Happy 85th Birthday Grandpa!

Sunday, the family celebrated Grandpa's 85 birthday. The party was held at my work, in the conference room as we needed a large enough room to hold the 58 immediate family members (24 missing). The room was dressed in blue and gold (or yellow) for Jesuit and we enjoyed great homemade BBQ food. Melissa set out pictures of Grandpa and the late Grandma as it wasn't only a celebration of his birthday but of their 64th wedding anniversary on April 30. She introduced the Schnitzius genealogy book which she spent many months working on. She also provided everyone with CD of Grandpas voice recordings of the many stories he tells and a video of the aunts and uncles telling their stories (with the generous help of cousin Marc). I'm grateful to have this as it will be a memory I will cherish forever and be able to pass down generations. (more pics to come)

Here is the family picture with 21 or so family members missing.

Happy Easter

After Sunday morning church Landon opened his easter basket and had his first Peep. Needless to say he didn't care for it.

Another year of traditions was spend at Great Aunt Dorothy's house for the annual easter egg hunt.

Cousin Nick helping Landon.

I forgot his basket so we used a target bag which he quickly filled up.

 Trying pieces of candy he seemed to not like it. Doesn't hurt my feelings!

After a long excited day, he crashed early!

The Baby Stork Has Struck Again!

Its official, baby no. 2 will make his/her appearance on October 5. I didn't think I could get pregnant again as it took me over 6 years to get pregnant with Landon so this was definitely a surprise. We keep telling Landon that mommy has a baby in her tummy and he says "no mommy no". He will be a great big brother. I went to my first OB visit February 17 and everything looks great! The first few weeks I was nauseous to smells and I'm having food cravings like chips, candy, ice cream and fruit. With Landon there was only a certain candle smell that I could not take (even to this day) and I didn't have any food cravings. The bad side is I will be pregnant through the HOT summer!

(taken 3/31)

 

Perfect Sunday Morning

The day after the party we decided to take Landon to the Dallas Zoo. It's best to go first thing in the morning while the crowds are light and it's not as hot. We packed a cooler with drinks and snacks and enjoyed the sites and sounds of the animals.

 

Feeding the Koy Fish and Goats at the Childrens Zoo.

 

The Koala Bear exhibit opened in March and will stay opened for 2 years. The Koala Bears are on loan from the Los Angeles Zoo.

 

Happy 2nd Birthday Landon!

Today turned out to be a beautiful day to celebrate a birthday. Landon had an orange and blue themed party at the local neighborhood playground. The kids enjoyed pizza and cupcakes ran around like crazy. We enjoyed the company of family, friends and Landon's school friends.

24 Months

My sister took time out of her busy schedule to take pictures of Landon at 24 months. The first few of pictures were taken in Georgetown at an old bridge down the street from my sisters house and the rest were taken in Plano at Arbor Hills Nature Reserve. She did her best at taking his pictures as it's hard to keep him still. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Valentines!

For Valentines, Landon got a surprise filled with crayons, writing paper, hot wheel cars and finger paint. He then helped me bake cookies and the ONE time I loosen up I let him lick the spoon of chocolate. Not 30 minutes later he is throwing up all over my couch. I rushed him to the bath tub and he immediately breaks out in hives all over his body.