Monday, March 16, 2009

CELEBRATION.....come on - CELEBRATE!

Have you ever seen such a cute Rajko? This little guy is Giselle/Noah all wrapped up in one package! This is Grandma's opinion ---
1) He has Giselle's shaped eyes
2) He has Giselle's eyebrows
3) He has Noah's nose
4) He has Noah's face shape
5) He has Giselle's mouth
6) He has Noah's hands and feet

He is CUTE!!!!

See how pretty he is? He is every bit as good as he is cute too.











Doesn't Rajko look like he is up and ready to go with Grandpa on some of his "exploring" jaunts?











Do you think they are watching National Geographic or what?











Aunt Chelsea and Uncle Max came to see Baby Rajko and help Aunt Giselle and Uncle Noah. Her help and advice were very useful and appreciated. She helped break Giselle into the mothering mode and cope with the adversities of having a baby. The trip to Phoenix was their vacation and they went to an Angel's game, to the zoo, and Max went golfing. I think they really enjoyed their time here and were so helpful to Giselle. We certainly enjoyed Jack entertaining us and being able to spend time with two of our favorite girls and their husbands!









Uncle Rob has really enjoyed baby Rajko too. He was holding him this morning saying, "You are such a cute boy. You are a good boy. You are a good baby. And I love you." We all stood starring with tears in our eyes! What a great uncle! Ah---yes, even though it is warm, the pools aren't exactly warm, but you guessed it....Rob is still swimming. He will come home with a tan head and face!



Rajko's first bath! He actually quite enjoyed it, as you can see. He is quite enthralled with the washing of the hair. He wonders what is going on and looks around like he is trying to figure it all out. Isn't he so cute?








Isn't this just the epitome of "kissin' cousins?" Jack totally loves Rajko and wants to "ho'd a bebe" all the time. He is very gentle and loving with him -- just like a good, big cousin should be.









Jack also loves his monkey and dog. He has a very vivid imagination and sets them up and talks to them. They get to go most every place Jack goes--sometimes to his mother's dismay, but it is sooooo cute!
Oh, the best is to ask him what his name is...
"My....name...is.....Jack....Robe't.......
John (high pitch at the top of John)......
son!"
Sounds like he is straight from Mississippi!


I'm not sure if this face is a result of Chelsea calling Jack back, or if Petrie bit at Jack, but whatever it was.....he was heartbroken. I really think he was headed in to visit Petrie and Chelsea called him to come back and it startled his plan and he thought he was in trouble!






I couldn't resist this cutest picture of Jack playing in the sand at the playground at Giselle's. He had sand in his diaper and Chelsea was a little concerned for his comfort riding in the car back to St. George. He didn't seem to mind and loved the ball and the sand!






We celebrated Dad's birthday on March 8th. It was a beautiful day and we were so thankful to be able to spend it with our Dad. He is quite insistent that he doesn't want to celebrate his birthdays anymore, but I think it is quite a milestone to be able to celebrate 84 years of life. We are so thankful for Dad's life and what he has taught us and shown us.
The day was filled with sunshine and love and the spirit of the occasion was beautiful.
What a wonderful March .... so far...
we have two more birthdays to go!

9 comments:

Chelsea Johnson said...

Oh, Mom! I really think this might be my very favorite in a long list of favorite posts! I am actually crying/laughing at revisiting our fun memories and hearing the sweet words Rob has to say! I need to learn how to type Jack's language, as it is much easier to picture him saying than the way I usually type it!

Rajko is truly adorable and a great mannered little guy! We were so glad we got to be there to be a part of it all!

We are so lucky to have such a great Mom who comes to see us and caters to our every need! Love you!

Robbin said...

Holy Cow that baby is adorable! And such a switch from all the other little blonde baby boys in the McNeil clan. Congrats to Noah and Giselle and to Grandma and Grandpa too!

McNeil Family said...

Good post mom. We have been waiting for more pictures of that boy. I love the picture of Jack and Rajko. Evan can't wait to meet him, and neither can we.

Giselle Rasheta said...

I'm so happy you're here, mom! Even though our posts had a lot of the same pictures, I'm glad that you did an update so everyone can see your handsome grandson.

I cannot even begin to express in words how I feel with you being here. You are like my personal angel. Everytime I turn around, you're washing another load of peed-on clothes and blankets, giving Rajko an oil bath, cooking dinner, cleaning my house, hanging semi damp receiving blankets (so they won't have wrinkles), and the list goes on and on. I think I might have somewhat of a breakdown when you leave. No one else can make it through Rajko's fussy evenings like you, and you seem to find those gas bubbles that I just can't get out!

I hope someday I can be as much as an angel to my children as you are to us. I love you so much and will never be able to thank you enough for being here to help me and show me the ropes. I love you!

The Gunnerson Family said...

What a handsome baby. I had to enlarge each and every one of the pictures just to get more of him! I am glad that you are having such a good time visiting and helping. I am sure that Giselle will forever be thankful. Kiss him once for me (okay, twice).

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Grandma and Grandpa McNeil, another cute boy, the picture of Rob is priceless, and the cousins one is also adorable. You have a cute family.
Aunt Dixie

Angelina said...

Wow! What a cute baby. How many grandchildren does this make for you?

Rasheta Family said...

Rajko is so cute. I want to add to the list that he has Giselle's chin too!
It was great to be able to visit with you guys. You have a great family. What a awesome Grandma you are.
Anissa

Pays said...

What adorable grandkids you do have. Rajko is such a handsome little man and Jack- oh my, what a riot and cutie! It is so fun to hear about how much fun your family has together. Looks like Grandpa had a nice day as well. He is lucky to have good kids that take such good care of him and watch after him. Thanks for being that "child".