Thor has learned to sit up by himself this month. Now he sits in his baby bath and splashes the water as high as he can. The whole kitchen is covered in water when he's done! He rolls from his tummy to his back pretty quickly, but he's never rolled back to tummy. He is almost starting to push up all the way onto his hands and knees. He doesn't seem too interested in moving around yet. I've never been able to put a baby up on a bed still at his age, but he still just sits there while I get ready.
Thor talks and laughs all the time. He is very social and he loves being held. Some nights he sleeps through the night, but when he is congested (like last night) he can be up every hour or so. He lets me play dress-up with him. He laughs and laughs while I change his little outfits and never gets frustrated with it. I bought him two new hats yesterday--I'll have to post pictures of him with them on. He is adorable!
He still isn't interested in eating cereal. He doesn't understand it's food. He spits it out for 5-6 spoonfuls and then just screams if we try to put anymore in his mouth. Oh, well. He is chubby and healthy. We will keep trying once a week or so.
I enjoy him so much.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Eddie's Wedding
Our good friend Eddie and his beautiful fiance Maria Lynn were married November 12. Gary was Eddies best man, and Eddie couldn't have picked a better one.
Gary and I went on Eddie and Maria Lynn's first date. We went bowling. I can't bowl. It was entertaining to say the least. We've met a lot of the girls Eddie dates. I haven't liked any of them for Eddie until we met Maria Lynn. She is one of a kind. We weren't surprised when he asked her to marry him. And we were glad she said yes!
This is the first wedding for both of them (no kids either) and they are both in their late 30's. We have heard about the wedding plans for about 9 months now. I love the updates from them both--1) it's always amusing to hear crazy family stories as long as they are not your own family and 2) the two of them are so excited to finally have found each other that it rubs off on you. Well, it was beautiful! (Gary is standing behind Eddie in this picture)
Thor watching intently:
Eddie calls this picture "jumping for joy"
Before the wedding, I took pictures of my own family-it's rare that we are all dressed up at the same time and just happen to match.
Sabre was such a big help that day. the photographer got a few really cute pictures of my kids.
Plus some of Gary
There was dancing at the reception (it is Eddie after all) and Thor got to dance with ML.
We stayed there until 11pm--Thor was really, really good. We sat at a table with some staff from ASU and they just passed him around. He even fell asleep in people's arms and took a nap. We had a fun time and were so glad to get to celebrate with Eddie and Maria Lynn. Congratulations you guys!
Gary and I went on Eddie and Maria Lynn's first date. We went bowling. I can't bowl. It was entertaining to say the least. We've met a lot of the girls Eddie dates. I haven't liked any of them for Eddie until we met Maria Lynn. She is one of a kind. We weren't surprised when he asked her to marry him. And we were glad she said yes!
This is the first wedding for both of them (no kids either) and they are both in their late 30's. We have heard about the wedding plans for about 9 months now. I love the updates from them both--1) it's always amusing to hear crazy family stories as long as they are not your own family and 2) the two of them are so excited to finally have found each other that it rubs off on you. Well, it was beautiful! (Gary is standing behind Eddie in this picture)
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thank You
I have not been able to upload pictures at home to post with any blogs in the last couple weeks. I hope that the long weekend will give me time to catch up. In the mean time, I am going to take this opportunity to tell some of the people in my life how much I appreciate them.
First, thank you, Mom. I have not always been the easiest child you've had. I'm headstrong and determined and it may seem that I rarely listen to anyone else's advice. But actually, I have caught snippets of what you've told me over the years. Some of it needs to percolate for a while, but eventually I get what you've been saying. You are a great comfort to me as I get older (and wiser). But it's your example that I remember the most. Your attitude reminds me to be patient with myself and with others. I look back on my childhood and realilze more and more just what a great mother you were. You lived what you believed. We had fun. You loved me. And I love you for all the sacrifices you made for me.
Dad, thanks for showing me what a good man is. You love my mother and that truly is one of the greatest gifts I could have. You have worked very hard for your family all of your life. Thank you.
Gary, I don't doubt there was a preexistence because I know beyond anything else that I knew you before this world. I recognized you. Thanks for just going along with my hairbrained schemes until I figured out they were bad ideas. Thanks for never telling me "no" unless there's a real reason. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Because you never talk to anyone about how you feel, your sharing makes me feel special. Thank you the most for being a fabulous father to Sabre and Thor. You really are top notch.
