Six Month Stats

Our little Angel is 6 months! We had his 6 month check up last week.
Here are his stats...
Weight: 18 lb 14 oz ( 75%)
Height: 29 " (100%)
Charlie is crawling tons, sits up unsupported so well, is already trying to pull up on things, picks up objects (& is still putting everything in his mouth), laughs out loud and always smiling. He loves jumping in his jonny jump up, loves mango and avacdo and oatmeal, he is eating and drinking like a champ, babbling tons, and most importantly reconizes who mommy and daddy are!
He is our world and we are loving every minute of being parents! This is such a fun age!
                                                                     My lil ducky

Crawling!!!

At his check up- flirting with Doc!

Believe Dat!

Craig and I Witnessed History! Yes- Craig got us tickets to the Super Bowl!! What did I say? I knew (no matter what) he was going to find a way to get us there...His dream! And after 43 years of Saints struggling- we were blessed to be in Sun Life Stadium watching the Big Game! It was amazing!

The weekend was incredible- despite the fact that we left Charlie for the first time in 6 months. My heart felt like it was breaking when we left. However we knew he was in great hands with Mame and Pops which made it much easier to leave for a long weekend!

(Oh and a side note- I am still nursing so I had to tote around by breast pump everywhere and it was checked at security everytime- that was not so fun!)

Ok- Anyway, we got to Miami late Friday night. Kathleen and Kyle Benefield were so generous to let us stay at their apartment in Coral Gables which was very nice and very convienient to Sounth Beach! We woke up early Saturday morning and went jogging down Lincoln Ave, South Beach and Ocean Dr.... It was beautiful! We saw all the press (including ESPN) setting up on the beach, and all the hotels, restaurants and bars preparing for a fun day and night with the Who Dat Nation- Who Dats out numbered Colts fans at least 30 to 1! We toured some of the hotels in the Art Deco district and grabbed brunch and Bloody Mary's. We then took a drive to the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables- an absolute beautiful hotel. We sat by the pool and sipped Mojitos. That night we went to dinner and met up with some friends and went out for a while. It was a blast.

Super Bowl Sunday Craig, Andre and I got all decked out in Saints gear and went to Hang out and have lunch with the fans on South Beach before heading to the game.

The game was incredible! The crowd exploded after Shockey's touchdown and, minutes later, Porter's interception had the entire stadium of Saints fans jumping up and down, spilling thier $10 beers, and hugging one another! Hallelujah!! 31- 17 in Super Bowl XLIV- WE DID IT! It was an expierience we will never forget!

It meant so much more then football to us, all the fans and the City of New Orleans!

WHO DAT!

Me and Craig after the WIN!

Tom Benson and the Lombardi Trophy!

Drew and Sean Payton

Andre, craig and me on South Beach getting ready for the game!

The Who - Halftime Show- Incredible!

Biltmore - Drinking Mojitos by the pool

Charlie and Daddy

SO MUCH exciting stuff going on that I haven't posted lately - I will soon!
In the meantime, here are some cute pics of my two favorite boys in the whole world!!

Eating- & Loving-Solids!

Charlie is eating solids and LOVES it! It is hilarious... when we are finished he will whine until he gets more and then smiles so big when he does!

He is going to be so big and strong! =)
He is already growing like a weed-makes me sad but makes Craig so proud!

I started reading this book "SUPER BABY FOOD" recommended by my sister and it is great! http://www.superbabyfood.com/

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It is a great nutrition resourse. I have been making his food-it is so simple and fun for me (and most importantly nutritious-I of course use Gerber sometimes too).

His favorite food right now is Avocado! He eats it like it is ice cream!

*** To all you mom's out there, go get this book! It is for babies 0-3years and has lots of good recipes too!

I normally have to strip Charlie down after feeding him b/c we get food everywhere!!

On another note- I started back running and working out. I was doing it on and off for a while but now I am trying to workout pretty consistently. My goal is to do the Mardi Gras-Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon at the end of Feb...we'll see (pretty out of shape)! Tough to stay on track due to work and coordinating mine and Craig's schedules.

