Well, it's been well over a year since I have posted and due to many requests I have decided to start up again (let's see how long I can keep it up...just enjoy for now). Actually, I had an amazing day with Owen and it inspired me to start documenting our experiences. Not to mention he is now speaking in paragraphs. I no longer have to come up with witty captions for the pictures because he comes up with some very good sayings himself.

We spent the morning at the Atlantis Aquarium in Riverhead. Owen had a blast and proved just how grown up he has become. He walked the entire time (no stroller!), held my hand, and we discussed each exhibit. He was a little apprehensive about getting close to any of the tanks and that was my fault. The first place to go when you enter is the sting ray petting pool. I held him and showed him how you could reach in and pet the fish. Well, one darted at me and I instinctively jumped and screamed. Way to go mom. But, by the end of the trip he was happily touching the glass and saying "they can't get me." While we watched the sea lion show I became overwhelmed with happiness because there he was, finally capable of sitting peacefully and having a conversation. Well, we talked about the ball hanging over the tank the entire show. He was more interested in this suspended ball than the sea lion tricks. Such a sport nut. We had an overpriced lunch in the aquarium cafe which included his favorite- french fries, in which he wasn't the least bit interested. He kept saying, "more fish, more fish!" His favorite part of the adventure was the cuttlefish and dancing to the music in the shark exhibit (the Jaws theme song, of course). Our last stop was to the gift shop. He ran right in, by passed all the stuffed sea creatures and toys and knelt right in front of a large bin of balls. He just stared without touching and would look at me and then look back at the balls. I am a sucker for buying him things every time we are out, but this was ridiculous. And so, I carried him out of our wonderful experience kicking and screaming.

Within minutes of getting in the car he was sound asleep and I had a nice peaceful drive home.

Later in the evening, Matt asked Owen what he saw at the aquarium and he said "a fish bit mommy."

Owen loves climbing in my bed naked after his bath. Probably doesn't want to have an accident in his own bed while in the buff.

Guess he thought he needed the glasses so he could draw better.

First bicycle ride.

Owen's first time sleeping in his big bed. He said he was okay with the flower sheets for the time being.

He said he was looking for butterflies.

Long time, no post

It's the Holiday Season

Sorry Mommy, you can't come back in the house.

Help me! This is the fattest Santa in the world. I think he is going to eat me!

Are you sure you are real?

Hurry up and take a picture.

Even though Mommy and I are sick, we still get to go see Santa.

Mommy and Daddy did a pretty good job on the ginger bread house...even though Daddy already ate one of the men.

Mommy, if you take one more picture of me in front of this damn tree...

Mommy and I went Christmas shopping and had our first lunch date at Cheesecake Factory.

Watching the Jets is exhausting.

First time having spagetti

First time eating eggs.

Happy Thanksgiving

I think the bib says it all.

Eating some turkey.

I got to meet Mommy's cousin Mia.

Mommy's cousin Macey entertained me all day.

Keep the poker face.

Cousin Max, I will show you how to play Texas Hold Em'

Yep, this will be the Christmas card.

Daddy, Mommy, me, Aunt Shantel, Cousin Zander, and Uncle James.

I finally got to meet my cousin Zander.

This is NOT my doll.

Hello again, Moses.

More pics from the Christening Weekend

Grandpa Buzzy, you're full of it. I don't believe a word you say.

Nana Karen

Honk Honk Great Grandma.

I'll tell you what, Granddad. You read that book and I will read this one.

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