- The blue DirectTV screen saver that comes on the TV when it is paused.
- Playing catch. Yes, I can play catch. I am even learning to control which direction I drop it and am getting it close to Mommy or Daddy now!
- Playing with my cousins. I love playing with Hailee and am fascinated by Claire. I even have been able to see Connor sometimes and think it's fun to play with a grown up boy. My cousins are the best!
- Daddy. Mommy and I get up earlier than Daddy does and I always get SO EXCITED when I hear him coming down the hall. Then when I see him for the first time each day I just want to play with him all day long! He doesn't know, but every morning I try to crawl over and wake him up if I am in their bed too! I love my Daddy!
- Playing with Daddy. He will swing me around, throw me in the air, and play on the floor with my blocks. I love the swinging and flying, but I really just love playing with my Daddy.
- Jumping. Mommy or Daddy say jump and I do! I especially like it if they are holding me on their laps or I am in my jumper.
- Chasing the puppies. They may not love me yet, but I sure love them! I am trying to learn how to pet them, but still grab more than pet.
- Eating or drinking whatever Mommy or Daddy have in their hands. I just look real cute and usually I get some!
- Giving Mommy kisses. I like to snuggle and hug Mommy and give her kisses--aka slobbers and bites on her chin.
- The door stopper. You know, the one that makes a loud twang when you hit it. It's really loud in our tile hallway and I just think it's fun!
- Trying out new sounds and pretending I'm talking. I talk all the time and am learning to make all sorts of new sounds, although my favorite is still Dada, unless I am sad, then I say Mama.
- Crawling and standing under our kitchen table and chairs. They are tall and it's like a big cage and I like it.
- The remote (or Daddy's phone). I'm a boy, I like gadgets.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Things I Like
These are some of the things I like.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Globe Trotter
I went on a trip!! I went to Las Vegas for a weekend with Mommy and Daddy. We went on the weekend of the 11th to go see some of Mommy's family and, the most important part, go to a BYU football game! My parents were worried about how I'd do in the car for so long, but they forget what a good little boy I am. I was almost perfect on both the ride to Las Vegas and the ride home. I slept most of the way both times, and just got a little fussy at the end of either ride--5 hours in a car is a long time for a little boy like me.
My family drove to Vegas on Friday afternoon. We got there just in time to go to dinner with Aunt Julie (and meet her fiance, Kyle), and Grandma and Grandpa Romney. Then on Saturday Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Cesear's Palace to look at the fancy shops. Did you know they have a toy store there! Yep, Daddy bought me a cool wooden dump truck from FAO Schwartz. All I know is that it has wheels and it is fun to play with! The other cool thing was the aquarium. They had a neat fish tank with seating all around the outside of it. I loved looking at the fish swim by. I think that was my most favorite part. Mommy and Daddy seem to really like the dinner we had. We ate at Spagos--a fancy restaurant amidst the shops. I guess it was good, but mostly I ate Cheerios and bread. After our dinner we hurried back to the hotel and got ready to go to the football game. The stadium was close, so we just walked down to the game. Uncle Andy, Aunt Jaclyn, and Madison also came down so there was lots of family to play with. It was also my first time meeting all of them. I had such a fun time at the game. Grandpa even game me lemonade and let me drink from a straw, which I figured how to work pretty quickly. Then on Sunday we drove home. It was a quick trip, but lots of fun. And the most important part--BYU beat UNLV!! What a great vacation!
Adjusting after the vacation was a different story. Earlier that week I had already gone to Chino Valley with Mommy for conference weekend. Then on Tuesday we all drove up to Payson to see Grandma Cox. Her brother and sister and her daddy were in town visiting. The Boerups were there, as well as Claire and her family. It was a busy, fun, and family filled day. It was especially neat to be held by my great-grandpa.
Also that week I learned to stand up in my crib. So, I spent most of a week not sleeping in my own bed, and learned to stand up whenever I was in my own bed. All of this adds up to on cranky baby who did not want to go to sleep in his own bed. After all the travels and getting home from Vegas, Mommy and Daddy discovered it was impossible to get me to sleep in my crib. They lay me down, I stand up. The walk away, I start to cry. I can be stubborn and did not take many naps that next week. I also ended up sleeping with my parents a lot because it was the only way I would sleep. But, after a few days of being home, I got all the crankies out of my system, got back on my old sleep schedule, and have been sleeping great ever since. I even sleep in until about 8 am now. I still wake up almost every night, but most nights I can put myself back to sleep after a few minutes. It's only when it's closer to the morning that I stay awake (and stand up) so Mommy has to come get me.
My family drove to Vegas on Friday afternoon. We got there just in time to go to dinner with Aunt Julie (and meet her fiance, Kyle), and Grandma and Grandpa Romney. Then on Saturday Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Cesear's Palace to look at the fancy shops. Did you know they have a toy store there! Yep, Daddy bought me a cool wooden dump truck from FAO Schwartz. All I know is that it has wheels and it is fun to play with! The other cool thing was the aquarium. They had a neat fish tank with seating all around the outside of it. I loved looking at the fish swim by. I think that was my most favorite part. Mommy and Daddy seem to really like the dinner we had. We ate at Spagos--a fancy restaurant amidst the shops. I guess it was good, but mostly I ate Cheerios and bread. After our dinner we hurried back to the hotel and got ready to go to the football game. The stadium was close, so we just walked down to the game. Uncle Andy, Aunt Jaclyn, and Madison also came down so there was lots of family to play with. It was also my first time meeting all of them. I had such a fun time at the game. Grandpa even game me lemonade and let me drink from a straw, which I figured how to work pretty quickly. Then on Sunday we drove home. It was a quick trip, but lots of fun. And the most important part--BYU beat UNLV!! What a great vacation!
Adjusting after the vacation was a different story. Earlier that week I had already gone to Chino Valley with Mommy for conference weekend. Then on Tuesday we all drove up to Payson to see Grandma Cox. Her brother and sister and her daddy were in town visiting. The Boerups were there, as well as Claire and her family. It was a busy, fun, and family filled day. It was especially neat to be held by my great-grandpa.
Also that week I learned to stand up in my crib. So, I spent most of a week not sleeping in my own bed, and learned to stand up whenever I was in my own bed. All of this adds up to on cranky baby who did not want to go to sleep in his own bed. After all the travels and getting home from Vegas, Mommy and Daddy discovered it was impossible to get me to sleep in my crib. They lay me down, I stand up. The walk away, I start to cry. I can be stubborn and did not take many naps that next week. I also ended up sleeping with my parents a lot because it was the only way I would sleep. But, after a few days of being home, I got all the crankies out of my system, got back on my old sleep schedule, and have been sleeping great ever since. I even sleep in until about 8 am now. I still wake up almost every night, but most nights I can put myself back to sleep after a few minutes. It's only when it's closer to the morning that I stay awake (and stand up) so Mommy has to come get me.
And then there were two...teeth that is.
Yep, I got a second tooth this week. It's a neighbor to my little friend. Now I have my two front (bottom) teeth and it's not even Christmas! I didn't fuss too much about getting this one. I think Mommy and Daddy appreciated that.
I am also now an accomplished crawler! At the beginning of this month I said I could scoot and sort of crawl once in a while. Well, it didn't take me very long to figure out how this works, and soon after that I started crawling. Once I got the hang of it I started crawling everywhere and now I'm an old pro. I like to chase my soccer ball or other toys around the house. I also like to get into the puppies water dish, chew on the computer wires and cords, crawl into the puppies room to get them and their toys, play with the wall outlets, and my most favorite is playing with the candles on the bookshelf. Every once in a while I will pound on the DVR and receiver for the TV--just to make sure Mommy and Daddy are paying attention to me. Plus they have all those pretty lights on them, so you really can't blame me.
With all of this crawling I keep my parents plenty busy chasing after me too. I give them breaks every once in a while--like when I stop to stand and play with something. That's right, I said stand, but not on my own--yet. I can pull myself up to stand on pretty much anything--including Mommy's legs or even the wall. I have let go a few times and can balance for a few seconds on my own before I realize I'm not holding on to anything--then I just grab hold again. I've even tried lunging for things while standing and have almost taken steps. Not real steps yet, more just trying to get to something and a foot happens to go out to help me. I bet I'll keep Mommy and Daddy really busy when I start walking...and running!!
