Thursday, February 28, 2013

Ski Season

I love that there is a season for skiing. Or, is that just in my house? The boys have spent a few days up on the slopes bonding over the magic carpet (no more rope tow!) and the hot chocolate breaks.

last run

the boys

hot chocolate break

His Name Is...


Abe is embracing the role of big bother and we feel so lucky he has adjusted so well to such a major change. There has been one major challenge though: Leo's name. Over the last two months it has become pretty apparent that much like with Abe's name Leo is not necessarily a fan favorite and that it OK with us. The most surprising development though is that the biggest critic of the name is Abe!

Jeff and I spent 9 months "strategically negotiating" a name and after a lot of research, a few tears and a ton of laughter we finally agreed on and notarized (long story there) the name. Unfortunately Abe chose his own name for Leo about a week after we told him he was going to be a big brother. The name is a bit catchy, fits perfectly with his cowboy obsession and after 9 months is still going strong. We keep waiting for it is go away, for Abe to let it go, for the phase to pass, for him stop correcting us whenever we say Leo. IT'S NOT.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Leo




Meet Leo. We are so in love with this super smiley little man. Leo arrived just after Christmas and he has been the most perfect addition to our family. He hums, tries to talk and wants to cuddle 24x7. Leo is not such a great sleeper but his chubby little cheeks, humongous tummy, the humming and his baby blue eyes consistently make up for the sleep deprivation.