Christmas Tree Lane

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

This last Wednesday, we walked Christmas Tree lane in Fresno with the Aaron, Laura and Paige Panfilio, it was very cold but really cool to see all of the lights and even SANTA!!

Here are Marty and Paige all bundled up to meet Santa.

Marty enjoyed the lights, just staring at them and hanging out. He loves being in the backpack, especially when Daddy is wearing it, he bounces when he walks!
As you can see it just lulls him to sleep.

We are so excited to see everyone this coming weekend, well late tonight!!! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a New Year that will be filled with as much joy, love and excitement that 2008 has brougth us. Big Hugs to everyone!!

Happy Turkey Day!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent most of the day with George at the fire station. The guys made a great meal and I know Marty enjoyed it. He had a tray full of potatoes, squash and some turkey!! His first meat! He did great just hanging out with all the guys and truly made this thanksgiving a memorable one. We can't believe how big he has gotten and how much he is moving and grooving. He can get up on his hands and knees, then he just kinda rocks there back and forth. Give him a few more days and he will have figured out how to get moving.

We love you all and look forward to seeing you soon and getting to celebrate Marty's 1st Christmas!!

Here are a few shots of Marty getting his grub on at the fire station. It's he cute!!!

7 months old!!!

Today Marty is 7 months old and he has grown so much, he is 27 1/4 inches talk and just over 17 lbs.
He has 4 teeth (2 top, 2 bottom), is getting better at crawling every day and is talking more and more.
We are looking forward to his first Thanksgiving and Christmas it is going to be a blast.

We have heard back from the seller and now we are just waiting on the banks!!! Hopefully, if it all works out we will be in our first Home before New Years!!!

We love you all and look forward to seeing you all soon!!!

Marty is learning to stand!!

Marty on the Move!!!

Check out this clip of Marty doing the army crawl. It just started on Monday and he is getting better and better at it. WOW Pretty AMAZING!!!

I am Marty! Hear Me Roar!!!

I know finally!! We are so happy that we are able to share pictures of our Costume Party from our last visit home. Marty was an awesome monkey, we were really glad that he was so chill in his costume and of course so freakin cute!! George and I were jungle people to keep the whole theme going.

I think Grandma and Grandpa D had the most fun with their costumes, I know I had a blast shopping for my moms with her.

Uncle Don will really have to be committed now!! What an amazing time to live in, I can not wait to see the changes that are in store for us!!

Uncle Nicky Moon and Auntie Kaleigh looked great for just driving in from school for the party.

Uncle Tony and Melanie wised up for the night.

Even Great-Grandma and Grandpa clowned around a little.

It is so amazing how much Marty has grown. Not only does he have 2 and 1/4 teeth (the top right has broken the skin!!), but he is moving forward in a meaningful way. It is kinda like an army crawl but it is definitely forward propulsion. He has mastered the 360, with his arms and legs flailing like a beached fish. I really am amazed every time I spend time with him.
Still waiting to hear from the bank on our offer, but we have heard encouraging news from the sellers agent that at least the seller will accept our offer. One hurdle down now just the steeple chase size ones to go.

We loved seeing everyone and can't wait to do it again.
XOXOX

6 Months Already!!!!!

Half a year old can you believe it!!!


It seems like time is just flying by. Marty is 17.5 lbs and stands a whopping 27 inches tall. He has ONE tooth on the bottom left and he look so cute when the smiles with it. He is talking more, ga's and go's and all types of noises. Laughing and smiling it is all pretty amazing.

He is eating a lot as well. Carrots, Applesauce, Peas, Green beans, Oatmeal, and his favorite Butternut Squash.

He still loves paper, eating it, slimming it, tearing it, and pretty must just going to town on destroying it. His feet are a huge fascination as well, George taught him to chew on his toes and it happens every time we change his diaper (which is soooo much fun now that he is eating so many solids).

His hair is getting lighter and longer and there just seems to be more of it, which is fun in the bath tub because Mom and Dad get to make some pretty sweet hair dos.

The Mohawk

The Greaser (with lip snarl and everything)

We also get to sit up and enjoy a little of Daddy's favorite thing, the RED SOX!!!!!



As part of how great dad is, he surprised Mommy with a photo shoot so we could have our first set of family photos.
Here is the link, so those of you who would like can go and order prints or just check them out.
www.sarahophoto.com
under Arthur

We are looking forward to seeing everyone next week to celebrate Grandma Collins, Auntie Lori, Nana's and Mommy's birthday as well as Nana and Popa's 30th Wedding Anniversary. We miss you all but have enjoyed the time we can see each other on Skype. It is a true awesome program, if you don't have it, get it. All you need is a computer, a webcam and the time.

We love you all and can't wait to see you
XOXOXO

Fun time with Daddy

Here are some great pics from George's phone. He has been hanging with the little man while I have been at my internship, class and for the shift I have picked up at Bullard. I am glad that they are getting some quality dude time. We love you all. Hope to see you soon. XOXO

Marty, the new flavor of SunChips



A nice big smile from our little dude


Sweet hair during bath time