Fabulous Footage of Nicholas!

Nicholas is doing lots of new and exciting stuff these days! He dances, he says "ruff" when you ask what a dog says, he climbs on his toy box, he is a master negotiator complete with pouty face and he can do "cheers" with his sippy cup. But his most exciting feat is that he has started walking! With arms stretched out above him, he toddles along like a drunken little sailor. He frequently plops down, or squats down, to retrieve objects and then pops back up again. His best work is done without any shoes on at all, but we did make a trip to Stride Rite to get him fitted in some kickin' "early walker" shoes. One interesting fact is that he refuses to walk at daycare - except when momma shows up to pick him up. Then he pops up on his feet, stretches his arms out and barrels over to me.  It doesn't get any better than that! 

Since he's been on the go, I have fallen a bit behind on the posting. So here are his most recent videos - highlighting his insane cuteness and progression in learning to walk.

Nicholas and his first friend, Laurel, on a playdate where they both get their groove on!

Nicholas burns off some extra energy by hammering on his pegs - a favorite pastime!

Nicholas takes his very first steps!

Late March 2012

Nicholas is really starting to get into climbing on and off his ride-on car that Nonnie and Auntie Coll-Coll got him for his birthday. He has a little trouble climbing on, but he loves trying!

Nicholas practices walking - his secret weapon is his stacking ring power bracelets!

April 23, 2012

Nicholas perfects standing man. 

May 25, 2012

He stands...He walks!

Yet some more footage of Nicholas practicing walking.

May 26, 2012

Final shots of our little walking man.

1 Year Old Photo Shoot

We took Nicholas for  his 1 year-old photo shoot around Easter time and wanted to share the highlights. He turned on the charm as usual and hammed it up - wonder who he gets that from! His props include an adorable "Farmer's Market" tote complete with veggies that he got for his birthday from Auntie Kristen and Uncle Darren. Nicholas favors the tomato, probably because it is just another ball to him. He is definitely a boy in that he likes all things that roll or can be thrown.  Nicholas was smiling the minute his feet touched the canvas and flashed those pearly whites continuously! Such a happy little guy. Oh and check out those curls along the back of his head - too precious! Enjoy!

Easter 2012

We had a lovely Easter brunch with the Busso-Lammers clan and Uncle John and Uncle Fred came too! Nicholas was looking dapper in his Sunday best and the weather was perfect.  Many thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for the awesome wagon full of Easter goodies!

Nicholas got a trendy green basket full of toys & books from the Easter Bunny!

And a fun-filled wagon from Grandma and Grandpa Busso!

The weather was perfect!

Look at those dagger eyes on our little guy

Our little cuddle bunny was getting sleepy.

But he still had one great pose left in him!

Thanks for letting me practice walking, Uncle Fred!

There's nothing like some quality Daddy & me time

Nicholas Turns One Year Old!

Our little baby boy turned one year old on March 27, 2012. It is hard to believe a whole year has gone by already, and we are proud that our little family has made it to this milestone. We love our little guy so much - he continues to amaze us and make us laugh daily. Can't wait to see what he gets into during year two!

Nicholas was feeling a bit under the weather on his actual birthday - so we laid low and celebrated with an oreo cookie for dessert (his first one!) Of course he loved it, just like Daddy.

Then the next day (March 28th) Nicholas had a joint birthday party at daycare with his friend Laurel. Miss Christine made them both crowns and they had balloons, and cake and capri sun fruit punch and cheetos cheese curls. Nicholas was still feeling a bit sick, and took full advantage of the "its my party and I'll cry if I want to" clause...but in the end he enjoyed the party and had a great time. Mom and Dad got to stop by too! Thank you Miss Christine!

Little Laurel

On Sunday, April 1st we had a big family party for Nicholas at the house.  Nonnie, Natalia and Auntie Coll-Coll flew in for the weekend and Grandma and Grandpa Busso drove down form Staten Island for the big event. Of course Aunt Christina and Uncle Marshall were here too - along with Alexander and Caroline. And Auntie Cassie, Uncle Hendrik and little Anna! Plus we had a few friends thrown in the mix.  It was a beautiful day and Nicholas had a ball. He is quite the social butterfly (as long as mommy is out of sight) and he absolutely loved hanging with the older cousins.  He got some wonderful new toys and cute clothes and loves them all. Thanks everyone!

"I'm ready for my party!"

 

Appropriate cake decorations for such a musical family!

Mommy and Daddy helped blow out the candles

Natalia couldn't wait to cut into the cake!

"Ok I'm ready for my cake!" 

Natalia & Alexander are fast friends!

"OOOOhhh its's time for cake!"

Cousin Caroline was her party finest! Posing here with Auntie Christina, Uncle Fred and Uncle John!

Grandma & Grandpa goofing around with Deborah

"Yum...this cake is tasty!"

Nonnie says "Happy Birthday, Nicholas!"

Cake comma

"I'm this many!" 

"It's present time. Here Dad, let me help."

Alexander and Natalia wanted in on the action too.

"It's a bird, it's a plane....yup it's a plane! thank you Auntie Annie"

"And what's in this bag...."

The musical card from Grandma & Grandpa - always a favorite! 

"Hmm? do I have something on my head?"

Nonnie, Natalia & Auntie Coll-Coll got Nicholas a great new ride/push toy.

Nicholas & Auntie Coll-Coll