New Gig

So sorry for the lapse in posts. I've been a busy lady! It's kind of old news at this point, but Jimmy and I decided it was the best thing for Danny and future bambinos for me to stay home, instead of going back to work full-time.  While being home with Danny has been great, I've known all along that having a part-time job or some other outlet would be good for me. Luckily, I found a company that is letting me do some part-time marketing and business development work from home! It's been super fun so far, but  juggling Danny, the house and work has proved to be a bit challenging as well. Hence, the lack of posts. It's only been a week though, so I know it will get better.

My new "office"

Spectator

Here's a shot of Danny watching daddy mess around on some waves the other day. Can't get over what a little boy he looks like...

Hoodies

Maybe it's just us, but Danny and I are super excited for the Fall! I love the cooler, but not cold temps, pumpkin spice candles, seasonal beers, soups and stews and, last, but certainly not least, Fall clothes like hoodies and boots! Danny is ready in his little hooded onesie!

Great Grandbear

My friend Katie got me this adorable hat at my baby shower. Little did she know that "bears" were so significant in my family. Just before my Grandpa Heintzelman died he started calling his sons his three bears. I guess that makes Danny the Great Grandbear. I wish so much that my Grandpa, Nanny and Jimmy's late grandparents could have met our sweet boy...

Enough with the pics, mom...

Buff & Buns

In the always favorable buff (retouched to hide his man parts!)...

Danny's buns, creases and all...

Celebrating Connor

We just got back yesterday afternoon from a very fun weekend in Virginia Beach celebrating Connor's birthday. Kelly put together a great little beach party on Sunday and the rest of the time we just enjoyed visiting with one another at Kelly & Spencer's place. No bars or shenanigans like previous trips to VA Beach - oh, how times have changed :) Below are some Diptic compilations of the many, many pics from the weekend. Uncle Jimmy was, of course, with us as well, but I didn't have any good pics of him! Same with Uncle Kevin and Stef. Stef was actually the photographer for the weekend!

Hey, that's a baby, right?

Connor was so jealous of Danny in Granddad's arms

Kaylie and Kelly + 2

Grandma and Danny & Connor with his momma and Lita

Grandma and Ron with the birthday boy

Connor's favorite birthday present? Balloons! 

Crabby sandbox & Proud parents

Danny sleeping through all the action

Thanks Kelly and Spencer for such a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Connor!

Today is Connor's 1st birthday! Hard to believe it's been a year. I remember his "day of birth" like it was yesterday. Jimmy and I got the text on the way to work in the morning that Kelly was on her way to the hospital. Never having been in labor myself, I didn't realize that it typically takes hours and hours, so I was a hot mess all day just itching to get on the road. Low and behold, I worried for no reason and we made it to Virginia Beach in time to take part in the anticipation with the rest of the family. I'll never forget seeing Kelly's face holding her little boy when we first walked into her room. It was such a special night.

Funny story - the whole family was on "Kaylie drinking watch" that weekend to see if I was pregnant yet. The verdict? "No, not yet". In reality I WAS though, but only a couple weeks along. Hah - gotcha!

We're currently in Virginia Beach right now celebrating with everyone. Weekend pics and recap to come. For now, here's an adorable shot I stole from Kelly's Facebook account. Happy Birthday Connor! We love you!!