my favorite baby shower gift

this morning i received a huge package at the door. i saw on the box that it was the jogging stroller, i had registered for. it took everything inside of me to not run out the door and hug the ups delivery man. chris was home, and i immediately put him to work on putting the jogger together. i didn't even let chris put the basket on the jogger before i had miles in and out for a run. granted, my run was not what it used to be, but it sure did feel good to get some fresh air!
thank you aunt sherry & uncle justin!

Smiling is my favorite.

Oh, how Miles loves to perfect his smiling. It melts my heart to see him react to me and Chris. We could spend hours just watching him and playing with him. Here are a few pictures of Miles smiling and laughing at his Mommy.

It's a boy, and he's 1 month old.

Whew. What a month! Chris and I have been blessed with a beautiful baby BOY! We named him Miles Joseph, and he is truly a gift from God. He weighed in at 6 lbs 14 oz. and 19 inches long. I think we have stepped in Mommy & Daddy quite easily & calmly. For the first month we've had our parents visiting on weekends and for the holidays...which made for a bit crazy times but, we all survived. I have been spoiled a bit, having had Chris home 10 days after his FTU graduation, which came just in time for the holidays. Miles' fur-brothers have also taken in him with open paws. They have been so gently curious about the new little "toy" around the house. Goomba is quite the little protector of Miles. He follows me around while I'm carrying Miles and never lets out of his sight. Sarge seems to know that he is a lot bigger than Miles, and is very gentle when he is around Miles.


Miles Joseph Occhiuzzo


a very tired mommy & baby






Today was Miles' first well-baby visit. He now weighs 8 1/2 pounds and is 21 inches long. Now shots this time, but definitely at the next visit. I'm a bit nervous abou that one.