Lazar Tummy Time

Had to share these tummy time pictures of Lazar.  I think he is the so adorbs.

Love,

First Gen Fam

Merry Birthday to my Father

Work and kids have kept me from blogging for a while now.  I don't foresee things slowing down anytime soon.  But I wanted to take a moment to post a Merry Bday to my father, Perko who is enjoying some Florida sunshine today.  Stan, I, Maksim and Lazar want to wish him the best birthday yet!  Best Grandpa and Father of all time.  We miss you!

Love,
First Gen Fam

Lazar Month 4

Our little munchkin turned 4 months old today.  Already trying to get up on his feet and getting his muscles ready to try to sit up on his own.  Everyday we hear him try to talk through squeaks and goos.  His little smile lights up our hearts.  We are so lucky to have him in our lives.

What a happy 4 months it has been indeed. 

Love,
First Gen Fam

Maksim in his version of Supermarket Sweep

We went to the new Trader Joe's in Mission Valley the other night.  The mini cart was available thus Maksim's shopping adventure begins.  We were lucky enough to record it because this little trip to the store made us do a laugh-cry.  He is serious about getting all his groceries quickly (very Supermarket Sweep) though he does have time to stop and test out a sample.  He zig-zagged throughout the store, paid for his groceries, and was rewarded with a lollipop at the end.  He is our super shopper.  Enjoy the video!

Love,
First Gen Fam

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

From the top:  1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8

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