Busy Weeks

It was a crazy couple of weeks, as I was traveling for work the past two weeks. Two weeks ago I was in Long Island, NY and last week I was in CT, which was beautiful!! I loved CT! I learned a lot and had a great time training, but traveling is exhausting (especially with layovers on EVERY flight)!

S0, what's new here?!?! Bishop started visiting the new toddler room at daycare in the mornings. He has gone 2 mornings now and he's really enjoying it. He eats breakfast with the big kids and drinks out of a real glass (no lid)! I'm not sure how they maneuver that one, but they say he's been doing really well. Luke dropped him off Friday since I was out of town and I dropped him off this morning and I was kind of sad bringing him to a new room. I know he's ready for it, and I was surprised I was sad (he's just visiting after all)! :)

Both Luke and I were out of town one night last week, so Bishop got to play with nana and papa that night. His Great Grandparents Ray and Darlene came to visit and they went out for dinner and had a blast!

It is nice to be home this week. Bishop is so much fun and has so much energy! It's amazing how much he understands and how well he listens. I can ask him to do things now and he'll do them. For example I will ask him to get his socks and shoes and bring them to me and he will! I'll ask him to sit down so we can put them on and he does! It's great! There are more situations like that too.

Bishop can now tell you what a dog says and what a cow says and then he'll clap for himself after he does. He is OBSESSED with dogs--he absolutely LOVES them! When we go for walks and he sees a dog, he'll start kicking and flailing his arms because he wants to get out and pet the dog. I have to ask just about everyone we meet if he can pet their dog. Don't worry...we will not be getting a dog anytime soon, although I know he would love one! :)

He has also recently learned how to "make things work"...for example he can push the buttons on his books or toys to make them start up or make noise. It's fun that he can entertain himself. He loves to play outside and when he's sitting he's always crossing his ankles/legs.

I never really knew what people meant when they said "he's all boy", but I completely understand now....Bishop is ALL boy and what I mean is he's into everything, not afraid of anything and has more energy than I know what to do with at times! He's at such a fun age and he's able to communicate to let us know what he wants and doesn't want (including playing with the electric toothbrush--he ALWAYS wants to play with that). He's also a VERY good eater...there are a few things he doesn't like, but for the most part he'll eat whatever we're eating and then some!

Bishop will be 15 months old soon-I cannot believe it!! The time continues to fly by, but we're enjoying it as much as we can!

Madelyn Michelle

I am very proud to announce the arrival of Madelyn Michelle Bormann!! She arrived Wednesday, April 13th at 3:44pm...weighing in at 8lbs 15oz and 22" long! She is absolutely PERFECT and is BEAUTIFUL!! Mom and baby are doing great and they are adjusting so well.

Here's the history of her arrival. I was in New York for a few days last week for some training and Shelly had her appointment on Tuesday. Nothing had changed, so she was scheduled for an induction for Thursday (the 14th). I was ecstatic because my flight landed on Thursday night at 9:40pm, so I figured I'd make it in time for her birth. Miss Madelyn had other plans!! Shelly went into labor naturally Tuesday night and was born Wednesday afternoon! I was overwhelmed with emotions--I was SO excited to hear the news and talk to Shelly and I felt so bad I couldn't be there for her. My sister is my best friend--she is absolutely AMAZING and she has ALWAYS been there for me...NO MATTER WHAT!!! I could go on and on and on, but let's just say that she was the one who got me McDonald's after Bishop was born and I wanted to be there for her after her first child was born and I couldn't be. But....this isn't about me and I understood that I'll have the rest of my life to make it up to them! :)

Luke took Bishop up to visit Wednesday night. Bishop has always been very sweet to the babies at school and he's always been interested in them, so I was excited for him to meet Madelyn. I think he was a little distracted by all the other "fun" things to check out in the hospital..plus, his PAPA was there (and NOTHING beats Papa)! :) Nana gave him his own doll to take care of, but he just threw him on the floor, so we decided he won't be holding Madelyn anytime soon (or ever)! :) I am so excited for Bishop and Madelyn to grow up together and to be so close in age!

I was finally able to visit on Friday and it was perfect--I was able to hold Madelyn for almost 2 hours straight and she was so peaceful and beautiful! Like I said, Shelly and Ryan are adjusting so well!! We're going to visit this afternoon and it can't come soon enough!!

CONGRATULATIONS Shelly and Ryan! You are already phenomenal parents...Madelyn is a lucky girl to have you as her parents and we are so blessed to have her be a part of our lives!

And...we're back!

Sorry for the long delay in posts!!

The past two weeks were fun! St Patrick's Day is always a special day for our family since Grandma Froehle is 100% Irish-Luke is 50% and Bishop is 25%. Luke was sick, so we didn't celebrate in true St Patrick's day fashion...but Bishop got to celebrate with a cupcake that he LOVED!

