Month 4 - Labor Day Weekend

Daddy and Momma kept me running this weekend. Friday we started out visiting Daddy's old roommate and friend from college Dr Travis and Ms Erin. They were in town with their two kids, Alana and Nathan. Nathan is 2 months younger than me and he yelled at me! It scared me and I started crying! His sister is a year and a half older than me and she is HOT! But you know...Chicks Dig Me! They kept me out for a long time that night. I slept thru the whole night, which Momma said was a good thing b/c she said she had something called the Irish Flu. I don't know what that is, but it sounds BAD!

On Sat, Momma and Daddy took me to Babies R Us and bought me some warm clothes and a Jolly Jumper. I like to jump when someone holds me and they said this is something new that I needed! When we got home I got to try out my new toy. It was fun, but I didn't get the whole "jumping" thing. It makes a lot of noise and has things that spin, so I am happy! That evening we went to dinner with Caleb's parents, Uncle Gary and Aunt Carrie, Uncle Mike and Aunt Trish and Mr Joey V. It was a long evening with the parents doing a lot of talking. Caleb and I tried our best to distract them, but they kept getting up and walking us around. I don't know why they put us thru this!

On Sunday we went and spent the day at Grandpa and Grandy Beckers. It was our first time there without Akira and we all missed her. Grandpa and Daddy were going to close the pool, so after a very long nap, Daddy, Momma and I went for our last summer swim. It was a lot of fun. At the end Momma let me catch the "last rays of summer" she said. I just know I got NAKED TIME! They grilled and then we went home.

On Monday, Momma and Daddy stayed home with me. They were busy doing things around the house, but I had fun playing in my new toy, the exersaucer and my playmat. That night we took Momma to the airport, she said she was going away for the night and would bring me a gift back. She was gone thru the whole week and Daddy and Grandpa and Grandy helped take care of me. I don't know where she went, but I got 3 books and a stuffed Armadillo. She said she went to Newark, Pennsylvania, Chicago and Dallas. I don't know what that means or where it is, but I hope she takes me someday! Daddy and I had a lot of fun with our boys week at the house. Momma says she can trust us b/c when she got back, I had all my body parts!

Month 4 - In Memory of Akira - 4/18/04 to 8/22/08

Month 4 - Dr Visit

I had my visit with Dr Laura for my second set of shots today for month 4. Momma didn't cry this time when I got the shots. Dr Laura was proud of me for having so many rolls on my legs. She says it helps when she gives me shots. I was rolling all over the place...it was hard for her to keep up with me! After my shots, Momma gave me a bottle and I fell asleep in her lap while Daddy got his physical.

My stats:

Height - 27 inches
Weight - 14.1 and a half lbs

We don't know what percentile I am b/c Dr Laura, Mommy and Daddy were too busy talking that they forgot to ask!

UPDATE - Dr Laura called and I am 95% in height and 33% in weight. Mom and Dad are panicking b/c I need a new car seat already. I am growing out of my infant car seat!

Month 3 - My first trip

I took my first plane ride outside the womb! Momma took Daddy and I to St Louis on her first business trip after she returned to work. I had some major sniffles before we left, so Momma and Daddy took me to the Dr to make sure I could fly. Everything was fine, so I got on my first plane ride. It was a piece of cake! I got on and quickly fell asleep. No one complained about me being the crying baby! And lot's of people said how adorable I am!

When we got to StL, I met Auntie Hedder (Heather) and Jen. They are hoping to have a play partner for me someday soon! On Saturday we did a lot of relaxing b/c Momma wasn't feeling well. The Olympics started so we watched a lot of Olympics.

We went to dinner to celebrate Ms Jill's birthday and I finally got to meet my new buddy Dalton. He is a few months older than me and a little larger and a LOT more active! I also got to meet his nanny Ms Kyleigh. She ended up watching me while Momma worked during the week.

Auntie Hedder hosted a cook out so everyone could meet me. Mr Tom and Mr Jeff got me 2 cute outfits. Mr Tom played with me a lot! He even put me to sleep that night! I also met Ms Susie. She and Mr Tom played with me and made me laugh. While everyone was eating, I decided to show off my vocal abilities and decided to talk. Momma and Daddy said that was the first time I had really talked a lot, but it is definitely not the last. I continued to tell everyone I met all types of things!

I went to Ms Jill's house to play with Dalton and let Ms Kyleigh watch me on Monday. That night Momma and Daddy took me to meet Mr and Mrs Scott Terrill and they introduced me to another new friend Gavin. Gavin is even bigger than Dalton! I could learn a lot from him.

On Tuesday Momma took me to her old office and introduced me around to everyone she used to work with. I had to take a nap in Ms Lynell's arms. Momma said she was a grandma and had the special touch. Her grandchildren sure are lucky! I also met Ms Julie, Ms Danielle, Ms Sheri, Ms Pryal, Mr Mike, Mr Craig, Mr Andy, Ms Debbie, Mr Pete, Mr Bob, Mr Eric, Mr Rodney and many more. That night Momma said she was taking me to one of their favorite restaurants in StL - Olympia. We met Mr JohnnyMac. I tried to be good, but it was a long day and I got tired after a few hours. My parents really messed with my schedule!

