Throwback Friday?

My brother unearthed this picture of me and 2 of my friends from the early 80s, I believe. 
I'm thinking he also took a picture of this picture with his phone to post it, lol

Too funny.

I will try to start posting about the little guy again, now that he just turned 4! Last month!  Here's a sneak peek at some of his cuteness, hanging out with his godfather in May of this year:

Catching up - November, part 2

A few days after the baptism, Grandma and Granddad B came down to see me.  It was almost Thanksgiving!  They bought me a cool football shirt that I got to wear.  Grandma made the turkey and Mommy helped with all the sides.  We had a great meal! 

I started to warm up to Grandma a little quicker this time, but Granddad is still scary. 

Here are some pictures of me eating!

I ate some turkey and I liked the cranberry sauce.  I wasn't sure what to do with the mashed potatoes, but the peas were YUMMY!  Grandma makes them better than Mommy does, but don't tell her! 
This weekend topped off a long exciting month for me!  Can't wait to see what's next!

Catching up - November

 I turned 1 this month!  Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!!!

This has been a busy month!  I have gone to the doctor for my 12 month checkup, had the second half of my flu shot, had a birthday party, got baptized, and then had my first Thanksgiving where I could eat real food!

The dr visit was good - I was 22 lbs, 5 oz (50th percentile), my head came down to the 50th percentile, but my height was 30" (I think?), which is still in the 75th percentile.  I got some shots, this time in my arm!  Sneaky nurses... they also took blood from my finger - they only poked it once, and then she squeezed it a million times to get the vial filled up!  But I got a sticker and Mommy was off work that day, so it was all good.  Daddy had a dr visit that morning too - for allergy tests.  He had LOTS of shots!  He looked like a pin cushion!  He is allergic to mold and dust, so he will have to start getting weekly allergy shots soon.

Mommy and Daddy bought me this awesome chair for my birthday!  Now I can hang and watch TV with everyone (or use it as a catapult to get onto the love seat, you know, whatever!).  

 

The next day, there was a party for me!  We went to the clubhouse in our complex and my high chair was there, and all my grandparents, and some other people I didn't even know! There was a bunch of food and some of my toys and then I had CAKE for the first time!  There's a picture of it here!

How cool is that?  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was the theme - there were pictures of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, and Pluto everywhere!  My friend Caroline from swim class was there, and I met Alexander and we all played.  It was a fun time, and I got to crawl around and check out all kinds of  neat things.  I even helped Mommy clean up by finding a random tissue under the refrigerator!  Here are some more pics from the party!

The following weekend, more people came down to see me!  I was baptized at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and had my godmother, Julie (and her now-fiance Ian) and my godfather David (and his girlfriend Stephanie, his mom Mary, and his dad Jim) there.  Grandmom and Grandpop H also came that day!  Great Grandmom H wanted to come, but she didn't feel well, and we thank her for not getting the rest of us sick!

We all met at the church, but I fell asleep on the way there.  After all, this is my naptime!   So when I woke up, mommy changed me into this white outfit that Julie bought (thanks Julie!).  Then we went inside the church, and I got to walk down the aisle behind the priest!  He was very nice.  We sat near the front so that we could go up to the altar when it was time.   There was a little girl getting baptized the same day, but she was much younger.  

When we stood up there, the priest said some things, and then Mommy leaned me over, but I didn't want to! Then the priest poured cold water on my head! This was not fun! What was going on? But everyone else was smiling, so I guess it was ok. I sat through most of the rest of the service, but then I started getting antsy, so Daddy took me out into the hallway.

After the service was over, we all went back to our house and Mommy cut up this HUGE sandwich and we had CAKE again too! This time, I knew exactly what to do with it - SMASH! Right into my mouth/face! It was great! SO sweet!

 

We had a great time talking with everyone, plus, we got to watch some football. :)  

 

 

 

First Year birthday Pics

I'm blowing this popsicle joint!

