Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Stephanos is Two months today...















Stephanos is full of smiles and coos! He's getting so big and becoming more of a baby with personality. He'll let you know when he's hungry and dirty diaper. Most importantly, like his mommy, when he needs quite time, he'll for sure let you know! Amelia loves his so much. She's shares her toys, feeds him his bottle and tries to bounce him in his bouncer and someday will bounce him across the room, if no-one is looking. She's still learning to be gentle with her little brother. She can't wait to play with him!!!! Stephanos' Greek Name Date was December 27th. In Greek cultures, the name date is actually celebrated rather than their actual birth date of that name. We'll stick to 10/29:) Two days after Christmas would be tough!

Disney on Ice











Papa took Amelia and others to Disney on Ice. It was a great afternoon! Thanks Papa!!!

Christmas Day at Nana and Papa's











Sadly I only took one photo of opening gifts! Amelia enjoyed the presents she received though. Santa came for the couples. Straty and I were Team Hadj that got their bootie kicked! Anyway Straty and I were mom and dad's Secret Santas. We decided to start the gift giving 12 days before Christmas, leaving a gift with a scrabble letter clue. We had the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future came 3 times, Scrooge made a few visits as well. It was fun leaving the gifts and clues. The final destination was to be a vow renewal at a spot they call New Orleans by their house. It was short and suite. We end 2009 with a new film title "Four Weddings and a Baby"

Christmas Morning





It was so much fun this year watching Amelia enjoy Santa and her gifts. We are still opening gifts! She truly enjoys each one she gets and must give it the time it deserves before moving onto another present. I think it's better this way, in hopes she appreciates things given to her. Stephanos laid back and took things in. That cute little Christmas outfit Yaya got him....well he was in it for am gifts and then blew out his pants:) It was a great morning! Off to Nana and Papa's house!

Getting ready for Santa's arrival




We set out TJ's Candy Cane Joe cookies and eggnog for Santa, after daddy read the "Night Before Christmas." Auntie Sarah and Uncle Dean's pig attended the festivities! What a great evening.

Under the Christmas Tree "Our Famliy"




Christmas Eve Dinner "Breakfast"



"Too many chefs in the kitchen!"


We had yummy french toast, bacon, sausage, eggs, fabulous pastries and more!!! After dinner, we got into our PJ's and did the gift exchange game. Lots of fun!!!

Christmas Eve and FCCHB






This was Amelia's first time going up with the children on Christmas Eve. Pastor Bruce was so proud he could pronounce Amelia's name correctly this time:) He asked her what she wanted for Christmas and she had to think about it! The whole family was there!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Whew.......Stephanos is 6 weeks old today

So, I think we're up to date. I'm still going over photos, but I think that's it. It's been a crazy 6 weeks! He's been to Disneyland four times, had a visit from Yaya and Papou, enjoyed Thanksgiving compliments of mommy:), one month check-up weighing 12.5 pounds, some crazy gassy nights, and lots more. Tonight we head to the Drive Thru Nativity at church, after we eat chili at The Bobar's. It's challenging with two kids. At times I feel like I'm slowing floating further away from the light at the end of the tunnel, oh or drowning. Just when I got the hang of life as a mom, we have baby #2 and our almost 2 yr old is getting attitude!!!!!! A boy is very different. Still learning to share what spare time I had from Ame's schedule with Stephanos. Ame is saying no and why!!! WHY..... really!!!

Let it snow

The day after Thanksgiving we made a mad dash to Bella Terra for Santa and Snow!!! After we said we were going to have a relaxing night at home. Funny how things change. It's soooo awesome to be close to the fam. Just a phone call away and in 10 minutes we're listening to a Blues band sing Christmas music, in arms with the ones you love.

Stephanos' first Thanksgiving




Amelia in charge

After dinner, we went to Starbucks to heat up some milk and mommy got her Gingerbread Latte decaf. Amelia had us all doing a rondejon (SP) in Starbucks. Even Papa.


Disneyland to see the raindeer 11/23



We saw Santa's raindeer! They were fighting for some reason. It was a very crazy busy day!!! It was fun though.

Amelia is ready for golf!!!! Lunch at the country club with the family on 11/22. Stephanos is looking forward to growing up and kicking daddy's butt in a round of golf. That is, after Amelia does!!!!! :)



Kiddos...

11/20 Amelia's last Tumble Class, where we had a party and Amelia received her graduation certificate. We were both so proud. She LOVES tumble class. We sign up again in January!
11/17 Stephanos in Grandpa's onsie




Ame in her big girl bed