Fall

We have been very busy the past month or so!

Fall.

We took a few trips to Baird Park with the boys while the weather was still relatively warm.  Dave and Jason would hang out on the playground while I took Thomas for walks in his stroller.

We also took the boys the the Trevor Zoo!  For those who don't know, Trevor Zoo is located at Millbrook School.  It's the country's only zoo that's located at a high school, and the students are responsible for maintaining it.  It's not just lame little pet store animals either, there are monkeys, lemurs, emus, and lots more.

"Oh my gosh!  I'm at the zoo! And I hate my hat! And I dropped my pacifier!  AAAHHH!"

 Jason loved the froggies!

 Thomas didn't really get much out of the zoo.  But he didn't poop his pants or throw up on himself, so we're calling it a great success!

Jason loved this turkey! It kept pecking at a pumpkin, and it made Jason giggle each time.

This guy was a jerk.

Thomas had his two-month appointment last week.  He's 12 pounds 12 ounces and 22.5 inches long.  He's in the 60th percentile for weight, the 20th for height, and the 98th for head circumference!  He's our chunky little bobblehead, and he tends to carry most of his weight in his cheeks.  The doctor also commented on how strong he is!

Our smiley boy  This was right before he got a thigh full of immunity.

 The day after his vaccines, Thomas slept pretty much all day and was very clingy.

Jason loves his little brother!  He helped Thomas feel better after his shots.

I love this cheeky little picture!

I bet you all want to see pictures of the boys in their Halloween costumes!  Well that sucks, because there are none.  We got Jason the cutest little owl costume, and he wouldn't go near it.  We also got Thomas a little froggy hat, and he cried whenever I put it on him.

 

About to lose it.

As it turns out, the fact that the boys hated their costumes didn't even matter.  Our plans to see my coworker's band play at Barton Orchard fell through when it rained all afternoon.  We stayed home and handed out candy to the trick-or-treaters (all three we got).  Happy Halloween to one and all.

Getting ready for Thanksgiving!  Jason had a big piece of Pop Pop's pumpkin pie for dessert this week.  He's also started to love salad and soups, of all things.  He will eat a whole plate full of fruit, vegetables, and beans, but he's extremely picky about protein.

Sitting in his toy box.

Thomas has learned how to deal with tummy time.  

Go Giants!

 

It's been a month!

We've already been home with our two monkeys for a whole month!

After I took this picture, I realized that Thomas is wearing the same onesie that Jason wore in his one-month photo! I did a little side-by-side comparison.

 Thomas definitely fills this onesie out better than Jason did!  And the pants Jason was wearing are already too tight on Thomas.

There are other differences as well.  Jason liked to cry and cry and cry.  Thomas rarely cries at all, he just makes little groaning noises if he needs something.  Jason never, ever spit up, and it's pretty much Thomas's favorite past time.  Jason could take or leave cuddling, and Thomas will snuggle right up on people and fall asleep whenever he can.

Jason has gotten really attached to Thomas.  Sometimes he's a little over-enthusiastic and clumsy, so we have to keep a close eye on him whenever Thomas is around.

Best buds.  Check out the giant yogurt stain on Jason's shirt in that second picture, it totally looks like Thomas is puking on him.

Thomas had his first adventure yesterday!  We went to Vanderbilt mansion to expose him to some culture.  He liked it so much that he crapped right through his diaper and needed to change into his emergency pants.

Babci's blanket!

I think he was literally crapping his pants as this was taken, and check out the puke on my shoulder.

Look at this nice book Chad made for Thomas! It listed some of the treasures of this world that Thomas has to look forward to, complete with handy illustrations for reference!  Tacos and crayfish (shown here) were definite highlights for Thomas.

And here is Jason Doodlebug, strutting around in the winter hat Babci made him last year.

Thomas Michael is here!!

We'd like to welcome the newest Klepeis, Thomas Michael!!

Thomas made his appearance about 23 hours after I arrived at the hospital for my induction.  After receiving my epidural,  I literally pushed for three minutes, and there he was! 

His first doofy face.

About to head home, and pretty damn angry about it.

Jason took a few days to warm up to Thomas. He knew right away that Thomas was his brother, but he kept his distance at first. Now he goes right over to Thomas to give him hugs and kisses and count his toes.

Today we took both boys visiting for the first time! We went to Babci and PopPop's, and then to Grandma and Grandpa's!  Everyone behaved themselves!

Jason provided the entertainment!

And Uncle Mike took the first picture of all four of us together!

And now we wait...

Well today was my first day of maternity leave! No sign of Jason's little brother yet, but my doctor has promised me an induction if I don't deliver by my due date. 

Catching some rays with Mommy today!

I'm literally Braxton Hicks-ing as I type this, so keep your fingers crossed that real labor starts soon!

18 months old!

Jason is now 1.5 years old!

He loves to stack and build with his toys. 

These cups are his most prized possession.

We went toy shopping recently. Dave picked out a big bag of blocks for Jason. He loves being a little architect!

Jason's favorite foods are apples, blueberries, all veggies, scrambled eggs, and ham! He also loves pizza and ravioli.

Eating his cheeseburger like a gentleman.

After meals, Jason helps us clean up!  He picks up all the food that he dropped on the floor during the meal and puts it on the table for us. 

When we take Jason out to eat, he's a little flirt. He loves waitresses! He smiles and says "Hi!!" whenever they come over. He NEVER says hi to anyone else. 

In pregnancy news, I had a growth ultrasound at 32 weeks. This is our newest monkey:

Doesn't he look like Jason? 

I have another ultrasound scheduled for 36 weeks, but so far everything looks great!

When I'm not at work or hanging out with Dave and Jason, this is how I've been spending my time:

I can't seem to get enough sleep during the week, so I'm basically a zombie on the weekends. Just a few more weeks to go!

Jason at the Beach

Last week, Jason packed up his diapers and headed down to OCMD with the whole Ceonzo clan!

First time seeing the ocean! 

Jason was a little wary of the ocean.  His favorite way to enjoy the beach was to sit in the sand with his cousins, with a big bucket of ocean water next to him to play with. Sometimes he agreed to stand at the edge of the water and let the waves wash over his feet, but he lost his patience for that after taking a big wave to the face.

King of the buckets!

Keeping hydrated.

Dads and cousins.

Jason didn't spend all his time on the beach, however.  He also participated in a family photo shoot, and took a couple of walks on the boardwalk.

Dave with the best fries on earth.

Jason loves Thrasher's! We gave him some the first time we were on the boardwalk and he thoroughly enjoyed them. Then a couple days later, we took another walk, and of course got more fries. As so as Jason saw our cup of fries, he lunged for them! 

We took a walk in the park and checked out the bay. Jason got up close and personal with a crab when a guy caught one right in front of us!

Jason loved playing with his cousins. Here is Chad cooking a delicious taco dinner.

Jason's first beach vacation was a success!