First Trip to Clear Creek
6/5-6/6 2009
You cried most of the way down. You seemed to calm down a little bit when we put on your nursery rhyme cd. We got their at about 8:30pm and we finally tried to put you to bed around 10:30p. You actually went down well, but still woke up in the middle of the night and had to get in bed with us. You took a nap on Saturday and in the afternoon we took you on a four-wheeler ride. Dad drove and I sat behind him with you in the middle. You seemed a little antsy until we got the wheeler started up, once it was started you were out and slept pretty much the entire ride. You also slept the entire way home.
6/10/09
You have been spitting up a lot and you've also been slapping yourself in the face when you're tired and/or mad.
6/17/09
My mom and I took you to the park on Monday and put you in the infant swing. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, but you were really cute and seemed to like it. We also watched a bunch of other kids play in the water, you had a good time.
6/29/09
I just went to get you up from your nap and you were standing in you crib as usual, but you had no pants on! Somehow, either during your nap or between waking up and me coming to get you, you managed to get them off.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
May 2009
5/21/09
You have been clapping and waving bye-bye for a few weeks. You also have been pulling yourself up to standing. Just starting to cruise a little, taking a couple steps.
We've been giving you a little bit of grown up food, but not much.
Wyoming Trip
5/23/09
We headed out for our Wyoming trip, got a later start than we expected. We had so much stuff, mostly yours, of course. The car was full.
We had to change a poopy diaper on the way. We ended up chaning your diaper outside on the grass at an LDS church.
We got to Alpine around 4p, it was really windy. Jill and Jerred came and brought Walter. We got some cute pictures of the 2 of you together. Jill and Jerred announced that they are having another baby in November.
You played on the floor and ripped apart some magazines. You did not sleep well in your pack n play.
5/25/09
Headed to Riverton to see Grandpa Curly and Grandma Helga. You did ok in the car but started screaming when we were going over the pass. I think your ears were hurting and we were not prepared so we didn't have anything for you to suck on so your ears would pop. I ended up sticking my finger in the nipple of a bottle and letting you suck on that for a few minutes, It helped a little, but then I think you just got mad that nothing was coming out. We finally made it to a gas station and got you a bottle and you did much better after that.
We got to Curly and Helga's around 4p. You played on the floor a lot there. Helga gave you a stainless steel bowl and some wooden spoons and spatulas, you seemed to have fun with those. Bindi, their dog, licked you a lot. You played with the dog kennel and JC Penney catalog a lot.
Again, you really didn't want to sleep in your pack n play and ended up sleeping in bed with us.
5/27/09
We were headed home this day. We changed a poopy diaper before we left so I thought we were clear until we got home. We didn't get very far when I could tell that you were pooping. I wanted to stop somewhere that had a "family restroom" in case I needed help. But, we ended up stopping at McDonald's. When we took you out of the car and got you inside I could tell that you needed a change of clothes. Frank was going to use the restroom and then go out and grab some clothes for you. I went in to change your diaper and thought I'd come back out for the clothes. I went into the handicap stall and put you on the changing table, but when I started to pull down your pants I could tell that this was going to be a 2 man job. But when I went to leave, I was locked in the stall. This was a nice bathroom with sold wood doors, door knobs and door jambs. I kept turning the knob and the lock but couldn't get out. I asked if anyone else was in the restroom but no one was there. I was trying to figure out if I could crawl under the door with you, but I just couldn't figure out how that would work. I was probably only in there for 10-15 minutes, but it felt like forever. I tried pounding on the door and kicking it, but to no avail. Finally, I was playing with the door knob again and it popped open. I ran out of there so fast. Frank was waiting for me. As soon as we got outside I burst into tears. Then I was laughing at myself for crying. I insisted we find someplace else, I was not going back into that restroom. We found a visitor center down the street. Unfortunately, they didn't have a family restroom either and they didn't even have a changing table in either of the restrooms. But, since nobody was there, we all went into the women's room and just changed you on a mat on the floor. You were screaming and I was worried that the employees there were going to think that we kidnapped you. After that it was pretty smooth sailing the rest of the way home.
While we were there, Helga took me to Walmart to shop and ended up buying you a bunch of books and toys. Then she took me to the Wind River Casino for a little fun.
