Reino Hayes Becker

Reino Hayes Becker

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Month 16 - More friends and family...

This month started out with a trip that I was included in. We went back to KC to go to Auntie Steph's wedding. Grandma and Grandpa Hayes came up to see me and so did Aunt Gay, Uncle Mike and Hunter. I had soooo much fun! Here is how the weekend went....

Thursday, we got up early and headed to the airport. This was like my 20 something flight - I am an old pro. We flew through Baltimore (again). I took a quick nap on that plane ride. Momma bought me some chocolate milk and a bisquit at the airport. I also had a few bites of her pizza. I basically made a MESS with the bisquit in the airport. The flight was delayed due to the toilet not working in the plane - so Momma and Daddy took turns chasing me around the airport. I liked going into the women's restroom. There were a lot of stalls and I liked to open and close the doors. But then I got nosey so when someone would go into the stall, I would start to look under it. Momma said "That's it! You are done!" So I got escorted out of the ladies room! When we got on the plane, I climbed into the seat and tried to buckle myself in. Little did I know that they didn't buy a seat for me so I had to sit on their laps! We had a very pretty woman sit by us though. As we were waiting on someone to sit by us, I would reach out and grab the pretty women that walked by. I DID discriminate! Daddy said that it's OK for a 16 month old to grab pretty women, but if I were 16 or 36...it would be much different!

I did not take a nap on this plane. But Daddy made Momma put in Finding Nemo. We watched that until the PC battery went down. Then we had about 45 minutes prior to landing - so I was all over the place in that 45 minutes! When we got to KC, I was very tired. When we got the rental car, I fell asleep. Momma said I was going to get to meet Auntie Shelley. I had seen pictures of her and I couldn't wait! Momma said that she wanted to go to Gates BBQ b/c she missed KC BBQ. We went and while we were waiting on Shelley, Momma let me ride a horse. It was so much fun! Then Auntie Shelley came in. I got a little shy at first - but I warmed right up and then I was all over her! She shared her french fries with me. Actually - I just took them off her plate and then threw some of them in her purse. One time I got a french fry that had the BBQ sauce on it and it was too spicey for me. I basically made a MESS at the restaurant - but the people that worked there was nice and said they would clean it up!

After that we went to Uncle Shahid's. I like him - he calls me "The Prince of Buffalo." I ran all around his house. He had these cool things in the floor that Momma called vents. I loved standing on them and stomping my feet. He also had these nuts on the table that I liked to put in my mouth and throw. Momma said I needed to take a nap - so she sent Daddy and I up to bed while she ran to go get stuff for the party with Shahid. I was so sleepy that the party had already started by the time I woke up. Momma woke me up so I could meet Jack. He is a little younger than me - but we had a lot of fun playing under the island in the kitchen. There were a LOT of new faces of friends that Momma and Daddy introduced me to. Shelley came and brought Jen. Sabrina was Jack's Momma. Lynn came to play with me - she said she would come to Buffalo and again to see me. Phillipe and Carole came over. Sarah and her boyfriend came by. Debbie Nye came by and Jen Auer did too. Jen has 3 kids and they just got back from Australia. Paula got home late and I had already gone to bed - but I got to play with her in the morning when we all got up.

On Friday we went to Sabrina's and I got to play with all of Elliot and Jack's toys. They have a lot of great stuff. I cried when I realized I couldn't stay, but I quickly fell asleep in the car on the way to the next destination. We went to CPK for lunch and met Momma's co-workers from Sprint - Tom and Suzy. I was a little pill at first b/c they had to wake me up, but then I got happier. I had a lot of fun tearing up the bread and putting it down momma's shirt. I even got a lot of butter on her shirt! I didn't get in too much trouble though.

After lunch we went to a place to get my first hair cut. Momma didn't want to do it - but thought it was OK b/c I had the wedding to go to. We went to a place that I got to sit in a big red car and hold cars and watch Sponge Bob. It was amazing! Momma and Daddy video taped it. I was worn out after that - so as Momma and Daddy drove us to the hotel - I fell asleep again. When I woke up - Grandma Hayes was holding me! What a great surprise! We checked in and I got to play with Grandma and Grandpa Hayes. Momma and Grandma left to go run errands and I stayed with Grandpa while Daddy took a nap. We played on the bed and looked at the pool, then we finally took a nap. After my nap we went to Margarita's for mexican food. I got to play with the guacamole and make guacamole art. Grandpa Hayes wasn't very happy about that - but Momma said it kept me quiet and it was OK for me to do it. We went back to the hotel and Aunt Gay, Uncle Mike and Hunter had arrived. I played with Hunter for a few more hours before it was time for me to go to bed.

