This mornings project...empty contents of toy box so I can climb into it.

Hugo and the Christmas tree

Hugo's first Chirstmas tree! Last year we had just moved into this place and weren't unpacked yet. So this is a big deal for all of us. We put our go-to plastic tree up while Hugo was napping and did the big reveal when he woke. But maybe it was too soon, he was in a bit of shock.

Putting up the Christmas tree

Dash & Daddy try on their Santa hats for size. Hugo was having none of it!

Eating like a big boy

Mommy has worked very hard with Hugo on how to use a fork....way to go Mommy and Hugo.

Hugo ...in all his happiness

At the Queens Petting Zoo

Yes, the sign reads Whose Poo? Apparently that is a popular question at the zoo.

Hugo and Dash pictures

When strolling in the mall...Hugo likes to hold Dash's hand.

Looking out the window.

Trouble falling asleep. . .

Sometimes pooping is a two kitties in the corner affair.
As for the paci, well, some evening habits are tough to break.

Waking from a quality nap

I'm learning how to roll.

The Year of Babes

2010 appears to be the year a lot of my friends from high school and college are having babies. And while the newborn chapter is very exciting, I'm just as thrilled over the future as our kids grow together and go through life's phases (tween obsessions, whatever will be worse than texting, and drivers ed -->yikes!!).

With that said and a joyful tear in my eye, we welcome to the world
Hadley Aileen Semenchuk
daughter of Erica and Charlie Semenchuk
Born Friday, Nov 5th, weighing 7lbs 12oz & 21 1/2 inches long.

I already have my nickname picked for Hadley, Miss Peaches n' Cream, just look at her beautiful skin. She is a lucky lady because I know she will have a couple of fab grandmas and even a great grandmother who I'm sure will be sewing some adorable outfits.

7 years ago today...

Happy Anniversary to us!!

Grabbing his own chub!

Sunday cuddles

Big Boy Teething

Earlier this evening I was in our bedroom changing Dash, while Jen was in Hugo's room. So there I am making fart noises to Dash which makes him laugh (because Dash now makes farty noises with his mouth at 3 or 4 in the morning when he wakes up) and I hear a scream from the other room, a loud "No!" then a few swift movements and a door shut with authority. Jen walks in, agitated and in pain, and tells me that she put Hugo in his crib because he had just bitten her butt. I think, "No way, really?" However, a few minutes later I am putting a band aid on her backside as there is a small purple welt and actual blood at the scene of the crime. Hugo in a teething moment of insanity, ran up behind my wife while she was putting old clothes away and bit her butt, through her jeans. Later, all was forgiven and a chocolate popsicle was awarded...because let's face it, teething is really hard.

Late to urban life, Dash's first subway ride. We conquered the subway stairs w mommy in the rain. But the day is still young.

Big boy....at 4 Months...Dash just clocked in at 20lbs 3oz. 28.5 inches long...now on to the shots :(