Luke and I went to Colorado to do some skiing last weekend with two of our friends (and neighbors), Paul and Jadee Kahlert. We had an awesome weekend at Breckenridge and it was fun to get away! The weather was nice, although it got to be pretty windy at the top of the mountain...but it made for perfect skiing conditions and the temps were in the 40's, so that helped! I hadn't skiied in a couple years, but was able to keep up with Luke and Paul and I managed to get down some double blacks and some VERY steep terrain! I LOVED it and I absolutely LOVE the mountains!

We got home on Monday afternoon and picked Bishop up from daycare. He split his time with the grandparents while we were gone. Thanks Grandpa, Grandma, Papa and Nana--we love you and appreciate all your help! BIshop had fun, but was sick when we picked him up. I was able to spend all day Tues, Wed and 1/2 of Thursday with him while he recovered from the flu. Turns out Nana and I also caught the flu (Influenza A to be exact). Not a fun way to spend my last weekend at home before going back to work...but we had lots of snuggles!

Thursday Bishop and I went to visit a new friend, Paxton! My good friend, Beth had a baby boy and he is so beautiful! He slept the entire time we were there (which was good looking back since I found out the next day I have the flu). Bishop had lots of fun playing with their dog, Breezy--he LOVES dogs, which concerns me just a little! :)

I am back to work today!! After 4 months off, I am officially "employed" again! I am excited to start my new job and know I have a lot of work (and time away) ahead of me!

Happy St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone!!!

Luke is 50% Irish and Bishop is 25% Irish---I wore green today to help my family celebrate!! I just love St Patrick's day, even though I didn't "celebrate" today! I think I'll have plenty of time to celebrate this weekend!

I hope you all enjoyed the day!!

Shelly's Shower

Shelly had another Baby Shower on Saturday with some of her friends from college. It was an absolutely beautiful shower--the hostess did a phenomenal job and she left NO details left out. I am hosting a family shower after Baby Bormann is born and I told Shelly she better have pretty low expectations compared to the shower on Saturday. It was a ton of fun and her friends made her feel pretty special!

Here are a couple pictures from the shower.

Baby shower

Happy Baby Shower Shelly and Baby Bormann!!! We LOVE you SO SO much!

My sister, Shelly, is pregnant and is due in less than 4 weeks!! I can't describe how excited I am to be an Auntie!!! She's having a girl and she looks fantastic!! She is literally glowing!

This past weekend some of Shelly's college friends hosted a shower for her! She got so many nice (pink) things for Baby Bormann. Baby Bormann is one lucky girl already--Shelly and Ryan will be fantastic parents and she has so many family and friends who love her already!!

Grandma, mama and Auntie

Mama and Auntie

The Grandma's! :)

Bishop sitting at his table reading his book and learning more words

Bishop has started saying more words lately, which is a lot of fun. He said "Auntie" the other day before Auntie Shelly came over...he even said it for her, which was perfect!! He also "moos" when you point to a cow or ask him what the cow says.

Saturday night Luke and I went out for Michelle's 30th birthday party! I wish I had some good pictures, but everyone else must have been taking them because there were only 2 on my camera and they weren't "good" ones! :) Bishop got to spend some time with Grandpa and Grandma Froehle while we went out, which was fun for everyone!

Bishop cut a new tooth on Saturday! It's one of his bottom teeth so he now has 4 on top and 4 on the bottom. I think there may be more coming, as he's been a little fussy and has some other signs of teething.....I hope they come in quickly for everyone's sake!

Walking and Talking Boy

Bishop has really taken off with his walking (literally)!! It is so much fun to watch him!

The past week he went from taking a few steps to walking out of "school" last night all by himself (I held his hand when we got outside, but otherwise he was all on his own)! He's really enjoying it and he's moved on from the "mummy" stage, where he holds his arms out in front of him to looking like a little boy now.

He has also started saying more words. His favorites are Dada, Uh-oh, nana and up, while he continues to say mama (although not has often as I'd like) :). He started saying "moo" and he said Auntie last night for the first time before Auntie came to visit! It was the best and he even said it for Auntie Shelly!

He is completely done with bottles and we're down to 1 nap a day! I definitely don't have a baby on my hands anymore! We are also completely done nursing. It was a LOT harder on me than it was on him!

Bishop and I are home together today, due to some car problems. We are stranded at home, forced to play together--it doesn't get much better than this (except for the car problems, but someone else will take care of those)! :)

What a fun stage! Bishop is so proud and happy to be walking and it's exciting to hear him talk and mimic us more. The other night Luke would crank his head and look up at the ceiling and Bishop would copy him....he basically does anything Luke does. There was a time not too long ago where he would only want to come to me, but lately he's preferring Luke. When we stopped the nighttime nursing, Luke started a new routine with him and he really enjoys that!