I am a chatter box and love to make all kinds of noises. For the last few weeks I have been especially focused on my squeals. I just want to see how loud and high I can get my voice to go. I do this a lot, mostly when I am really happy, which is all the time. About a week ago I started really squealing all the time--like all day long. Those were a long few days for Mommy while Daddy was at work and I was making noises. Then on Monday I didn't squeal. And on Tuesday I didn't squeal either. Instead, I replaced the squeal with a trill of my tongue that I've also been working on lately. This is much quieter and more enjoyable--according to Mommy. I haven't squealed all week, until tonight. Mommy and I went to the ward Trunk-or-Treat. I guess with all the kids and the loud noises and everything I just got really excited too, because I started squealing there. Well see what kind of mood I'm in tomorrow... :)
I am also now an accomplished crawler! At the beginning of this month I said I could scoot and sort of crawl once in a while. Well, it didn't take me very long to figure out how this works, and soon after that I started crawling. Once I got the hang of it I started crawling everywhere and now I'm an old pro. I like to chase my soccer ball or other toys around the house. I also like to get into the puppies water dish, chew on the computer wires and cords, crawl into the puppies room to get them and their toys, play with the wall outlets, and my most favorite is playing with the candles on the bookshelf. Every once in a while I will pound on the DVR and receiver for the TV--just to make sure Mommy and Daddy are paying attention to me. Plus they have all those pretty lights on them, so you really can't blame me.
With all of this crawling I keep my parents plenty busy chasing after me too. I give them breaks every once in a while--like when I stop to stand and play with something. That's right, I said stand, but not on my own--yet. I can pull myself up to stand on pretty much anything--including Mommy's legs or even the wall. I have let go a few times and can balance for a few seconds on my own before I realize I'm not holding on to anything--then I just grab hold again. I've even tried lunging for things while standing and have almost taken steps. Not real steps yet, more just trying to get to something and a foot happens to go out to help me. I bet I'll keep Mommy and Daddy really busy when I start walking...and running!!
I am a chatter box and love to make all kinds of noises. For the last few weeks I have been especially focused on my squeals. I just want to see how loud and high I can get my voice to go. I do this a lot, mostly when I am really happy, which is all the time. About a week ago I started really squealing all the time--like all day long. Those were a long few days for Mommy while Daddy was at work and I was making noises. Then on Monday I didn't squeal. And on Tuesday I didn't squeal either. Instead, I replaced the squeal with a trill of my tongue that I've also been working on lately. This is much quieter and more enjoyable--according to Mommy. I haven't squealed all week, until tonight. Mommy and I went to the ward Trunk-or-Treat. I guess with all the kids and the loud noises and everything I just got really excited too, because I started squealing there. Well see what kind of mood I'm in tomorrow... :)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
News
Here are some things that are new this past month:
First, I got a new cousin! On September 4th my cousin Claire was born. She is Hailee's little sister. The fun thing about this is that Hailee got to spend a lot of time with me while her mommy was in the hospital. On the day Claire was born Mommy and I spent all day with Hailee and we even had a sleepover at her house that night! The next day Grandma Romney came down and it was fun to spend lots of time with all my family and to eventually meet my new cousin Claire. I think she and I are going to be good friends.
Another new thing is that I got a new tooth! I just barely got this on Friday--although I have been working on this tooth since I was 3 months old. About 2 weeks ago I even got all chompy with my toys and made my gums bleed a little. Mommy and Daddy could see that my gum was getting white and that the tooth was there and ready to pop through. Mommy could even start to feel it a bit, but it didn't really pop through until this past Friday, October 2nd. Now you can definitely feel it and see it!
This is Mommy giving me a cold washcloth with ice after my gum was bleeding
A new thing that Mommy really appreciates is that I am sleeping through the night. After I got over that cold I had a month ago, I got into a really good pattern and have been sleeping all night ever since. I go to bed around 9:30pm and sleep until around 7am. Mommy says she still needs more sleep, but that's just because she stays up so late after I got to bed.
I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but I am also now a good little eater of food--real food! I still eat a lot of baby food--fruits and veggies and cereal--but now I also eat a lot of Mommy's and Daddy's food too. I think I like vegetables more than fruits--sometimes the fruits are a little too sweet for me. One thing I really, really like is yogurt. Daddy helped me discover that one. I also like cheese and crackers, and beans, and Cheerios, and...well, pretty much anything you give me I will eat. And don't worry, my parents are already making sure I get the good stuff like Godiva chocolate, pizza, and ice cream. Although they mostly stick to giving me fruits and veggies.
Here is me eating some cantaloup
First, I got a new cousin! On September 4th my cousin Claire was born. She is Hailee's little sister. The fun thing about this is that Hailee got to spend a lot of time with me while her mommy was in the hospital. On the day Claire was born Mommy and I spent all day with Hailee and we even had a sleepover at her house that night! The next day Grandma Romney came down and it was fun to spend lots of time with all my family and to eventually meet my new cousin Claire. I think she and I are going to be good friends.
Another new thing is that I got a new tooth! I just barely got this on Friday--although I have been working on this tooth since I was 3 months old. About 2 weeks ago I even got all chompy with my toys and made my gums bleed a little. Mommy and Daddy could see that my gum was getting white and that the tooth was there and ready to pop through. Mommy could even start to feel it a bit, but it didn't really pop through until this past Friday, October 2nd. Now you can definitely feel it and see it!
This is Mommy giving me a cold washcloth with ice after my gum was bleeding
A new thing that Mommy really appreciates is that I am sleeping through the night. After I got over that cold I had a month ago, I got into a really good pattern and have been sleeping all night ever since. I go to bed around 9:30pm and sleep until around 7am. Mommy says she still needs more sleep, but that's just because she stays up so late after I got to bed.
I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but I am also now a good little eater of food--real food! I still eat a lot of baby food--fruits and veggies and cereal--but now I also eat a lot of Mommy's and Daddy's food too. I think I like vegetables more than fruits--sometimes the fruits are a little too sweet for me. One thing I really, really like is yogurt. Daddy helped me discover that one. I also like cheese and crackers, and beans, and Cheerios, and...well, pretty much anything you give me I will eat. And don't worry, my parents are already making sure I get the good stuff like Godiva chocolate, pizza, and ice cream. Although they mostly stick to giving me fruits and veggies.
Here is me eating some cantaloup
The Things I Do
I am now an accomplished cruiser around the furniture, my toys, and especially all over my parents. I like to use them as a jungle gym and climb all over them. I can even pull myself up to standing now on these items. I could pull myself up to standing while holding on to Mommy's or Daddy's hands, but I am excited now that I can do it all by myself.
Another thing I can do is scoot around, and sometimes crawl too, even though these still aren't my favorite things. If I'm in a good mood and having fun playing with my toys then I will scoot around to get them. Daddy got me some Lego's and balls to play with, which make tummy time much more fun. But I get fussy after a bit of this because I would much rather be standing. Mommy says that because I know how to pull myself to standing I should be able to fix this myself, but is much more fun to fuss until she or Daddy fixes it for me. Plus, I need to make sure they know who is boss around here!
Another thing I like to do is talk or sing. If I am playing by myself I am usually talking too. I also like to talk when I am eating, when Mommy and Daddy are watching TV, and especially during church! I like to sing, too. When Mommy and I are driving around I sing in the car along to the radio. Mommy knows I've fallen asleep when she no longer hears me singing. To be honest, I'm pretty good at the singing. I can get louder or softer and higher or lower. And don't tell Daddy, but a lot of the time I am singing along with the Country music Mommy and I listen too.
This is me being chatty after dinner. One of my most favorite things to say is "Dada." I say it all the time, especially when I am in a good mood. And of course, I say it to Daddy in the mornings when he wakes up to see me. I also say "Mama" a lot, but usually I say this when I am fussy and want Mommy to pick me up.
Another thing I can do is scoot around, and sometimes crawl too, even though these still aren't my favorite things. If I'm in a good mood and having fun playing with my toys then I will scoot around to get them. Daddy got me some Lego's and balls to play with, which make tummy time much more fun. But I get fussy after a bit of this because I would much rather be standing. Mommy says that because I know how to pull myself to standing I should be able to fix this myself, but is much more fun to fuss until she or Daddy fixes it for me. Plus, I need to make sure they know who is boss around here!
Another thing I like to do is talk or sing. If I am playing by myself I am usually talking too. I also like to talk when I am eating, when Mommy and Daddy are watching TV, and especially during church! I like to sing, too. When Mommy and I are driving around I sing in the car along to the radio. Mommy knows I've fallen asleep when she no longer hears me singing. To be honest, I'm pretty good at the singing. I can get louder or softer and higher or lower. And don't tell Daddy, but a lot of the time I am singing along with the Country music Mommy and I listen too.
