Trip to Indianapolis

Last Friday, mommy and I drove to Indianapolis. It was very sad to say goodbye to Ems, because we had such a wonderful three weeks together. But it was time to visit daddy!! We left Grand Rapids about 6pm, so that I could sleep in the car. The plan worked. I slept great starting around 7:00.

When we got there, daddy rushed right out and gave me a big hug. I was pretty sleepy, but I woke up when I realized who was holding me. I showed him a couple of my new tricks, but then I had to go to bed. It was great to see him again in the morning. I had some breakfast and showed off my cheerio eating skills. Then we played on the floor and laughed and laughed. I chased a ball all around the floor.

We all went out to dinner on Saturday night to the Rock Bottom Brewery. Daddy and mommy were happy to go there - the very first one is in Boulder, and they like it. I got to sit on daddy's lap the whole time and eat my dinner. We had a highchair, but daddy was so happy to hold me.

On Sunday, we went to the Children's Museum. It was really neat. There were lots of fun things to look at and play with. Mommy and I went up into a tree house. I played in a big tub of water. I stood right next to that tub and played and played!

I am a very good splasher!

I sat down in the garden and played with pretty flowers. I could pick them and hand them to mommy. They were very soft and colorful.

I had a good time in Indianapolis. It was so great to see daddy. I got lots and lots of hugs and kisses. And some tickling and giggling, too.

Only two weeks now until I see him again. We're going to meet again in Indianapolis for Easter. Yay!

Nine Months Old

I'm now 9 whole months old. Ems, mommy, and I went to my doctor's appointment on Friday - my actual nine month birthday. I got measured and weighed. And I sat on the table and played with lots of crinkly paper. It made the best sound. I tried to crawl right off of the table. Dr. Bolan said I was certainly right on track - I think he was impressed with my attempt to get off that table!! I now weigh 20 pounds and 2 3/4 ounces (50th percentile), and I am 29 1/2 inches tall (95th percentile). I'm still long and lean! And pretty cute!!

Bath in Big Tub

At dinner tonight, when I was all done with my sweet potatoes, pears, cheerios, and oatmeal, I had a cookie. It was great fun!

Then it was time for a bath. I took my first bath in the big tub! Mommy and Ems took pictures. We all had a great time.

I splashed and played and crawled around. I love water!


I got all clean!!

Pictures from Colorado

Mommy has been so busy, and I've been having so much fun with my Ems!! We haven't had a spare minute to put pictures on the blog. Here are some fun ones from Colorado.

This is a box that mommy played with when she was a baby. I am very good at opening and closing it. I like to take the blocks out and chew them a bit too.

I did it!

One night while mommy and I were at ems' house in Colorado, I discovered a neat toy. I dropped it on the other side of the table leg and then I decided to go after it. It was hard work, but I was very determined. I finally made it through, and I was quite proud of myself. Mommy and ems were proud too.









They laughed! And I rested....

Hello from Colorado!

I've been having a great time in Colorado. I don't have any new pictures to share because mommy has to be at our home cumputer to download them; we'll do that when we get back to Michigan.

The first few days we were here it was like spring - sunny and very warm. I had a nice time hanging out with mommy and ems - going for walks, playing, eating... Today it started to snow! We went to visit ems at her office. I met lots of nice people and even played on the floor. Everyone was smiley and happy to meet me. I think that ems must talk about me to those nice people, because they all know lots about me. After my nap this afternoon, I think mommy and I are going to go to the indoor pool, because we can't really walk outside today. That should be fun!

I saw Grandpa Mike yesterday. He and mommy and I spent the day together. And for dinner last night, we went to mommy's friends' house. I met some of the people mommy went to high school with. I liked meeting their kids too. I'm the youngest, but only by two months. I crawled around with Samantha while the older kids ran circles around us. It was fun! And mommy was really happy to see everyone.

I miss daddy a lot! He's having a good time in Cincinnati. He's learning a lot of new things, but he misses me too. I'm learning lots of new things everyday myself, so mommy has been updating daddy and sending him pictures.

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Mommy and I went for a walk yesterday when we got home. It was cold and sunny out. It was a very nice walk, and dakota was happy to be out.

On the way home, I fell asleep. I was so worn out from my very busy day. I stayed asleep for 40 minutes, even after we got home. I even slept through dinner.

When I finally woke up, mommy and I cuddled a bit, and then I went to sleep for the night - in my crib!