Lucas Antonio Silva Arrives!

The next morning, we woke and got dressed and ate a quick breakfast! We had to get to the hospital! Morgan came as usual and kept Pippa. I wanted Monks to get to go up there. I figured he was easier to entertain than she would be for a while. As I finished getting ready, Pete texted she was about to start to push. She wasn’t supposed to be admitted until like 6, and it was only 7:45ish and I really thought Pete didn’t know exactly what he was talking about. Sorry Pete! Fast forward to me driving down Sayles and I get a text that said he was crowning and then as we turned into the hospital, I got a pic of a precious baby boy saying “he is here!” I cried so hard as I parked the car lol and let Aikman see my phone. He said who is this momma?! I said that is Lucas! He said oh my gosh! That poor child has been waiting for his cousin to come! Tia parked near us and we all ran in as fast as we could. We got to the room and they were finishing cleaning Nicole up and Pete came out. I will never forget his face as we looked at each other. Brings tears to my eyes now as I think about it. We had our hugs and our tears and our shrieks of excitement. Mike, Jenny, Phil and Adrian walked in a few minutes after us. We sat in the waiting room until we could go in and hold our newest member of the family. We then found out Nicole was having contractions the day before and they went to the hospital early early morning. Devin had class that day and it was a training he could not get out of so on his lunch break he came up there and we all got to see Lucas together. He was just as perfect as I imagined. We all held him and kissed on him and then went to lunch while they moved rooms. Tia Nette had to head home after lunch and Devin went to class so we went home and put the little ones down for naps and Phil and I went to HEB and we bought balloons and flowers. We bought balloons for Lucas and then two separate mylar’s for Gigi and G-bo, plus some fresh flowers. They had to show off the fact they were grandparents for the fourth time! After naps, we headed back up the hospital with all the kids in their “cousin” shirts I had made for them. We hung out with everyone and then Mike had left to get Pete and Nicole Subway for dinner. When he got back, we all said our goodbyes and headed to eat ourselves. After dinner, we headed home and the Silva family headed back to Pilot Point. It was such an exciting day! Our family is growing and growing and I am so glad we are all still able to get together to celebrate! Nothing is more important than family! We love you so much sweet little Lucas! I look forward to a lifetime of happiness with you! You’re the cutest little guy ever! 

So sweet!

My baby loves his nephew so much!

One of my fav pics

Showing Lucas the artwork Aikman made for him

Proud uncle

Trying to get a pic of all the cousins. Yes, that is Adrian on the floor lol

An extremely proud Auntie!

Going home the next day. See him in there?

Preciousness overload!

Monkey's Pre-Birthday Bash

We had family come in to await the birth of our sweet little Lucas. We all went out to dinner Monday night at Texas Roadhouse. It was our family, our guests of honor, Pete and Nicole, Nicole’s parents and a close family friend, The Silva family from Aubrey and Tia Nette! We had a great time at dinner, talking and laughing. After dinner, we said our goodbyes to Nicole’s parents and headed home. I had ordered a small Hulk cake and Tia Nette brought down Aikman’s presents since she would miss his birthday party. So much to celebrate! The cake turned out amazing as usual! Monks was so excited to blow out his candles and tear into all his presents. He got some super nice clothes and some books with these little learning tablets. They say colors, letters, shapes, everything! It is a Mickey Mouse set and when he first opened it, he said, “Why did I get this?” Lol. Let me tell you that set is his favorite! He is constantly carrying it around and spelling his name on it. I think Mickey threw him off. Mickey is for babies in his opinion. We enjoyed the evening and celebrating my sweet monkey a week early! I am so glad Tia Nette got to be a part of it still! 

Tio and Manny at Roadhouse

How cute is this? 

I absolutely love this pic of them!

He really does enjoy getting clothes!

Look at that face! 

Diaper Shower for Pete

Devin and Phil threw Pete a diaper shower the first weekend in August. They invited about 18 people and about 12 came. They ALL brought diapers! Devin had ordered a keg and then we bought a cheap bottle of whiskey to mix with stuff. I made queso, tequila lime wings, pizza rolls and we had chips. I also ordered a 6 foot long sub from Subway for them. The kids and I went to Jennifer’s since Kirk was going to the shower. Nicole came over too and we all just hung out. We had pizza and ice cream. I put Pips to bed in their room about 9 and Aikman laid on the couch until about 10:40 when he fell asleep. We all just talked and laughed. It was nearly 12:30 when we headed home and the last of the guests were getting a ride from the designated driver. There was maybe two bites left in the sandwich and some burnt cheese in the bottom of the crock pot. And the guys told me not to worry about food……..men need to eat! They had a great time and Pete and Nicole got so many diapers!! Newborn to size 3. The shower was a success!  