This is me being chatty after dinner. One of my most favorite things to say is "Dada." I say it all the time, especially when I am in a good mood. And of course, I say it to Daddy in the mornings when he wakes up to see me. I also say "Mama" a lot, but usually I say this when I am fussy and want Mommy to pick me up.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
I can crawl!
Today was the day! I've been working on learning to crawl for a few weeks now, and I actually got somewhere today. Before, I would get up on my hands and knees, rock back and forth, and just kind of fall flat where I am at; or sometimes I would kick my legs and put my head down until my booty sticks way up in the air, then pick my head up and move forward a bit. But today I was able to move across our family room floor all on my own, and in pretty good time too!
Mommy had just gotten me up from my nap and we were playing on the floor. Daddy came out and sat on the couch and said "Eli, if you want to play with me you should crawl over here." Well, I got so excited to see Daddy up for the day, and I really did want to play with him, so I decided I just had to crawl over to him. And I did!! I got up on my hands and knees, did the rocking, and kind of flattened out a few times, but moving forward the whole time. I crawled right off the blanket Mommy likes to keep me on and across part of the carpet until I got Daddy's feet. I love feet (Mommy is grossed out because she does NOT like feet at all). I got all cuddled up to Daddy's feet and played with them for a bit, then he picked me up and I played with him for a bit too.
I also learned to pull myself up to standing today...sort of. Mommy was laying on the floor while I was sitting and playing. I turned around to her and kind of laid on her tummy. Then I pushed down on my arms and stood with my legs! It was the first time I've done this all by myself, and Mommy and Daddy were very excited to see it. Especially because Mommy wants me to walk as soon as I can after crawling--she thinks it's a lot cleaner. Boy does she have a lot to learn about boys and dirt!
I guess today was my day to show off my skills because I have also been saying Mamamamama, and Dadadadada a lot more today. I can usually say it back to Mommy or Daddy when they say it to me, and I love to laugh and giggle with them when I do.
What a fun and busy day it has been for me! I've been sick this past weekend--my first cold. Luckily for Mommy and Daddy I've been pretty good during the day, but at night I wake up around 3 am because I can't breathe any more, then I am fussy for the rest of the morning. Sometimes Daddy stayed up with me and sometimes I woke Mommy up. It ended up that Mommy and I did not get very much sleep this past weekend, but I am feeling better now and am able to do all these fun, grown up (for a baby) things!
Mommy had just gotten me up from my nap and we were playing on the floor. Daddy came out and sat on the couch and said "Eli, if you want to play with me you should crawl over here." Well, I got so excited to see Daddy up for the day, and I really did want to play with him, so I decided I just had to crawl over to him. And I did!! I got up on my hands and knees, did the rocking, and kind of flattened out a few times, but moving forward the whole time. I crawled right off the blanket Mommy likes to keep me on and across part of the carpet until I got Daddy's feet. I love feet (Mommy is grossed out because she does NOT like feet at all). I got all cuddled up to Daddy's feet and played with them for a bit, then he picked me up and I played with him for a bit too.
I also learned to pull myself up to standing today...sort of. Mommy was laying on the floor while I was sitting and playing. I turned around to her and kind of laid on her tummy. Then I pushed down on my arms and stood with my legs! It was the first time I've done this all by myself, and Mommy and Daddy were very excited to see it. Especially because Mommy wants me to walk as soon as I can after crawling--she thinks it's a lot cleaner. Boy does she have a lot to learn about boys and dirt!
I guess today was my day to show off my skills because I have also been saying Mamamamama, and Dadadadada a lot more today. I can usually say it back to Mommy or Daddy when they say it to me, and I love to laugh and giggle with them when I do.
What a fun and busy day it has been for me! I've been sick this past weekend--my first cold. Luckily for Mommy and Daddy I've been pretty good during the day, but at night I wake up around 3 am because I can't breathe any more, then I am fussy for the rest of the morning. Sometimes Daddy stayed up with me and sometimes I woke Mommy up. It ended up that Mommy and I did not get very much sleep this past weekend, but I am feeling better now and am able to do all these fun, grown up (for a baby) things!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Chargers vs Cardinals
We went to the football game this past weekend out in Glendale. Mommy and Daddy really wanted to take me to the game but were nervous and didn't decide for sure until the last minute. In the end, they decided to take me and we all got to go to the big game. When we first walked into the stadium all the noise was overwhelming for me and I cried a bit, but once we got to our seats Mommy just held me close and I manged to calm down. I still got scared sometimes when everyone cheered, but for the most part we all had a really good time. We had excellent seats just 6 rows back on the 20 yard line behind the Chargers' bench. Daddy and I wore our Chargers blue shirts and they even won that night! Mommy was sad that the Cardinals lost, but over all we had a great time and Daddy got some really neat pictures of the game.
Happy Father's Day Daddy!!
Mommy says Go Cardinals!
Hey, maybe this is fun!
Yay for football!!
Happy Father's Day Daddy!!
Mommy says Go Cardinals!
Hey, maybe this is fun!
Yay for football!!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Another Month Gone By
Well, it's been over a month and we've had a lot of fun things to do. I am now sitting up on my own with no problems and no help. I love to sit and play with my toys, but I still prefer to stand. I stand and play all the time, and only fall over every once in a while. I only need help to get standing, but once I'm up, I can balance pretty well. I am also starting to learn to cruise around just a little bit with some toys, or the couch, or the pews at church.
One of my favorite things to do with Mommy is to try and eat her face--especially her chin. Mommy calls them kisses, but I just think it's fun to slobber on her. I like to grab the sides of her face or her hair and pull her to me and then bit and drool all over her chin. Mommy says it's a good thing I don't have teeth yet!
One of my favorite things to do with Daddy is to play, play, PLAY!! Daddy and I have lots of fun things we do. I like to stand on his lap and jump up and down as fast as I can. I also LOVE to get tossed in the air by Daddy. This makes me laugh and laugh and laugh and is one of my most favorite things. Even when I am really fussy, I have to laugh when Daddy starts to toss me in the air.
Mommy and Daddy discovered that I like AC/DC music. Actually, it's one specific song--Thunderstruck. It was on the other night and Mommy started to sing the "thunder" part, and every time she did I laughed. Then Daddy joined in, and I just laughed even harder. Now it's sort of a game with us, and Mommy and Daddy will say "thunder" throughout the day, and every time they do I smile and then start to laugh.
I had my 6-month check-up last week. I am healthy and growing just fun. I got all my shots again, and got a bit of a fever the next day. But it wasn't as bad as last time, and now I don't have to go back until I am 9 months old! Also, the doctor said it's time for me to eat a variety of things now, so Mommy and Daddy have been having fun letting me try all sorts of foods--baby food and people food.
One of my favorite things to do with Mommy is to try and eat her face--especially her chin. Mommy calls them kisses, but I just think it's fun to slobber on her. I like to grab the sides of her face or her hair and pull her to me and then bit and drool all over her chin. Mommy says it's a good thing I don't have teeth yet!
One of my favorite things to do with Daddy is to play, play, PLAY!! Daddy and I have lots of fun things we do. I like to stand on his lap and jump up and down as fast as I can. I also LOVE to get tossed in the air by Daddy. This makes me laugh and laugh and laugh and is one of my most favorite things. Even when I am really fussy, I have to laugh when Daddy starts to toss me in the air.
Mommy and Daddy discovered that I like AC/DC music. Actually, it's one specific song--Thunderstruck. It was on the other night and Mommy started to sing the "thunder" part, and every time she did I laughed. Then Daddy joined in, and I just laughed even harder. Now it's sort of a game with us, and Mommy and Daddy will say "thunder" throughout the day, and every time they do I smile and then start to laugh.
I had my 6-month check-up last week. I am healthy and growing just fun. I got all my shots again, and got a bit of a fever the next day. But it wasn't as bad as last time, and now I don't have to go back until I am 9 months old! Also, the doctor said it's time for me to eat a variety of things now, so Mommy and Daddy have been having fun letting me try all sorts of foods--baby food and people food.
Happy Birthday Daddy!
This past Wednesday was Daddy's birthday. Mommy and I were very careful to make sure it was a nice and relaxing day for Daddy...sort of. Actually, Aunt Julie got engaged the weekend before so we had plans to go wedding dress shopping with her, Grandma Romney, and Aunt Melanie on that day. It was also our last time to see her before she goes back to school. We figured this would be a good thing for Daddy becuase he could sleep in and have a nice quite house for a little while.
