A Celebratory Weekend in Pictures

Our weekend was full of happy celebrations.  Stan's bday, Father's day, first day of summer swim lessons......basically it was a crazy busy weekend.  Here are some of my favorite pictures:

 
























Stan's Bday pics via Instagram:

Celebrating Father's Day at Flemings after swim lesson via Instagram:

Love,

First Gen Fam

Happy Papa's Day

Stan,

You are the best Papa out there because:

 You include Maksim in your work out routine.

You wear awesome outfits.

You teach Maksim really important skills like driving.

You feed Maksim.

You are friendly.

You have awesome fashion sense.

 You hold Maksim's hand.

You love Maksim.

Happy Papa's Day.  We love you.
Love,
Maksim and Mama

Love,
First Gen Fam

Happy Birthday to My Love

So distinguished.

Today (well really yesterday) is a very special day. Its my one and only true love's birthday. Stan is the best husband and Papa there is. I know it sounds cliche and generic but I thought of fancy ways of saying it but in the end that statement holds true. Rarely does he say 'no' to Maksim or I. We love that and are spoiled due to it. My heart melts when I see him hold, kiss, hug, and play with Maksim. Stan is like the fathers you see on TV....too good to be true.  We are celebrating his birthday today filled with surprises and fun. 

Stan is:

• unselfish
• giving (sometimes overly)
• direct (he tells you how it is) 
• never late to anything (yeah, we are the first ones to every event) 
• a reality TV junkie
• awesome at real estate.  Check him out at www.standiego.com.  
• a great card player.  He can never refuse a bet or a chance to play poker.
• the best for giving me Maksim.  He is perfection in my eyes.
  
• the best because he loves Maksim, me, and that little munchkin growing in my belly.  We are simply lucky. 

Best Papa in the world.

My best friend

Happy Birthday my Love and to many more happy years! 
Love, Your wife, best friend, and baby Mama, 
Natalija

Love,
First Gen Fam

Our New Munchkin in Black and White

Its a BOY!  The arrow is pointing to his tiny balls to confirm gender!

The little guy was wiggling around like crazy.  I think I am due for another super active child.  This means I will fit into my skinny jeans that much sooner!

We celebrated after the ultrasound at Arrivederci Restaurant in Hillcrest with some fresh Italian grub.  Papa is above scrolling through his phone for some name ideas.  We have some options but will be narrowing it down as the months go.  Conveniently next door was Pinkberry so we said why not!

Love,

First Gen Fam

It's a........

Today we found out the gender of the little munchkin growing inside my belly.  We had many guesses but today's ultrasound confirmed it.

Guessing and guessing......

After much guessing and guessing.  It's a ...............

 BOY!

Maksim is going to be have a little brother! He is so ecstatic to be able to push someone around. Wow!  There is going to be so much testosterone around Mama!

Love,
First Gen Fam

Weekend in Pictures

The cutest picture of the weekend.  Maksim planting a sweet kiss on his cousin Milana.

Arcade fun for cousin Adam's Birthday.
A little gardening with Mama.  Our tomatoes are coming in great!

Celebrating Grandma Irina's Birthday.

Weekend Instagram Photos

1. Mama's much needed Pedi  2. My munchkin  3. Pizza lunch  4. Maksim trying to communicate with his sibling  5.  New bracelets  6. Maksim's cool tattoo

Love,
First Gen Fam

Sushi Date

Our sushi date followed by Pinkberry. Now this was the best date ever, sorry Stan!

Maksim already has a big personality but here are some new things he is doing:

• Not really new but he constantly is trying to tickle us.  He says ta-ka-ta-ka-ta-ka!!!!  Super cute and giggly.
• Toothbrush obsessed! He is constantly stealing our toothbrushes. At least he has good hygiene. 
• He sits on his mini toilet and makes a "shiiiii" noise to mimic the sound of pee coming but no real pee to hit the toilet yet!
• He recently dumped a bag of Doritos on on floors and then danced on the chips. The crunching was music to his tiny ears. Oh, did I mention he was eating them too at the same time. What a clean up!
• He is talking more than ever. Do I understand him? Well honestly......not all the time.  I just figure is a 4th language he is learning
• He is a stage 4 clinger all of a sudden. Mama and Papa obsessed! 
• Talking about obsessed, The Mickey Mouse obsession continues and grows!
• He loves, loves, loves looking at family photos and pointing everyone out.  
• Best of all when we come home we are greeted with hugs and kisses. The best ones in he world and they make us melt!!

I love you Maksim more than the best fitting jeans, more than a day at the spa, more than that Rebecca Minkoff bag, more than all the awesome vacations Papa and I have shared, more than a clean home.......Maksim, I love you more than anything. Love, Mama 

Love,
First Gen Fam