Your top tooth started coming in. You were grinding your teeth and I was trying to figure out what was crunching in your mouth.
We stopped at Stephanie's for dinner on the way home. You pulled yourself to standing and you were hanging on to a cooler that had rollers and you started walking and pushing it around. Ever since then you have been pushing and walking with your alphabet train.
5/30/09
Today was your baptism with Anna and Kristi as your godparents. We gave you a bottle when mass started and you slept through mass until we had to go to the baptismal font. You woke up when the priest poured the water on your head, but you didn't cry at all. Everyone thought you were very cute. Grandma Julie, Aunt Toodie, Big Granny, Booker, Blair, Jeff, Toby, Grandpa Frank, Elizabeth (Tyson), Greg, Kyle and Grandma Beverly were all there. Jess came to the BBQ but Grandma Steph and Grandma Donna had forgotten :(.
You have been clapping and waving bye-bye for a few weeks. You also have been pulling yourself up to standing. Just starting to cruise a little, taking a couple steps.
We've been giving you a little bit of grown up food, but not much.
Wyoming Trip
5/23/09
We headed out for our Wyoming trip, got a later start than we expected. We had so much stuff, mostly yours, of course. The car was full.
We had to change a poopy diaper on the way. We ended up chaning your diaper outside on the grass at an LDS church.
We got to Alpine around 4p, it was really windy. Jill and Jerred came and brought Walter. We got some cute pictures of the 2 of you together. Jill and Jerred announced that they are having another baby in November.
You played on the floor and ripped apart some magazines. You did not sleep well in your pack n play.
5/25/09
Headed to Riverton to see Grandpa Curly and Grandma Helga. You did ok in the car but started screaming when we were going over the pass. I think your ears were hurting and we were not prepared so we didn't have anything for you to suck on so your ears would pop. I ended up sticking my finger in the nipple of a bottle and letting you suck on that for a few minutes, It helped a little, but then I think you just got mad that nothing was coming out. We finally made it to a gas station and got you a bottle and you did much better after that.
We got to Curly and Helga's around 4p. You played on the floor a lot there. Helga gave you a stainless steel bowl and some wooden spoons and spatulas, you seemed to have fun with those. Bindi, their dog, licked you a lot. You played with the dog kennel and JC Penney catalog a lot.
Again, you really didn't want to sleep in your pack n play and ended up sleeping in bed with us.
5/27/09
We were headed home this day. We changed a poopy diaper before we left so I thought we were clear until we got home. We didn't get very far when I could tell that you were pooping. I wanted to stop somewhere that had a "family restroom" in case I needed help. But, we ended up stopping at McDonald's. When we took you out of the car and got you inside I could tell that you needed a change of clothes. Frank was going to use the restroom and then go out and grab some clothes for you. I went in to change your diaper and thought I'd come back out for the clothes. I went into the handicap stall and put you on the changing table, but when I started to pull down your pants I could tell that this was going to be a 2 man job. But when I went to leave, I was locked in the stall. This was a nice bathroom with sold wood doors, door knobs and door jambs. I kept turning the knob and the lock but couldn't get out. I asked if anyone else was in the restroom but no one was there. I was trying to figure out if I could crawl under the door with you, but I just couldn't figure out how that would work. I was probably only in there for 10-15 minutes, but it felt like forever. I tried pounding on the door and kicking it, but to no avail. Finally, I was playing with the door knob again and it popped open. I ran out of there so fast. Frank was waiting for me. As soon as we got outside I burst into tears. Then I was laughing at myself for crying. I insisted we find someplace else, I was not going back into that restroom. We found a visitor center down the street. Unfortunately, they didn't have a family restroom either and they didn't even have a changing table in either of the restrooms. But, since nobody was there, we all went into the women's room and just changed you on a mat on the floor. You were screaming and I was worried that the employees there were going to think that we kidnapped you. After that it was pretty smooth sailing the rest of the way home.
While we were there, Helga took me to Walmart to shop and ended up buying you a bunch of books and toys. Then she took me to the Wind River Casino for a little fun.
Your top tooth started coming in. You were grinding your teeth and I was trying to figure out what was crunching in your mouth.