Anyway, PAC- our gym- has a great daycare program- I took Charlie for the first time a few weeks ago. While working out I checked on him 3 x and got Molly to check on him too...ha , I know-pitiful but can't help it!

Each time we went in there he was cracking up and jumping non-stop in his jumper and showing off! Too cute!

At gym in the jumper-couldn't get a good pic b/c of all the movement!!

I will post some pics soon of Charlie starting-well trying very hard- to CRAWL !!

Sweet Charlie...

I am trying to organize my pictures and I found these precious pics from about 2 months ago so had to post them!

I love to be naked!

Hi Mommy!

I love my puppy (but my puppy is still unsure of me). I am starting to grab her ears and wet nose...she always makes me smile!

Charlie's First Christmas!

So this is a little belated but had to post our baby at Christmas!
Christmas 2009 we announced that we were pregnant, it is hard to believe that was a year ago!

On Christmas Eve we went to early Mass and then had a small party at our house with family and a few friends. Christmas morning was wonderful and then off to Baton Rouge for the Kingrea Christmas at Margy's (Craig's grandmother). And let me just tell you about the Kingrea Christmas...ALL the relatives are there with piles and piles of presents everywhere! We go around the room from youngest to oldest and each person opens one present at a time. It literally takes hours but it's a family tradition and too fun! Then off to the Craig's Christmas (Craig's mom side of the family) for a Kris Kringle party at Uncle Chris's.
Whew- long day but full of family and fun! Poor Charlie was worn out!!

Three Generations: "Derby", Charlie and Craig.

Charlie's Great Grandmother-Margy- holding Charlie. Charlie is wearing Craig's first Christmas outfit that Margy made!

Charlie rolling all around in his presents. Tissue paper was his favorite toy.

Charlie in his PJ's and matching Hat at Uncle Chris's after a long day!

Charlie in front of our tree sporting his snow hat.

"Merry Freaking Christmas"!

Our Tree Christmas Morning.

Our Stockings were hung at the Chimney with Care...

Black and Gold Super Bowl!

Who Dat in the Super Bowl? Tonight was a very exciting night here in Louisiana! So unbelievable- the black and gold are super bowl bound!!! People are going crazy! When Hartley kicked that field goal there was something in the air! There are fireworks going off everywhere and people driving down the streets honking there horns, and our cell phones do not dial out!! We should all be off work tomorrow right! Craig is going crazy calling everyone saying, "I'm going to Miami baby no matter what it takes"...so shout out to anyone who knows anyone who can get tickets or a warm place to stay, because if not my husband will walk to Miami, sleep in the streets and try to crawl into the stadium... WHO DAT BABY!

Happy 2010!

Happy New Year to you all!!!

Yes, I am still here! I know, I know, I stink at blogging but will try to do better in 2010.

We have had a very Blessed Year! Finding out we were pregnant...trip to Disney world for Craig's first marathon...

birth of our beautiful baby boy...and much more!

I have lots of posting to catch up on, so if I have any readers left out there ;)...here I go.

My sister Brooke made a trip from CO beginning of Dec. (by herself traveling with a newborn and a wild 2 year old) to meet her first nephew & for us to meet baby Cruz/spend time with Ty. It was so fun! Mame' (and Pops) got all their grandson's matching outfits for all the festivities and parties! We tried to get pics of all the babies at the same time but needless to say, as you can tell by the pictures, it didn't work out so well!

All three boys in their red courdoroy outfits -hilarious! Anytime we tried to get all three together it was a nightmare..haha

Me, Brooke, and Molly... I am so lucky to have such wonderful sisters!

Ty kissing his cousin!

More Kisses


Enough kisses Ty!


Ty and his bro cruzy

Aunt Brooke and drool boy!

Aunt Kristin and Buddha baby

Matching Christmas PJ's, Charlie looks scared to death- (really he just loves eating his hand when he doesn't have anything else to put in his mouth)

We wish everyone a very Happy, Prosperous and Blessed 2010!

Thanks for checking in...More to come...