The next morning I woke up early and Momma quickly took me over to Grandma's room. I played with Grandpa and Grandma. Grandpa made me laugh hysterically! Momma, Daddy and Aunt Gay and Hunter went to go pick up Krispy Kreme's. They say they love them and I understand why. I got chocolate milk and got to have a krispy kreme doughnut. I only had a few bites - but I like them.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Month 15 - Friends and Family

I got to see a LOT of friends and family this month. The Fitzgerald family came back from their summer stay in Hilton Head on their way back to Chicago. I got to play with my cousins; Jack, Lily, Eliza and Greer. We all played in Grandpa and Grandy Becker's pool. Actually, I just hung out in the hot tub mainly. The main pool is very cold because Grandpa won't turn on the heat for us. Lily made sure that I was held on to so I wouldn't drown or get my face wet. I am still not a big fan of water. Once I get in it and relax it gets better - but it still scares me. The same weekend the Andolino's came into town, so I got to play with my first girlfriend Gabby. We had so much fun over at Uncle Alex and Auntie Kelly's. We played in the bucket that held all the beverages, I was soaking wet! I also played for a long time in the back yard with all of her toys and with the big kids as they played some game that they tossed something into a trash can. I am too little to play - but I ran around and got dirty! Caleb was at the party too. Momma gave him a bite of Sugar Cookie - he really liked it. But his Daddy only let him have ONE bite, because he said it was bad. I was pretty busy running around and getting held by Mr and Mrs P and others that were helping keep me under control. It was a LOT of fun. Momma and Daddy had a party to go to that weekend, so I was babysat by Erica. She was pretty and just my type! Dark hair, dark skin...YUM! Momma left for another business trip on Sunday, so Daddy and I went for a boyz lunch with Uncle Mike and Pete, then we went back to play with the Fitzgerald cousins at Grandpa and Grandy's. Another whole day of the pool. They kept feeding me crackers, ham and cheese, I really liked that!

Daddy and I had our boy time until Momma got back. Then the Good's came to Buffalo to visit and I got to see my cousins Albert and Elizabeth. They came over to our house and played with me and all of my toys. I really like cousin Albert. He is so big and I loved looking up at him. Elizabeth was a lot of fun too. She liked to play with me and she also helped me in the pool when we were at Grandy Becker's. Momma and Daddy went to another party on Friday and I was babysat by Bridgett again. I like her too. She is so pretty and nice. Again - she is MY type!

Momma was home for a full week, then her and Daddy went to Colorado for a meeting. Auntie Danielle came over to stay with me. She is also very pretty. We had so much fun. She played with me, she took me shopping, she took me to her parents house and they fed me corn on the cob. I also liked to show them all of my tricks. I showed them where my body parts were and I showed them what I can do. They really thought I was funny. And I do like to perform. She took me to daycare, but picked me up every night and fed me, played with me and helped me with my words. I got an ear infection and a high fever on Tuesday, so she had to stay home with me on Wednesday morning. Grandy Becker and Greer came over to watch me that afternoon before Momma and Daddy got home. I was so sick. I played with Greer a little bit, but I just wanted a car in each hand, my blankie and I laid down on the couch with Grandma. Auntie Trish came over to check my temp b/c Grandy was worried about me. I had 104.4 temp. The Dr called and said if it goes to 105, I needed to go to the ER. Momma and Daddy finally got back around 10:30 and Momma and I cuddled on the couch all night. I was excited to see them, but all I wanted was to be held. Momma had to keep me home the next two days. We went to the Dr and found out that I had an ear infection. I mainly slept for the next 3 days until I started to feel better.

On Sunday I finally got better, so Momma took me in the stroller. It was a really hot day and after 5 miles, Daddy had to come pick us up. I was sweating! I took a long nap that afternoon, then we met Grandpa and Grandy Becker at the Erie County fair. I had never been to anything like this. I got to see cows, pigs, sheep, goats, a zebra, a camel, and lots of other animals. Some didn't smell so well, but it was fun to see them. I was riding in my new red wagon that Grandy got me for my birthday. It was a lot better than a stroller. Daddy let me try french fries, a root beer float, fried dough and I don't know what else. I also got to ride on the carosel, but I wanted to ride the roller coaster. That looked much more interesting. Momma said I was too small - but next year - they need to watch out!

Oh - I found my shadow this month. Momma and I were outside after work and there was something black that kept following me. Momma said it was my shadow. She seemed to have one too. I'm not quite sure I understand it all yet - but I am keeping my eye on that Shadow!