We stopped at Stephanie's for dinner on the way home. You pulled yourself to standing and you were hanging on to a cooler that had rollers and you started walking and pushing it around. Ever since then you have been pushing and walking with your alphabet train.
5/30/09
Today was your baptism with Anna and Kristi as your godparents. We gave you a bottle when mass started and you slept through mass until we had to go to the baptismal font. You woke up when the priest poured the water on your head, but you didn't cry at all. Everyone thought you were very cute. Grandma Julie, Aunt Toodie, Big Granny, Booker, Blair, Jeff, Toby, Grandpa Frank, Elizabeth (Tyson), Greg, Kyle and Grandma Beverly were all there. Jess came to the BBQ but Grandma Steph and Grandma Donna had forgotten :(.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
April 2009
4/4/09
We took you to church for the 2nd time. The first time was on Christmas Eve and you slept through the entire thing. This time you slept through the first 15 minutes , then I gave you a bottle. As soon as you were finished I picked you up. The whole church was quiet at the exact moment that you burped. It was really cute but kind of embarrassing. You kept laughing at my mom and being kind of loud, but overall very good. No crying or tantrums.
4/5/09
We went to breakfast at Daniel's Summit with Stephanie, Donna, Jess and Grandpa Frank. At some point Stephanie spilled her coffee. I moved my stuff out of the way, but didn't realize that I put my mug of water right in front of you. You somehow grabbed it and dumped it in my lap.
4/11/09
Started crawling.
4/17/09
It's always a surprise when I go in to get you up from you nap. You're always in a different position. yesterday you were turned all the way around and your head was in the bottom corner.
4/20/09
Clapped by yourself for the first time.
Fed yourself some puffs.
Drank water through a straw in your cup.
We took you to church for the 2nd time. The first time was on Christmas Eve and you slept through the entire thing. This time you slept through the first 15 minutes , then I gave you a bottle. As soon as you were finished I picked you up. The whole church was quiet at the exact moment that you burped. It was really cute but kind of embarrassing. You kept laughing at my mom and being kind of loud, but overall very good. No crying or tantrums.
4/5/09
We went to breakfast at Daniel's Summit with Stephanie, Donna, Jess and Grandpa Frank. At some point Stephanie spilled her coffee. I moved my stuff out of the way, but didn't realize that I put my mug of water right in front of you. You somehow grabbed it and dumped it in my lap.
4/11/09
Started crawling.
4/17/09
It's always a surprise when I go in to get you up from you nap. You're always in a different position. yesterday you were turned all the way around and your head was in the bottom corner.
4/20/09
Clapped by yourself for the first time.
Fed yourself some puffs.
Drank water through a straw in your cup.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
3/14/09
You spent last night at Stephanie's house because of our party. You came back grumpy :(
3/16/09
We had a play date at Kristi's with Toby and Nolan. You seemed to have fun and kind of interacted with the others. You stole Nolan's binky right out of his mouth and put it in your own mouth. It was cute and funny but kind of embarrassing.
3/20/09
I took a picture of you "kickin' back" watching The Price Is Right. You really seem to like that show, probably because of the colors and sounds.
You spent last night at Stephanie's house because of our party. You came back grumpy :(
3/16/09
We had a play date at Kristi's with Toby and Nolan. You seemed to have fun and kind of interacted with the others. You stole Nolan's binky right out of his mouth and put it in your own mouth. It was cute and funny but kind of embarrassing.
3/20/09
I took a picture of you "kickin' back" watching The Price Is Right. You really seem to like that show, probably because of the colors and sounds.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
3/21/09
Christopher-
We had to leave you again this weekend. While I feel really bad and guilty about it, I know you're fine and I know it's good for you to have some time away from us and to spend some quality time with your grandparents. This weekend Grandma J came over to our house to be with you. Hopefully it won't mess up your schedule as much since you'll be in your own house. Last weekend you spent the night at Grandma Steph's and you came back kind of grumpy. I'm really missing you this weekend but I want you to know that we are doing something important. We're presenting an Engaged Encounter weekend where we help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
I just called Grandma J and I could hear you "talking" in the background. You sounded happy. I miss you and can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Love -
Mom
Christopher-
We had to leave you again this weekend. While I feel really bad and guilty about it, I know you're fine and I know it's good for you to have some time away from us and to spend some quality time with your grandparents. This weekend Grandma J came over to our house to be with you. Hopefully it won't mess up your schedule as much since you'll be in your own house. Last weekend you spent the night at Grandma Steph's and you came back kind of grumpy. I'm really missing you this weekend but I want you to know that we are doing something important. We're presenting an Engaged Encounter weekend where we help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
I just called Grandma J and I could hear you "talking" in the background. You sounded happy. I miss you and can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Love -
Mom
Saturday, February 28, 2009
2/3/09
Rolled from tummy to back on your playground with Grandma J.
