Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year ~ Bring on 2012!!

2011 was a very eventful and FAST year for us.  The highlight of our year was the birth of baby Adam (“A.J.”).  I can’t believe how fast he’s grown in just 9 1/2 months…nor can I believe how we’ve managed to function for 9 1/2 months straight WITHOUT sleep!!

No matter where your night takes you, take some time to stop and think about all the great moments of the year.  And for those moments that may not have been so “great”, take some time to reflect on how much more stronger you’ve become.

From our family to yours, we wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2012!!! 

Happy New Year’s Eve and stay safe!!

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

And to all a good night!

AJ's first Christmas was a success!!! His grandparents, aunties, uncles, and cousins all spoiled him rotten...and he LOVED it! We weren't sure if AJ would enjoy opening presents, but he really seemed to enjoy taking bows off of the packages and tearing at the paper. Adam had to work on Christmas Eve night, so we had to wait for him to come home before AJ could see what Santa brought everyone.

We played in his room for a while...he unloaded EVERYTHING from his book shelves that were within reach...including the puzzles that Auntie Kacey & Uncle Brendan and Auntie Michelle & Uncle Michael got him for Christmas. The puzzles are a seriously big hit!

Mess? What Mess? I don't know what you're talking about!

When Daddy got home, we all went into the living room to see what Santa brought. He brought something for everyone in the house. The "girls" were very excited about their new presents. Dinosaurs was the theme for AJ, Harley, and Lulu this year. (It's really nice to see Lulu get so excited over toys now and actually play with them....she's come a long way in such a short time. I think she loves her new life as a dog in the Pouliot household!)

   

The girls also got a comfy new bed that's big enough for BOTH of them to share...although...Lulu would still rather play and sleep on the couch (can you blame her?!)

Finally, AJ got to see what was in his stocking! Santa brought a book, an Elmo cell phone, and some foam letters and numbers for the bath tub!!!

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His favorite present by far is his new xylophone....and he's quite musically talented too. I think he and his big cousin, Ryan, could make a killer duo with the percussion instruments!!

 

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Santa also brought Rock & Roll Elmo. AJ LOVED playing with this in the stores and loves to watch him sing and dance. Whenever Elmo speaks or sings, his face LIGHTS up! Harley on the other hand is a bit weary of this animated little guy!

 

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With the holidays behind us, we realized that AJ needed a safe place to play with all of his toys. He's very mobile and curious and gets into EVERYTHING! So, we bought him a lovely kid-kennel...I mean "safety play yard". He LOVES it! And we love it too...now we can put him in one spot to play and we can actually do housework! Hallelujah!!

 

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He even occasionally gets a few stow aways...the girls love being in here together too!

 

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And just for some grins and giggles…check out some of the goofy faces AJ has been making.  He’s really cracking us up!

 

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We hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

A Letter from A.J. to Grammy & Grampa

Dear Grammy & Grampa,

Thank you so very much for coming up from Florida to visit us for Christmas this year.   Mommy and Daddy talked a lot about your visit and I was soooo excited!  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I woke up from my nap and there you were!!  Yesterday was so much fun, I can’t wait to spend time with you during the rest of the week. 

Mommy said she is going to print these pictures and put them in frames in my bedroom so that I can be reminded of you always when you’re back in Florida.  (Of course, you cooooould always stay here .Winking smileI know of a lovely house for sale!)

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Love,

A.J.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

On the Move…

I’ve been on vacation for a week now and I love that I get to spend so much time with AJ.  We had a rocky start to my two-week “holiday” due to AJ’s teething and lack of sleeping.  But we’re into a groove now (knock wood).  AJ has really gotten the hang of crawling and is cruising around the house now getting into EVERYTHING.  He’s starting to pull himself up and he’s getting a lot stronger when he’s standing.  The good word on Roby Road is “No!”  Between AJ and both of the dogs, I don’t think there’s another word we use as much! Smile
Check out some of AJ’s adventures around the house…
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Helping Daddy load the dishwasher
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Helping Mommy wrap Christmas presents
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Playing with my Christmas presents as Mommy wraps them!
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Taking a break from wrapping presents to play with Daddy’s gear
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Harley and AJ waiting for Daddy to come home!
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I spy...DOG BOWLS!
  
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Cruising around on Rocko my dinosaur (and mastering the art of multi-tasking!)
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Christmas is FUN!
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Coming to get you!
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