A Visit with Santa

Oliver had his very first visit with Santa Claus yesterday at Expeditors. I'm pretty sure Oliver whispered his Christmas list to Santa while he was cradled in his arms, although I'm pretty sure that whatever Oliver wished for can really only be provided by his Mommy....milk! Either way it was great fun. Santa was kind enough to wait around an extra long time for Oliver and me to arrive since we were driving all the way from Burlington to Peabody in rush hour traffic. Ugg! You may notice that in the photo Oliver is not really "dressed" up per say...well, that's becuase he went through a few outfits at daycare and this was the only one I had that was clean. So there it is, Oliver's first visit with Santa in not so impressive cloths. Oh well, I guess I will have to live with it.

Oliver also got to meet a bunch of other "little people" and he seems to actually recognize that they were his "type". He seemed to really take an interest in this one particular girl. Not sure what that means but I have a feeling Oliver is going to be a real heartbreaker when he grows.

Here's a shot of Oliver getting ready to brave the cold in his new hat. He doesn't really love wearing hats but they all look so cute on him that he will just have to get used to them.

Deck the Halls

This weekend was a very exciting weekend for the Novoa family. It was the weekend of our annual holiday party. Jennifer, Oliver and I ventured drove down to CT to join in the festivities and see lots of family and friends. Oliver was such a good boy during the party. He was quietly observing everyone and was polite enough not to spit up on anyone. He got to hear a lot of singing and a lot of piano playing too. He really enjoyed meeting everyone and partaking in his first real Novoa fiesta!

Here's a view of family and friends singing carols at the Novoa holiday fiesta.

Here's Oliver enjoying a little down time during the party.

Oliver is smiling a lot more these days and his mommies get really excited every time he does so.


BONUS PICTURE: Oliver as the true little monster....The Green Monster!

First Day of School

Ok , well not really the first day of school but it was the first 1/2 day of daycare. Oliver officially starts daycare 4 days a week at Kindercare in Burlington on Monday Dec. 8th but we wanted to give him a little preview of what his new day will be like so we had him go to daycare today from 8am-12pm. Oliver, of course, did very well. He slept in the teachers arms and ate like a champ. When I picked him up at noon he seemed very content. Needless to say he was very tired for the rest of the day because of all the stimulating activity in the morning.

Here's Oliver striking a pose in his school outfit.

Oliver's First Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Sorry for such a late post but the week seems to have gotten away from us. Oliver got to celebrate his very first Thanksgiving with his grandparents, Audrey and Salvador, and his Uncle Erik and Aunt Anna. It was a very eventful holiday given that we had lots of food and spry discussions. There was no shortage of music either as you can see by the picture of Oliver with Erik receiving his first piano lesson. Oliver also got lots of cuddle time with his grandparents and even allowed us to go out to the movies. I think he tired Dad out just a little. Thanks Mom and Dad for watching Ollie while we were out being free adults again!!!!

Oliver has also recently started to smile so it was really special to capture it on film.

2 Month Statistics Update

So for all you inquiring minds....Oliver had his 2 month pediatrician check-up on Monday and he is progressing beautifully. When Oliver was born he was only 5lbs 3oz and 19 inches long. He is now a whopping 10 lbs 11 oz and 22-1/4" long! Considering his early arrival he has made great progress, don't you think?

2 Months Old Already!

We can't believe that Oliver is already 2 months old. So much has happened since the birth of our little one. The Red Sox didn't win the World Series :-( and we had one of the most momentous presidential elections ever. Along with all of us, Oliver was a witness to history and we just couldn't let this time go by without commemorating it with some t-shirts. He has a onesie of his own but it's still a little big for him to wear just yet.


Oliver's Aunt Stacey came over and showed us how to do some infant massage. Supposidly the massage will help Oliver develop into a big strong and healthy man. Oliver enjoyed the foot portion of the massage very much and will eventually learn to love a full body massage just like his Mommy.

Even the Simon and Stella were relaxed enough to just chill out together on the couch.

Oliver also got to venture out in the increasingly cold weather this week. Fortunately he had this awesome hat that was gifted to him by cousins Liana, David, Hailey and Rachel.


* Bonus picture of Oliver enjoying time in his bouncy chair.

A Little Oliver Cutness

Oliver taking a little siesta.

Oliver, Stella and Mommy hanging out on a Sunday afternoon.

Oliver looking as if he were at the barber shop.

What you looking at?