Christian hung out with Mom on the days I had school. They had a good time watching Shrek, shopping, and just hanging out. We all went fishing on the Saturday they were here. My grandparents, Mom and Dave, Christian, Rob and myself. Christian loved being outdoors, and it was just hot enough to enjoy it. We were all worn out by the end of the night. We always enjoy their visits, and wish they were able to come home more often.
Ironically, everytime we spent time with them, I forgot the camera, but I managed to capture some pics the night before they left. Here are a few pics of our last dinner on this visit.
Rob and Christian...
Dave, Myself, Rob, Mom, Christian, My brother Danny and my Auntie Brenda.
Bubby and his FAVORITE Mamaw!
I love Christian's face in this one! He and Papaw Dave hung out quite a bit on this visit! They are both such riots!
Christian with Mamaw and Papaw...
We love you guys, and hope to see you soon!
As I was shopping one day, I came across these pajamas... I could not pass them up...
My superhero! Have you ever seen a Superhero this adorable?
Flying in to Mommy...
It even has a cape...
I could kiss this face forever and ever. He's such a cute little boy. I wish he could stay at this stage forever and ever!
Playing at Papaw Ricks...
Ahhh...Finally an update. I logged on a few days ago to see what's new in your world, and realized that it has been 5 weeks since I have posted anything. Really? 5 weeks?! We have been so busy lately, that I haven't had much free time. School, 2 part-time jobs, and an 11 month will keep you going, thats for sure! So, today, I'm devoting a little time to this. Christian is asleep, so I'm hoping I get through this before his nap is up!
Christian has become a very "active" little man. He is walking along furniture, and has taken a few steps on his own. He is into everything! Toilets, cabinets, drawers, bookshelves, etc. He babbles on and on all the time. Still no teeth, but he is eating MUCH MUCH better. We are starting to introduce Whole Milk as of today. It will be such a relief to not have to dish out 21.49 each week for formula. We gave him 3 oz. today and he drank all of it, with no problem! YAY! I was hesitant, because I didn't want to upset his stomach, so maybe tomorrow, we'll add a little more. My mom swears by "PINK MILK"...aka...Nestle Strawberry. So, if all else fails, we may add a touch of that. Apparently I drank it til I was 5. hah!
Since I have school two days a week, and usually work the other three days on first shift, we have to find a babysitter. Thankfully, my grandma Pat (Mom's Mom) has helped out! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH Mamal! Christian enjoys coming to play with you and with PeeWee (dog). Every morning when I pull up, Christian hears him barking and starts looking for him before I even get him out of the carseat! He is at the separation anxiety stage and has started to cry when I leave. It is so hard, and usually I just have to make a run for it, and then I always look back, and wish I could stay with him. Usually I end up in tears too. But I know eventually, I will get to be with him more when I'm finished with school. I just have to sacrifice. But somedays, I just don't want to. Rob works third shift, and usually gets off between 10:30am and 11:30am, so Christian is with one of us all but 4 hours of the day. So, that makes me feel better. Thanks Rob, for being such a great daddy. I know those afternoons are hard to keep him after you've worked all night and I'm not able to be here til 4 or later. Rob's cousins Tia and Brandi have helped us out many mornings and we appreciate that so much. Missi, my cousin has also kept him a couple mornings. We truly appreciate all your help. It's hard to leave your child with anyone, but it helps knowing he is with family, and well taken care of. Thank you for sacrificing your time.
He turns 11 months on Sunday! Wow, a year really has almost gone by. HOW CRAZY TIME FLIES. It has been so much fun to see him advance to different stages, but sad in a sense too. He once loved his small Elmo rattle, blocks, and keys...now he's onto bigger and better toys and wants nothing to do with them! He has the Bathketball toy, and just last week, grabbed the ball and made a "SLAM DUNK!" Wow, what a smart little cookie I have raised! We cheered as if he had just won a game! Hopefully, that will be the first of many SLAM DUNKS! His daddy sure would be proud if so!
We have started planning his first birthday party. It's going to be a big celebration! A first birthday is important! We are planning to have it at my Dad's house on Aug. 8th. We are getting one of those huge-blowup-bouncy things ( for lack of a better term), a cornhole tournament for adults, some water activities and some other fun baby stuff. We are grilling out and also having the traditional Cake/Ice Cream festivities. Christian loved the bouncy at my cousin Amber's graduation party, and all he did was crawl around in it. So, I think all the kids will enjoy it. We are inviting all friends/family, so it's sure to be a bash. Good food, friends, family, and fun. I'm more excited than anyone I think! I have so many pictures to post, I guess I'll just begin. They are over the last month or so...
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