He does smile too!

funny faces

Orin has soo many different looks... it's funny to see his little personality coming out! I just had to share some of the funny looks he makes!







(he makes this look when it's windy)

a month late...

Here are some pictures of our Christmas this year... we had a blast!!! I loved being with my baby for 2 full weeks and spending time with family. Ory got soo spoiled and it was fun to watch my family interact with him! He really adds so much to our family and we had an incredible Christmas!

Poor little Ory

Orin has been sick now for almost a week! He has RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and has to do breathing treatments every 4 hours... he's not a fan of these!! Shawn has pretty much been the one taking care of him-Orin is one lucky boy to have such a great dad. Today when Shawn took him to the doctor they found that he has an ear infection in both ears!! This little boy is sure tired of being sick... and so is his parents... and so is his auntie Melina!!! But he does look rather cute in his mask! I think there is nothing quite as sad is having your baby sick!!

Also this week, our black Explorer broke down (while I was at the doctors office... it sounded like gears grinding-not good...I was trying to push it into a spot by myself... that was interesting, but I got some much needed help). Then the next day when I was headed to work, the white Explorer wouldn't start either... needless to say it's been one of those weeks!!

Pictures of our Christmas will be coming soon!

yes... we're still alive

Wow... it's been over a month... time sure does seem to fly by!! This is mostly just a quick note to say that there will be more to come. I seem to be overwhelmed by all there is to do, so let the juggling begin!! We spend Christmas with my family, which was so much fun... it was a month of firsts for Orin:
first time meeting his Nelson uncles
first Christmas/New Years
first time swimming (Florida was 80 degrees and sunny:)
first time rolling over by himself (that just happened yesterday!)
first time going on a safari ride (Animal kingdom)
first time being on an airplane (he did quite well... i was so relieved)
I'll have pictures and more updates to follow...

Happy Birthday... to my hero!!

Today is a very important person's birthday... my dad!! I have the greatest dad ever... He has always been there for me (literally, he's job was so flexible most of the time he was home :) He has always been such a good listener and talker!! He is a wonderful role model, patient and caring!! And most of all, he is an incredible grandpa!!! I am such a lucky girl!!

Divison II Ohio State Champions... Anderson REDSKINS!!!

They did it!!! Anderson is now the Division II State champs!! Shawn and I were even able to watch every second of it... it was televised on Dish network. Yesterday was pouring rain all day and I was so excited to come home, watch the game and eat Cincinnati Chili!!! To my surprise, Shawn had the same thing in mine and when I walked through the door I instantly could smell the amazing aroma... it was a flash back in time of when on those rain days my mom would have a pot of Cincy chili sizzling on the stove! I couldn't have been happier!!! Kyle played great... had an interseption, knocked the ball away a few times... it was soo fun to watch!! It looked just like a college game, with instant replay, stats, etc. Kyle we are so proud of you!!! Great job!!!



"Anderson's (1) Kyle Nelson annd (5) Brian Schlosser break up a pass intended for Louisville's (9) Brandon Mathie in their OSHAA Division II State Championship game in Massilon Friday November 30, 2007."