Happy Easter, again

We headed back to Western New York for a long Easter weekend. Although very rushed, we got to see just about everyone.

We had an early Good Friday breakfast at the Zaepfel's which also included the Benesch's. Aubrie was very excited to see her buddy Anna, and they had a great time wrecking the house...sorry guys :) Tyler also got 'reacquainted' with Clara. She was very interested in his nose.

That afternoon we went to the Broadway Market to pick up some traditional Polish eggs and Easter food. We then went to Kelly's Country Store to get candy...particulary Carmel Marshmallow Eggs (see previous post...Aubrie does not like Mommy's Carmellow eggs.) I am not sure what the rest of the country is like, but in Buffalo, you can find a candy store on almost every corner around Easter time, each selling different kinds of chocolate shaped items. We drove all over the Capital district and could not find a single store that had anywhere near the selection of chocolates. We have been told that Easter is more about filling the basket with eggs than chocolates around here.

We met Nater for drinks Friday night and got to talk baby. Congrats Nater and Julie...can't wait to find out what you are having.

The Easter Bunny came Saturday morning in Buffalo and then we were able to pick up a few more Buffalo items, while Aubrie and Tyler had Grammy time. We also met Sara and Chris for coffee before having Easter dinner with Jaclyn & John and Kevin & Lindsey and Grammy Lynda. Aubrie was thrilled to see everyone, but very disappointed that the 'baby doggie' did not come. I think Barron traumatized Clinton last time we were in Buffalo, so he got left at home.Saturday night we went to Rochester to see Grammy and Papa P and Aunt Katie. Fortunately Duke and Sadie were there, which pleased Aubrie to no end. She was also very happy with the bat that Aunt Katie bought her, since baseball is her new obsession-not that she have ever really played before.

Overall, a very busy but great Easter.

Really?

"Mommy, there are no more of the eggs that I like!"

~Aubrie

Happy Easter

Aubrie and Tyler's Easter photos...We also started our bathroom reno this past weekend--tiles are off one wall and the floor, the old vanity and sink are gone and the new vanity and counter top are in. We are still waiting for our new faucets to come in, so there is no water running to the sinks, but hopefully soon :) Pictures to follow.

Mmmmm Poofs

Tyler's new favorite snack...he just needs to remember to take the pacifier out before the poofs go in :)

Random Stuff

Aubrie had swimming lessons today, which she loves. She made the choice to stop taking ballet, so she could take swimming. She thinks that she is Ariel, and loves to swim under water. She is in the big kid class, without a floatie pack. She is the only girl with four little boys, which being the little diva that she is, she loves.

Tyler is doing well. He can hold his own bottle or sippy. I on the other hand, hate formula, especially at 3 in the morning when there are no clean bottles! He is gaining weight and seems to be much happier now that he is not scratching all the time. We have also started taking him swimming, which he likes, but he still hates baths at home.

Tyler Update

Ty went to the doctor today for a weight check, just to make sure that he is back on track after being diagnosed with a milk allergy.

He gained 1 lb 8 oz in the last month...yay! We are in the big numbers now, 14 lbs 14 oz. All the way up to the second percentile for weight :). At least it is upward movement.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

A bit early, but we had pictures done today, so enjoy :)
As you can see, Tyler is doing much better now that he is off milk and milk related foods. He has been back to the dermatologist and been given a clean bill of health. We head back to the pediatrician next week to see if he has gained any weight in the last month...we are hoping for big numbers.
This picture seems to capture Aubrie's attitude perfectly! "Seriously, you want me to smile...whatever."