Summer Fun

I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything, I am sorry. We have been very busy this summer & time is flying by. Hunter is now 7 months old, has his first 2 bottom teeth & has said Dada & Mama. It makes me so sad & happy at the same time to see how fast he's growing. He's such a wonderful, happy baby and we feel like the luckiest parents alive. I thank God every day for this wonderful blessing in our lives. Here are some recent pictures of us & our fun Summer Memories!


Hunter went on his first plane ride/trip in the beginning of June. We went to Utah to visit my mom, Jake, Heather & the kids. It was a blast! The pilot asked if he could hold Hunter....Awwww.



While we were in Utah, we stopped at Cabela's. It was the coolest store ever, I wish we had one in NY! Hunter was laughing so hard when we were in front of the polar bear...I love that picture!




Hunter's First Fish! Caught with a little help from Daddy....


Poppy with his Grandkids

This is the babies first boat ride! Look at their faces cause they hate their life jackets...LOL!


Uncle Mike & Myles with the babies


4th of July....
The kids loved the fireworks.

Happy Family at Oneida Lake

HAPPY EASTER!!!

Hunter is now 4 months old. He weighs about 16 lbs and is 26 1/4 in long! He's huge. He's in 6-9 month clothing with most of his 6 month jammies being too small. He has the longest legs ever, but has a skinny waist. He's just too cute. He has not rolled over yet, but I think it's because he's just so big! He does the inch worm all the time though. He will get up on his knees and move himself forward with his hands, it's so cute. He is "talking" up a storm and is just the happiest baby. Everyday with him is like an adventure, something new always happens. We just started him on rice cereal because he's such a hungry boy. He likes it, but is a little confused on what to do with a spoon....he's getting the hang of it though. It's fun to watch him learn new things.

Today we took Hunter to get his picture taken with the Easter Bunny!! He was so good and even smiled for the camera. Nate and I are so lucky to have such a beautiful, happy, healthy boy. I thank God for him everyday. Nate surprised me with 2 nights at the TurningStone Resort & Casino for Easter weekend! We're going to take Hunter with us and have Easter there. I can't wait to take him to the pool swimming, it should be a blast. I am lucky because I have a wonderful, caring husband who would plan something fun like that for us and I don't tell him that enough. Thanks babe......I love you.

Hunter and the Easter Bunny......


Last weekend Hunter, Nonnie and I went to the outlet mall. He was such a trooper! We were there for 5 hrs! He always has to wear a bib cause he's constantly drooling! His hat is too small, he's just growing so much his wardrobe can't keep up! LOL!

I LOVE these pictures of Hunter, he has the most beautiful eyes. He loves taking a bath. He get's so excited and kicks his legs when he's in his little tub! I just want to take a bite out of him. LOL! He's going to be a little water baby.......


Hunter went for his first walk outside in his stroller. It was such a beautiful day out. The sun was shining & he loved being out in the fresh air!

Look at his hair! He's a "wild man" LOL!

I love this picture of Hunter. He is so cute with his first pair of CAMO sunglasses. He kinda has a hard time keeping them on, but they are just too cute.



We hope that everyone is doing well and that everyone has a Happy Easter!!

He's Breaking The Rule Books.......

WOW!!! Hunter is 3 months old and he is cutting his first tooth!! I took him to the Dr's because he was not latching onto me for feedings and I thought I felt a tooth coming in. They said, no it's probably an ear infection, he's too young to get teeth. So, we brought him in and sure enough the dr said he's cutting his first tooth. The Dr. said Hunter is "Breaking the Rule Books" Our little baby is growing. He weighs 14.4 oz!! He is going to be a big kid.
He is so much fun and Nate and I laugh so much when he's kicking his legs & "talking" all day long. It's so amazing having a baby, it just brightens up your life!

Super Baby!!!
Hunter with his Grandpa Butera

Hunter just loves bath time, he gets so excited when it's "lotion time" My blue eyed boy....

He's a big SU (Syracuse University) Basketball Fan....

This is his newest toy that we bought him. We are trying to help him sit up. He's wearing the bib cause he's drooling so much from his teeth coming in.....

My sister Heather came to visit with her kids, Logan and Leah in the end of January. I am just now posting some of these pictures cause I am a total slacker. Leah is 7 weeks older than Hunter. They are so cute together.... Hunter is sooooo long! They are going to be the best of friends.......

Uncle Mike..... He's so good with the kids.
I absolutely love this picture.... Hunter just adores Logan. Look at him stare at Logan.

I had so much fun with my sister and I am so thankful that she came out here. She had the hardest time flying with 2 kids and I give her so much credit for doing it. Thanks Heather, we love you!

Hunter's First Pictures.....

I am trying to be better about updating the blog, hopefully I can try to do it once a month? This is what has been going on with us. I went back to work :( But the good news is that I get to work 2 days a week from home with Hunter!! It actually has not been too bad. The daycare providers are so great with Hunter that I have "peace of mind" while I am at work all day. He is so tired when he comes home from there from all the stimulation. Right now he is 11 weeks old and weighs 12lbs 16oz...he's a BIG BOY! He is growing by the day. He "talks" so much and tells us long stories about what he did all day long. It's so adorable. I get tears in my eyes when he smiles and coo's at me & Nate. I just love him.
Nate has been working a lot and doing some ice fishing on the weekends. We are also looking for a new house. We really want to move to the country so that we can have some land and be able to hunt on it. Cross your fingers that we can find something that is affordable and in good condition.
Last week Nate and I took Hunter to get his first pictures taken. He was so good throughout the entire shoot! I cried when the lady started taking his pictures, because he is just so darn cute. It's so amazing how much joy your baby brings to your life. Nate and I just love and cherrish our boy. This picture below is my favorite one of him :)

Holding his head up so high

Blue Eyed Boy....

He was "talking" during this picture



I love his little Jordan's....

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

On December 9th, 2010 at 9:05pm our beautiful baby boy, Hunter Joseph Butera was born. He was 8lbs 15oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. We are so happy that he is here! I am sorry it has taken me so long to post about his birth...life is TOTALLY different now that we have a newborn in the house. When I have a free moment, it's spent cleaning up and trying to fit in a shower...LOL. Nate and I could not be happier with our wonderful bundle of joy. Here are some pictures of his birth, Christmas and the past 6 weeks... I will try to update more often.

Our Little Family...... 2 Days Old.....

Finally Going home.......

A couple weeks after Hunter was born Nate shot his 4th deer of the season. These pictures are so fitting for Hunter's name..LOL. I love this picture of Daddy and Hunter with the deer.....

Here are some pictures of our family members with Hunter....

HUNTER'S FIRST CHRISTMAS!!!!

Here are some pictures from Christmas....He's so freakin' cute!!!

This picture was taken on Christmas Day at our house...it's a 4 generation photo. Nate's grandfather, Nate's Uncle, Nate and Hunter.

This shirt is so cute...it says, "I watch the Jets with my Daddy" Even thou the Jets lost, it's still a cute shirt!

Yukon loves Hunter....

I love this picture of him....he was laughing and smiling for mommy :) I just have to say that being a mommy is the best gift that God could have ever given to me. I am so in love with our little boy. He makes me smile every day all day long. Life changes after you have a baby, but it's so much better. It's amazing to think that Nate and I created this beautiful baby boy. I am sleep deprived, don't wear any make-up, live in sweat pants and I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so sad because I have to go back to work on Feb 7th and I have to take him to a babysitters :( Spending this time with Hunter is priceless and I look forward to the days ahead.