HAPPY #1 NELSON!!!!!!!!

Nelson's BIRTHDAY celebration week!!!!!!!!

Nelson and Gray at the aquarium.

Looking for the whales.

Impossible.

Having a little of Nelson's snack.

And by a little, I mean he ate the whole bag.

Outside the aquarium on a cloudy, rainy day

Love this.

Could this be any sweeter?

Trying to wake up after a long nap.

Lincoln Park Zoo. So beautiful and FREE.

Crawling around on the deck.

Gray enjoying his new car.

Having a ball with Nelson's bow.

Nelson got a new drum from Kristen's mom (Diane) and step-dad (Mike). Gray dropped one of the drum sticks down a crack in the deck within 2 minutes of it being opened. Nelson, didn't seem to mind.

Bathing buddies.

I think this was right before Gray started yelling "NO" at Nelson b/c he wasn't wanting to share.

Proof that we were at the Cubs game. We only lasted a few minutes b/c Gray was terribly sick.

Daddy and Nelson, ready for Nelson's first game.We got the boys these shirts and never got a picture of them in it. They said "Who cares if they lose? I'm here for the booze!"

Delicious.

Rody.

Nelson's favor bags!

Gray almost had a meltdown over these cupcakes. He saw them before the party started and wanted one. Luckily his Aunt Kristen was OK with it!

Look at that cutie.

bigote=moustache

Grandpa and Nelly.

Smash cake!

Mini pinatas.

Brian and Kristen have the most amazing view!

Kids quesadilla bar

Kristen and Nelson.

How cute are they?

Photo wall!

Grandma and Gray (Gray was not feeling well at all and it is very apparent in this picture, poor guy!)

Grandma, Grandpa and their cranky little loves.

Nelson's birthday gift from Diane and Mike.  This car is amazing!

Mexican blocks, how appropriate!

Birthday boy.

These empanadas were amazing. Food trucks line up at the bottom of Kristen and Brian's building every day around lunch time. I think that is where Kristen found the people to make these empanadas. YUM.

Trying to get the hat and bigote on for a photo. Didn't work so well.

Nelson is FOCUSED.

YUM.

Diggin' in.

I think he likes it.

Happy Birthday Nelson!!!!

Nelson on his new horse from Grandma and Grandpa!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY NELSON!!!

We just got back from celebrating Nelson's birthday in Chicago. He had a FABULOUS party that was Cinco de Mayo themed. Gray and I were out visiting for a week and had a great time with Brian, Kristen and Nelson! Unfortunately, Nelson was sick when we got there and Gray was sick by the time my parents and Drew got there. Nelson was feeling much better in time for his party, thank goodness!  He is so sweet and so happy. Gray is so lucky to have such a fabulous little (big) cousin.

Thanks to Brian and Kristen for a wonderful week! You should feel very lucky to be living in such a wonderful city with so much to offer! We'll be back soon!