Getting Better

I am starting to feel better. I have been sick for the last few days and so has Mommy. That is why we have been slacking off in our blogging. We have a lot to catch you up on. On Monday, I was too sick to go and play with my friends Emma and Caleb so I went with Mommy to Lansing, Michigan. It is the capital of Michigan. Mommy was attending the LDA conference. That stands for the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan. I learned a lot about what Mommy does. She said that I was a trooper. I did so well while we were there. I played with my toys, ate my food, and I even took a few naps. The people at the conference kept coming up and smiling at me. On Tuesday, I stayed at Grandpa and Grandma's house and this time I got to play with Grandma Sara. We had tons of fun playing, reading, and doing lots of giggling together, however, she and Daddy noticed spots on my tongue. When Mommy came home there were more spots and she took me to the Dr. Dr. Green said that I would be fine and gave Mommy and me some medicine to take. I like the medicine and don't put up a fight when Mommy and Daddy have to give it to me. Wednesday, Mommy stayed home from work because I was still sick and so was she. We both took good naps and played a lot together. Today, I played with Daddy. My favorite games now are grab my sock and pull it off, crawl to the fire place, or crawl to the wood and try and eat it. I also look for any paper I can get my hands on. I am able to get into places and grab things faster than Mommy and Daddy can reach to put it away. I am getting pretty good at this crawling thing. Last night while Mommy was getting my bath ready I stood and held on to the side of tub and watched it fill with water. I love the sound of water because I know that means bath time!

Last weekend we took some professional pictures. It was a lot of fun. I got to play with some old wooden blocks and wore my favorite outfit: a hat from great uncle Ken, all the way in San Francisco, and an outfit from grandma (that's what we call her) Mary, who lives in Miami. Here is the link to the pictures of me at Sears. (I will keep trying to get the link to work. Dominique)

Happy Birthday to my cousin Malori!!

Happy Birthday Malori!!! I wish that I could have been there to celebrate with you. I heard that you had fun with Grandpa and Grandma Van Hill. I would have taken the wrapping paper for you. I like to play with paper. I especially like eating it however, my Mommy always grabs the paper out of my hand. I guess she likes paper even more than I do. Friday, Mommy and Daddy took me to Sears to get my picture taken again. We waited for a long time to get my pictures taken. I did a really good job. I will post the link as soon as they send it to my Mommy. When we got home Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara were at our house. I played with them for a while. It was so much fun. Then it was bed time and they went home. On Saturday, I played with Mommy and Daddy and we all went running. I have a cold and so I am not sleeping very well at night. This is hard on Mommy she is tired all the time. This afternoon we drove to Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara's. When we got there they were talking to Uncle Chris. I got so excited to hear his voice I tried to grab the phone and eat him up.



Here I am helping Mommy do the laundry. She put me in the basket to keep me from messing up all the folded clothes.
As you can guess, I am ready to get out!!!

Running

This morning when I got up I went to play with Sara . We had a lot of fun. Sara showed me all the new toys she got for her birthday on Friday. Then I showed her how I can crawl all over the place. We had fun playing and making dirty diapers that her Mom had take care of for us. When Daddy came to pick me up I smiled and laughed at him. When we got home we both took a nap. Mine was longer than Daddy's. After my nap it was time to get in the car and go visit Mommy at work. I get to go to Mommy's work every Tuesday now for a while. Daddy had a late meeting so he has to drop me off with Mommy. I like visiting Mommy at work. I get to smile and show off all of my tricks to the teachers at Mommy's school. We didn't stay a school very long because I was ready to eat. Mommy drove us home and she sang me silly songs so I wouldn't cry. After eating Mommy put me in jogger and we went for a run. I like being outside and looking at all the trees and cars that go past. When we got home I played for a while and then it was time to eat my dinner. Tonight I had apples and cherries and I was still hungry so Mommy gave me some squash as well. After eating so much I need another drink. As I finished drinking Daddy came home. Mommy and I played while Daddy did his run. When Daddy got back it was time for my bath. I have a little chair that I sit in now when I take a bath. I love to play with my pelicans and duck in the bath tub. After my bath I had some cereal and then it was time for bed. Good Night!

A Rainy Sunday

Today it has rained all day. I did not get to go outside and play. Yesterday, Mommy, Daddy and I went shopping. I need more wipes and diapers so it was off to Target. Then we went to the Gap. Mommy and Daddy had fun picking out new clothes for me to wear. Then it was time for Mommy to pick out some new clothes. It has been a long time since she bought a lot of new clothes for herself. Daddy was very proud of her. After the Gap we went to Meijer's to pick up some food. When we got home Mommy made made some more freezer meals.

