Welcome Baby Abby!

My friends from Monster, Kasey Segovia and Sean Williams, welcomed their baby girl to the world on Friday, March 13th. Abigail Riley was born at 7:49 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and was 19 inches long. Welcome to the world Abby!

March Madness

I know that babies are not supposed to watch television, but Jackson is really into March Madness. He likes to sit on JD's belly and watch the games. Don't let him fool you...he may be cute, but he is not good luck. We dressed him in a Clemson onesie and a Butler cap for last Thursday's games...a lot of good that did us!

Birthdays

Our family has celebrated its fair share of birthdays this month. My posts have been few and far between lately so I have some catching up to do.

Since the day we brought Jackson home, JD has complained about the Diaper Genie. He hates having to squish the diapers down in it and having to empty it every other day. So Jackson was really excited to give Daddy his gift for his 30th birthday...a hands-free diaper pail! JD was really excited (and proud of Jackson for thinking of such a special gift). Even cooler, is not what Jackson got Daddy for his birthday but what he did for Daddy - he rolled over from his belly to his back for the first time! The trick has yet to be repeated but we were very excited nonetheless!

Grandpa's birthday was Sunday, March 8th. He and Grandma came to Indy to watch Jackson while JD and I went out for the now infamous birthday celebration.

BJ and Ginger Lippert bought JD a cookie cake for his birthday that read "30 Lame, Cookie Cake Awesome." Of course, there is a story behind the message. Over the summer we attended a couples shower at the Lipperts house. I was about 5 months pregnant and, as was the case for most of my pregnancy, JD took full advantage of my status as designated driver. He and BJ decided that babies were lame, cookie case was awesome. Wow...he's really 30?

Mary Beth turned 22 on Saturday, March 21st. When we were little, Melanie and I made a sport of torturing Mary Beth (at one point we even had her convinced that she was adopted). Our first dog, the late Fluffy Marie, had her birthday on March 20th. Every year on her birthday, Mel and I would tease Mary Beth that we were going to get her a cake that read "Happy Birthday Dog and Fluffy." Yes, I realize that it sounds stupid now but we thought it was hilarious! Well, this year JD decided to follow-through on our joke. Happy Birthday Mary!

Special Delivery

Recently, JD pulled out his childhood collection of G.I. Joes. It is no secret that JD was slightly spoiled as a child, but this collection is a testament to just how spoiled he actually was...there are hundreds! Fortunately, his meticulous care for his toys and pack rat tendencies have paid off. Who would have thought that G.I. Joes would be worth so much on the open market?!? When he was packing up a shipment to one of his new "Joe" buddies, we decided to let Jackson play in the peanuts.

(Parental Note: We never closed the box and no peanuts made it near his mouth.)

Growing older, but not up

JD turned 30 on Saturday, March 7th! Since so many of his friends turn 30 in February and March, Dr. and Mrs. Gillespie threw a party at Midtown Grill in Broadripple. As I look back on the events of the day, I am reminded of the lyrics of two Jimmy Buffett's songs, Growing older but not up and We are the people are parents warned us about. For those of you who witnessed the birthday festivities...you know what I mean! Years have gone by but not much has changed.

Celebrating Justin's 21st birthday

Celebrating the "boys" 30th birthdays

Happy 1st Birthday Cooper

One year ago today Baby Olecki entered the world. What a difference a year makes! We are so glad that we were able to be a part of his first year. Happy Birthday Cooper Aloysius!

Welcome Baby Lowey!

At 2:11 pm, our friends Heather and Jeremy Lowey welcomed their son, Jacob Wesley, to the world. Baby Jake weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz. This is how Jackson took the news...

"He's here already? I thought you said he was due next week. I am shocked!"

"I am so happy that Jake and I are going to hang out at the same daycare!"

"Wait a minute...you mean I am not the youngest baby anymore. That's a crock..."