Ivan's Birthday

Today Ivan got one of the best presents from Everett for his birthday...2 steps! It was so exciting! I was holding Everett's hand and guiding him to Ivan and then I let go and he took the last 2 steps on his own. Later on in the day, we went to the bookstore and Ivan and Everett were strolling around together. It was so sweet!

First Mothers Day

On Saturday we went to Riverside Park for a Mother’s Day balloon release for people who have lost thier mothers. We all wrote a note to our mothers on a balloon and released them into the sky. There is no day like this day that makes you miss your mother more. It was nice to have this time with my family.

On Sunday I had a nice lunch with my Dad, brother and sisters and then headed to the Gabel's for some lobster and steak! Everett was pooped and fell asleep on Aunt Jenny!

My wonderful husband got me the sweetest and most beautiful present...a necklace with Everett's birthstone (Emerald) surrounded by diamonds (because what girl doesn’t like diamonds?) and on the top a small Amethyst (my Mother’s birthstone). He also bought my sisters a necklace with an Amethyst stone. I have such a wonderful husband and I thank him for his thoughtfulness and for being there for me and my family always…now I just have to get him to listen to everything I say when I say it! :-)

To My Son On Mother's Day

Everett,
You came in to our world almost a year ago and have turned my life around. You have made me the happiest mother and I am so thankful you are my son. You make me smile everyday. Thank you for making me a mother, you are a perfect little boy and we love you so much.

Thank you for your laugh, you are one funny kid
Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally
Thank you for always lifting my spirits even if you didn't mean too
Thank you for your nifty dance moves which always makes us laugh
Thank you for your smile that warms my heart
Thank you for your love and kisses
Thank you for making us a family

We love you!

Everett's First Haircut

Well it was long over do as you can see from a previous post. The day finally arrived when Everett would have his first haircut. I was actually a little nervous about how he would do and how he would look. He was the perfect customer, he stood in the cool Jeep as we all watched him get his hair cut. I think he loved the attention! There were some parts that tickled him a little. We brought his electric toothbrush to distract him although he didn't need it. After he was all done I was amazed how different he looked, and if it was at all possible he was even CUTER!

Date Night

Saturday night the Gabel's were nice enough to babysit so we could go out for dinner. They also gave us a Gift Certificate to a steakhouse called Bryant & Cooper. We had an 8:30 reservation. We arrived on time and the place was PACKED. After waiting for 15 minutes just to check in we made it to the bar for a cocktail. Finally around 9:30 we sat down. We were glad we had a gift certificate otherwise we would have left. We ordered our meal and the steaks were overcooked; Ivan was not thrilled but I kept telling him we have a gift certificate and we were probably never coming back. My steak was great (which I shared w/ Ivan and he agreed) the creamed spinach may have been the best I ever had and the oysters were amazing. The food was wonderful. We decided to skip dessert. Ivan asked for the check and I went to the ladies room. When I returned I helped Ivan leave the appropriate tip (after 3 drinks he couldn't calculate correctly) and then we headed on our way. As we were in the car, Ivan turned to me and said, "you wanna hear something so funny".... WE FORGOT TO USE THE GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Guess we will be dining again at Bryant & Cooper after all!