Nola's First Haircut

Nola's hair was getting straggly at the ends so I told Jay I was taking her for a trim. He said, "Well I'm coming!" Many of our friends recommended a place called Snip-Its. They are extremely kid-friendly and really make the experience fun for kids.
When we first got there Nola kept saying this place is nice. "Do they fix things here? What did we bring to fix?" I didn't tell her exactly what we were doing there because she told me several times that she didn't want to get her hair cut. All of a sudden, she realized that they cut hair there and she screamed, "GET ME OUT OF HERE!" She started screaming and crying. I was trying to calm her down but it wasn't working.
When they called our name, we walked over to the station and Nola continued to scream and cry. She would not sit down and kept climbing up my chest. I was COVERED in hives from head to toe. You would have thought we were poisoning her. I am blaming this whole thing on Jay because he brainwashed Nola to never get her hair cut.
I was about to walk out but I asked the girl to just let me know if she thought Nola's hair really needed to be cut. She said it wasn't bad but just started trimming it while I was holding Nola.

Nola started to calm down but still wouldn't sit in the chair. I was bribing her with everything. Moe's, a new car..nothing worked.

Jay and I kept talking to Nola to keep her calm.

It was working...finally...I told her if she sat in the chair I would let her get her nails painted.

It worked!
They took Nola's picture and gave her a certificate with some of her hair. It was a really cute experience. She even got to put a card in a slot and get a prize.

Drama Queen getting her nails done!

Final Words on the way out: "Mom that was fun. I'll do it again!"

REALLY?!

Finn's 4 month checkup & First Snow

The Day after Christmas we were hit with a HUGE snow storm. Uncle Mike & Aunt Brandi's flight was canceled but they got to fly into Pittsburgh and drive over. :) Although the snow caused travel troubles, Nola couldn't wait to get out there and play in it. We threw Finn out there with her :)

Matthew was outside with his Daddy so we took the two of them on Nola's sled around the front lawn.

Poor Finn...he hated it and just wanted to go back inside!

This was him all dressed up...right before he hit the cold air!

First Feeding 12/30/10

Always has his fingers in his mouth if he doesn't have his pacifier.

Happy Baby right after his feeding!

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Finn's 4 month checkup went really well. He weighed in at 12.11 and 23 3/4 in long. This is a pound lighter and 3/4 of an inch shorter than Nola was at 4 months. He also got 5 more shots this time...poor thing. He is very strong, holds his head up really high and is even trying to stand up. Finn is a very happy baby. He gives BIG smiles to everyone and he is starting to turn his head when he hears Jay or I talking in the room. He still LOVES sleeping on his belly all covered up with a blanket. He sleeps through the night and has since about 3 months. We are VERY lucky. The dr. said we can start cereal, fruits, and veggies. So far he loves everything he has eaten(bananas, apples, pears, prunes, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, and squash)...well he spits out the peas but he eats them all anyway. Finn has Jay's temper which usually comes out if you take his bottle away or finish feeding him. He LOVES to eat. Right now he has 2 T of cereal with a 1/2 jar of fruit and a 7 oz bottle for breakfast, 1 jar of veggies and 6 oz bottle for lunch, 6oz bottle in the afternoon, 2 T oatmeal and 1/2 jar fruit for dinner and a 7oz bottle before bed (about 8pm). Then he sleeps until around 7 am. He is a very easy baby and we are really lucky. Nola is definitely the high maintenance child in the house...but she probably gets that from her mom :) Nola is a really good helper, just a little rough with him at times. Finn loves his sister and lights up when she talks and smiles at him.

Christmas 2010

Here are just a few pictures from our Christmas. I have really fallen behind on updating the blog and I can't seem to catch up...must be a two kid thing...I can barely get out the door with the both of them.
Nola got a beautiful vanity from Santa Claus along with many other gifts.

She also got two Ariel dolls, clothes to go with the big one, Little Mermaid CD, some clothes, play school kit, box of crafts and plenty more.

Mr. Finn got a jumper which he loves but can't touch the ground, poor thing. He got some clothes, books, letters for his room, photo albums, first year photo frame, cars and toys.

Nola got us each a present from her little elf shop. Jay got a #1 dad ice scraper and I got a bracelet.

We all went to dinner at Grandma & Grandpas.

Nola & Finn

Family pic!

More pictures

Nola & Finn in St. Elizabeth's Christmas Play

Changing into costume #1 after Emily's Birthday party!

Practicing her camera smile!

Soldiers!

Nola represented a nationality...USA

Walking across stage!

Some of the dancers singing!

Angels!

Finn in his first acting debut as "Baby Jesus." He did AWESOME but I was sick to my stomach the entire time hoping he wouldn't cry. He is a natural and even waved to the audience a few times!

The entire cast!

Nola came in at the end as the nationalities bowed to Baby Jesus. They all sang Happy Birthday Jesus!

Finn waiting to sign autographs after the show...HAHA

It was truly an honor to have Finn represent Jesus in the show and of course I was crying the entire time. It was definitely one of the best Proud Mom moments I've had so far.

Nola coming out for part 2

Singing it's a Holly Jolly Christmas

Singing Christmas Holiday

Shake it girlfriend!

Finn's First New Orleans Trip!

We headed to New Orleans for Finn's Christening. Big Sister Nola was making sure Finn's first trip to the airport was a good one. They didn't let the 1 hour delay get to them.

Being a good boy!

Pro traveler Nola was zipping around the airport and up to plane like she had done it a million times. She turned so many heads pulling around her ladybug luggage. She was so fast I barely got a picture. Too cute!

First time on plane!

It wouldn't be a complete trip without new clothes and look how adorable they are matching!

So happy!

Friday night Dave and I celebrated our birthdays old school....party together! Dave got to pick the place since it was his 30th. He picked Dragos.

Nola stayed occupied by peeling a potato!

Dinner was okay but dessert was the BOMB!

Dorry worry we all shared but it was DELICIOUS!

Nola with her Uncle Mike and Aunt Brandi!

Saturday morning Grumps couldn't wait to show Nola her pumpkin.

Grumps and Nola walked through the pumpkin patch to find hers.

Here it is! Thanks Grumps!

Saturday we went to Nanny's for a girls' cousins lunch.
Nola had a blast playing with piano with Taylor.

Missie with Finn

Nana & Amelie

Baby Finn

New Kicks

Finn with Fr. Adam

Pipaw with Amalie and Finn

Nanny and Finn

Nanny Jr. (I mean G-Momma) and Finn

Meredith with Finn
Taylor modeling in the back :)

Saturday night we met up with Uncle Keith, Aunt Heather, Grandma & Grandpa for Boo at the Zoo where there were plenty of kid activities and music.

Finn as Sebastian

Captain America with Ariel and Sebastian

Family pic

Nola waiting to get treats!

Nola had a fantastic time doing all of the activities and getting candy!

And don't forget doing the Limbo!

And building a kaleidoscope with Dad!

Isabella was too cute. She's been walking since 9 months.
We really had a great time hanging out with everyone!