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Ice Skating

2011-01-30T14:17:00.000-08:00

AJ's first attempt at ice skating went better than we thought. Our initial reaction was, is this REALLY a good idea?? We thought he would kick, scream and make us feel like horrible parents for taking him ice skating for the first time. I LOVE it when we're wrong!! We will definitely be making this a regular thing on Sunday afternoons this winter!

It's been awhile...

2010-02-16T06:11:00.000-08:00

Here are some videos of AJ - sorry it's been so long, between school and AJ, I don't get much of a break!!! I'll try and do better!

Helping Mom clean:

Playing hockey with Dad:

Pretending to "vacuum":

Watching a video of himself playing hockey, cracking up:

I can eat with a fork!

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Blowing bubbles in the bathtub

2009-12-01T16:40:00.000-08:00

a little teaser of our weekend with the boys...

2009-11-01T15:11:00.000-08:00

You can't help but smile when he laughs...

2009-10-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

I can walk--let's get to the park, ASAP!

2009-10-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

What do you do when you start walking? Go to the park, of course!

...and you also try and climb UP the slide.

2009-10-13T06:18:00.000-07:00

Proudly supporting the United States Marine Corp! We love you Uncle Justin, stay safe in Afghanistan--we'll see you when you get home!

Intently watching the Muppet Show before bed....wait, where's my milk????

Whew, there it is!

What is that?? A dragon? A dinosaur?

No, it's AJ!!!

I love to pet Wally.

See Dad, don't worry, I do a good job. Wally likes his belly rubbed!

Mom, my teeth hurt. That's why I've been keeping you up at night, I just can't relax!

But I still love you!!

Just pushing Dad in the tire swing, no big deal.

GO BLUE!

We are officially walking!

2009-10-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

We were at the park (about a month and a half ago) and AJ decided to take off--with the stroller!

One month ago, AJ started walking really well with his little helper:

Now, he is officially walking (for about a week and a half now) and is keeping Adam and me really busy! Add that with coaching and taking classes = I haven't had much time to post!

Almost walking!

2009-09-13T16:55:00.000-07:00

He's almost there, folks! Walking is so close, hopefully it will happen in the next few weeks!

Mohawk

2009-09-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

"HI DAD!!"

I wanna be just like dad! :)

Big, Green Frog

2009-09-08T13:52:00.000-07:00

Oh football season, how we've missed you!!

2009-09-08T07:55:00.001-07:00

The first University of Michigan game of the season was a success!! AJ was perfect the WHOLE (long) day AND Michigan started the season off right with a WIN!

GO BLUE!!

The new stadium looks GREAT!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!

2009-09-04T08:44:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO OUR SWEET, LITTLE BOY!! WE LOVE YOU!

AJ's 1st Birthday!

2009-08-28T09:27:00.000-07:00

We celebrated AJ's first birthday early because we were planning a trip to Massachusetts and Connecticut during his first birthday, September 4. Unfortunately, our trip was canceled, but we still decided to celebrate early because...well, we just couldn't wait any longer :)

My parents & sisters (minus Mal, Justin and Johnathan--missed you guys!) drove to the Island to celebrate with the Beck's (minus Courtney & Bryan--missed you, too!!) for a small, intimate gathering! We had a blast. Here are a few pictures from the festivities:

Grandpa, Nonna, Aunt Lo, AJ and I took a little trip to the Bayview Market the day before everyone arrived!

I love you Aunt Lo!

Aren't boat rides so relaxing?? AJ thinks so!

This is the awesome cake that I made, with Lauren's help, for AJ!

We opened gifts first! AJ received a ton of great gifts, he can't stop playing with them.

He didn't dig into his cake like we thought he would, considering how much he LOVES food. Grandpa JB and Grandpa Silcox both agreed that he didn't want to hurt his buddy, Kermit.

OH NO!!! Aunt Emily attacked me with a chunk of cake!!

Mom looked way too clean, so I thought I'd mess her up a little bit

At home, sitting on my new Elmo chair.

Latest Adventures!

2009-08-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

AJ has been doing a great job walking with his toy, which is what the video below is of. He's taken a few steps by himself from our coffee table into my arms, we don't have video of that yet. Hopefully we'll be able to get a video of that up soon!

Here is another video of AJ throwing the ball to Maggie.

Grandma and Grandpa Silcox had the pleasure of watching AJ while Adam and I were at Stefanie's wedding in Chicago. Apparently, they were having a really good time!

First haircut from Aunt Lo

2009-08-16T10:10:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky that Aunt Lo is a hairdresser--she does a great job and is so patient with AJ! Thanks Aunt Lo!

That was exhausting!

First baseball game in the D

2009-08-16T10:02:00.001-07:00

AJ enjoyed his first trip to Comerica Park to watch his first MLB game: Tigers vs. Kansas City. It was a very exciting game. The Tigers won 10-3, had 16 hits and 4 homers!!!

Cousins!

2009-08-03T17:11:00.001-07:00

We love playdates with Tami and Ava, Carissa, Tessa and Landon, and Mal and Johnathan! Thanks for the good times ladies-love you!

