Transportation Day

Today, the focus was all things "transportation" - surprise surprise.

We started off the day car shopping.

With only 6 weeks left on our lease, we're on the hunt for a car that holds our

not-so-small family of growing boys.

After spending hours putting smudgy fingerprints on the well-polished showroom cars,

we jumped on the light rail train to go uptown.

Patrick and Finn LOVED the train ride and held tightly to their tickets.

Even Sully squealed on the "Choo Choo" ride (and yes, he does say "Choo Choo")

When we arrived uptown, we went to Pike's Soda Shop (www.pikessodashop.com)

We enjoyed old fashioned sandwiches, milk shakes and the most delicious onion rings.

Finn and his Strawberry Milkshake!

Gill, Patrick and his great kid's meal (look at the cute tray!)

On the way back on the train, the boys declared the adventure to be "so much fun",

and I couldn't agree more!

Valentine's Recap

Our Valentine's Day celebration spanned over 5 days.

The Thursday before, Patrick and Finnegan had their Valentine's Party at school. We were still living in the hotel, but managed to make cards for our class, dress in our red, and bring our goodies to school in red mailboxes. The boys were so proud to hand out their Valentines and bring chocolates to their favorite teachers.

Sully and I arrived later in the morning for the party. He made a friend with a little girl in the class - who gave him a cookie!

The Weltz and Kilcoyne Valentines!

We were able to move back home during the weekend - talk about LOVE!!

On Valentine's Day, we went to a special playdate with the Pooles.

The boys were all fired up for it, and were not at all let down.

Melissa had the house decorated perfectly and had all kinds of special treats for the kids.

Jenna and Sully

Finnegan, Isabella and Patrick

The Whole Crew

It was such a sweet celebration - I Love Valentine's Day!

Sullivan's Birthday Party

On Sunday we celebrated Sullivan's First Birthday with a party at Gymboree. This party was not the original plan, as a matter of fact, we had a SMALL party at home planned for Sully's big day, but once "the flood" hit, we had to re-plan the party. Off to Gymboree we went!

Sullivan, Patrick and Finnegan had a great time playing

as did all their friends, big and small!

Our Family Picture - Yes, Finn is absolutely exhausted!

NaNa, Mommy and the Birthday Boy!

Sully continued to bring balls back to PopPop to play!

We had a great time with family and friends. The highlight of the party was Sully and his cupcake - he loved it! He ate the frosting, smeared it on his face, rubbed it in his hair - it was everywhere and absolutely fabulous!

It was a fantastic way to celebrate our baby boy's First Birthday!

Wordless Wednesday

Sully's Bday Recap

Sullivan's Birthday was so much fun!

I know he had a great day, because he was all smiles, laughs and clapping!

We started out the day with a Breakfast Birthday Party...

complete with CAKE!

After Patrick and Finnegan went to school,

Sully and I met Godmomma Sara for Storytime and Lunch.

We picked up the big brothers and went right to Discovery Place

to enjoy some of Sully's favorite activities.

Sully had a blast, especially at the water table, of course.

It was a great day.

We can't wait to continue the celebration on Sunday at the big party!

Happy Birthday Sullivan!

Happy First Birthday to our Sweet Baby Boy!

We love you so much.

xoxo

Our Bond

Dear Sullivan,

On the eve of your first birthday, I want you to know what an absolutely glorious year it has been. You have brought so much joy to our entire family, and especially to me. Before you were born, I had never experienced such an intense bond. All that changed the moment the doctor placed you in my arms. We nestled closely together and there you stayed for hours (Daddy waited patiently for his turn to hold his son, but understood that you and I had some major bonding going on).

Though friends and family got brief moments to hold you, you made it known that you wanted Mommy. There were times when you were a newborn when I wondered if you would ever want anyone else to hold you, there were times that I was exhausted and my arm had gone numb, but looking back, I'm so glad you held on to me.

The year went by far too fast. While some things were a blur, I could always count on you, Sullivan, being right by my side. People joked that you were a Mommy's boy or that we were attached at the hip, but I believe they were all just jealous, as I had a precious little boy with me at all times.

Now, as you grow older, I watch how determined you are to follow around your big brothers. You want to do what they are doing. You want to play with them, run with them, eat with them, and be one of the big kids. I know it's only a matter of moments before you will not be the baby anymore, but the 3rd part of the team. While I can't wait to watch the bond with your brothers grow even stronger, I know I will crave the days when you and I could not be separated.

So, for now, I will treasure all our cuddles, I will continue to rock you to sleep, I will pick you up the moment you cry and I will try my best to cherish each and every moment with my sweet baby boy.

I love you, Sullivan.

Love,

Mommy

Flashback Friday

One Year Ago Today