Momma says that one of the "cute" (or not so cute) things I do every day at day care is when Momma or Daddy come to pick me up - I run to the gym and start playing again. They have to chase me down and then I throw a fit b/c I really want to play! Miss Heather and Miss Michelle at daycare think that I am sooo smart b/c I know how to get to the gym. I lead the pack. I also help put things away. Miss Heather loves when I am the last one at daycare with her b/c I help put all the toys away and if she doesn't put them in the right space, I rearrange them so they are in the right place! We have had so much fun at daycare with the artwork and other projects. We are busy all of the time. And I am not in a crib anymore - I am on a mat for naptime. I don't know why that is such a big deal - but everyone seems very proud of me! Grandy Becker also bought me a book "The little engine that could" Momma makes noises when we read the book "Choo, choo, chuga, chuga, chuga, chuga..." I make noises too - but it sounds like "Diga, diga, diga..." Momma also makes all the animal sounds, there are elephants, donkeys, monkeys and giraffe's. We don't know what a giraffe sounds like, I guess we need to go to the zoo.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Month 14 - All my new tricks

So this month I got moved to Infant 2 at daycare...FINALLY! They let me go in there a few hours during the day when I was still with the babies and I hated to leave b/c they really have better toys. As you know, I love cars and wheels. They have toys like that. They do all sorts of fun things over there. I am usually very tired by the time I get home! I have been learning a lot this month. Momma and Daddy are working with me on learning words. I can show you where my mouth and nose is. I can put my arms up and down. I can close my eyes and show you my tongue. I also like to sound like an "engine" as my Daddy says by hitting my hand over my mouth. It's a lot of fun. I can do it to Momma and Daddy too. Sometimes they say I hit them a little hard, but it is all in good fun. I can say words, but I do it on my terms. I like to say Dog, Doggy, Bubble, Mommy and Daddy. I can wave too - but again, it is on my terms. Just b/c people ask me to wave, doesn't mean I am going to. I know where my toes are too. I can wiggle them for you.

Momma traveled a lot this month again. Since Grandy was back in town, I got to spend a lot of time with her. She likes to come babysit me. We have a lot of fun together. I like to show her how I slide down my slide. I do it backwards though. I like to go down on my tummy. Momma and Daddy have even taken me to the park a few times and I really like to go down those slides too!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Month 13 - After my Birthday and Road Trip with Daddy

It's been a busy month. After my big first birthday party, Grandpa and Grandma Hayes stayed with me for a few more days. I didn't have to go to daycare b/c they spent all day with me playing. We did lots of fun things. They took me to the train store, which is Grandpa's favorite place in Buffalo, and I got to play for hours with the toy trains. I didn't want to leave! It was so much fun! Grandpa promised me that for Christmas he would get me my very own train. I can't wait!

Momma took all of us up to the outlet mall in Niagara Falls. I was ON THE MOVE! Grandpa watched me for about 5 minutes while Grandma and Mamma got food and I threw my shoes off my feet, threw Grandpa's newspaper on the floor and basically anything else I could get away with. Grandpa said he doesn't understand how women can handle more than one kid at a time b/c he thought it was hard work! Grandpa did buy me some more balls for my Thomas the Train ball pit and he did get me some more cars to play with. I liked to run my cars over Grandpa's chest. He would make sounds and it would make me laugh. Grandma was great about feeding me every meal. I tried to be good for her - but sometimes I just didn't want to eat! I was really sad when they left. They dropped me off at daycare and I saw Grandpa cry. I hope they come back!

The next weekend we went to breakfast with Mandy, Josh and Austin at the Pancake House. I liked the pancakes and I stole some of Austin's sausage. Austin wasn't too happy about me. We went to Toys are Us afterwards and I got to play with more trains. Austin and I loved playing with the trains. Momma got me some new water shoes and some new Pumas. Mandy and Josh bought me a toy organizer to put away all of my new toys I got for my birthday.

The rest of the month I worked on my walking. I could walk - but I am REALLY fast now. I can especially go fast when I get behind the Giraffe or the other push toy that the Schiers got me. I run all over the house. Momma says that it looks like my hair is on fire when I do that. And I like to scream when I do it!

