Mom's Birthday Weekend Photos

Having a baby just the other day delayed these pictures from this past weekend when we celebrated our Mother's birthday. 

Love,
First Gen Fam

Weekend and I Started my Leave

My last day of work finally has come.  Well not exactly last, last day of work.  Just the last day before I start my maternity leave.  Oh how I enjoy the idea of sleeping in until baby comes and spending alone time with Maksim.  Baby is now full term and can come any day.  It is just a waiting game now.

This weekend we got to do some pumpkin carving with the Randall's and enjoy their baby shower for their baby boy due December.

Cowboy themed birthday party for Maksim's buddy, Filip, on Sunday.  Maksim's first pony ride. 

Love,
First Gen Fam

Pumpkin Patch with his pal Van

Here are the pumpkin patch we hit up before Julian this weekend (see apple pics in this post) with the Randall family. For Maksim it was all about his fav pal, Van.

Smugglin some pumpkins.

He didn't want to take a pumpkin patch family picture with us.

Love,
First Gen Fam

Nesting Weekend

This past weekend I was got the nesting itch.  I went through Maksim's old baby stuff. Clothes, blankets, accessories, etc.  Was he really that small?  I look at some of the onesies and think maybe it shrunk but I have to remember even though Maksim was a big baby (8 lbs 13 oz, 21.5 inches) he still was tiny.  We cleaned the car seat (like new now)and baby clothes.  All is organized.  I am almost ready, still got pack the hospital bag and fill out the maternity leave paperwork. All and all even if I had the baby tomorrow we would be completely find because we are staying ahead of the curve.

When we were not cleaning or organizing we did get out to have a little fun.  We took Maksim to the Disney store to get in the Halloween spirit.  He made a trick-or-treat bag, scavenger hunted, paraded around, danced and fell (see video below).  Saturday we enjoyed a 1st birthday party for little Frankie at Jake's Del Mar.  Maksim said the word "beach" for the first time.  He really enjoyed himself on a beautiful sunny day (still feels like summer).  We took him to Sea World again and he couldn't wait to go "up" as he so cutely says on the Sky Tower.  He told the grandparents over and over how he went "up," saw "Shamu" and "sharks."  When Maksim went down for the night Stan and I finally watched Avengers. This past weekend was just what we needed, relaxed and quiet.  Thank goodness because I officially feel "pregnant."  Fatigue and back pain all started as of last week. If I didn't know it before I do now....we're definitely having a baby.

Maksim and Frankie

Birthday boy Frankie

Love,
First Gen Fam

Weekend: Orange Orchard Wedding

We have had a crazy September with 3 weekend weddings back to back.   This past weekend was the last and it did not disappoint.  We celebrated Kevin and Eileen's wedding in the Redlands on a private orange orchard.  Stan and I were lucky to be a part of the wedding party.  I was so happy to find a blush pink dress that fit me that I can wear post baby; thank goodness for the Von Vonni transformer dress.  The bride, groom, setting, details, and old friends really made it a spectacular party.  Congrats again to Kevin and Eileen!

I am sad to see my Aunt Mika go after a wonderful 5 week visit she has to return to Cleveland.  She was the biggest help especially with Maki and the current condition I am in.  I had someone to watch Maksim every weekend while we were away at weddings.  It was almost like a mini vacation having her around.  Maksim loves her too much and has learned lots from her in terms of going to the potty, puzzles, words, etc.  Please Mika move to San Diego already!  We love you!

Jelena, Mika, and I getting our nails done before the wedding.  We miss Mika already!

Love,
First Gen Fam