Mommy wants to compare this to my senior portrait

Catching up - October

I had first of 2 flu shots (the 1st year you have to get 2, not sure why).   I am definitely testing my  balance and ability to stand without holding on to anyone/anything. I try out new sounds all the time and will babble to myself for awhile sometimes!

I got that 8th tooth Mommy knew was coming in!  Now when you look at me you can see all 8 when I smile!

I am trying to walk - I take 2 steps or so and plop down - and it's so funny - I laugh and laugh!


I went to play with other kids twice this week - Mommy said it was interesting to see me react - one boy kept taking every toy I started playing with, but then his arms got full and I finally had something to play with.  His dad kept telling him to share, but he didn't want to.

I decided I will be Mickey Mouse for Halloween - I tried on my costume and saw myself in the mirror, and I like it! Mommy and Daddy just need to order something for my arms and legs now so I'm not too cold.

The movie Cats and Dogs with the animals talking - is SO FUNNY!!!  I laugh and laugh and laugh!!!

By the 25th, I was  trying to walk - taking up to 4 steps now and then falling.  My least favorite word is "no", I doesn't like to be out of sight of either Mommy or Daddy, and when they are both home, they both need to be in my sights at all times!

Happy Halloween!

Catching up - September

September highlights:

 


I turned 10 months - aren't I cute???. I walk if someone hold my hands, and I’m definitely cruising along the furniture. Mommy thinks I may be cutting another tooth too, with the way my mouth is like a waterfall. I can point and cross my fingers (only on one hand), roll my tongue (sideways!) I like Special K cereal – I like to eat whatever Mommy’s eating.

I’ve been giving them a hard time going to sleep. I don’t like the word “no” at all. Sometimes I cry when they tell me that. I also scared them by climbing up 3 steps – hehe!

Mommy and Daddy are having a hard time figuring out how to put the stupid childproof locks on the cabinets! Daddy had a championship game for hockey too, and he didn’t win, but I had fun. The one girl who comes to watch her boyfriend play – I liked her. She had long red hair. I crawled around for awhile, and then went up to her and crawled up to standing at her knees. She smiled at me and talked to me! Then she picked me up – Mommy couldn’t believe I let her hold me so long. Then she tried to give me back to Mommy at the end of the game when it was time to go, but I like her – I didn’t want to go! Then we went outside, and Meg brought her dog and I petted it and it licked me! She licked my face and I laughed! It tickled. So fun!

I went to my first birthday party – Happy Birthday Caroline! It was at Gymboree. We got there late b/c I took a late nap that day. We started a new session of swim class, and I got to be an example! I am walking very well up the ramp at the pool to get out now!

Catching up - July's end and August

By the end of July, I discovered that I LOVE avocado! I got my 6th tooth, and I’ve been really clingy.

I am pulling up to standing pretty regularly, trying to cruise but not quite there yet, hate getting my diaper changed – I roll over on the changing table - it's like a wrestling match. I eat some regular solid food now, stage 3 jarred stuff, but I’m more a savory flavor guy, I don't like sweets! Mommy says she’s not sure we’re related.

I also don’t like it when Mommy or Daddy go away – they call it separation anxiety, and I’ve recently started biting, but they keep saying “no” when I do that.

In August, I could pull to stand regularly and I crawl using my knees now (not just commando style). Then I could walk a little if Mommy or Daddy hold my hands and walk behind me – it is FUN!

I also like grapes (but now Mommy knows why they say to peel the skins!) I am also very good at eating cheerios and puffs by himself (although hot and cold on purees, you just never know).

I still have problems with the separation anxiety – Grandma and Granddad were here over the weekend and I wouldn't go to them much if at all – I only want Mommy or Daddy.

Grandma and Granddad came to visit me another weekend, and Grandma came to swim class to take pictures this time! We used lifejackets today in the beginning of class and I didn't fuss about putting it on - and I floated on my back all by myself in it for awhile! I was also reaching for the wall and holding on to it today (which I have not previously been doing).

I also discovered that I can scream/screech at random times and everyone looks at me! Everyone says I startle them. Here is my 9 month picture: