QT with G & G

So I have yet to download the pictures from the camera, so in the meantime you will have to make do with pictures from my phone.  As I mentioned earlier, Christopher was super sick last week.  It was so sad to see him like that, but he did make for one cuddly little dude.  And Grandma & Grandpa Britt made sure to cash in on those cuddles with their main man "Willy".  In fact, on several occasions they commented about how he was their favorite grandchild.  Not only is Willy inheriting the Mustang, but he has officially moved into the #1 spot for the cash money.  Sorry Anisten, Nolan, Jack, Ryan, and Reese- but the truth hurts.   

Playing with Gpa & Lotso

Playing on the computer with Grandma- most likely some online gambling

Holding hands with Grandpa

Next year those other stockings will come down to make sure Willy has ample mantle space.

We're back

Sorry for the delay- I have spent the last week with 50% of my readers (aka mom and Leslie).  We have been very busy- sickness, traveling, Christmas, bonding with the fam.  I am going to try and get our pictures uploaded and post about our adventures.  Please pray that I get it all done.

Brunch with Santa

Christopher spent his Sunday morning with some very important people.  Obviously I am the top of this list, but he was also hanging out with Santa Claus, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, Spiderman, Batman, Captain America, Shrek, and an elf.  He is kid of a big deal.

Waiving to his #1 fan: Mommy

Santa is coming here?!?!?!

Big boy drinking out of a cup: 

I'd rather be napping:

The Cat in the Hat!!

Yep- napping is more fun

This is the life:

Christopher actually slept through 90% of our Brunch with Santa.  But to his defense, the little guy is not feeling well.  Here's to hoping he gets better ASAP.  We have hot plans this week- visiting our STL peeps!!!!

The best present

For those of you asking what we want for Christmas- we want cold hard cash already have the best present.

Pardon the bags under the eyes- we are not morning people at the O'Neill house.

Major Milestones

C-Dub hit a couple of big milestones yesterday.  The first- he officially started crawling.  And by started- I mean he had his hand and knee going at the same time.  While it was only one motion before diving to the ground- we are well on our way!!!

And the second- and the one that makes his father extremely proud- is that he broke the metal bouncy seat at school.  The little monster bounced with such excitement- that he broke the chair.  The chair that is capable of holding twice his weight.  He's such a little bruiser.

The little monster pretending to be an angel:

Reading is FUN-damental

My little nugget is quite the avid reader.  Among his favorites are War and Peace, Pride and Prejudice, and Hippos Go Berserk.

Fotos semanales

Here are the newest fotos semanales- or weekly photos for the non-bilingual crew.  C-Dub taught me how to say it.  Cha right- this mama spent time in Spain- I know my Spanish.  And google translate doesn't hurt.

Breakdown of tough love

Here is a little step-by-step lesson into Tough Love: Crib Edition. 

Step 1:  Put precious, adorable, cute little baby into crib.  Watch as he begins to flop around, kick his legs, punch his hands, and scream at the top of his lungs:

Please note feet are already kicking:

 
Step 2:  Watch precious, adorable, cute little baby flop around for 15 minutes while screaming at the top of his lungs. 

Defeatedly ending in this position:

Step 3:  Enjoy 3 hours of silence while precious, adorable, cute little baby sleeps until repeating Step 2 again.

Now ending in this position:

Step 4:  Enjoy 2 hours of silence while precious, adorable, cute little baby sleeps until repeating Step 2 again.

Now ending in this position:

Step 5:  Wake up and play with precious, adorable, cute little baby who is now happy as a clam and ready to party!

7 Months Old

And I love him more and more everyday.  He was upgraded to the bigger crib at daycare this week.  It won't be long before he is walking, talking, and pushing Bo and I around in our wheel chairs at the nursing home.  Make it slow down!

Taken before school this morning.  Best looking 7-month old I know:

I heart him!

Spring Training

I know I am stating the obvious here- but Christopher is a man of many talents.  His career opportunities grow with every waking day.  So in addition to a potential career as professional golfer, gifted artist, take-no-prisoners Missouri Highway Patrol man, the dude is now adding baseball player to his repertoire.  He definitely has the skills to pay the bills.  And good thing, because mommy and daddy have expensive taste in nursing homes.  Start saving now C-Dub!!!

