52 Weeks Week #11

52 Weeks Week #11, originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

A father / son moment...
It doesn't really have to do with the photo... (but it happened tonight)
I got back late tonight from work and found out DJ had come up earlier with my mom...
So I missed all the awake time with my lil buddy....All I really got to do tonight was do this!
The only person in the world I know will smile like clock-work when I walk in the room!

God I love that kid....

photo was taken in complete darkness... tv lighting the way... hahaha tried it with flash and blam.. he woke up...hahahaha

Happy Halloween

More Halloween DJ, originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

We just wanted to take a second and say Happy Halloween To All Our Family & Friends. More DJ Halloween Photos will be posted later.

Have A Great Halloween

DJ Male Model

DJ Male Model, originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

Look at that smug self satisfied smile. He knows he has the world by the tail at just 6 months. Dianna got the email yesterday: DJ's modeling career has begun with a photo shoot for Macy's. We are pretty floored by the whole idea because we decided to do it for fun. We never thought much would come of it at first. At his interview he actually didn't even smile. Destiny has wrapped her arms around my son and we will see where it takes him.

On to bigger and better things.
(PS DJ isn't this just the cutest photo ... he smiled for like 2 seconds and I caught it)

alternate title: "Chillin' in my JEEP"

My son as Alfalfa

My son as Alfalfa
Originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

Everyday I look at my little "love bug" and I still can't believe we made this beautiful little boy! People say I spoil him when I hug and kiss him too much, but you know what? Soon he'll be too big for me to hug and kiss him, so I need to get as much as I can right now!

Next week DJ goes in for his 6 month appointment and we'll know his statistics. But for now, this little guy started eating solids a few weeks ago -- and he is an eater!! Whole containers of solids plus wash it down with half a bottle.

He can roll over, likes to jump in his jumpster (thanks Geri!), demolishes his toys, and is starting to sit up! Dom practiced sitting up with him last weekend because DJ had an "audition" with Macy's!

We checked out a seminar on "breaking into" the industry for fun and while we were registering, they asked about DJ -- height, weight, etc. Then they say, "Great! He has an interview with Macy's tomorrow in San Francisco. Can you make it?" Of course we can make it! We went, DJ was great and did really well sitting up, but I think a little too young, so he didn't get the job! Oh, well... next time!

Happy Hump Day.....(my Friday this week)

Happy Hump Day.....(my Friday this week)
Originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

Hey lady... love of my life....Did ya miss me....Well if you did ... Here is a shot of us together. If this didn't make you smile well I don't know what will. Here is a little sappy greeting on a Wednesday morning.

Every moment we spend apart brings us closer together.... I feel like a newlywed most times when I come home. Even with our pretty boy addition to the family. You are a great mother and an excellent wife. I don't stop often enough to buy flowers or say I love you. I did getcha a couple massages in the last couple of months, but that was to say thank you for taking care of DJ. The smile I give you when I walk into a room is because you love me unconditionally... 7 years strong and counting.... Sushi this weekend...and TACO night.... with Jose Cuervo and beer.....Love ya hunny 4 ever and a day

Our Growing Boy....

B*W DJ strikes again....
Originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

So its been almost a month since we wrote anything. Life has been hectic. August is always crazy because my grandmother and I both have birthdays in August. So here are the quick highlights. Tahoe was fun. Me and DJ had a beer together and spent a lot more time together than we do on a daily basis. I had a blast... I think I almost cried when it was time to go back to work. Gosh I love that kid. I checked the percentile charts and my son is all head and length. He is 90th something percentile for his head size and for his length. This leads to him being in the 50% percentile in weight so he looks like a big kid but he isn't very big. The crazy part about this is that he was born in the 5% percentile of everything. Most people aren't numbers people but I like reading this stuff...

Last but not least. He can roll over. He also has a standing/rotating command center in the middle of the family room. He loves to just stand up and rotate around and play with all his Baby Einstein toys.

More later good people... Happy Friday

Mama's angel

Smiley's BACK....
Originally uploaded by espressoDOM.

As of today, DJ is 16 pounds and 25.5 inches long!! He is a smart little man!! He loves to stand on his feet and pretend to walk! When Dominic laughs, he laughs! It is so heart warming to hear your baby's laughter. I tell him every day that he is my little angel because ever since my mother passed away, he has blessed my life. I don't know what I would do without him. Stay tuned... in 3 weeks he starts rice cereal!