Jenn and John, words can't express how grateful I am for everything you do for my family. Thanks for being there and sharing life's ups and downs with us. Your friendship is rare and beautiful. I could not accomplish all of the things I do now without your help. Especially thank you for being there for Sabre. She loves your family so much.
And Sabre, thank you for making me a mother. Thank you for being you. Since you were born, you have kept my feet grounded in reality when my head was in the clouds. I could not have made it through college without you. Thank you for helping with a smile and making me laugh.
JoAnn, thank you for being my soul sister. I am grateful for your advice and your ability to tell me frankly what I need to hear. I never tire of talking to you and sharing our lives. You are a true friend and a fabulous person!
Chris, thank you. You were there for me when it was hard for anyone else to be there. Thank you for your strength and your insights into my choices. Thank you for being a fabulous granny to Sabre. You made getting through school possible. Without you, I could not have made it here today.
To my siblings as a whole, I love you more than you know. I am the oldest, and I am sorry for you that you will never have the joy of being the oldest child. I watched each of you come home from the hospital, and remember each and every one of you the first time I saw you. I remember trying to teach you to talk. I remember carrying you around with me. I remember changing your diapers. I remember protecting you. I remember your laughs. I watched each of your personalities emerge, and I have to tell you, you may think you have changed, but you have not. (Ok, maybe Bekkie is nicer.) I still see those same personalities, no matter what life has done or what choices you have made. And I love you. Thank you for making me the big sister.
Bekkie, thanks for the memories. And thanks for always knowing how to make my animals better at 2 am!
Allan, thanks for letting me crash at your house a couple times a year. Thanks for sharing Stacy and your life. Thanks for being a great dad. Stacy, thanks for putting up with my moods!
Amber, thanks for texting me to remind me of all the dates I should remember myself. And thanks for showing me how to never give up. Thanks for blogging in such a funny, sarcastic way. You make my day.
Richard, thanks for sharing your talents with me. I have your pottery and your drawings displayed in my office and they cheer me everday. I have rocks that you painted for me as a child displayed at home--you create beauty in my life. And Abby, thanks for blogging! I love admiring your guys' talents and sharing in your life.
Katie, thanks for showing me true love and courage. You patience surpasses mom's.
Chantelle, thanks for the pure joy of life you bring. Thanks for staying up late watching moveis with me!
James, thank you for being a good example for your little nephews and for us all. Thank you for loving Sabre.
Christina, thanks for keeping the faith and trying to keep Sabre safe.
And Mindy, thanks for your blogs. You make me laugh daily at your girls' antics. Thanks for sharing.
There are many, many more people that I should say thank you to, but I'm running out of space! Thank you to the rest of you for being in my life. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!
First, thank you, Mom. I have not always been the easiest child you've had. I'm headstrong and determined and it may seem that I rarely listen to anyone else's advice. But actually, I have caught snippets of what you've told me over the years. Some of it needs to percolate for a while, but eventually I get what you've been saying. You are a great comfort to me as I get older (and wiser). But it's your example that I remember the most. Your attitude reminds me to be patient with myself and with others. I look back on my childhood and realilze more and more just what a great mother you were. You lived what you believed. We had fun. You loved me. And I love you for all the sacrifices you made for me.
Dad, thanks for showing me what a good man is. You love my mother and that truly is one of the greatest gifts I could have. You have worked very hard for your family all of your life. Thank you.
Gary, I don't doubt there was a preexistence because I know beyond anything else that I knew you before this world. I recognized you. Thanks for just going along with my hairbrained schemes until I figured out they were bad ideas. Thanks for never telling me "no" unless there's a real reason. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Because you never talk to anyone about how you feel, your sharing makes me feel special. Thank you the most for being a fabulous father to Sabre and Thor. You really are top notch.
Jenn and John, words can't express how grateful I am for everything you do for my family. Thanks for being there and sharing life's ups and downs with us. Your friendship is rare and beautiful. I could not accomplish all of the things I do now without your help. Especially thank you for being there for Sabre. She loves your family so much.
