Love and Happiness...

Homecoming...

2006-01-17T18:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

Here are a couple of pictures from this evening's homecoming! Mason was so excited to meet his little sister. He kissed and hugged her...and wanted her to WAKE UP! Hudson on the other hand poked her and ripped her little glove off her hand. He didn't understand she was a real little baby. Hudson pointed at her and said "Bebe" and we asked him if he could say "tessa" in which he responded..."Essa". It was very cute!

Hudson was showing Tessa that he has taken over her new chair!

A few more pics...

2006-01-16T17:12:00.000-08:00

So here are a few more pictures of beautiful Tessa after she has had a day in the world to get adjusted. Amazing how fast you can fall in love with someone so small...

Welcome to Tessa Inez Kass!

2006-01-15T19:12:00.000-08:00

Well we finally did it. Our family has now grown to 5 with the addition of our newest member, Tessa Inez Kass.

Tessa was born at 12:21 PM EST on January 15, 2006. She weighed 6lbs, 13oz, and was just over 20" long.

We couldn't be more proud to have her join us. Her two brothers are so excited to have a new sister, and Mom can't wait to have another girl around.

Also, please check out a small video of Tessa just after her first bath - less than an our old! Note: This will play in QuickTime player.

More pics from the week...

2006-01-01T10:58:00.000-08:00

Mason modeling his new bathrobe...

Hudson going bonkers over his new froggie blanket from Auntie Jen...

Mason singing "dreidel, dreidel, dreidel" as all good Jewish firemen do...

Hudson's got the Alfalfa look going...look hard to see his hairsprout...

Hudson got to pick the candles out this year and Mason got to light them...

We've had a nice week together is a family. This is the last couple weeks before Baby Lulu arrives...so we took full advantage of getting out to parks, enjoying celebrating Hanukkah and going to lots of parties! The boys are beautiful, as you can see, and Andrew and I are waiting for the next bundle to arrive and for the experience to begin. We wonder what is a girl going to be like?

Happy Holidays!

2006-01-01T10:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics from the Hanukkah week...
Love, Us

Family time

2005-12-27T17:29:00.000-08:00

I apologize for just getting around to doing this, but we have been busy getting ready for bambino #3. Did I just say, #3? WOW - I feel like I just said "I do!".

Here are some pictures to refelct a little of what is going on around here...

We've had wonderful visitors, including Auntie Jen, Uncle Hans, Nana, Grandpa and MimiPop-Pop...yes, it's one word in Mason's eyes.

We look forward to many more visitors when Baby Lulu arrives.

XO Heather

A little pumpkin and a little model...

2005-10-12T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from the past week.

Hudson, yes, he can pick up a pumpkin twice his weight!

And Mason, well, he's getting ready for his modeling career. Also, the picture with all the kids is at Lisa's house for Rosh Hashanah dinner. All the kids are coloring pictures!

XO H

Happy New Year!

2005-10-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

We are all off to a good start this new year. Mason is busy with school and play and Hudson is busy keeping us running after him. He truly is a wild man. Wow!

Andrew and I had a nice weekend get-away. We went to Houston, TX. We attended a friend's wedding then relaxed, ate, shopped a little and slept in until 9:00 AM! It was so nice to read the paper and sip on coffee!

Here are some new pictures from this past week.

I hope this find you well.
XO Heather

Hudson's 1st Haircut

2005-09-26T19:30:00.000-07:00

Hudson was all smiles for his first haircut (and lollypop - the perks of getting a haircut). I know his hair is a little slicked in his picture, but do you like they way your hair dresser styles your hair? Apparently, it's no different for baby stylists. Here's our Don Julio...

Mason takes first prize!

2005-09-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

Here is the Mason-Man at the Atlanta dog show with his new little freind Stella, the Brussles Griffon. Mason told me his favorite breed was a "dalmation doggie" they ride in firetrucks. :)

First Day of Pre-School

2005-08-21T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! Mason started his first day of pre-school on Monday the 15th. Honestly, it was uneventful. I guess that's a good thing. We got all packed with is lunch, new clothes, new backpack and my camera. We got there - as soon as he saw the space shuttle and police car toys, he zoomed pass me and started playing with the toys in the classroom. I took some pictures of Mr. Scholastic himself.