Momma was traveling a lot for work this month, so Daddy and I got a lot of "man time." She went to Auntie Stephanie's bachelorette party in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend, so Daddy and I went to Philly to see Uncle Pete, Auntie Michelle and Gabby. Gabby is an older woman. She turned 2 while we were there. I had so much fun playing with her. She was very good to me and gave me her toys to play with. They had cats at their house, so we found out I am allergic to cats. I got welts all over me, but Daddy got some benedryl and tried to keep me covered up so I wouldn't be so uncomfortable. Gabby had a big birthday party. Lot's of people, food and toys. I got a lot of cuddle time from Mr and Mrs P and all the Paglia family! It was so fun! We took a ride to NJ and Gabby and I got to watch a DVD while we drove there. It really made the time fly! Daddy and I got home before Mommy got home. We met Grandy and Grandpa Becker for lunch on Memorial Day. Momma had not flown in yet. It was so good to see them. Grandy had been in Hilton Head since February! I really missed her. She gave me some books and a sweatshirt from Salty Dog. She said she would spend lots of time with me this summer. Daddy and I went to go pick up Momma at the airport. I had fun running around the airport while we were waiting on Momma to get her luggage. She brought me a big beach truck, some books and a SD onesie. She said she missed me a lot. I let Daddy tell her about all the fun we had together. I wished she could have been there - but maybe next time!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Month 12 - Reino's 1st Birthday Party

I had my first birthday party today! It was such a fun day! Momma and Daddy woke me this morning and Grandma and Grandpa Hayes were still here. They had balloons on the stairs and they already had presents in the living room! There was a lot of activity in the morning. I played with Grandpa Hayes a lot. He played with my toys and we watched Handy Manny together on TV. I finally got tired again and went to take a nap. When I woke up there were MORE presents, and food, and balloons...and a CAKE! It was very festive!

My buddy Caleb and Auntie Carrie came over first. Caleb and I got to play together - it was fun! Sidney and Caden came over next. They are so big and are fascinating! They brought their momma Ms Kristin. Uncle Mike came over - he explained to me that Auntie Trish was in class and couldn't come see me, but she would make it up to me! Spencer brought his parents over too. Spencer is big too - he can get around all over the place and I liked to follow him around. I got to play with everyone, then I opened presents. WOW! That was a lot of fun! Then I got CAKE! A whole cake for myself! We played a lot more with all of my toys. Momma and Daddy kept putting things together and I just kept playing. I didn't ever want to go to sleep!

I finally got to tired and Momma put me to bed. I only fell and hurt my mouth once and my eye once. Momma thinks I will have a black eye - but it was my first birthday!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Month 11 - Trip to Washington, DC

This was my second trip to Washington, DC. But it was the first time I really got to explore with Daddy and Momma. I am not sure if I really liked it. They kept me trapped in my stroller the whole time. Then when they did let me out - Momma kept saying "the floor is dirty...oh well!" Momma and Daddy walked all over the place. We saw the White House, the cherry blossoms, the Natural History Museum, the Space Museum, Union Station, the Capital Building and lots, lots more. They kept telling me this is history - but I didn't care! I just wanted to get out and explore! Daddy brought me to DC all by himself! We first took a plane, then a train, then a cab to meet Mommy! I about had it by the time we got on the train. It was really crowded and I was tired of being trapped! By the time we met Momma, Daddy was upset and I just wanted to be free! They let me crawl all over the hotel lobby just so I wouldn't cry! I have them trained well!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Month 10 - Walking!

March 15th - I started to take my first few steps today. My parents were so proud! I like to fall though. I think that is more fun than actually walking. I raise my hands up very high when I take a few steps, lean forward and fall on my tummy. I then laugh hysterically! I think that is the funniest thing in the world! Momma says I look like a drunken sailor trying to get around. I am not very stable, but I have a lot of fun!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Month 10 - Cancelled trip to KC

We were supposed to go to Kansas City to meet all of Momma's friends and see my cousin Kasey ride bulls, but I got sick and had to stay home. I wish we could have gone because I wanted to meet everyone, and it was also going to be WARM in KC! Momma also had planned a birthday party for me, my cousin Hunter and another friend, Mia. My Auntie LizAnne had all sorts of things planned for us. It was going to be so much fun, but we have to reschedule now. I think I will just go take a nap!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Month 10 - Reino's Man Cave


I got a new "Man Cave" as Momma likes to call it. It's my own little personal space that I can play in and no one bothers me! I still like to be around Momma and Daddy though, so I wouldn't mind if they would come into play with me. They play outside of it though. There is a really cool Tunnel that I get to crawl thru to get into it. It's REALLY cool!

Month 10 - Pictures of the Lil Man Cave

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Month 9 - Swim Lessons



Mommy and Daddy took me to swim lessons this month. I only made it to 3 of them and then I got a terrible ear infection and the Dr wouldn't let me go back. That water was COLD! My buddy Caleb got to come with me. It was fun. We would go swim, then we would go to breakfast. I hope we get to do it again some day!