First Art Project

C-Dub completed his first official art project at school.  I will be framing it and hanging it in his room.  Seriously- how adorable is this?

That's his little foot in the middle.  At least now I know that if for some insane reason the professional golfing career doesn't pan out, no need to worry.  We've got a little Picasso on our hands.

Under the weather

Christopher has been under the weather the last couple of days.  He has a pretty nasty cold.  The nugget and I played hookie from school and work on Wednesday to nurse him back to health.  We hit up the doctor to make sure we were bronchitis free (and we are!!) and spent the remainder of the day cuddling with each other.  While I was so sad to see my little man not feeling well, he was the best snuggler ever. 

Now taking reservations to eat these cheeks:

Red Hat Revisited

A couple years back- little Miss Ryan shared some fashion genius with this:

I obviously failed the fashion exam with the turtleneck/sweatshirt combo.  But to my credit- I added the sweatshirt only because my parents were trying to turn their kitchen into a meat locker with below freezing temperatures. 

Well C-Dub came across that little red hat the other night.  He took advice from his cousin and rocked this look:

I must admit I age well he is cute.

First Thanksgiving

C-Dub's first Thanksgiving was a success.  He got to bond with some family peeps, sleep in 4 days in a row, try a little cranberry sauce, get kissed many times, and model the latest in napkin headwear.  The Dubs is a trendsetter. All in all- I would call it a great holiday! 

Sitting at the big table is so fun:

Aunt Katie helping C-Dub pick his best color:

Talking about Jesus: 

These eyes melt my heart

A man on the move

The nugget is so close to crawling.  Rolling over is now child's play for this little man and he has his sights set on crawling.  He has all the pieces down- he just needs to get them going at the same time.  Here's a little video I shot the other night.

Tough love is working...a little

We have been "tough-loving" the nugget for a couple of weeks now when it comes to sleeping in the crib.  He got a little too spoiled sleeping in the bed, so it was a big adjustment going back to the old crib.  We've seem some late nights, tears, and tantrums- but I think we are rounding the corner.  **Knock on wood**

Here's the nugget showing off those sleeping-in-the-crib skills:

Please ignore the terrible picture quality- but I couldn't resist this shot.  There's nothing cuter than the way babies sleep with the little tush in the air!  I will say, I am proud that Christopher keeps it classy when sleeping, unlike some other people we know.

What a trooper

Christopher is a tough little dude!  He still wants to follow a career in law enforcement despite all of the terrible things he has experienced in his 6.5 months- a burglary, multiple Browns losses, the end of Entourage and repeatedly trying to go to Chick-Fil-A only to remember that it is closed on Sundays. 

Rocking his "new" Trooper shirt from Grandpa B:

I can't believe he used to be this small (look at those chicken legs):

The onesie shown above is now considered "hot".  If you see it- please call the Cleveland PD immediately- or call me and I will go regulate!

Chicken...it's what's for dinner

If you know anything about me, it's that I'm awesome I love chicken.  And apparently my son loves chicken too!!!  He recently added protein to his diet- and chicken is proving to be on the top of his list.  I couldn't be more proud.  Tonight we ventured to the delicacy known as chicken and rice. 

Shop till you drop

This weekend C-Dub was reunited with Lil' Mike.  Lil' Mike (and his peeps) came and stayed with us for the weekend.  The boys decided to spend the day Saturday cruising the mall for chicks.  While Christopher didn't find a babe to share a happy meal with, he did have a great time with his BFF.  And he even got to meet Santa Claus for the first time.  He was pretty indifferent to meeting such an important man.  But we did get some photos- to be shown at a later time. 

BFF Christmas Card??

Looking cool for the ladies:

 

We're thinking Michael is going to be the designated driver when these two get older:

Everybody jump jump

Jump up jump up and get down!  The nugget loves to jump.  And thanks to Ryan and Reese- he inherited this fun bouncy chair.  Besides his mom (obviously), this is Cee-Dub's 2nd favorite thing in life.  Ok- maybe I am exaggerating- he also loves turkey with sweet potatoes, trees, reality television and things he can chew on.  Oh- and his Daddy is pretty high on that list as well. 

Check out those argyle socks!

Each time I see that little smile, I realize more and more that I am never going to be able to discipline this child.  He will smile, and I will cave.  So I apologize in advance for having "that kid".  But back me up here, how cute is he?!?!