Mommy's Helper

As I was cooking dinner, Johnny was helping me wash dishes. I wasn't paying close attention, and I hear, "Mommy?"

Halloween

This year, Johnny's costume was Extremely Strong-Willed Toddler. I had a nice lion costume from Old Navy all ready for him, but he refused to put it on! We tried everything, but he wanted nothing to do with it.

I was able to get this mask on him for all of 5 seconds, and grabbed the camera to get evidence.

Then I joined in the fun, until he made me take it off.

My guy

He was very interested in the scarecrow's shoes the other day.

Then he came in for a kiss.

San Gennaro

We went to the Feast of San Gennaro last weekend, to eat, eat, eat, and eat some more. Yummmmmmm

There's really no other point in going, as far as I can tell. Jeff's friend Brian and Brian's girlfriend Kelly joined us, and Brian is one of the few people who Johnny lets hold him, so I took photographic evidence.

Also, I took some pics of what Jeff and Brian would look like as a happy gay couple walking with their son. We call it, "My 2 Dads". Awwww

Monster Treehouse

In case you don't know us, we don't do anything on a small scale.
Here are some shots of the treehouse Jeff has built for Johnny. I swear to you, it's not a deck for us - it's a treehouse for the little guy.

Just so gorgeous

I know I'm totally biased, but wouldn't you be, too?

Fashion Week

Here's a typical outfit lately

Actually, the fact that he has a shirt on is a step ahead of many mornings

2!! Can you believe it???

I've been slacking when it comes to taking pictures, but I did my best yesterday, which was both Johnny's 2nd birthday, and his party.

I hadn't wanted to get the big bouncy castle this year, because on some level it just seems so obnoxious - like when I was a kid we either had to find a way to entertain ourselves or be bored and deal with it. Johnny was sleeping when the castle came and was set up, and he woke up about 30 minutes before guests started arriving, and he hardly came out of the thing! I guess it makes sense, as he's more than happy to just jump up and land on his butt in the middle of the living room, so how would he not love a whole huge castle where he can jump? It was kind of hot and humid out, and you can see in one of the pictures (of him and Yazmine in the playhouse) just how red and clammy he got.

Also, we're pregnant again and expecting #2 in April. YAY!

Disneyworld, The Sequel

More pics of our trip

Disneyworld

We had such a great vacation. First it was New Orleans, then on to Pensacola, and then finally a week in Disney. We didn't expect Johnny to travel so awesomely, and we all just had a wonderful time together.

The Good Life

We went for our first boat trip on Greenwood Lake with Grandma and Grandpa Lane, and Connor and Alex. Johnny was so calm and happy!

Best. Picture. Ever.

I'm not biased, am I?

Young Love

This is Yazmine, who is Maribel's daughter. Her preschool had a party on the last day, and Johnny got to go and crash it.

Yes, that's my son

This is what happens when I let him play in the fridge, and don't keep a close eye on him. He takes his treasure and runs to the family room and starts chugging.