Also, I've included some pictures of Bruiser Hudson! He is almost walking. He loves playing with his big brother and all the neighborhood kids.

His new trick is crawling into the firetruck and sitting down, all on his own. He is getting to be such a big boy. We are looking forward to his 1st Birthday! Can you believe, he's almost one?!?

Much love!
H

Family dinner in Canton, GA

2005-08-07T23:30:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!

This evening, the Mynatt family invited us up for a wonderful dinner. We feasted on meat, potatoes, greens and a yummy cake. All made by the master chefs, Melissa and Jeff.

While we ate, Mason couldn't get enough of playing with his cousins - Madison, Carson and Brennan. They played upstairs, downstairs and outside. Hudson got in a lot of laughs too.

Mason got a kick out of riding Carson and Madison's 4-wheeler and jeep. Here are some pics to show you all our new little speedster!

Love,
H

More pictures...

2005-08-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

Pictures...

2005-08-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

Hello! Here are some new pictures of the boys. They have been busy with camp and helping mom out in the yard.

It's about 95 degrees by 10:00 am, so we get an early start out here.

Went to the dr yesterday - everything is going well. I heard the heartbeat -- it sounded strong and happy. :-)

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

New creature...

2005-07-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Well, Andrew encountered a new creature this morning. There's nothing like waking up to a good 'ole scorpion. No it wasn't in bed with us, but in the basement in the cat room. We learned that we need to clear all the boxes out of here - I'm sure they'd like to call them home. So when are y'all coming to visit? :) We'll be sure to do a sheet check before you go to bed...

So, here are some new pictures of the kiddos from this morning. Check out Mason with new brand new backpack that his Auntie Jen gave him. He loved showing it off at school, and of course, he loves the cho-cho on it!

Also, check out Mason in THEIR new Retro Firetruck! I have had to explain to Mason that the firetruck belongs to both Mason AND Hudson. He is struggling with this fact a little bit. But as I said before, the way Hudson is eating, Hudson will soon be bigger than Mason and this issue will nipped in the bud.

While Mason was holding the piece of art he created --his was singing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...

There are a couple of pictures of Hudson modeling for the camera. Check out his new trick - yes, he finally holds his own bottle. I will take some pics of him while eating...we will take some before and after pictures. Last night that feasted on brisket, beans and cole slaw...Hudson loved the slaw!

Have a nice weekend!

Happy Birthday Hans!

2005-07-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday Dear Uncle Hans (that was from Hudson and Mason)
Happy Birthday to you!

Georgia Living

2005-07-29T20:53:00.000-07:00

Hi!

Well, it's the weekend and Andrew, the kiddos and I are settling in to our new digs nicely. I just don't know if we are going to get used to the mosquitos and the heat! Poor Mason has little bites all over his back - but that doesn't stop him from playing outside - in the pool, with his big wheel and exploring around the house.

Hudson is almost 11 months and almost ready to start walking. That kid smiles all the time. He has a very happy demeanor. Also, we have found out that he is our resident bottomless pit. He eats more than Mason eats. It is truly amazing.

Every evening, after the kids get their baths, we have started a new tradition. The kids get dried off and then we turn on the radio and they do some dancing. It is the funniest thing to watch! Mason is spinning round-and-round. And Hudson holds on to the bookshelves and bounces up and down (of course, with a huge grin on). After things settle down, we read books together and then go to bed.

We've also learned about thunder and lightning. I was making up excuses in the beginning - telling Mason it was a drum, then it was the garbage men outside (well, anything to make him stop crying at 3:00 am). Then I asked myself...why am I making up things? Just tell him it's called thunder and lighting. Nothing to it - and nothing to be afraid of. Although, it's ok if it does scare - hell, it scares me sometimes! Isn't that what a king size bed is for? Everyone's in it by morning!

Andrew is settling in to his job. There are a lot of changes going on - but that always presents exciting and new challenges.

I'm almost 4 months preggo with number 3. I go to the dr. next week for my monthly appointment. Hmmm...I wonder when I get to find out what the sex is??? Or should I even find out at all??? More later...