Beer getting cold, whiskey on ice....

6 foot sub, (3 feet on top, 3 in box still) cookies, chips

Nachos, wings in oven and so are pizza rolls

Look at all the diapers!

 

Pips is 2!

My baby girl turned two! We threw her a Lorax party and I could just kick myself for not taking pics of everything. It all turned out super cute! Devin made a sign for our front and painted it bright orange. It said things like “North Nitch” and “Once-ler’s” I made a cute sign that sat on an easel by her gift table with some current “stats” about her. Our food table consisted of Truffula Berries (fruit skewers with dip), chips, chicken salad sandwiches on croissants, veggie sticks with dressing, Truffula Berry pancakes (blueberry pancakes), Bar-ba-loots (chocolate Teddy Grahams), Humming fish (goldfish) and Pip’s go to snack-marshmallows! We served water, orange soda in glass bottles (recyclable) and Margarita’s! Our favors were clay pots with sunflower seeds to plant along with a super cute card and saying I ordered from Etsy. Gwynn Glasson from Etsy became my new best friend and made so many little food tags, signs, favor tags, door signs, banners and other cutesy décor to go with our theme. Devin and I made Truffula trees from dowel rods, electrical tape, Styrofoam balls and feather boas. We played a few games from Minute to Win It and laughed so hard. I made Pips a small cake and it had three layers. I did them in ombre! It came out so cute. Everyone else had cupcakes with mini trees or tags on them. That girl got an insane amount of presents and loved everything! She thanked everyone personally also after she opened a gift. She sure didn’t mind being the center of attention and her little face lit up each time she opened something new. She looked absolutely adorable and I am not ashamed to admit it. Ha ha. Am I bragging? Absolutely! Her face is the face of a little angel! I could kiss her all day and usually do. I can’t believe she has been in our lives for 2 years now! She learns something new each day and is becoming quite the talker. I don’t know what I would do without my mini me. Love you like crazy Pips! XOXO

First game-knocking down cups with the balloon they blow up, Phil and Tio

Cantu and his son, Jacob

Moving an Oreo down your face and into your mouth.

Happy Birthday Pips!

Yum!

Craig and Jerolyn gave this Jeep to Pips! Wow!

Wearing her Minnie dress

Aikman all up in Nicole's lap

All partied out!

They barely fit anymore lol

Totally partied out lol I love this pic

 

 

Day with the Uncles!

Ms. Morgan took vacation one week and so Devin kept the kids two days and Pete and Phil kept them the other. They asked for their car seats so they could go places. They said they went shopping at HEB in the morning and then before lunch, stopped by their friend, Melvin’s. I laughed so hard because Melvin is a single guy in his early 20’s who lives in an apartment. Nothing fancy, but I have seen worse. Monks told me his house was huuuuuge with so many stairs and so big. He then told me that he had the best, nicest furniture ever and his house is so cool. How precious is he? They then had lunch at Cici’s and then it was home for quiet time and naps. They had a great day with their uncles and I know their uncles sure enjoyed them! I also was told that at Cici's they offered Aikman a brownie for dessert to which he replied, "oh, I don't like those. My mom made me eat them all the time when I was little." Um, excuse me?? Lol. Strange boy.

Baby girl eating!

Bat nose!

 

First Movie In Theaters!

One Saturday, we got Ms. Morgan to keep Pips and we took Aikman to his first ever movie theater! He wanted to see Monsters University over Despicable Me 2 so we made it a date! He had a game that morning and then it was home for lunch and to get ready! We stopped by Allsups on the way to get some candy and some drinks. I will gladly pay for popcorn and Icees at a theater, but I just can’t with the candy. My purse was full and we headed to the mall where it was showing. Devin and I shared a large popcorn and we got him his own small one. He also got a cherry Icee and Devin ended up buying some candy still. Lol. We found great seats and waited for our movie to start! We snacked on beef jerky, candy, popcorn and drinks! He took a total of three potty breaks during the movie and when there was about 25 minutes left in the movie, he turned to me and said, “Momma, I need some food please!” I told him to whisper and offered him what I had in my purse still. He said, not in a whisper by the way, “but I want meat!” Poor guy was hungry and didn’t want candy. I promised him food of his choice right after if he could sit quietly and finish the movie. He did. We laughed afterwards because he was such a good boy but could not for the life of him whisper when he talked in the theater. He said he had so much fun and as we buckled him in the car, he said, “thank you so much for taking me! I just love you all!” We love you more monkey and had so much fun! It was then off to get some “meat” and to Target to buy Pippa’s birthday presents. Such a fun date with our big boy!