Firsts

Last weekend we took Christian to the beach for the first time.  We got up, got packed, and headed to Hilton Head Island, SC.  It was seriously hot so we didn't stay too long, but the time we were there Christian really seemed to enjoy. 

Hope you're enjoying your summer as much as we are.

Love, the Baksas

on the boardwalk

l

looking out to the ocean

w

wondering about this whole sand stuff

e

every time the water would rush up, he would sigh really loud

(probably like, "oh thank goodness, this weather is ridiculous")

i

it was a good day. 

Oh yes, I have a blog

If having a baby is like having something enter your life, completely take it over, fill your entire brain and soul with worry, allow you to forget the day and month, and still be smiling...well my friends we are there.

This little man is not even here and he has pretty much consumed our entire lives. I eat, sleep, and dream Cristian. (still trying out that name...input much appreciated)

Apparently it is December. The month of Christmas. So they tell me.

We do have a tree. I consider us ahead of the game right there. It doesn't have anything on it yet, but give us until next week and its bound to at least get some lights. We have been so consumed I do not think either of us has really realized that Christmas is coming, with or without us.

I should at least go online and pick out some gifts via Amazon. Or gift cards or something. Where would you like your gift card from? (again, input much appreciated).

Let me fill you in on exactly what has been consuming all our time.

We did Thanksgiving in Oklahoma. Which was wonderful. I got in some quality time with the parentals. We got to see all my cousins and their kids (and the two cutest 2 month old twin baby girls!). We had a wonderful baby shower and got some of the sweetest presents. I got to hang with Jen and Em and Jess! I mean that pretty much seals it up for best holiday ever. We also did not take one picture because my charge is apparently not holding in my camera. Nice. All you snap happy people there, I need some pics.

On the way back we broke some sort of packing world record and managed to fit a swing, a full size BABY SWING in our luggage. Along with 90 baby outfits (thank you baby Jett!), wipes, blankets, cards and tons of other baby stuff. I do not know how we did it but people it was an amazing site to behold. (we take pride in our packing over here :) Did you know the new price for an overweight bag is $90?! Insane I know.

Oh, I picked up a sore throat along the way. Score!

What else....our plane got delayed by numerous hours, but hey, we made it back safe and sound, and I"m still here to blog about it.

All in all, its been an amazing few weeks. I'm back now, so leave some comments sometime so I know you are out there reading this :)

love, coley

Colorado Bound!

• In 6 days we will be in wonderful Colorado to see our family & friends. We have lots of fun lined up, including a baby shower (Thanks Myriam,Darcie and Maya!!), a few shopping trips, checking out Jason's new house, post birthday celebrations with Maya and Maureen, a pre birthday celebration with Mike, did I mention shopping?!, and laying on the couch.

• Its going to be wonderful.

• Since we are leaving straight from work next week I need to start packing us on Saturday. That's the goal. Everyone says that you have to plan so much more when you have a baby, I think that goes for being pregnant too. I have to give myself enough time in case I get super tired or start feeling gross and just don't want to do anything. Practice for the real thing I guess :)

• This will be my first flight since I'm actually "showing" pregnant and I'm very excited with a little nervousness thrown in. I'm sure all will be okay since this has been the most amazing pregnancy thus far, I just hope I can get comfortable on the plane since that seems to be my major issue these days.

• I took a picture on Sunday for 23 weeks and I will try and post it tonight before the 24 weeks goes up :) 6 months on Sunday 18th! I canNOT believe it. So exciting.

• We've gotten so much done, but lots to finish. Painting is done, we are weighing our options on whether we should start moving stuff in there yet, as the carpet needs a good cleaning. We don't have much to move in though, so may not matter. I still need to order the mobile, wall stickies, rug, fabric and a few other items online.

• In other family news, Angelo Baksa has grown up. He's a big puppy now. This whole week Angelo has been staying at home, with free reign of the house, all by himself. We put the trash can in the pantry and shut that door (that dog doesn't need any temptations) but other than that, he's just hanging out being a big boy, err dog. I cannot fully wrap my mind around it. I never thought we'd see the day. We video taped him the first two half days (we are those parents) and watched what he did. After the first hour of running to the window, running up the stairs to that window and back, we figured we didn't need to see anymore.

• Yeah Angelo! Freedom from the crate at last.

Love,

coley