Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Fa la la la la....


James making the famous Bathon Eggnog!












Shooting the BB gun with Daddy









































Running with his Godfather, Uncle Tim
















Uncle Andrew- The Wine Connesiour (sp?)






















































We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Hard to believe we are approaching 2010! Not sure where the time goes?!

Since I'm on vacation until January 4th, I figured it was time to update the blog, since I don't have any excuses!
After many many delays in our travel arrangements, we finally arrived in PA last Tuesday at midnight (so technically Wednesday!). I thought I was starring in the infamous film, "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" with the 2 days back and forth to the airport, cancelled flights, snow, etc. After much stress and delay, we finally made it which was the most important thing of all.

Although the trip was shortened, it was a wonderful Christmas! Since James is almost 3, he seemed to "get it" more this year! As James and I were laying in bed on Christmas Eve, he whispered to me "Oh me God, I hear Santa and his sleigh!". Even though he used the Lord's name in vain, it was still pretty darn cute!

Thank you to everyone for all of the amazing gifts! James certainly is a spoiled little man and I think Daddy is enjoying his toys this year just as much as he is! He came home with an interactive dinosaur, many DVD's, a Tommy Gun, Duck Tales DVD, Incredibles, books, Little People Garage Set, Thomas the Train track, a digital camara, View master, more outfits than a 3 year old can possibly wear, and much much more! It was yet again, the best Christmas that anyone could ask for. We are truly blessed and appreciate everyone in our lives. Love to all!
Next up...celebrating Christmas with the Bucholz Family this weekend. Pictures to come!

Monday, September 28, 2009

"I do it!"




Yes my friends, we are definitely in the heat of the "terrible two's". Many say that 3 is much worse...but for our sake, I hope we have reached the climax of this stage! Although James is very smart( often times saying a word both in english and spanish), very social, extremely funny, athletic, and energetic...there is also a huge side to James that is perhaps a split personality! All of a sudden, our sweet and loving angel turns into a complete crazy man with a big temper! Everything is "I do it!!!!", and God help us if we don't let him buckle himself into his car seat!!! The "corner" has become an almost nightly routine at the Bucholz residence, and is 75 % effective. I started questioning the effectiveness when he actually asked to go in the corner?! Can't figure this guy out.
Even with his new attitude and temper, we love him to death and he's most definitely the apple of our eye! He's growing and developing into the most lovable and hysterical little man!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Summer 2009



































































































































































































































July 3rd was the date of our last post!?! Honestly, I don't know where the time has gone! What kind of blogger am I??!! The good news is, we're back! It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone! We had a great summer, despite the mild weather. The highlight of Summer 2009 was the Bathon trip to the Outer Banks, NC. It was the first time we've been back since summer 2003, the first summer that Mark and I dated! Seems like ages ago! Since then, I've ran 2 marathons, married my best friend, and welcomed James into the world! Hard to believe all of that has happened since our last visit to Duck. Who knew such wonderful things were in our future!

The trip began with a short flight into PA. We then drove down "Griswold style" to NC the next morning. It was quite the adventure, complete with James getting some major poops on the way down! Made for a fun 8 hours in the car! Once we got there, we had the best week and never wanted it to end. We laid on the beach, swam, ate way too much, drank a little more, had a family walk on the beach (some of us got lost and walked a few extra miles), almost beat up someone on the beach (wonder who that was? Mark?) watched movies in the home theatre room, cocktail hour by the pool, and just enjoyed each other's company. Family is truly the best gift in the world. Being together, makes you realize how lucky you are to have one another and never take time for granted...and I can't wait for everyone to be together again.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Lions, Tigers, and Dinosaurs..Oh my!
















Today we visited the Brookfield Zoo! It was incredibly crowded due to the holiday weekend, but it was all worth it seeing James' expression while viewing most of the exhibits. I say "most" of the exhibits, because the dinosaur exhibit wasn't quite the reaction that we expected. Yes, James' favorite movie these days is Jurassic Park..but seeing dinosaurs that are life size, moving, and roaring at you from just feet away, isn't cool!. As we were walking through the path that lead to the dinosaurs, we spotted the T-Rex. I've never seen a 2 year old jump out stroller so fast in my life! He held onto Dada, tree frog style, and wouldn't even look at the dinosaurs! Naturally, we were laughing because it was pretty cute/funny! Mean parents! As we walked away from the dino exhibit, James became instantly tough and started yelling, "come here, dino-yaurs....bad dino-yaurs!. "

Other favorites of the day..the gorillas, rhino's, mere kat's, and giraffes! It was a fun day and we can't wait to go back!





Jammies by James




Yes, this is how James insisted on wearing his jammies. Perhaps it's a new look?! He is becoming extremely independent these days. Everything is "I do it!". So after letting him dress himself, this was the outcome. Cute on James....but now if Dada attempted to wear his jammies like this...hmm..would it be this cute?! :)

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Lenny the Love


Here's my "little" Lenny Love. I don't feel that he gets the credit that he truly deserves! He takes a TON of abuse from his younger brother, and the most he'll ever do for revenge is maybe steal a toy. That's it! And also steal his socks, teach his Elmo chair a thing or too, drink his bath water, and lick him to death..but that's about it! He really is the sweetest boy and we couldn't love him more! Plus, he's the cutest lab and he knows it! Just look at that face!!!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Thank you, Mammy!


James received a special package in the mail...a bunch of awesome stickers from Mammy! He's holding up a pack of stickers, saying "Thank you Mammy..I wuv you!". He can't wait to see you in 7 weeks..and Poppa too!


*****Breaking News***************


Yes, everyone...James went poopy and pee-pee on the potty!!!!! He was so excited...and I was just so shocked because the interest came out of nowhere! He is now in the "bigboy" room at school, and I know they start talking about the potty, but James didn't seem interested in the slightest. Then yesterday, as we were getting ready for a bath...he said, "Mama, I go potty?"...Sure James...why not?! So I held him on the toilet and there he went! Not just #1, but a small little #2 as well! I was so proud of him, and he was even more proud of himself! All night, he kept shouting, "I did it!". Now, if this could only last.....

Sunday, May 17, 2009

"Happy Mama's Day!"











I know I'm a week late, but better late than never! Last weekend was my 3rd Mother's Day! Hard to believe 3 holidays have past since my little James entered the world. And what an amazing 3 years it's been. I couldn't love James more. Every day, I look at him with pure joy and amazement that he's really mine! (Granted there are times during that same day that I look at him and throw him in the corner with a spanking!) Being a Mother is the best gift that I could ever ask for. We are so blessed with such a beautiful life and I just can't wait to see what the future holds.


A special Happy Mother's Day to Grammy Bathon and Grandma Bucholz. We couldn't love you both more. Thanks for all that you do.


(the above was our attempt at a photo shoot. James obviously wasn't that into it)