Happy St. Pats !!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the O'Gallagher's : )

 

Nolan started off the weekend with a St. Patty's Day Celebration at Meme's Friday Afternoon. I sent him with these festive treats to pass out to his buddies.

 

 

He makes a pretty handsome leprachaun huh ? I mean you'd have to with the name Nolan Gallagher - right ?!

 

 

 

I think the Luck of the Irish was with us this lucky weekend. Nolan went accident free all day Friday !!! He is getting so good with this potty stuff. Sat. & Sun AM he even told us he had to go "poop". If he keeps up such good work, we might, knock on wood, be in big boy undies be early April. Just in time for someone's special day !!!!

 

Sunday we had visitors and an  authentic St. Patty's Day Meal - Slow Cooked Corned Beef Reubens and Potatoes for lunch. It was Grandpa Gallagher's Birthday! Nolan loved him some chocolate cake AND got to skip afternoon nap.

 

 

A special Irish Blessing for you Nolan

on your 2nd St. Patrick's Day:

 

May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go,
and guide you in whatever you do--
and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always !!!

 

We love you!

 

 

 

 

Pete & Repeat

Last night I had uncontrollable hiccups...... guess who else did ?! Little Baby Pete !!! He is so funny. He has turned into quite a sponge which means Mommy & Daddy really need to mind their P's & Q's. We won't mention the "H- E -Double Hockey Sticks" phrase he repeated last week......

Anyhow - We got to have a mid week rendezvous this week. Unfortunately I wish it were under better circumstances (Double Ear Infection), but loved the extra cuddle time.

I think it's safe to say everyone in the Gallagher Household is OVER winter and the sick germs. Hopefully Spring is right around the corner (21 days to be exact!!!). I think we're all ready for some fresh air, sunshine & bike rides. Not to mention a SPECIAL Birthday. You can ask Nolan how old he is going to be and in the sweetest voice he responds "Twoooooooo".  I can not even believe it when I hear it come out of his mouth. Two Years Old. That is 730 days he's been in our lives. I am getting emotional as I write this, but I guess it' s true what they say, "Time Flies When you are Having Fun!"

And Nolan is such a fun age right now. He loves Choo Choo's, Blocks & Mickey. His favorite movies: Nemo & Cars. Eats everything and anything. Really loves fresh veggies & fruits, pancakes & avacados. Loves Bubble (Bath Time) and having visitors. Most recently Grammie, Papa, Tootsie & Georgia. And the weekend before that Auntie, Nana and Poppa. He also loves his doggies Rah Rah & Jakey... he asks about them EVERY SINGLE night on the way home from Meme's. I am looking forward to Spring & Summer with this sweet little sponge : )

Happy Valentine's Day !!!

Looking forward to lots of X's & O's this evening with my sweet Valentines !!!

 

We woke up early and had a special Valentine Day Breakfast - Blueberry Muffins (one of Noli's Faves) and Love Potion #9 Smoothies. Nolan gave me this sweet book, "Me & My Mom!" too. I am excited to read with him tonight!

 

 

Last night Nolan helped with his Valentine's for Meme's: Valentine Kisses !!!

I think they turned out pretty cute:

 

 

 

 

AND a special Vday Project for Daddy:

 

 

 

 

 

With all the special things you do,
The smiles you share, the laughter too
With all the dreams you make come true...
It's great to have a son like you!

 

Happy Valentine's Day Nolan!

 

We love you,

Mom & Dad

Eyes & Ears & Mouth & Nose......

I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for ICE CREAM !!!!!

 

Nolan has been doing a great job with the potty. He had the SAME diaper on when we picked him up from Meme's, as he did when we dropped him off !!!! He went in the potty all day long. Accident Free!!!

 

This of course was occasion for a special Coldstone treat : )

 

 

Stroll For Epilepsy

Saturday morning we participated in the 10th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus. This was Nolan's 2nd stroll, though he was still in utero for the first ; ). The family-friendly charity was held at Polaris Mall, where we strolled through both levels of the mall stopping at designated stations to answer questions about Epilepsy. Nolan really enjoyed all the hoopla before the walk…..  load music, Magic Show, balloon animals, Mascots, etc. This was such a great event that definitely hit close to home!  Overall, the walk raised close to $14,000.

Pancake Breakfast before the walk!

CHEEEEEESE

 

Enjoying the Magic Show:

 

Souvenir Photo: 

 

Guaca"Noli"

Knock on Wood.... But I am so fortunate to not have a picky eater. Nolan eats just about everything. Loves Fresh Veggies & Dip, Fruit, Black Olives on Pizza, Soup, SALAD.... the list goes on & on. I have Meme to partially thank for that. She cooks homemade, EVERYDAY for her daycare. But the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.....His Mommy & Daddy have quite the love for good eats : ).

Anyhow, brings me to Nolan's new nickname..... Guaca"Noli" !!! We went out for Mexican Friday night. Nolan ate so many chips & quacamole, I had to order him more! He wasn't just lightly dipping his chips, I mean he was loading them up with gigantic scoops of guacamole goodness.