Bath time for baby Grace!

We went to Grammy's today, and when we got there, baby Grace was getting ready for her bath. Clearly, Eli was very excited about this:

Eli was giving her kisses over and over...of course the picture doesn't portray that, lol!
Getting lathered up!

Eli was a big helper!

Here's Grace, all fresh and clean!

Smiling at her Daddy!

Meanwhile, Miles was helping himself to some Puffs!

Then he convinced Uncle Ben that he should have a cookie!

mmmmm!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Avery!!

We celebrated Avery's 3rd birthday today! It seems like just yesterday that we were at the hospital meeting our sweet niece for the first time. She's such a sweet little girl, and she always keeps us laughing with the silly things she says. Here's a quick look back at the beginning of Avery, and the big girl she's become!

Brand new!

Love the face!
Her 2nd Birthday!

And today!

Trying to get a picture with all the kids and Aunt Diane...clearly it didn't work!

Aunt Diane and Mr. Miles

I noticed Avery was helping herself to the strawberries at the table...

and she wanted more...

and more...before I realized she was only taking a bite out of each and putting it back!

We took them away, and this is what happened:

Life is just not fair!

Nothing some presents and cupcakes can't take care of though!

Happy 3rd Birthday Princess! We love you!

Happy 1st Birthday Lucy!!

On March 4th of last year, our great friends the Puchmeyer's welcomed little Lucia Rose to their family. Today we got to celebrate her 1st birthday! It's been fantastic watching Lucy grow, and we're all still in shock it's already been a year! Before the party, Eli was begging me to take a picture, saying "cheese," over and over again until I picked up the camera. This was the response I got:

Clearly this idea bored Miles
I swear he looks like a teenager with an attitude here!

I'm warning you...there are lots of pictures from here on out, and little Miss Bella seemed to evade my camera the whole evening, lol!

We get to the party, and Eli quickly makes himself at home!

Miles checking out Lucy's tutu

Eli took a break from playing to entertain Lucy

She loved it!

While we were singing "Happy Birthday," Miles was singing too!

Lucy spots her cupcake...
mmmm!!

Happy Birthday sweet Lucy! We love you, and look forward to sharing many more birthdays!!

Miles Alexander, 8 months!!

Wow, eight months already! My high needs mama's boy is getting so big! In the world of Miles...mama is by far his favorite word, followed by high pitched screaming and squealing. Crawling is just around the corner, but Miles gets wherever he wants to go by doing a cute little butt scoot. He still has just 2 teeth, still not a good sleeper, but at least he's pretty happy! Miles adores his big brother now, especially since he figured out Eli often has food. He is an amazing eater, and I haven't found a food he hasn't liked. (And trust me, I make him EVERYTHING!) So now, some pictures of my handsome little guy!

Starting to get that toothy grin!

Are you serious mama?

He's like an animal in the wild...he spotted Eli's cracker, and he's ready to pounce!

Happy 8 months little man!! We love you!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Yesterday we were fortunate enough to ship the boys off to Grammy's for a sleepover, while we went out on a much needed date! First, a few shots of the boys in one of their many pairs of Valentine's pjs!

Caramel rice cakes...great bribery tool!

And Miles thought he should have some more...
As you can see, Eli wasn't too thrilled about that!

The food was quickly inhaled, and our photo-op was over!

So while the boys were in great hands, Nader and I met up with some of our friends, and had a great dinner at Hyde Park. We finished the evening with a little night cap...or two! ;) We had a fantastic time, and are so thankful that Grammy and Papa Steve kept the boys overnight!! When all was said and done, we all had a fantastic Valentine's Day!!

Snow much fun!

We brought all of Eli's snow gear to Grammy's house, because Papa Steve was nice enough to plow a good path for Eli, and create a big hill for him to climb. Eli was excited to play in the snow...until Grammy threw a snowball that hit him in the face, and got stuck in between his glasses!! As you can see, he got over it quickly though!

Daddy was inside, snuggling up with Grace, fresh out of a bath!

Miles wanted a turn too!

Double duty!

Today was the first time I gave the boys a bath together, and they loved it! Miles is finally sturdy enough to withstand Eli's constant love taps, lol!

My sweet boys!

There were two rare occurrences in the Salem household today, and I actually got them on camera! First, Miles content, somewhere other than Mommy's arms!!

And Eli, the lightest sleeper in the world (aside from Miles, lol) would not wake up! I had to take about 15 pictures before the flash finally woke him up!! He looks so sweet!

Those big ole' kissable lips! I'm going to be in trouble!