More shots :(

Michael had another set of shots and I was very worried he would have a bad reaction to them again. I was prepared for a night of crying and swollen little baby legs. :( He was such a brave little boy and took the shots without crying at all. I gave him baby ibuprofen this time hoping to stop the soreness before it started. It was like a miracle! He didn't cry or complain at all. He felt so good, he was babbling away and acting silly!

Dog Run

We just finished with the concrete work on the side of the house. Next Anthony has the task of installing a gate. When it's all done the dogs will have a great big place of their own to trash! As of right now, they have complete control over the back yard. It's impossible to even walk out there without rolling an ankle in one of the giant holes they dug much less do any yard work. Trust me, we have tried and within hours they have done their very best to ruin our hard work. I like to think they feel like they are helping us. :) Hopefully this spring, with the pups out of the way, we'll be able to have a nice backyard!

Cutie Patootie!

Daddy and his Boy

Elf

Michael's Papa John sent him an elf outfit to wear this Christmas. I have to say, he's the cutest little elf I've ever seen!

Meet the Risos

We went to the Nani and Nanu Riso's house this Christmas eve for their famous seafood dinner. It was delicious!!!! Michael met a big part of the Riso family and was passed around and adored by them all! He was extremely tired at the end of the night so he missed out on the opening of the presents and the horse races. Next year I'm sure he'll be up to it!

An Aptos Christmas!

The three of us headed to Aptos to spend Christmas eve brunch and Christmas morning with Anthony's parents and brother. We stayed in the new house they moved into which is actually Leslie's father's old home. Leslie's family come over for brunch on Christmas Eve and Bruce's family came over for Christmas dinner. It was great spending time with everyone and so special for us to introduce Michael to everyone!