Keeping up with the Zelmans: November 2012

I feel like our lives are in constant motion and we are always, always on the go. I have worked really hard the past two weeks to mark off a lot of the items on my to-do list that mainly involve check-ups and personal maintenance. I have successfully received a physical and have a new Family Practice doctor with a referral to a neurologist to go get myself checked out. We decided that I should get myself checked out first, then have more information to provide to the pediatric neurologist when we call about Noah. Why the neurologists? Aneurysms are genetic. And they believe Malissa was born with hers, so its possible that I could have one or even Noah. Hopefully, not but I'd rather be safe and make sure.

Friday I FINALLY got a much needed color, cut and highlight and Mama is super duper happy. I went dark and shorter which is always the norm for me in the winter. I like it shorter in the winter because it dries quicker so I can still do curly without having to use the blow drier (read: LAZY). I like it longer in the summer so that I can get it off my neck easier (read: LAZY beach hair!). This personal maintenance was just in time for our family pictures with our amazing photographer Marirosa (Photography by Marirosa) on Saturday at Great Falls. I'd never been to Great Falls before but we LOVED it!

SN: Mama finally got herself an iPhone! And I'm obsessed with this new panoramic camera!

Our Family Session was a major success, so Holiday cards have officially been ordered. For several years now, we have done a Christmas and Hanukkah card to send out to each side of the family/friends. This year we are doing an all encompassing holiday card that is gonna make my life an million times easier! Here is a little sneak peek of my sweet, sweet boy!

Noah's sleeping has much improved in the last month and we realized what was going on, yes he was indeed teething. We officially have four teeth (two top, two bottom) with two more top teeth on their way! I figured this would be how we got hit after having no teeth for 10 months :P We are officially down to only a night time bottle, with sippies of milk during the day! And completely 100% on table food---And loving it I might add! :) We'll be taking him back in for his flu booster shot on Thursday. I figured we'd give it a go this year and see how he does. He got sick after the first shot, if he doesn't get sick again this season, then we'll make this annual. If he still gets sick I don't think it will be worth it.

Finally, started Christmakkuh shopping for our families. Usually, I'd be done by now, but that's life right?!? We've partaken in some amazing sales, steals and down right great deals for the holidays as well as holiday decorating of our little house! :)

We have Friday off to make another (and our final one until Christmas) trek down to Carrsville, this time its to see my cousin Gavin. He's been in Denmark for over a year and has never met Noah, so I'm beyond excited for their meeting.

And just because I can't resist here is one more of my little ham!

The Scott Family trucked it down to VA for their annual visit and no visit from the Scotts would be complete without CUPCAKES! Matt and I took Friday off from work to have a nice long weekend staycation in town with our Ohio Family! Friday we drove over to Georgetown which included lunch at Johnny Rockets and then dessert at Georgetown Cupcakes!!! :) Unfortunately, Sandy left us with extremely cold temps and CRAZY winds, but we could not be deterred from getting our beloved cupcakes.

Ali pushing Noah's stroller

Ali and her other little brother Noah

Me and all our wonderful kids :)

While waiting in line for cupcakes Noah decides he'll try to help free Liam :P

Waiting on our cupcakes!

Group hug!!

Watching the magic

We love sweet treats!!

Up to no good ;)

After a fun day in Georgetown, we headed over to the Falls Church area for supper at the Mad Fox Brewery so the big boys could indulge in their own treats!