2/4/09
Rolled from back to tummy for 1st time.
2/18/09
I noticed yesterday that I think his bottom 2 teeth are coming in, but I can't tell for sure.
2/19/09
We don't think you like carrots. Both last night and the night beofre you threw up / spit up while you were eating.
You've been playing with the yellow giraffe but you seem to be more interested in the tag on the animal than the toy itself.
You still sing your "tired song" when you get tired and when I'm trying to get you to go to sleep.
We rolled the ball back and forth earlier today. I'm not sure if you knew what you were doing.
2/26/09
You were helping me do the laundry today.
You found the musical bear in your crib and when you wake up from naps or in the morning you often pull on it to make it sing. You discovered this by yourself, we didn't show you how it works. I joke that you're using it to call for us when you wake up.
2/27/09
I brushed your 2 little teeth for the first time today.
Rolled from tummy to back on your playground with Grandma J.
2/4/09
Rolled from back to tummy for 1st time.
2/18/09
I noticed yesterday that I think his bottom 2 teeth are coming in, but I can't tell for sure.
2/19/09
We don't think you like carrots. Both last night and the night beofre you threw up / spit up while you were eating.
You've been playing with the yellow giraffe but you seem to be more interested in the tag on the animal than the toy itself.
You still sing your "tired song" when you get tired and when I'm trying to get you to go to sleep.
We rolled the ball back and forth earlier today. I'm not sure if you knew what you were doing.
2/26/09
You were helping me do the laundry today.
You found the musical bear in your crib and when you wake up from naps or in the morning you often pull on it to make it sing. You discovered this by yourself, we didn't show you how it works. I joke that you're using it to call for us when you wake up.
2/27/09
I brushed your 2 little teeth for the first time today.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
1/16/09
I think you're finally getting used to sweet potatoes. We may actually be ready to move on to a fruit!
1/18/09
Did bananas for dinner for the first time. you did really well, no funny faces.
You didn't fall asleep right away, so I let you cry for 5 minutes before trying again. You only had 1 nap today. It was long, but we had a busy afternoon. You fell asleep on the 2nd try...so far.
1/20/09
You almost rolled from back to tummy. I started recording and I think I distracted you.
1/22/09
Tried peas. You wouldn't eat them. We didn't mix with cereal and we had company.
1/23/09 - 1/24/09
You spent 2 nights at Stephanie's. She said you wouldn't eat anything but your bottle all weekend.
1/25/09
Tried peas again mixed with cereal. You did ok with the first half but wouldn't open your mouth for the rest.
1/26/09
Would not eat peas. You were actually gagging and spitting up more than just the peas.
1/30/09
You rolled over from tummy to back on our bed. You got so excited that you spit up all over our bed.
I think you're finally getting used to sweet potatoes. We may actually be ready to move on to a fruit!
1/18/09
Did bananas for dinner for the first time. you did really well, no funny faces.
You didn't fall asleep right away, so I let you cry for 5 minutes before trying again. You only had 1 nap today. It was long, but we had a busy afternoon. You fell asleep on the 2nd try...so far.
1/20/09
You almost rolled from back to tummy. I started recording and I think I distracted you.
1/22/09
Tried peas. You wouldn't eat them. We didn't mix with cereal and we had company.
1/23/09 - 1/24/09
You spent 2 nights at Stephanie's. She said you wouldn't eat anything but your bottle all weekend.
1/25/09
Tried peas again mixed with cereal. You did ok with the first half but wouldn't open your mouth for the rest.
1/26/09
Would not eat peas. You were actually gagging and spitting up more than just the peas.
1/30/09
You rolled over from tummy to back on our bed. You got so excited that you spit up all over our bed.
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