured Nolan at home. He weighed 13lbs 4oz and was still 24in long. We don't really know how accurate those numbers are, but they are better than nothing.
Nolan wore his FIRST baseball hat today. It was so sunny out, but I couldn't find any sunglasses small enough to fit Nolan, so I decided to put a hat on him. The first one is an Old Navy one, but it was a little too snug. When we got to Nana's house, she had a Cardinals hat, so we put that one on Nolan to match Daddy! I must say Nolan is just like his Daddy, he looks REAL good in a baseball hat!!
Today is officially the FIRST day of Spring!! Yay!! It seems that everyone has spring fever. Bill and I took Nolan to Nana and Papa T's today and the whole family was outside working. It was a little too windy for little Nolan to be outside for too long, but somehow Papa T and Daddy managed to give Nolan his FIRST ride on the Kubota. Nana and I bundled Nolan up and sent him on a ride with Papa T and Daddy. Nolan loved it. Bill said he fell asleep. When Papa T and Daddy brought Nolan back to check in with me, they tried to take him up to the shed to hang out with the guys. I had to put my foot down on that one. Nollie isn't quite old enough for that yet.
Bill really had spring fever. He was outside with Papa T all day working on the farm. Papa T made a nice spot for the garden. Papa T was a little overzealous with the size of the garden this year....... Since Nolan is now in the family, he said we had to add a few more rows to feed him!
Nolan wore his FIRST baseball hat today. It was so sunny out, but I couldn't find any sunglasses small enough to fit Nolan, so I decided to put a hat on him. The first one is an Old Navy one, but it was a little too snug. When we got to Nana's house, she had a Cardinals hat, so we put that one on Nolan to match Daddy! I must say Nolan is just like his Daddy, he looks REAL good in a baseball hat!!
Ready to make the trip to Papa T and Nana's!!
TWINS
Today is officially the FIRST day of Spring!! Yay!! It seems that everyone has spring fever. Bill and I took Nolan to Nana and Papa T's today and the whole family was outside working. It was a little too windy for little Nolan to be outside for too long, but somehow Papa T and Daddy managed to give Nolan his FIRST ride on the Kubota. Nana and I bundled Nolan up and sent him on a ride with Papa T and Daddy. Nolan loved it. Bill said he fell asleep. When Papa T and Daddy brought Nolan back to check in with me, they tried to take him up to the shed to hang out with the guys. I had to put my foot down on that one. Nollie isn't quite old enough for that yet.
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