Our last day in StL, I went back to play with Dalton. I did well on the plane with one melt down. Momma and Daddy said that it was OK b/c that was the time I always get tired. It was a late night. We didn't get home until after midnight. I was EXHAUSTED! I was so happy to get back to my bed and my bedtime friends that I didn't even fuss when Momma put me down. I just played in my crib and finally fell asleep!

STATE COUNT: New York - home state,
Maryland, Illinois and Missouri

Month 3 - Milestones

Momma finally caught me rolling over! She has known that I have been doing for for over a week, but she has never caught me herself! Daycare told her. Daddy saw me...and even Grandpa Becker saw me! So I did it for her last night! It's a lot of hard work! I still haven't figured out how to get my arm out from underneath me quickly, but after a few minutes, I can squirm myself free!

Momma calls me a "mover and a shaker!" At week 14, she thinks I am pretty advanced!

I am also getting very interested in things I can grab...especially if they can go in my mouth! Jill from StL had bought me a play mat that has lots of cool things for me to grab on to. It also plays music. I have had a lot of fun on that. Especially if Dad or Momma positions me in front of the mirror. I LOVE to watch myself, I am just so fascinating!

Although I am getting more mobile - I still like to be held! But I am getting better about being put somewhere where I can learn and explore!

Month 2 - 4th of July Weekend

Happy 4th of July! It was my first 4th of July and we had a BIG weekend! We started out the weekend with Daddy coming home early so Momma and he could go workout. They took me to go see my girlfriend Chelsea. She takes good care of me when Momma goes to work out. She holds me the entire time, even though her boss says she can't. She will even feed me my bottle if Momma brings one for me. She has learned not to put me in my car seat though because I will cry and she feels bad, so she lets Momma or Daddy do that!
We woke up on the 4th and had breakfast on the patio. It was a perfect morning. I sat in my bumbo as Momma made pancakes for her and Daddy, then we all sat outside for a few hours enjoying the morning. I enjoyed most of my time outside, but there is a fine line with me between happy and unhappy!

Daddy's friend Sean came over to meet me and brought me an outfit and a book. It was so nice that we all sat outside and got some sun for the afternoon. It was a great afternoon - we just kicked back and relaxed...something Sean and Daddy don't do often!

We went to Wanakah for dinner and to watch fireworks. Daddy got to show me off to lots of people!

Everyone wanted to hold me and thought I was adorable! Grandy said I was VERY GOOD!

I had to take a little snooze before the fireworks. It was a late night for me! But Auntie Trish came and held me and I fell right asleep in her arms!

When the fireworks started I was a little alarmed and almost jumped out of Mrs Sullivan's arms, but once I saw the bright lights I really enjoyed it! Daddy tried to hold me for a while, but I really just wanted to be in Momma's arms, so we sat together and watched the bright lights. I didn't quite know what to think of all the loud noises, but Momma kept me safe...and warm!

On Sat, the 5th of July, we found out that my new friend Bubba Occhino - now Kaleb John Occhino was born - what a great day! Daddy and Momma took me to the YMCA again to see my girlfriend Chelsea. For the afternoon, Big Sis Bars came over and went with us to Grandpa and Grandy Becker's pool.

It was a gorgeous afternoon and Daddy and Momma let me get in the pool for the very first time! The pool was much better than my bath and I didn't cry at all!

That night we went to our new neighbors house for a BBQ. I was tired and a little cranky. They had a Wii and Momma and Daddy played Rock Band, they had a LOT of fun...I think they might be buying me one, even though I can't play yet! I just fell asleep in Momma's arms as she sang and Daddy played the drums.

On Sunday, Daddy took me to the YMCA to see my girlfriend Chelsea again while Momma stayed home to clean. She says she can't get anything done around the house with me around! When we got back we went to go see Bubba O. I was asleep at first and then Daddy got us kicked out b/c they said I was too young. Momma said he was really cute and Daddy said I looked like a "bruiser" compared to him. He weighed in at 8 lbs and 20 inches long. I was just a little bit bigger than he was. Momma said that she wondered if they would take me back, but I don't think she meant it! I can't wait for Bubba O to catch up to me so we can play. After the hospital, we went to the grocery store, then back home again. Sean and Auntie Lindsey came over for a cook out. Auntie Lindsey fed me a bottle and said that I was getting so cute. I thought she was cute and kept holding onto her finger very tight. She is so pretty. They didn't let me stay up very long, they put me to bed early and said I had a long weekend. It was pretty busy and I had a great time.

Month 2 - Good's Visit

My Uncle Al, Aunt Cathy and cousins - Albert and Elizabeth came to meet me this weekend. They brought me some outfits and shoes and Elizabeth made me a blanket. Momma says it is going to be perfect for when it gets cold in Buffalo. I don't know what that means, but she seems serious about it!

Albert and Elizabeth played in the pool too. They showed me how they dive and swim laps. They said they have a pool and when Daddy and Momma take me to Boston to see them, I can go swimming in their pool! I guess I need to take swim lessons so I can dive into the pool like they can!

We had a nice time this weekend and it was great to get to meet them. Momma is taking Daddy and I to Boston in November, so I will get to see them again soon!