New Year's Montana style

We survived the 10 hour drive after many stops.  Only one hysterical break down by Nolan which we thought was pretty good.  Nolan experienced his first brewery in Bonners Ferry.  We were finally a full crew in MT Sunday morning when Andre and Stacey arrived from Spokane.  We played cards, snowmobiled, ate food, drank wine, saw some deer, walked at night, shot guns, watched football, played shuffleboard, made Nolan laugh, snuggled with the dogs, played liars dice, chopped down a tree, and fed some squirrels.  When the clock struck midnight the sparklers were lit and the champagne popped.  I kissed my honey and made a wish for another amazing year.  We are following up the best year of our lives so lets see what is in store for us in 2013.  

Bourne Christmas

Christmas came...and went.  I can't believe it is over.  I thought getting our Christmas tree in November would extend the holiday season and prolong the joy but it flew by in a blurr.  It was as festive as ever and so special with Nolan.  Matt and I did the crazy run around in order to see all of our family which we may have to re-evaluate for next year.  We love them all and want to share Nolan with them but man it is tiring!  Nolan was crazy spoiled this year.  Mostly with love and attention which are the best gifts one can recieve.  The next best gift was a "Super Nolan" onsie with a cape.  Can't wait for him to wear that one!!  Here is our Christmas in pictures.

Christmas Eve dinner with Matt's family...(not sure how Griffin didn't make it in one picture)

Ahlgrim Christmas Eve White elephant gift exchange

Great Grandparents

Bourne Christmas Morning

Ahlgrim Christmas Morning

Ahlgrim Christmas dinner

Such a Merry Merry Christmas!  Happy Birthday Jesus!

All my kids

Matt and I couldn't be happier about the way the dogs are adjusting to having Nolan in the house.  After a rough first night...a couple accidents in the house...we love watching them interact with him.  Nolan isn't quite aware of them just yet but he is starting to look around when they walk by.  Murphy is really good at gentle kisses.  Luckily he goes for the hands most often.  I am not going to lie...Nolan has been licked in the mouth a few times.  Phoebe can be found right by his side when ever he is crying.  I love seeing them act concerned when Nolan isn't happy.  Overall I would say we are a happy family of 5.  Phew!

 

3 months...I can't believe it

Nolan Matthew Bourne...How on earth has it been 3 months?  We are really in a much happier place as a family.  You are smiling and laughing and SLEEPING.  You are really melting our hearts with more of your personality coming through.  You have more time smiling away...but when you get mad, you really get mad.  I mean bright red, not breathing during screaming mad.  But we still love you more than words can say. 

What is Nolan doing these days...
sleeping for 4-5 hour stretches
eating 4-5 oz in a bottle
wearing size 2 diapers
wearing size 3-6 month clothes
you are a talker
sucking on your hand
super kicking your legs
you love the changing table and naked time
still love staring at lights
started liking your mobile
you make bubbles
getting a bald spot from rolling your head back and forth


Here's how cute you are

My favorite picture to date!

Doesn't do the belly justice

Happy Boy!!

No his hair is not red!