Mommy made Daddy some breakfast the night before, so all he had to do that day was put it in the oven when he was ready to eat it. We also got him a video game he likes--Gran Turismo--hoping he could relax and play games while we were gone. Then that morning Mommy and I got up and went dress shopping!
Daddy did get to sleep in, but he had a busy day after that. He really likes to cook for people, and since Grandma and Grandpa Romney and Julie were in town he wanted to have everyone over for a BBQ and cake. So as soon as he got up he started making a very yummy lemon cake, then when everyone came over he grilled some hamburgers. We also had delicious baked beans and corn on the cob. It was a wonderful meal and it was so fun to celebrate with everyone. Even though he was busy cooking all the stuff, Daddy says it was a great birthday for him too.
He also got more presents--we got him an ice cream maker for his kitchen aid and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream recipe book. Daddy's favorite kind of Ben and Jerry's ice cream got discontinued this year, so Mommy decided this was the best way for him to still get his ice cream. And we got him a political book on tape, and some other fun things.
It was a busy day full of fun and family. Aunt Julie got a beautiful wedding dress, and Mommy had a great time with her Mommy and sisters that day. And in the end, we had a fun birthday celebration with Daddy.
Birthday's are fun!
Blowing out the candles
Mommy made Daddy some breakfast the night before, so all he had to do that day was put it in the oven when he was ready to eat it. We also got him a video game he likes--Gran Turismo--hoping he could relax and play games while we were gone. Then that morning Mommy and I got up and went dress shopping!
Daddy did get to sleep in, but he had a busy day after that. He really likes to cook for people, and since Grandma and Grandpa Romney and Julie were in town he wanted to have everyone over for a BBQ and cake. So as soon as he got up he started making a very yummy lemon cake, then when everyone came over he grilled some hamburgers. We also had delicious baked beans and corn on the cob. It was a wonderful meal and it was so fun to celebrate with everyone. Even though he was busy cooking all the stuff, Daddy says it was a great birthday for him too.
He also got more presents--we got him an ice cream maker for his kitchen aid and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream recipe book. Daddy's favorite kind of Ben and Jerry's ice cream got discontinued this year, so Mommy decided this was the best way for him to still get his ice cream. And we got him a political book on tape, and some other fun things.
It was a busy day full of fun and family. Aunt Julie got a beautiful wedding dress, and Mommy had a great time with her Mommy and sisters that day. And in the end, we had a fun birthday celebration with Daddy.
Birthday's are fun!
Blowing out the candles
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Chitter Chatter
One more thing I forgot to mention...I said "mama" the other day! Well, at least Mommy is claiming I said that. Mommy and I have chat sessions all the time, and last Friday it was just her and me at home because Daddy was at work. So, as usual, we were talking with each other. Mommy and Daddy always say "mamamamama" and "dadadadadadada" to me. Well, on this day, I decided I would surprise Mommy. I started to put my lips together and make an "mmmmmm" sounds. I kept doing this over and over, so Mommy started to say "mamamamamamam" over and over. Suddenly, I added a few vowels and it became "mmmmmmmamammmmm!". Mommy was so excited, and that got me excited. We both laughed and talked for a few more minutes. Of course, Mommy hurriedly got the video camera, but I decided to keep my skills to myself and did not display them for the recording. Still, it was a fun time with Mommy, and now she is telling everyone that I said "mama."
I am 5 months old!
Happy 5-month-old birthday to me! I am growing so much every day. Here are some things I am doing now.
Teething
I am still teething but haven't gotten any pearly whites yet. I have two teeth that want to poke through on my bottom gum, but they are taking their precious time getting here. Some days I am fine, and some days I am pretty fussy because my mouth hurt. Mommy and Daddy do everything they can to help me feel better, there's just not always a lot they can do.
Eating
I am eating cereal now! I started on rice cereal (organic, of course!) but that seemed to stop me up inside a bit. Instead, Mommy switched me to oatmeal cereal. I have also eaten some carrots and peas, and even tried a taste of prunes--I didn't like the prunes very much. Mostly I just eat the cereal and I LOVE it! I love to sit at the table with Mommy and Daddy when they eat, and it is especially fun now that I get to eat my own food too! Because of my teething, I like to chew on things, and once Daddy gave me a big hard pretzel to chew on. I really liked this and hope to have more things to chew on soon!
Sitting Up
I do not like to lay down--I want to be up and see the world. Now that I am bigger, I can even sit up on my own for a little bit. I'm still pretty wobbly, so Mommy or Daddy have to stay close. But when they sit me up and let me play, I can sit up all by myself! Next I will have to learn how to get myself to sit up all by myself!
Standing
More than sitting up, I love to stand! I am always trying to be up and standing whenever I can. In fact, I wake mommy up in the mornings, not by crying, but by grunting because I'm trying to get up. Mommy and Daddy discovered that I can stand all on my own--sort of. I can stand up outside of my jumper, and as long as I hold on to the jumper I can stand up. I love doing this and stand for a really long time.
Sleeping In My Crib
My crib is all set up in my room, and this past month we got a mattress for it. I was getting too big for my bassinet, and my doctor said I should be sleeping through the night, so Mommy and Daddy are working on getting me used to sleeping in my crib. I now take all of my naps in there and am pretty good at that. I also fall asleep in there at night, but still wake up after a couple hours to nurse. Mommy and Daddy are going to start working on letting me put myself back to sleep. We'll see how that goes--I can be pretty loud and cranky when I don't get what I want. But I do have a really nice crib in a nice room all my own, so maybe I will start sleeping in there more. (Mommy can only hope!)
Teething
I am still teething but haven't gotten any pearly whites yet. I have two teeth that want to poke through on my bottom gum, but they are taking their precious time getting here. Some days I am fine, and some days I am pretty fussy because my mouth hurt. Mommy and Daddy do everything they can to help me feel better, there's just not always a lot they can do.
Eating
I am eating cereal now! I started on rice cereal (organic, of course!) but that seemed to stop me up inside a bit. Instead, Mommy switched me to oatmeal cereal. I have also eaten some carrots and peas, and even tried a taste of prunes--I didn't like the prunes very much. Mostly I just eat the cereal and I LOVE it! I love to sit at the table with Mommy and Daddy when they eat, and it is especially fun now that I get to eat my own food too! Because of my teething, I like to chew on things, and once Daddy gave me a big hard pretzel to chew on. I really liked this and hope to have more things to chew on soon!
Sitting Up
I do not like to lay down--I want to be up and see the world. Now that I am bigger, I can even sit up on my own for a little bit. I'm still pretty wobbly, so Mommy or Daddy have to stay close. But when they sit me up and let me play, I can sit up all by myself! Next I will have to learn how to get myself to sit up all by myself!
Standing
More than sitting up, I love to stand! I am always trying to be up and standing whenever I can. In fact, I wake mommy up in the mornings, not by crying, but by grunting because I'm trying to get up. Mommy and Daddy discovered that I can stand all on my own--sort of. I can stand up outside of my jumper, and as long as I hold on to the jumper I can stand up. I love doing this and stand for a really long time.
Sleeping In My Crib
My crib is all set up in my room, and this past month we got a mattress for it. I was getting too big for my bassinet, and my doctor said I should be sleeping through the night, so Mommy and Daddy are working on getting me used to sleeping in my crib. I now take all of my naps in there and am pretty good at that. I also fall asleep in there at night, but still wake up after a couple hours to nurse. Mommy and Daddy are going to start working on letting me put myself back to sleep. We'll see how that goes--I can be pretty loud and cranky when I don't get what I want. But I do have a really nice crib in a nice room all my own, so maybe I will start sleeping in there more. (Mommy can only hope!)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
News, news, news
So, Mommy has been a little busy and we haven't updated my blog in over a month. Here's what has been going on:
New Car
Mommy got a new car!! Mommy had her 99 Jeep Wrangler and I guess I was getting too big for her to be able to put me and my car seat into the backseat, so she needed a new car. Mommy and Daddy have been looking at different small SUVs, but didn't know for sure what they wanted. They decided on a Toyota RAV4--not too big and not too little (and a nice V6 engine). Grandpa Romney was in town and he and Mommy went to look at the Toyota dealership to make sure that was what we wanted. Mommy test drove one and decided it would be a good car--but it was Daddy's first day of work for the week so we would wait a little bit to get one. That night, Grandpa Romney did some looking on the internet and found the perfect car--right model, color, price, everything. He and Mommy and I went the next morning to look at them. Mommy was just planning on looking, but the car was exctly what we wanted and the deal was so good she ended up buying it! Then we brought it home and Daddy loved it too--now we are all very happy with our new car. Although, Mommy had to trade in her Jeep--I think we all miss it a bit--but this one is much better for driving me around.
