It all started with me having a minor medical snafu that left me incapacitated for Memorial Weekend--not a fun weekend for me, Jason or Niko! Thank heavens Mom (Baja) arrived that weekend and was able to help out with Niko. I was unable to care for him but Jason and Baja did a wonderful job feeding him and loving on him until I was well again.
We had a great time visiting with Baja while she was here. Her and Niko have developed a special bond and he is already missing her. She left this morning to fly back to Minnesota and warm, sunny weather.
While she was here we took a trip with Daddy to Seaside. Jason worked for a few hours and me, Mom and Niko went to the boardwalk and walked around. As usual it was an overcast day at the Coast with no sun in sight. I rather enjoyed it though since it was hot and sunny in Portland and a little cool weather was a nice change. We finished the day with lunch at a little cafe and then headed back to Portland. All in all I think Niko rather enjoyed the beach. We will be heading back to the Coast later this month for a wedding so he will have more time to explore and get sand in his diaper:)
Baja spent a lot of time with Niko so Jason and I could get some special projects done around the house. One of these was picking out an outdoor dining set and bistro set for our backyard. We got a really nice set and spent a Saturday putting it all together. It looks fabulous and we have enjoyed a couple of times already. I especially like the bistro set we have for our back deck. Niko, Jason and I like to sit out there in the morning and have our coffee. 
I was going to take a picture of the dining set and bistro set to put in this blog but it's raining out and the cushions are being stored so they don't get wet. So the pictures here are from Target's website--So no we haven't added a pool to our backyard! I will include pictures of the real thing with us enjoying it in future posts.
I was going to take a picture of the dining set and bistro set to put in this blog but it's raining out and the cushions are being stored so they don't get wet. So the pictures here are from Target's website--So no we haven't added a pool to our backyard! I will include pictures of the real thing with us enjoying it in future posts.
That night after putting our sets together Auntie Fe and the dogs came over for a night of smoring out at the fire pit. Baja had brought Smore fixings with her from Minnesota and Jason and I went to the natural food store and bought vegan marshmallows so we could participate as well. I know what your thinking--vegan marshmallows!--YUCK! But really, they weren't bad at all. They will definitely work whenever marshmallows are called for.
Baja and I took Niko for his 2 month check up while she was here. Niko now weighs 13lbs and is 25 inches long. When he was born he weighed 9 lbs 3 oz and his length was 22 inches. He is growing like a weed and is healthy. We are so fortunate!
This past week Niko had a very exciting day as Baja and I took him to have his very first portraits taken. He did so good! We got shots of him in several outfits and also in the buff. Of course I ended up spending way too much money on the prints but I'm ok with it since he will only be 11 weeks old once. We get the pictures back on June 19th and I will scan them in and post them here when I get a chance. They really are too adorable!
I also sneaked away this past week and got my hair cut. It was time to get it all chopped off. It hasn't been doing anything for me lately plus Niko has been enjoying tugging on it while he's nursing--which hurts! So, off I went to get my hair all cut off. I'm rather enjoying not fussing with it any longer. Shower time has also been cut in half without having to condition the heck out of it and dry it. Also I figure I'll save money on shampoo and conditioner since I'm using a fraction of the shampoo I used to use and no conditioner at all--I'm so darn thrifty aren't I?
Friday night Auntie Fe, Jason, Niko, Baja and I went to Assagio to celebrate Auntie Fe's birthday. We had a nice dinner and enjoyed each other's company. We had some nice wine, pasta and dessert. I went off my diet for the evening and thoroughly enjoyed myself! A good time was had by all:)
Yesterday Jason picked up our new dining room table and chairs from Dania and spent the good part of the day putting them together. It's so nice to have a nice set now and be able to enjoy meals at a proper table. We have spent too many meals in front of the t.v. and it's time we start having family meals together. I really like it and I think it looks good. We have such a weird area for a table--it's small and awkward--but I think the set looks pretty good with what we had to work with. We had our first dinner at the table last night with Auntie Fe and Baja. Salad and spaghetti--YUM!
Today we are heading out to a BBQ at Rez and Alina's house. It will probably be inside because the day is shaping up to be pretty rainy. Daddy has Niko in the Bjorn and is making a Foonie salad. I need to get this posted so I can get ready and get Niko bathed and dressed as well. Stay tuned for more updates and more pictures. Until then here are a few of the little one to hold you over!
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