Welcome Baby Samuel

We are very happy to announce that Samuel Judah Rodriguez was born on October 24, 20011, at 7:49pm, and after 10 hours from the start of pitocin and some hurdles along the way.

Sorry pictures are not in order

Happy Big Brother

Two Years Old.

It is hard to believe that my little man is TWO years old now. These past 2 years God has taught Jeff and I so very much, and Nathan has been that avenue. He has turned into a very spirited, energetic, smart, and loving toddler. He loves to be on the move...running, playing with the soccer ball or basketball, wrestling and rough housing with Daddy. He loves to count, sing songs, dance, and is beginning to show interest in learning his letters. He likes to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Super Why and Little Einsteins. He has a great memory and loves to tell us about the same events over and over. He especially likes to show and tell his Daddy all the things he can do and say. 

His 2 year stats...38" tall and 32lbs 4oz

He dumped out everything in the box so he could find the bunny shaped pretzels

This sums it up

Playing at the park on football day (that is what we call Sunday's in our house!)

Loves to spend time in the basement in his bounce house

Reading a book at Caribou Coffee

Such a big boy

23 Months old

September 2010 (11 months old)

And now....

23 Months old with Mommy (very pregnant with baby brother), Daddy, Papa, Vovo, and Uncle Daniel at Sweetwater Tavern.

What a crazy boy we have. He is very smart, sweet, active, and is really into zoo animals right now. The past few weeks he has been spoiled with visits from Papa and Vovo. He even got to visit with Uncle Daniel for an evening.

Animals at the Fair - August 2011

Baby Pigs

Miniature Horse

Daddy and Nathan petting a pig

Daddy and Nathan love the goats!

Nathan pet his first rabbit! Boy, was it a big one!

National Aquarium

Last Sunday we took a trip up to Baltimore, Maryland to visit the National Aquarium. It was a very neat experience. We purchased discounted military tickets, and then picked them up at will call. We were very lucky to be able to just walk in. The aquarium gets so busy that they actually have entry times on the regularly priced tickets. We were instructed that strollers are not allowed in the exhibits, and that we had to check them in. At first, I was really upset because I expected Nathan to nap while we were there. The aquarium was very complimentary, though, and offered baby backpacks. Nathan did surprisingly well, and had a wonderful attitude for the majority of the time.

The majority of the exhibits were really dark so it was difficult to take a lot of pictures, unfortnately.

Nathan LOVED playing with the bubbles. We stayed there for quite some time :)

Waterfall at the "Amazon Rain Forest"

Pretty bird - Amazon Rain Forest

Michaela - Amazon Rain Forest

Daddy showing Nathan the birds - Amazon Rain Forest

These are the birds :)

Very large catfish

At the dolphin show. These nice people gave us their tickets...unfortunately our little man started throwing a fit during the show and we left.

 

 

 

After the aquarium, we walked across the street and had lunch at Dick's Last Resort...very interesting experience. We left Baltimore at 3pm and Nathan fell fast asleep as soon as the car started moving!

Such a Big Boy Now

This boy loves slides!

Eating in yogurt at his big boy table

Goofy Grin

My little poser

I love this smile!

 The boy LOVES to climb!

"Hi Momma!"