Aunt Julie's Visit
Aunt Julie came down to visit! It was a last minute trip and she came down late on Friday and was planning to leave on Sunday afternoon (6/26 - 6/28). She carpooled with a friend, and her friend's car wouldn't start on Sunday so Aunt Julie got to stay an extra day here! We had a lot of fun together--I love my Aunt Julie. On Saturday, Mommy, me, Aunt Julie, Aunt Melanie, and Hailee all went to the Chandler mall to hang out for the day. Then we all had dinner together that night with Daddy and Uncle David. It is so much fun to have all this family around. Aunt Julie left on Monday evening, and something very scary happened. She got in a car accident on the way home! Their was a sudden downpour of rain and their car hydroplaned and pinballed back and forth across the I-17 freeway. Thankfully her and her friend were okay. Mommy was really scared when she heard the news, but we are all so glad that Aunt Julie is safe and sound, and we are looking forward to her next visit.
My 4-Month Visit
I went to the doctor for my 4-month check-up. I am such a big boy--I weigh 14 pounds 6 ounces (50th percentile), and am 25.5 inches long(75th percentile). My tiny head is only 16 cm in circumference (10th percentile). I am a healthy, growing boy. I still had to get my shots, and they made me a little sick afterward. I had a high fever of about 102 for a few days, but apparently that is normal and it finally went away.
Happy Father's Day!
For his first Father's Day Mommy and I got some fun presents for Daddy. I got him a Superman card that records my giggle and a cookbook especially for babies because Daddy likes to cook such yummy food. Mommy got him a box of See's candy, a Charger's shirt, and surprised him with tickets to a Chargers vs. Cardinals (preseason) football game! The game isn't until August, but Daddy seemed to be pretty excited and surprised by this present.
My Daddy Rocks (that's what my shirt says)
Independence Day
For the 4th of July, we went over to Hailee's house. We had a yummy summer feast of grilled hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon, chips, and corn. Aunt Carol also came over and made an apple pie. Daddy also made his delicious lemon curd dessert--they are like lemon squares but ten times better! We tried to watch the fireworks, but couldn't see them from their backyard because of all the houses around. Then Hailee discovered (with Aunt Melanie) that we could see them from their 2nd story guest bedroom window. We all headed upstairs and watched the fireworks from there. We could actually see a few different hows across the east valley and all had a good time hanging out together. I didn't really notice the fireworks because we were inside and too far away...maybe next year.
New Car
Mommy got a new car!! Mommy had her 99 Jeep Wrangler and I guess I was getting too big for her to be able to put me and my car seat into the backseat, so she needed a new car. Mommy and Daddy have been looking at different small SUVs, but didn't know for sure what they wanted. They decided on a Toyota RAV4--not too big and not too little (and a nice V6 engine). Grandpa Romney was in town and he and Mommy went to look at the Toyota dealership to make sure that was what we wanted. Mommy test drove one and decided it would be a good car--but it was Daddy's first day of work for the week so we would wait a little bit to get one. That night, Grandpa Romney did some looking on the internet and found the perfect car--right model, color, price, everything. He and Mommy and I went the next morning to look at them. Mommy was just planning on looking, but the car was exctly what we wanted and the deal was so good she ended up buying it! Then we brought it home and Daddy loved it too--now we are all very happy with our new car. Although, Mommy had to trade in her Jeep--I think we all miss it a bit--but this one is much better for driving me around.
Aunt Julie's Visit
Aunt Julie came down to visit! It was a last minute trip and she came down late on Friday and was planning to leave on Sunday afternoon (6/26 - 6/28). She carpooled with a friend, and her friend's car wouldn't start on Sunday so Aunt Julie got to stay an extra day here! We had a lot of fun together--I love my Aunt Julie. On Saturday, Mommy, me, Aunt Julie, Aunt Melanie, and Hailee all went to the Chandler mall to hang out for the day. Then we all had dinner together that night with Daddy and Uncle David. It is so much fun to have all this family around. Aunt Julie left on Monday evening, and something very scary happened. She got in a car accident on the way home! Their was a sudden downpour of rain and their car hydroplaned and pinballed back and forth across the I-17 freeway. Thankfully her and her friend were okay. Mommy was really scared when she heard the news, but we are all so glad that Aunt Julie is safe and sound, and we are looking forward to her next visit.
My 4-Month Visit
I went to the doctor for my 4-month check-up. I am such a big boy--I weigh 14 pounds 6 ounces (50th percentile), and am 25.5 inches long(75th percentile). My tiny head is only 16 cm in circumference (10th percentile). I am a healthy, growing boy. I still had to get my shots, and they made me a little sick afterward. I had a high fever of about 102 for a few days, but apparently that is normal and it finally went away.
Happy Father's Day!
For his first Father's Day Mommy and I got some fun presents for Daddy. I got him a Superman card that records my giggle and a cookbook especially for babies because Daddy likes to cook such yummy food. Mommy got him a box of See's candy, a Charger's shirt, and surprised him with tickets to a Chargers vs. Cardinals (preseason) football game! The game isn't until August, but Daddy seemed to be pretty excited and surprised by this present.
My Daddy Rocks (that's what my shirt says)
Independence Day
For the 4th of July, we went over to Hailee's house. We had a yummy summer feast of grilled hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon, chips, and corn. Aunt Carol also came over and made an apple pie. Daddy also made his delicious lemon curd dessert--they are like lemon squares but ten times better! We tried to watch the fireworks, but couldn't see them from their backyard because of all the houses around. Then Hailee discovered (with Aunt Melanie) that we could see them from their 2nd story guest bedroom window. We all headed upstairs and watched the fireworks from there. We could actually see a few different hows across the east valley and all had a good time hanging out together. I didn't really notice the fireworks because we were inside and too far away...maybe next year.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
My Baby Blessing
This past Sunday, 5/31, Daddy gave me a name and a blessing at church. We did it on this Sunday instead of a Fast Sunday so that Grandma and Grandpa Cox could be there as well. They came up on Thursday and stayed at our house until Monday--so this was perfect timing. There was a lot of family that came up to see me and hear the blessing: all of Daddy's family except Uncle Leon; for Mommy's family there was Grandma and Grandpa Romney, Aunt Julie, and cousin Bridget who all came down from Chino Valley, and of course Aunt Melanie and her family.
Daddy did a great job with the blessing, and we could all feel the warmth of the Spirit on this day. I was blessed with an inquisitive mind to be able to learn and understand things, the ability to discern the gifts of the spirit that I have been given and to use them, as well as the emotional strength to get through the challenges that I will face in life. I have a very loving Daddy here on Earth, and a wonderful Heavenly Father who both are doing so much to help me grow up happy and strong.
It was a wonderful, spiritual day for me and my family.
Daddy did a great job with the blessing, and we could all feel the warmth of the Spirit on this day. I was blessed with an inquisitive mind to be able to learn and understand things, the ability to discern the gifts of the spirit that I have been given and to use them, as well as the emotional strength to get through the challenges that I will face in life. I have a very loving Daddy here on Earth, and a wonderful Heavenly Father who both are doing so much to help me grow up happy and strong.
It was a wonderful, spiritual day for me and my family.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Swimming!
This past Monday was Memorial Day, and what do you do on Memorial Day? You go swimming! Well, that's what I did at least. Grandpa Cox is back in the US for 3 weeks (he is working in Afghanistan right now) and he and Grandma Cox came out to visit. They went to Tucson first, so Aunt Staci had everyone come over to her house for a barbecue and swim party! I still get overwhelmed with lots of new people and being in new places, so I was a little bit fussy that day. As long as Mommy or Daddy were holding me I was pretty good. I met Grandpa Cox for the first time in my life, as well as Aunt Staci, Uncle Leon, and their kids. We all had a good time visiting, eating yummy food, and, of course, swimming! Mommy got me a swimming outfit and her and Daddy took me into the pool for just a few minutes. The cold water was a little weird, and it wasn't my most favorite thing, but I think I will like it more when I get older. After all, I really like bath time, and this was like a big bath tub!
This is me floating a little.
Mommy is trying to keep me out of the sun.
This is me floating a little.
Mommy is trying to keep me out of the sun.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Family Fun
Here are some family pictures of us looking cute in our church clothes on Sunday, 5/17.
Hello camera!
Daddy and Me
Mommy and Me
I'm kissable!
