Pirate Party's!!!

The Meyers Family...

Reading my pirate book!

I buried treasure in my pocket!

Pirate Camden

The Baker Family...

Pirate Andrew and Pirate Jacob

Two Pirates wishing Nicolas a Happy Birthday!

-Uncle Joe and Aunt Lynne

The Stein Family...(Tom and Christy)

Pirate Tommy

Pirate Aaliyah

Hey Guys, 

Hope Nicolas had a Happy Birthday!  What a wonderful idea the birthday box was.  The kids loved the books and Tommy liked to dress up like a pirate.  We had Cassandra make the cupcakes which were good.  Tell Nicolas that we can't wait to see him and we love him lots and lots.

Love Tom and Christy and kids

The Leman Family...

Jack, Tim, Kimra (Ms. baby Leman in mommy's tummy) and William

We enjoyed pizza and a movie!

Cool Pirate Brothers!

Pirate Jack

Pirate William

The Brower Family...

Pirate Brielle and Pirate Jake

Yummy cupcakes!

To Nicolas

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY NICOLAS!!!

We hope you had a great day and a wonderful 1st birthday.  We had a lot of fun celebrating here in Indy, but wish we could have spent it with you...next year :) We made cupcakes, lit a candle for you and made a wish that your second year is even better than your wonderful first.  We are so proud of you and the little man you have become.  You have been through a lot and have been quite the tropper.  You are so lucky to have such amazing parents and big brother that love you so much.  We love you so much too and can't wait to see you again.  Happy Birthday little pirate!!

From the Browers

Aunt Danae, Uncle Jake, and Pirate Brielle

More Pirate party pictures soon!

Happy Birthday To Dear Nicolas!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday dear Nicolas!

Happy birthday to you!

Cap'n Nicolas sent boxes full of goodies to each of the Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.  Inside they found treasure to help them celebrate Nicolas' birthday in true pirate style!  So while they had a nice Pirate Party in their very own home...We celebrated at our house with the grandparents!  We wish we could all be together...but we know it won't be too much longer until we can!  Here are some birthday party pictures and our birthday wishes for Nicolas!  Enjoy!  More pictures to come!

I like watching Mommy decorate for my party!

Yummy icing!

Aargh Gaaarrrett!

Grandma Peggy

Papa Crotchie's whiskers are poky!

Grandma Lane

Papa Randy ...Mema Marilyn couldn't be here.  Poor Mema's pancreatitis is acting up again and she is back in the hospital...We love her and missed her very much!  Get better soon Mema!

Grandma Lane and Papa Crotchie gave me my birthday hat!
It's my party....
...And I'll cry if I want too...

I love my daddy!

I love my mommy too!

I want to open my presents now!

(He stayed awake the whole time!)

Garrett got me a pirate sun hat and a matching swim suit!

(He tried to peek up at me from under the hat!)

He is the coolest big brother!

Throughout the day we received many kind messages from friends and family!  Thank you!  We love you and miss you all!

At the party, Nicolas opened some very nice cards, summer clothes, pj's, a new swing, and money for therapy toys!  We love it and appreciate it very much!

Love you Grandpas and grandmas!

  

Our wish for Nicolas is health and happiness this year and always!

Happy birthday Nicolas!  You have been a gift to us all!  We love you!

Mommy, Daddy, and Garrett

On This Day Nicolas Was Born!

On the morning of February 19th,  Garrett decided he wanted to be there so Mema was his coach and they sat behind my shoulder.  

Jake was in tears.  

At 9:18 a.m. Nicolas Jacob Stein was born!  

Weighing 6 lb. 2 oz. and 19 1/2 in. long!  What a chunk!  

You've come a long way baby!

We love you Nicolas!

Daddy, Mommy and Garrett

One year ago...

On February 10th, last year, I stopped working because the doctor thought I was going to go early.  HA--  February 18th was my due date and still no Nicolas.  I had a doctors appointment at 4 p.m. and it lasted until after 6!  She did an ultrasound, measured me, and had me do a stress test...that is where they hook you up to a monitor for an hour to make sure the baby is OK.  While meeting with our doctor she explained that Nicolas had done all the growing that he could inside and that he would probably only weigh 5 lbs. 14 oz.  She said everything looked good to go ahead with inducing me.  She scheduled us to go to Parkview North that evening.  We went home packed our bags and I gave it one last attempt at fattening Nicolas up....We ate Culver's...I had a Deluxe  Butter Burger and fried cheese curds!  Yum!  After that we went to Mema's to tell Garrett the good news.  He wanted us to call him with updates and when Nicolas was getting close to delivery...At this point Garrett went back and forth about wanting to be in the delivery room.  We kissed him, reassured him, and told him we loved him.  At 10 p.m. we checked into the hospital and by 10:30 I was induced.  It only took about 2 hours before I started to feel contractions.

This all happened one year ago and it seems like yesterday!

My baby is about to be one!

LOVE to Snowboard!

This weekend, while Aunt Kimmy watched Nicolas, Jake and I took the boys snowboarding!  Here are some pictures!  We had a great time!  Love you!

Here is a quick clip of G boarding!

They're Heart Breakers With Those Blue Eyes!

Will you be our valentine?

This morning we had some eggs and Krispy Kreme Valentines dougnuts...OK I didn't have any, but I tried to get mom to put one in the blender...she said no.  Moms!?!?  Garrett ate one for me...He is such a great big brother!  Then we opened our valentines!  Garrett got a new robe, candy, and Star Wars Legos.  Mommy, Daddy and Garrett got me two books and suckers.  I tried an orange one today...it was yummy!  We will be leaving shortly to go visit our Aunt Kimmy!  I love my family!

I love you too!

Nicolas

My 2nd Haircut!

Yesterday I got a new haircut...then I went and played with Camden and Mema while daddy and mommy went out for lunch!  Our Aunt Kimmy got us matching shirts...so mommy took lots of pictures...so many that I got tired!

Today I have a t-shirt that matches Garrett!  I'm sure mom will take more pictures!

I love you all!

Nicolas