Our baby is ONE! What a great party!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Nelson's first birthday party. Wow that was a packed house. I suppose every first birthday should be special. Thanks for making Nelsons special too. (even if it was a little crouded)!
She got lots of toys that sing and light up. She goes from toy to toy and keeps hitting the buttons. She also got some adorible clothes. Such good shoppers. Thanks!

Our Dog Izzy

5 days ago Izzy began to vomit up small stuffed animals from Nelson's Noah's Arc toy set. She has done this several times in the past without any difficulty. This time was different. We took her to the vet 2 days ago because she had not eaten for 3 days which was very unusual for her. They took a picture of her belly and kept her overnight for observation. She was released home to us the next day with anti-nausea medication. She continued to vomit for 2 more days. She had not eaten or kept down water for a total of 5 days.
After a second consult with the vet today they determined that Izzy had a bowel obstruction. Sadly we had to put her down. It was extremely sad but thankfully very peaceful. It was a very difficult day at our house today. We are thankful for the time we had with Izzy and she will be missed.

I am ONE!

We had Nelson's picture taken for her one year birthday thats coming on Sunday. Uncle Patrick took them for us and they turned out so cute! We have one for everyone. Thanks uncle.

At the Zoo

We had a great day at the Zoo on Thursday with our family. It was a little toasty but we had fun. Here's a picture of Shayne next to a bronze squirel. Those of you who know Shayne know he loves squirels. The other pics are of Drew holding Nelson and they are looking at the fish. Then Nelson is smiling for the camera!

New Big Girl Room

I put together a big girl room for Nelson. Because the rooms are small we will make her nursery a playroom and this will be her bedroom. It will be a while before she sleeps in a bed but the room will be ready. It turned out so cute. I still have to find a curtain that matches and maybe a few little things for the wall but otherwise its done.

OUR BACK TALKING BABY

Last week I told Nelson to shut the bathroom drawer. She said "NO". Today I told Nelson to stay out of the bottom bathroom drawer 5 times . Finally I said "Nelson NO!". She followed up with "Mama NO!" Shes naughty. I think we're in trouble! She also looks at me with a very big smile when she is told "no, no". She knows its hard for me not to find it amusing. She's very powerful with that smile. It's only just begun!!