This morning Daddy and I got up and played while Mommy slept in. I like the weekends when I can play with both Mommy and Daddy at the same time. When Mommy and Daddy were eating lunch I wanted to eat as well. So Mommy got me some apple sauce to eat. After lunch it was time for another nap. I slept for two hours Mommy and Daddy were glad that I finally had a good nap.

In the afternoon Mommy started packing all the books that are in my room away. She is afraid that I will get into the now that I am crawling. She doesn't want me rip up her books. After packing the books up Mommy started packing my bag. She told me that we were going to go stay at Grandpa and Grandma's house. Daddy has to go to class earlier. I had a lot of fun showing Grandpa Buck how well I crawl.

Calvin Soccer Game

I watched Grandpa Buck coach the Calvin College Men's Soccer Team today. They won the game 2-0. Go Calvin!!! After the game Grandpa let me play on the field and then Mommy introduced me to the the head soccer coach. Grandpa say's that one day I will play for Calvin. I was dressed to play. Daddy put me in my soccer outfit so that I would fit in with the rest of the team.

After the game Grandma Sara and I went to visit Grandma the Great at Raybrook. She was so excited to see me. I have done a lot of growing since I saw her last. I am on the verge of crawling. I am up on my haunches and I even move my legs forward, however, every time I try to move my arms I fall over. Mommy thinks that in the next few days to weeks I will be crawling.

I am staying at Grandpa and Grandma's house tonight. Daddy had to go to a meeting and Mommy wanted to go to the soccer game. So, we decieded to stay over night. Grandma and I are playing right now and tomorrow Grandpa and I will play while Daddy is at class.

A Lazy Sunday With Mom and Dad

I'm Going to be a goalie like my Grandpa Buck and Mommy!
Here is my buddy Saprissa. Grandpa Buck got him for me in Costa Rica.
We went to church this morning and I lasted longer in church than Ihave before. Then I got too loud and Daddy took me out. We went to the library where we sat in a big chair and looked out the window. Looking out any window is a fun activity for me. When church was over we talked for a while but then it was time to head home. I was very sleepy. I took a short nap when we got home. Then I woke up hungry and I was still very sleepy. It took Mommy a long time to put me back down. When I finally fell asleep Mommy went and took a nap. She was tired as well. I slept for a while but then I was ready to get up. Daddy came and got me because Mommy was still sleeping. Daddy and I went downstairs to play and watch the football games. When Mommy woke up she came down and joined us. I started to get sleepy again and Mommy got me back to sleep. Daddy had gone out running. After my third short nap of the day mommy fed me squash in the bigger container (Stage 2) and I got a long drink. After my drink Mommy went running. I stayed home and played with Daddy. This weekend I got to play a lot with both my parents. Daddy got most of his big projects done for school. He does not have school Monday or Tuesday. I get to have another two days with Daddy. I am so excited. I'm sure that we will have lots of fun adventures.

Seven Months Old Today

Today is another milestone in my life. I have been in Mommy and Daddy's arms now for seven months and they feel so blessed to have me. It has been a great day. I spent the morning playing with my Grandpa Buck while Daddy was preaching a sermon at the Seminary. Then, Daddy took me home and we played together for a long time. Then, I was ready for a nap. Daddy and I laid down on the couch and I laughed at him. I only cried a little. After some more cuddling we both fell asleep. I like sleeping on my Daddy. I used to do that a lot. After our nap it was time to play again. Mommy had a meeting after school so she got home late. I was so excited to see her I waved. Okay, so I moved my hand and they thought it was a wave. Mommy fed me some yummy squash and I got lots to drink. Then, we were off to church for Mommy and Daddy's dinner. I got to see lots of friends and show off my teeth. They were all so impressed. After dinner we went to Meijer to pick up food for me and Mommy and Daddy. After we got home it was time for my bath. I love bath time. I splash and scream. I love it when Mommy pours water all over me. Mommy put on my grease and then it was time to snuggle in for bed. It has been a great day.

Two Teeth!

Yes, I have two teeth. Mommy and I were snuggling on Sunday afternoon and she saw my teeth. I have not been myself the last few days and now Mommy and Daddy know why. My cold is pretty much gone now. Mommy thinks that it might have lasted longer because of my teeth.

We called my Grandpas and Grandmas to tell them the news. They were all excited. I am growing up so fast. Mommy and Daddy sometimes want me to slow down but I can't.

Today, I played with Grandpa Buck. We had a lot of fun. I did not want to go to sleep for him. Now it is late at night and I am fighting Mommy and Daddy. I just do not want to go to sleep. Mommy has given me medicine and still I am going strong. Mommy will try to get a picture of my teeth soon.