My family
These pictures are actually from a few days before--just me being cute. :)
Go BYU! (That's what Mommy says I'm saying)
Hi
I like to try and sit or stand.
I LOVE to look at myself in the mirror.
Hello camera!
Daddy and Me
Mommy and Me
I'm kissable!
My family
These pictures are actually from a few days before--just me being cute. :)
Go BYU! (That's what Mommy says I'm saying)
Hi
I like to try and sit or stand.
I LOVE to look at myself in the mirror.
Let's go to the movies!
We went to the movies! On 5/28 Mommy, Daddy, and me went to see the new X-Men Origins:Wolverine movie. There are lots of movies Mommy and Daddy have been wanting to see, and this was the first time they went since I was born. We all went early on a Monday afternoon so the theater would be pretty empty. There was just a few other people there, but it didn't matter that much because I was such a good boy! Mommy and Daddy weren't sure I could make it through a whole movie, but I did! Mommy had to feed me a bottle for a bit, and I did talk a little bit, but I slept a lot too, and let Mommy and Daddy enjoy their movie experience. I wonder what we'll go see next...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
My First Trip - Mother's Day
One happy camper
Last week Mommy took me on my first trip! We went up to Grandma and Grandpa Romney's house for Mother's Day. Actually, we went up there the Thursday before Mother's Day and stayed until Sunday. Daddy had to stay in Mesa and work, so I missed him lots, but I had a good time on my adventure out of town.
Mommy was really worried about the car ride up. It's about 2 1/2 hours to Chino Valley from our house. That's the longest car ride I have ever been in and Mommy wasn't sure I would be able to be good the whole time. With it just being her and me in the Jeep, and me in the backseat, Mommy wasn't sure what she would do if I cried. I surprised Mommy and didn't cry at all on the way up and on the way home; in fact, I slept most of the time on both trips! :)
When we first got to Grandma's house almost everyone was still in school--only Grandpa, Aunt Alyson, and my cousins Ashley, Reese, and Brigham were there. It was fun to see them and be somewhere new. When all the rest of the kids started coming home things got a bit noisy, and I started to have a hard time. Mommy and Grandpa took me to Grandma's school to surprise her. She didn't know we were coming up to visit and she was really surprised and happy to see us! The car ride calmed me down and I got a good nap in again.
The rest of the evening was a little bit hard for me, and I was fussy a lot, but I was a good sleeper that night and did much better after that. I guess I just needed some time to adjust to the new place and all the people. Aunt Julie got back from school that night--and I got to see her for the first time since I was born!
The next couple of days we spent hanging out and having a good time. One thing Mommy didn't like so much was that I got up so early up there. Normally I go to bed around 9:30 and sleep until 9:30 the next morning. I get up a few times to eat, but Mommy nurses me in the bed and we both go back to sleep. At Grandma's house, however, there was a lot of light from the windows and noise from all the people, so I was getting up for the day between 6 and 6:30. I guess Mommy was still staying up late at night, so she didn't get much sleep on the trip. Oh well, I was still a happy camper and we had a great time!
The whole point of the trip was for Mother's Day. Aunts Carol, Melanie, and Julie, along with Mommy, decided to surprised Grandma with an elegant meal for Mother's Day. Grandma only knew Aunt Julie was coming home from school, the rest of us were a surprise. So on Mother's Day morning, Aunts Carol and Melanie showed up with Connor and Hailee. Grandma was so surprised when they all walked in! Grandma and Grandpa went to church and we went to work getting the meal ready. Well, Mommy and the Aunts worked, while Hailee played and I slept, got fed, slept, got held, got fed, and then watched baseball with Uncle Adam and Uncle LJ. It was so fun to surprise Grandma again when she came home from church and saw the fancy meal!
Happy Mother's Day Mommy!
And Grandma!
Mommy's favorite expression
The Aunts making dinner
I'd been up for 1/2 an hour
And this is how happy I am that early
Another early morning...
Me and Aunt Julie
Last week Mommy took me on my first trip! We went up to Grandma and Grandpa Romney's house for Mother's Day. Actually, we went up there the Thursday before Mother's Day and stayed until Sunday. Daddy had to stay in Mesa and work, so I missed him lots, but I had a good time on my adventure out of town.
Mommy was really worried about the car ride up. It's about 2 1/2 hours to Chino Valley from our house. That's the longest car ride I have ever been in and Mommy wasn't sure I would be able to be good the whole time. With it just being her and me in the Jeep, and me in the backseat, Mommy wasn't sure what she would do if I cried. I surprised Mommy and didn't cry at all on the way up and on the way home; in fact, I slept most of the time on both trips! :)
When we first got to Grandma's house almost everyone was still in school--only Grandpa, Aunt Alyson, and my cousins Ashley, Reese, and Brigham were there. It was fun to see them and be somewhere new. When all the rest of the kids started coming home things got a bit noisy, and I started to have a hard time. Mommy and Grandpa took me to Grandma's school to surprise her. She didn't know we were coming up to visit and she was really surprised and happy to see us! The car ride calmed me down and I got a good nap in again.
The rest of the evening was a little bit hard for me, and I was fussy a lot, but I was a good sleeper that night and did much better after that. I guess I just needed some time to adjust to the new place and all the people. Aunt Julie got back from school that night--and I got to see her for the first time since I was born!
The next couple of days we spent hanging out and having a good time. One thing Mommy didn't like so much was that I got up so early up there. Normally I go to bed around 9:30 and sleep until 9:30 the next morning. I get up a few times to eat, but Mommy nurses me in the bed and we both go back to sleep. At Grandma's house, however, there was a lot of light from the windows and noise from all the people, so I was getting up for the day between 6 and 6:30. I guess Mommy was still staying up late at night, so she didn't get much sleep on the trip. Oh well, I was still a happy camper and we had a great time!
The whole point of the trip was for Mother's Day. Aunts Carol, Melanie, and Julie, along with Mommy, decided to surprised Grandma with an elegant meal for Mother's Day. Grandma only knew Aunt Julie was coming home from school, the rest of us were a surprise. So on Mother's Day morning, Aunts Carol and Melanie showed up with Connor and Hailee. Grandma was so surprised when they all walked in! Grandma and Grandpa went to church and we went to work getting the meal ready. Well, Mommy and the Aunts worked, while Hailee played and I slept, got fed, slept, got held, got fed, and then watched baseball with Uncle Adam and Uncle LJ. It was so fun to surprise Grandma again when she came home from church and saw the fancy meal!
Happy Mother's Day Mommy!
And Grandma!
Mommy's favorite expression
The Aunts making dinner
I'd been up for 1/2 an hour
And this is how happy I am that early
Another early morning...
Me and Aunt Julie
Friday, May 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Mommy!
This past Monday was Mommy's birthday!! We actually had two days of celebration! On Sunday, Hailee, Aunt Melanie, and Uncle David came over to our house for dinner. Daddy made his delicious lasagna and he made a special black cherry cake for Mommy. The cake was a new recipe and it was yummy. 
Then Daddy surprised Mommy with some new Lucky brand T-shirts for her birthday! Mommy was so surprised and happy with this; I guess after wearing big maternity shirts for so long she wanted some cute 'normal' clothes to wear.
On Monday, Mommy's real birthday, we went out to celebrate! We went to the San Tan Mall where we met Aunt Melanie, Uncle David, and Hailee. Mommy wanted to get some new sunglasses for her birthday so Daddy took Mommy shopping and I got to enjoy the nice weather while they pushed me around in my stroller! Then we all went to eat at Grimaldi's Pizza, which is also at the mall. This is Mommy's most favorite pizza place. I was such a good boy the whole time--that was my present to Mommy. :)
We also found out that Aunt Melanie is going to have a baby girl in September! They found out what they were having just before we all met at the mall. I am excited to meet my new girl cousin. I have lots of boy cousins my age already. In fact, the day after Mommy's birthday, Aunt Danielle and Uncle Matt had a baby boy! I can't wait to meet my new cousin Colton (and his older brother and sisters too)!
Then Daddy surprised Mommy with some new Lucky brand T-shirts for her birthday! Mommy was so surprised and happy with this; I guess after wearing big maternity shirts for so long she wanted some cute 'normal' clothes to wear.On Monday, Mommy's real birthday, we went out to celebrate! We went to the San Tan Mall where we met Aunt Melanie, Uncle David, and Hailee. Mommy wanted to get some new sunglasses for her birthday so Daddy took Mommy shopping and I got to enjoy the nice weather while they pushed me around in my stroller! Then we all went to eat at Grimaldi's Pizza, which is also at the mall. This is Mommy's most favorite pizza place. I was such a good boy the whole time--that was my present to Mommy. :)
We also found out that Aunt Melanie is going to have a baby girl in September! They found out what they were having just before we all met at the mall. I am excited to meet my new girl cousin. I have lots of boy cousins my age already. In fact, the day after Mommy's birthday, Aunt Danielle and Uncle Matt had a baby boy! I can't wait to meet my new cousin Colton (and his older brother and sisters too)!
I don't like barbecue...
On Friday the 24th Mommy and I went on a couple of adventures. First, Mommy took me with her to a lunch with some of her work friends. Mommy has been on maternity leave with me, so she hasn't seen these friends for a couple months. Plus, I'm so cute that they all really wanted to see me as well. Mommy used to work near the Phoenix Airport, so we all decided to meet at Lucille's, a barbecue restaurant at Tempe Market Place. It's a long drive for us, but close to her old work. I was a good little boy on the drive over and slept quietly in the car. I was also good for the first little bit in the restaurant, although the moving around and the noise woke me up. Some of Mommy's friends held me, and with all the unfamiliar people and places I started to get a bit fussy. Mommy had to stand and hold me a bit for the rest of the time until I feel asleep again. Even though I was a bit fussy, we both had a good time seeing Mommy's old friends.
That evening Mommy was going to meet up with Aunt Carol and Aunt Melanie to celebrate all of thier birthdays this month. Aunt Carol was going to come out to where we live so we could all hang out together--but she got busy at work and plans changed--and guess where we ended up meeting up with her and Aunt Melanie? Lucille's at Tempe Market Place! Yep, Mommy and I drove back there that evening because Mommy really wanted to spend some time with her sisters. Cousins Hailee and Connor were also there, and it was Connor's first time meeting me, so that was really neat too. I was a good and happy baby again, until we walked into the restaurant. I got fussy and stayed fussy the whole time. We ate at the same table, so maybe I remembered how unhappy I was earlier? Aunt Melanie and Aunt Carol took turns taking me outside, where I wasn't fussy at all. Eventually Aunt Carol got me to go to sleep, and I was a perfect angel for the rest of the night!
The moral of the story is, if Daddy isn't cooking I guess I don't like it! Or maybe I just don't like noisey places...
That evening Mommy was going to meet up with Aunt Carol and Aunt Melanie to celebrate all of thier birthdays this month. Aunt Carol was going to come out to where we live so we could all hang out together--but she got busy at work and plans changed--and guess where we ended up meeting up with her and Aunt Melanie? Lucille's at Tempe Market Place! Yep, Mommy and I drove back there that evening because Mommy really wanted to spend some time with her sisters. Cousins Hailee and Connor were also there, and it was Connor's first time meeting me, so that was really neat too. I was a good and happy baby again, until we walked into the restaurant. I got fussy and stayed fussy the whole time. We ate at the same table, so maybe I remembered how unhappy I was earlier? Aunt Melanie and Aunt Carol took turns taking me outside, where I wasn't fussy at all. Eventually Aunt Carol got me to go to sleep, and I was a perfect angel for the rest of the night!
The moral of the story is, if Daddy isn't cooking I guess I don't like it! Or maybe I just don't like noisey places...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I am 2 months old!
On Monday, the 20th (also Aunt Carol's birthday!) I went to the doctor for my 2-month-old check up. This also means I had to start getting my immunization shots. Mommy tried to warn me about these, but I don't think she knows I can't understand what she is saying yet. I was sure surprised at the shots, and I did not like them!
But first I got weighed and measured. I am now 23.5 inches long and weigh 11 lbs 7 oz. My head circumference is also 15.25, which is guess is pretty small for my age. This all means I have grown 4 inches and gained 5 pounds since I was born! I am around the 75th percentile for length, but between 25 and 50th percentile for weight. I am tall and lean, just like Daddy! Did you know that if I stayed at this rate of growth I'd be about 6 feet tall and weigh 72 pounds when I was 2 years and 2 months old? Wouldn't that be a funny sight?!
After all the fun of being weighed and measured and being declared perfect by the doctor came the not fun part--the shots. I was awake and happy for the entire visit, and at this time I was lying on the bed with Mommy holding my hands and talking to me. Everything seemed just fine so I smiled and cooed back to her. Then the nurse gave me some funny tasting liquid, I guess it was the first immunization. I ate that just fine and was still happy. Suddenly there was a sharp pain in my leg--I jumped and got scared, turned bright red, and then I started to cry. There may have even been a bit of screaming in there too. I looked at Mommy, trying to figure out what was happening and why, then there was another sharp pain in the same let, and one more in the other leg. Yep, I had to get 3 shots. I was not a happy camper, but I started to feel better once Mommy could pick me up and soothe me.
The doctor told Mommy she should put me on some Children's Tylenol for the next 24 hours, and Mommy and Daddy figured out why. I was okay when I got home, and I slept a bit just fine. But a couple hours after the visit I woke up and was very, very fussy. Luckily Aunt Melanie had some medicine and Daddy went and got it for me. It was my first taste of medicine, and it really helped me calm down. I stayed on that through the night, and by the next day I was feeling much better. But I have decided that shots are not fun.
But first I got weighed and measured. I am now 23.5 inches long and weigh 11 lbs 7 oz. My head circumference is also 15.25, which is guess is pretty small for my age. This all means I have grown 4 inches and gained 5 pounds since I was born! I am around the 75th percentile for length, but between 25 and 50th percentile for weight. I am tall and lean, just like Daddy! Did you know that if I stayed at this rate of growth I'd be about 6 feet tall and weigh 72 pounds when I was 2 years and 2 months old? Wouldn't that be a funny sight?!
After all the fun of being weighed and measured and being declared perfect by the doctor came the not fun part--the shots. I was awake and happy for the entire visit, and at this time I was lying on the bed with Mommy holding my hands and talking to me. Everything seemed just fine so I smiled and cooed back to her. Then the nurse gave me some funny tasting liquid, I guess it was the first immunization. I ate that just fine and was still happy. Suddenly there was a sharp pain in my leg--I jumped and got scared, turned bright red, and then I started to cry. There may have even been a bit of screaming in there too. I looked at Mommy, trying to figure out what was happening and why, then there was another sharp pain in the same let, and one more in the other leg. Yep, I had to get 3 shots. I was not a happy camper, but I started to feel better once Mommy could pick me up and soothe me.
The doctor told Mommy she should put me on some Children's Tylenol for the next 24 hours, and Mommy and Daddy figured out why. I was okay when I got home, and I slept a bit just fine. But a couple hours after the visit I woke up and was very, very fussy. Luckily Aunt Melanie had some medicine and Daddy went and got it for me. It was my first taste of medicine, and it really helped me calm down. I stayed on that through the night, and by the next day I was feeling much better. But I have decided that shots are not fun.
My Big Adventures
Now that I am 8 weeks old, Mommy and Daddy decided it was time to start taking me out to stores and places like that. The first adventure I went on was with Mommy. On the 17th Mommy and I went to the store! It was the first time I'd gone out somewhere other than the doctor's office. We really needed trash bags, and Mommy was so nervous about taking me out to the store that she forgot to get them! When she went to check out she asked the checkout lady where the trash bags were and if she could run and get them, but the lady just ignored her. Then Mommy saw the sign that said the checkout lady was deaf, so Mommy just paid for her other things, we took them out to the car, then we went back into the store to get the trash bags. Mommy had a good laugh at herself since that was the whole point of going to the store in the first place! I was soooooo good the whole time we were at the store. I mostly slept the whole time, and just woke up once or twice for a minute, and I never even cried! Mommy was happy to know she could take me to the store and I would be good for her.
The next day was an even bigger adventure! It was the 18th, and Mommy and Daddy wanted to go out to dinner for their one year wedding anniversary. Their anniversary is really the 19th, but that is a Sunday, so we were going out to dinner on the 18th. It was a big deal for Mommy and Daddy to take me out to a restaurant, and I think they were a bit nervous about it. We all went to the Brio restaurant--one of Mommy and Daddy's favorites. This is actually the place they ate at the night before I was born! I was so good for Mommy and Daddy the whole time they were out! I stayed in my carseat and just slept for most of the time, then Daddy gave me a bit of a bottle, and even when I woke up I was happy and just looking around. I didn't even get fussy until we were just getting ready to leave the restaurant. I did get a bit more fussy at home though. I think it was just a lot of new experiences for me and I was feeling a bit overwhelemed at all the unfamiliar places and people.
Then, the next day, I went on one more advanture. Mommy and Daddy took me to church for the first time! Church starts right at my nap time, which is also my fussy time. It sometimes takes me a while to fall asleep or stay asleep, and when I'm not asleep I am pretty fussy at these times. I was pretty fussy just before church started, and that made Mommy and Daddy nervous. But I fell asleep in the car and slept through the first half of Sacrament meeting. Then I started to wake up and Daddy tried to feed me a bit, but I was getting fussy so he took me out into the foyer where I stayed fussy the entire time. Sorry Daddy! I think it was just too many new things for me! Mommy really enjoyed going to church for the first time in a long time without being sick and having to leave becuase of that (or having to go throw up in the middle of Sacrament meeting).
So these were my big adventures. It is fun to be 2 months old and be able to go on adventures with my Mommy and Daddy.
The next day was an even bigger adventure! It was the 18th, and Mommy and Daddy wanted to go out to dinner for their one year wedding anniversary. Their anniversary is really the 19th, but that is a Sunday, so we were going out to dinner on the 18th. It was a big deal for Mommy and Daddy to take me out to a restaurant, and I think they were a bit nervous about it. We all went to the Brio restaurant--one of Mommy and Daddy's favorites. This is actually the place they ate at the night before I was born! I was so good for Mommy and Daddy the whole time they were out! I stayed in my carseat and just slept for most of the time, then Daddy gave me a bit of a bottle, and even when I woke up I was happy and just looking around. I didn't even get fussy until we were just getting ready to leave the restaurant. I did get a bit more fussy at home though. I think it was just a lot of new experiences for me and I was feeling a bit overwhelemed at all the unfamiliar places and people.
Then, the next day, I went on one more advanture. Mommy and Daddy took me to church for the first time! Church starts right at my nap time, which is also my fussy time. It sometimes takes me a while to fall asleep or stay asleep, and when I'm not asleep I am pretty fussy at these times. I was pretty fussy just before church started, and that made Mommy and Daddy nervous. But I fell asleep in the car and slept through the first half of Sacrament meeting. Then I started to wake up and Daddy tried to feed me a bit, but I was getting fussy so he took me out into the foyer where I stayed fussy the entire time. Sorry Daddy! I think it was just too many new things for me! Mommy really enjoyed going to church for the first time in a long time without being sick and having to leave becuase of that (or having to go throw up in the middle of Sacrament meeting).
So these were my big adventures. It is fun to be 2 months old and be able to go on adventures with my Mommy and Daddy.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Happy Easter!
Okay, Easter was really a week ago, I'm a little behind the times here. But I still had a great Easter!
First, on the day before Easter , my cousins from Tucson came up to visit! I finally got to meet my new cousin Mason
, as well as Bradley and Katelyn, plus Uncle Steve and Aunt Jen. Mason is 3 weeks older than me, but he was 6 weeks premature, so I'm actually just a bit bigger than he is, length-wise at least. We all went over to Cousin Hailee's house where Aunt Melanie made a delicious ham dinner. After dinner Aunts Melanie and Jen hid a bunch of plastic Easter eggs in the park behind their house. Then we all went to the park while Hailee, Katelyn, and Bradley went on an Easter egg hunt.
Daddy even helped me find an egg!
It was pretty cold outside and had been raining that morning, so I was all bundled up in my stroller. We all had a great time together, I love having family close by to spend time with!
Finally, it was Easter Sunday! Look what the Easter Bunny brought us!
I got a new Easter outfit so I can start going to church soon, and Daddy got a new Easter tie too! We also got a basket full of chocolate goodies. Mommy always got a hollow chocolate bunny, and Daddy always got Cadbury creme eggs, so those were in the basket too! It was a great Easter.
Here I am in my Easter outfit (with the chocolate bunny too!), this is the first real outfit I have been in--usually Mommy just puts me in onesies or sleepers.
First, on the day before Easter , my cousins from Tucson came up to visit! I finally got to meet my new cousin Mason
, as well as Bradley and Katelyn, plus Uncle Steve and Aunt Jen. Mason is 3 weeks older than me, but he was 6 weeks premature, so I'm actually just a bit bigger than he is, length-wise at least. We all went over to Cousin Hailee's house where Aunt Melanie made a delicious ham dinner. After dinner Aunts Melanie and Jen hid a bunch of plastic Easter eggs in the park behind their house. Then we all went to the park while Hailee, Katelyn, and Bradley went on an Easter egg hunt.
Daddy even helped me find an egg!
It was pretty cold outside and had been raining that morning, so I was all bundled up in my stroller. We all had a great time together, I love having family close by to spend time with!
Finally, it was Easter Sunday! Look what the Easter Bunny brought us!
I got a new Easter outfit so I can start going to church soon, and Daddy got a new Easter tie too! We also got a basket full of chocolate goodies. Mommy always got a hollow chocolate bunny, and Daddy always got Cadbury creme eggs, so those were in the basket too! It was a great Easter.Here I am in my Easter outfit (with the chocolate bunny too!), this is the first real outfit I have been in--usually Mommy just puts me in onesies or sleepers.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tastey Treats
I have officially, sort of, almost, had my first real meal. I mean besides Mommy's milk or formula. The other day Mommy and Daddy got some Tia Rosa's for dinner. It is a Mexican food restaurant in Mesa that they really like. They were eating their dinners at home, and I was just hanging out at the table watching them (and waiting for my turn to eat too). Daddy decided to slip me some tastes from his dinner. I had a very small taste of the green salsa (Daddy's favorite) as well as some sour cream and guacamole. Each taste was very small, just enough for me to get a taste and for it to dissolve on my tongue. I think I was a bit surprised at first that there were some strange tastes going on in my mouth, but I think I really liked it too. So thank you Daddy for letting me try my first meal--and thanks for making sure it was something delicious!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Angel Days
This past weekend was General Conference--my first here on Earth!
First, Grandma and Grandpa Romney came down on Saturday to visit (they haven't seen me since my first week) and they were surprised at how big I have gotten. They got us some lunch, and Aunt Melanie and Hailee came over for a bit too. It was so fun to see Grandma and Grandpa. I smiled and cooed and cuddled with Grandma for a long time, but I also got a bit cranky too. We all visited and watched conference together. I love it when they come to visit.
Mom and I were watching it just before they got here and guess what Mom discovered? I was a singing angel in heaven before I came here! Well, that's what she thinks at least. See, Mommy and Daddy have had me listening to all sorts of music. Daddy is really into music, and we have listened to everything, and I haven't responded much to any of it. But when Mommy and I were watching conference and I started to get a bit fussy, guess what calmed me down? The Mormon Tabernacle Choir! Yep, as soon as I heard those beautiful hymns, I calmed down, either until the song was over or as long as I could be calm until I remembered I was hungry and wanted to eat again. Every time I heard them sing I calmed down a bit. I guess maybe I was a singing angel in heaven...sure wish I could tell you about that!
First, Grandma and Grandpa Romney came down on Saturday to visit (they haven't seen me since my first week) and they were surprised at how big I have gotten. They got us some lunch, and Aunt Melanie and Hailee came over for a bit too. It was so fun to see Grandma and Grandpa. I smiled and cooed and cuddled with Grandma for a long time, but I also got a bit cranky too. We all visited and watched conference together. I love it when they come to visit.
Mom and I were watching it just before they got here and guess what Mom discovered? I was a singing angel in heaven before I came here! Well, that's what she thinks at least. See, Mommy and Daddy have had me listening to all sorts of music. Daddy is really into music, and we have listened to everything, and I haven't responded much to any of it. But when Mommy and I were watching conference and I started to get a bit fussy, guess what calmed me down? The Mormon Tabernacle Choir! Yep, as soon as I heard those beautiful hymns, I calmed down, either until the song was over or as long as I could be calm until I remembered I was hungry and wanted to eat again. Every time I heard them sing I calmed down a bit. I guess maybe I was a singing angel in heaven...sure wish I could tell you about that!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Me and My Dad
My Dad is great! We spend lots of time together. I am lucky because he only has to go to work for 3 days a week, and that is mostly at night, so I get to spend lots of time with him. Sometimes when Mommy goes out he even takes me outside when he is working in the yard. Sometimes we just sit and watch TV together, or he just holds me and talks to me. He does a lot to take care of me, and he likes to feed me bottles whenever he gets a chance. I like this too because it means we get to snuggle together--although sometimes I spit up on him when he does this. But that is mostly because I drink the bottle too fast and my tummy gets all full. My Dad is great.
This is me and Dad. I'm 5 weeks old and he has his 5-week-old beard.
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