Pop Pop's Birthday visit

The last week in April we had a nice visit from Pop Pop. We celebrated his birthday with a nice dinner with Uncle Rich and Aunt Lisa and the next night Pop Pop, Robb, and Deanna went to see the opera "Marriage of Figaro" at the beautiful Kennedy Center (some pics below, it is really a breathtaking venue). This was our first time ever going to an opera and I think we were all a little surprised at how much we really liked it. The opera was in Italian with English 'super'-titles (subtitles that are up high) and the script/lyrics were quite witty.

While we were at the show, Uncle Rich came over and babysat Bruce. They had a very nice time together and Uncle Rich put Bruce to bed that night. Thanks Rich for letting us get away for the night!

Bruce and Pop Pop

The Kennedy Center

Opera House hallway

Opera House inside

Scene from Marriage of Figaro

Bruce meets Stanley

Once we got back from Jamaica/Macungie, we got a chance to visit Bruce's newest friend, Stanley Ryan Carroll. We're looking forward to good times and playdates in the months to come. You're looking great Stanley!

Robb, Bruce, Liz and Stanley

Robb and Stanley

(don't get any ideas Dada!)

Bruce the Music Man

Bruce has developed quite a love for music. He loves to dance and will start to bop at even the shortest commercial jingle. His current moves include: the side to side sway, the up and down bop, and my favorite the toe tapper all conducted with a huge grin on his face. We'll try to get some video of it soon. Bruce's favorite songs are the Handy Manny theme song and the Hot Diggity Dog Mickey's Clubhouse song. The Disney indoctrination continues :) And every morning he enjoys listening to the Siversun Pickups with his Dada.

While Grandpa Heier was visiting, Bruce also discovered the piano in our living room and entertained us with a little tune now and then. He's not so bad, considering he can't even see the keys yet. Enjoy some of his latest tunes:

Hanging out with Grandpa Heier

After Bruce's stay in Macungie, we were lucky to have Grandpa Heier come down for an extended visit. Bruce really enjoyed the quality time he got to spend with Grandpa. Some moments are captured below but we saved one of the most memorable for the next post (aha, teaser).

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for all your help. We look forward to your visits!

Grandpa likes the Little People Zoo too!

Whatcha doin'

Checkin the news from Wayne, NE

Hi Computer Mama and Dada?!?

Thanks to the wonderful world of Technology we were able to talk to Bruce each day through Skype. I think he was a bit unsure at first as to why our voices were coming through the computer, but then he seemed to get over it and was waving at the computer (see the photos below).

We were so happy to get back and see Bruce's smiling face. We love you Bruce!

Play, Dinner, Bath, and Bed Time

More fun photos from Macungie!

At the playground!

Grandpa, I'm new at this, but I think you are supposed to push me :)

TOYS!
Aunt Rhonda pulled out the kids' toddler toys and Bruce was in heaven. Bruce found a new favorite toy...Little People! Thanks to Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Kevin we now have about 50 of them (and more followed us home via snail mail). Bruce loves them and carries them around everywhere we go, one in each hand. He's particularly partial to the little Hawaiian girl. Oh Bruce, we're in trouble.

Dinner time (Boo licking his chops)

Bath Time Fun

Pajammy time

Camp Macungie!

Bruce got to spend one fun-filled week in Macungie, PA with Grandma and Grandpa Heier, Aunt Rhonda, Uncle Kevin, and cousins Lena, Brett and Boo. This wasn't just like any visit though, this was Bruce's first full week away from Mama and Dada. Thanks to their support, Robb and I got away for the week with a trip to Jamaica to celebrate our 5-year wedding anniversary. We had a very nice time. We renewed our wedding vows on the beach and celebrated with a sunset dinner. But I'll admit that I missed Bruce dreadfully. Not sure he even realized we were gone. The Heiers kept him busy and well entertained. Thanks Aunt Rhonda and Grandpa for sharing the photos of the moments we missed!

Bruce and Grandpa Heier

Grandma Heier and Brett

Aunt Rhonda and Bruce

Lena and Bruce

Brett, Lena, and Bruce

Bruce and Boo

Bruce charming the neighborhood gurlies
Helloo, ladies...

Easter 2010 and Stanley's Bday

Bruce woke up Easter morning with a visit from the Easter Bunny who brought him his very own handyman tools. Bruce must have told the Easter Bunny how much he likes Handy Manny (one of Bruce's favorite Disney shows) when we visited him at the Fair Oaks mall the week before (see photo below).

Bruce then suited up in his Sunday best, wearing a very handsome suit and tie handed down from his cousin Luca. Thanks Luca! And we headed off to Church to celebrate this blessed day. Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

After church, we celebrated with a very nice Easter lunch at our friends Craig and Liz Carroll's home. Liz was nearing the end of her pregnancy and the baby must have been moved by the Pastor's excellent Easter sermon as she went into labor that evening. The next day we welcomed Stanley Ryan Carroll to the world with the tune: Bruce has a friend named Stanley, Bruce has a friend named Stan. Yay! Everytime we would sing it Bruce would clap and dance. It was really cute. Looking forward to playdates in the months to come.

Holding a newborn again made us remember how tiny Bruce was. Just for fun, check him out last Easter: Easter 2009.

Bruce and the Easter Bunny

Easter Morning

Bruce in his Easter suit

Welcome Stanley!