And Sabre, thank you for making me a mother. Thank you for being you. Since you were born, you have kept my feet grounded in reality when my head was in the clouds. I could not have made it through college without you. Thank you for helping with a smile and making me laugh.
JoAnn, thank you for being my soul sister. I am grateful for your advice and your ability to tell me frankly what I need to hear. I never tire of talking to you and sharing our lives. You are a true friend and a fabulous person!
Chris, thank you. You were there for me when it was hard for anyone else to be there. Thank you for your strength and your insights into my choices. Thank you for being a fabulous granny to Sabre. You made getting through school possible. Without you, I could not have made it here today.
To my siblings as a whole, I love you more than you know. I am the oldest, and I am sorry for you that you will never have the joy of being the oldest child. I watched each of you come home from the hospital, and remember each and every one of you the first time I saw you. I remember trying to teach you to talk. I remember carrying you around with me. I remember changing your diapers. I remember protecting you. I remember your laughs. I watched each of your personalities emerge, and I have to tell you, you may think you have changed, but you have not. (Ok, maybe Bekkie is nicer.) I still see those same personalities, no matter what life has done or what choices you have made. And I love you. Thank you for making me the big sister.
Bekkie, thanks for the memories. And thanks for always knowing how to make my animals better at 2 am!
Allan, thanks for letting me crash at your house a couple times a year. Thanks for sharing Stacy and your life. Thanks for being a great dad. Stacy, thanks for putting up with my moods!
Amber, thanks for texting me to remind me of all the dates I should remember myself. And thanks for showing me how to never give up. Thanks for blogging in such a funny, sarcastic way. You make my day.
Richard, thanks for sharing your talents with me. I have your pottery and your drawings displayed in my office and they cheer me everday. I have rocks that you painted for me as a child displayed at home--you create beauty in my life. And Abby, thanks for blogging! I love admiring your guys' talents and sharing in your life.
Katie, thanks for showing me true love and courage. You patience surpasses mom's.
Chantelle, thanks for the pure joy of life you bring. Thanks for staying up late watching moveis with me!
James, thank you for being a good example for your little nephews and for us all. Thank you for loving Sabre.
Christina, thanks for keeping the faith and trying to keep Sabre safe.
And Mindy, thanks for your blogs. You make me laugh daily at your girls' antics. Thanks for sharing.
There are many, many more people that I should say thank you to, but I'm running out of space! Thank you to the rest of you for being in my life. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Snatches of Tummy-Time
We managed to grab about 5 minutes of tummy time this week. Thor hates sitting on my lap while I'm at the computer. I haven't figured out why--it's one of the only things he really dislikes. So it's hard to grab time to do this blog on Sunday mornings. It says something that he would rather be doing tummy time than sitting on my lap while I type. I just had to throw in these pictures in from last week while I was updating the blog because he's so cute!
MS Walk
One of my good friend's husband has MS. Every year his family participates in the fundraising walk that they do here in the valley. This year, Jenn and I decided that we would join them. The walk starts at 7am. The high yesterday was 65 degrees, so when we met at 6:30, it was freezing for us AZ natives--we were really roughing it! Thor looked so cute all bundled up in his winter clothes (finally!).
Now, seriously--isn't that the cutest smile you've ever seen?!!! By looking at this happy baby, you could never tell that I woke him up 2 hours earlier than normal, bundled him in more clothes than he's ever worn, and drug him out into the frosty morning. He loved the crowd--all those people fascinated him.
The route winds through the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens. It was absolutely gorgeous! We watched the sun rise over the whole valley as we walked. Thor fell asleep halfway through the walk.
I received so many comments on what a happy, good-natured baby he was. I'm a proud mama (even if I didn't do anything in the world to make him that way). Jenn says it's because Gary and I are calm around him, but I just think that's his personality. He must get that from his daddy, because I don't think I was ever so calm and forgiving as Thor is.
The route winds through the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens. It was absolutely gorgeous! We watched the sun rise over the whole valley as we walked. Thor fell asleep halfway through the walk.
Halloween!
I tried to take a good picture with Thor and his pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. I thought he would lean forward over the pumpkin to steady himself, but he kept falling over:
I like this one because it looks like Jack from Nightmare before Christmas. Did you know that movie came out in 1993? It's almost 20 years old!! And it's still a great movie (huh, Amber?). Now it's onto Thanksgiving!
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