Bros Conversing : First Time Ever Caught on Video

Maksim really pays no attention to baby Lazar other than to ask me to set him down so he can get some cuddling in with Mama.  It made me a little worried.  Is he jealous?  Is he going to love his brother?  It was like this until recently.  He now goes and chats up a whole conversation with Lazar.  I can only make out some of it otherwise it's some secret baby language.  In this video see Maksim tells his brother about Donald Duck, Chip and Dale, lays down some kisses and shows off his belly button.  Please don't mind the toe biting. I consider it a love bite.  I was so lucky to be able to record this first ever conversation.  Brotherly love is too darn cute.

Love,
First Gen Fam

All Things Black and White

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Black and white has always been classic but recent fashion shows have made this a top trend for 2013.  I choose a few wardrobe and home pieces that caught my eye above.  Not going to lie I might have ordered the shoes already.  If you are going to shell out some bucks towards some new trendy pieces this year it has to be b/w.  Its crisp, timeless, and can be worn with any other color (love it with coral).  You simply cannot go wrong.

Happy Shopping.
Love,
First Gen Fam

Maksim Update: 2.3 Years Old

Since we started Maksim in preschool in January we are already seeing the effects.  He is learning so quickly.  New words come out of his mouth everyday.  Some I still struggle to understand, but it's really cute.

Update:

• Officially in a big boy bed.  The cribs rail is down.  He frequents our bed a lot more now, hehe.
• Learned how to do a somersault
• Started putting sentences together
• Sharks are awesome......period
• Loves, loves, loves swimming 
• Counting up to 12.  After 12 it's a jumble of numbers
• He's got ABCD and WXYZ down, the middle of the alphabet also a jumble
• I tell him I love him before bed and he says it back to me....its the best feeling ever

Love,
First Gen Fam

Everyday Updos

I wear my hair up a lot.  Updos keep my hair out of the kid's reach and at the same time make me look a little more polished.  Below are some updos that seem pretty easy that I need to add to my routine especially  when I have a bad hair day.

The top knot.  I think I wear my hair like this most of the time.  It's easy and can be worn messy. Add a barrette or headband and it instantly dressy you up. Tutorial here.

Head scarf.  Better than wearing a hat.  Go here for the tutorial.

Twisted side ponytail.  Looks great with wavy textured hair.  Click here for the tutorial.

The french twist.  I have never perfected this hairdo and sometimes it seems a little stiff.  The model in the pics above looks really cute so I'll give it another try.  This tutorial using chopsticks makes it look easy too.

Simple tucked twists work well for short and medium length hair and looks very elegant. Click here for the tutorial.

 How about the classic ponytail.  Mine doesn't look as good as this model's usually but I will try to wrap my hair around the elastic to make it look polished.

Happy Hair Days,
First Gen Fam

Happy Valentine's Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's day filled with lots of love and kisses.

Love,

First Gen Fam

Lazar Month 3

Posted this picture on Facebook but failed to post on the blog when it was his official 3 month birthday.  I have been busy with family in town and I have officially returned back to work.  He is smiling more than ever now and chunking up in all the right places.  This baby is like my first....big!  Wearing 6 month size clothing already.  I make them big, I know.  I heard a first laugh from him a couple weeks ago too.  Completely adorbs, heart melting and for that moment I forget that he is waking us up nightly.  They make babies cute so you cannot stay mad at them.

Love,
First Gen Fam

Rub a Dub Dub, Maksim in the Tub

I recently posted some bath time pics of Lazar so its Maksim's turn.  This kid loves water whether in a pool, bath, sink, etc.  He even loves washing his hands.  We give him nightly baths.  The tub is filled with the essentials, bubbles, boats, sharks, and an occasional octopus.  He now even holds his breathe under water.  Full face submersion!  He is Mama's little show off.  Getting ready to sign him up for some more swim lessons.  He loves "swimmy" (as he says) it so I am going with it.  Plus if it tires him out some....its not entirely a bad thing.

Love,
First Gen Fam

Baby Bath Time

Like his brother little Lazar loves bath time.  Don't mind the serious face, he really is enjoying himself in his baby jacuzzi.  He is become more and more active too adding little splashy kicks now. He still is a really sweet and good baby.  I sometimes have to pinch myself.

Love,
First Gen Fam

Merry Bday to Me

My boys and I

Someone insisted on blowing out my candle

I celebrated my 31st birthday last weekend.  Stan took me on a date....dinner and movie.  We don't get out much so it was fantastic.  We celebrated at home with family the day after but as you can tell from the pictures I got pretty sick along with Maksim.  I didn't ask for a runny nose, headache, or violent sneezes, for my birthday but that is what I got along with some sparkling new gifts.  Another great bday beside the whole getting sick thing

Love,

First Gen Fam