New York City

On Sunday we had some time to kill, so we decided to venture to New York City for the afternoon. We started out with a driving tour while Matt slept and then we parked for lunch and walked around Times Square. The weather was absolutely perfect that day, but I think the driving and the tolls gave Brian a headache. I think he is happy to be back in the Midwest.

Sights of New York

They were in the process of tearing down the old Yankee's Stadium
New Yankee Stadium

Lady Liberty, we didn't go up inside, maybe next time

My boys (they are so good looking)

Lunch time

All the toys I brought and he chooses to play with a cup

Daddy and Matt saying hello to Elmo

Mickey, Mommy, and Matt (I think he knows someone is inside)

New York wore this little man out

Cake Boss

For those of you that are familiar with the tv show "CAKE BOSS" then this post is for you. While in New Jersey we decided to travel to Hoboken and have lunch and visit Carlo's Bakery. It was really cool to see and the first day that we were there was cupcake day so I got to see all of Buddy's sisters and have my picture taken with Buddy. We bought some pastries to try and took a peak at all the cakes, lets just say that some people are crazy. I saw a 1st birthday cake that someone ordered for $1,700.00!!! Where do these people get that kind of money??

Matt enjoying some cheerios in Hoboken

Where all the cake decorating magic happens
Me, Matt, and Buddy

Cupcake day and two of Buddy's sisters

Our second trip to the bakery, this time Brian came with us

Hockey Trip to New Jersey

Last week Brian and his hockey team traveled to Wayne, New Jersey to compete in the National Tournament. Matt and I joined the team on Wednesday night and stayed through the weekend. It was a wonderful trip and Matt was such as easy going baby, he is very easy to travel with. The man behind us on the plane said he was the best baby he had ever flown with!! As for Brian's team they lost in the semifinal game to a team from Florida, but it was still a great season.

I love the coach

Our future hockey star supporting Daddy with his Affton onesie

Matt loves riding on Daddy's shoulders, always smiling when he is up there

Playing in the hotel room

Caught in the act

We decided to take advantage of the hotel pool, Matt just loves the water (he is my kid after all). Mr. Serious splashing the water

Coming up from under the water

Matt and Annie (the sister to one of Brian's players who just couldn't get enough of Matt) All clean after swimming



Watching the hockey game

Playing with the coach afterwards

HAPPY EASTER

He has RISEN!! Easter Sunday was beautiful outside, almost 80 degrees, warm enough to break out the shorts. Matt was such a trouper during our busy day. Church was awesome then we headed to Grandma and Papa's for brunch, and then Nana and Great Papa's for the afternoon and dinner, by the end of the day he was ready for bed.

Me and my boys

Matt and Uncle Timmy playing together

The Gardner's minus Nancy (who had neck surgery on Thursday) Please keep her in your prayers, the recovery is a very painful process.

Hamming it up for the camera

Me, Matt, and Marissa on the swing at Nana and Great Papa's house. He thinks he is such a big shot swinging with the girls.

Aunt Marissa showing Matt his Easter present, a new monkey lovie with his name on it. So cute!

Passed out after a long day. He looks so long in this picture. My baby boy is growing up so fast.

Easter Photo Shoot

So Brian would call me a nerd, but I call it saving money. I decided to set up a little photo shoot in our basement to get some Easter pictures of Matt so I could send them to my family. Matt loved eating all of my props.

Ahh I just love those eyes

HAPPY EASTER

Yummy this bunny tastes good

Spring Time and Sick Baby

The weather these past few days has been wonderful. We have been able to get Matt outside almost everyday and we have finally opened the windows in the house. Since Matt loves to swing, the Easter Bunny bought a swing for our backyard and decided to deliver it a few days early.

Swinging in the backyard

Brian and I love watching Matt sleep, this is one of his favorite positions

Last week I came home from work to find both of my boys taking a nap (Matt had his first ear infection and so we had a rough few days)

Aunt Marissa and Matt taking a little snooze

Matt is a busy little 8 month old, he is not crawling yet, but close. However he loves to stand and play, so much so that we had to take the legs off his activity table because he wants to stand and play at it all day long which means mommy and daddy have to sit close by. His activity table is one of his favorite things to play with and we can often find him dancing to the music.