Tessa is such a CUTIE!

AJ was enjoying pushing Ava around the kitchen.

The Ladies minus L0, who was taking the picture. LOVE THEM!

Ava: another CUTIE!

Landon is such a handsome little man!

This was hilarious! All four kids (minus Johnathan--missed you!) were in the blow-up pool. AJ, Tessa and Landon were all over the place, while Ava sat so pretty the entire time!

AJ and Tessa were trying really hard to get out.

Landy is exhausted from playing with all of those babies!!!

Looks like AJ and Ava were, too!

Summer 2: Life is good in MC

2009-07-27T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our time in Michigan City. We had a great time hanging out with Mal, Justin and Johnathan, and everyone else, too!! We also got together with the clan of cousins--but those will be posted in a few days.

Yum--that's goooood juice!

Helping Grandma with dishes!

BUBBLES!!!

The "George Costanza" pose.

I loved playing with my cousin!

Jack in his bouncer!

YAAAAAAAAAY, Grandpa!

Johnathan wasn't cooperating while eating inside, so Justin took him outside and he enjoyed that much more.

This was a disaster--but he loved it!

With Aunt Lo

I don't think he liked this too much...

With our great Aunt Annette.

Our matching outfits from our great, great Aunt Madeline and Uncle Phil!!

Watching Grandpa shoot off fireworks on the 4th--AJ did NOT like them one bit.

Hanging out in the laundry basket (he actually climbed in it himself.)

Have to have a picture on the riding lawn mower with Grandpa!!

Playing with Grandma!!!

Summer 1: Hanging out on the Island!

2009-07-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun hanging out on the Island, spending time with Nonna, Grandpa, Uncle Roman, Tita Courtney and Aunt Emily!! Here are a few pictures of our time on Gull Lake!!

CHEEEEEEESE!

In the water with Mom, it was chilly--but I still had a good time.

My new wagon--thanks Nonna & Grandpa!

Playing around with Uncle Roman (Bryan).

Mom, what's for dinner???

With my Aunt Emily.

Jello was fun to play with--I mean, EAT!

Bath with Dad after the Jello.

Grandpa let me drive the boat!!!

2009-06-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

Adam loves it when AJ doesn't fuss while wearing a U of M hat. GO BLUE!

I wonder how I can get into this cabinet?

AJ has been practicing his walking lately. This is his progress:

Bookworm!

2009-06-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

AJ has turned into quite the bookworm. He loves to "read" all of the books in his nursery.

After he read all of his books he headed to his closet...

and then to his changing table to unfold all of his clothes.

On the way out of his room he picked up his favorite toy, the spatula.

2009-06-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

We have a clapper!!

Just catching up on my reading!

LOVES to crawl under things.

Just give me all the controllers.

Hanging with cousin Jack!

2009-05-26T06:29:00.000-07:00

I meant to post these days ago, but when we got back from our trip, I got sick and now, I'm dealing with a sick baby. But, here are a few pictures from our trip to North Carolina to visit Mallori and Johnathan. There are just a few because there are WAY too many to post! We had such a great time and can't wait to visit again sometime soon!!

They were a little shy at first...

But quickly became best buds!!

They played....

and they played!!

They even took baths together! Jack was nice enough to share his ducks with AJ.

We took a trip to Wilmington to see cousin Risa, Uncle John and Aunt Suzanne!!

One day we went to the aquarium and saw sharks,

and alligators,

and fish!!

The boys had a great time!

AJ found it necessary, since he's crawling, to get underneath the exersaucer! We had a hard time getting him out because he sat straight up, so his head was in the middle of the seat!!

Jack was cuddling!! He NEVER cuddles! Mal was so happy!

There he goes again, under the exersaucer...

The last day-we were sad to leave! :(

AJ loves water

2009-05-22T06:41:00.000-07:00

More park fun!

2009-05-22T06:19:00.000-07:00

Taking a little walk with Mom

Sitting on top of the turtle with Dad!

Not a big fan of grass...

2009-04-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Before both of these videos, AJ did the army crawl--time to baby proof!! He started getting really frustrated because he couldn't get to his toy (and maybe because Adam, Lauren and I were just watching him and not helping.) He moved a little bit, but nothing compared to before we got to him with the camera! Enjoy :)

annnnnd here's some more from our little faker...

Good times with Aunt Lo!

2009-04-27T14:26:00.001-07:00

Aunt Lauren came to visit this weekend!

She was put to work right away!!

Headed to the park!

First time in the swings at the park!! Not too sure about it at first...

but...HE LOVES IT!!

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

We're outta here...

Back at home, relaxing with Dad! The park sure wears you out!

Playing with Aunt Lo's hats and taking her deodorant out of her bag.

Aunt Lo had the magic touch to get this fussy boy to sleep!

Playdate with Padraic

2009-04-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

AJ had his first playdate on Saturday. Our friends, Ashlee, Matt and their son, Padraic (who is one month younger than AJ) came over for an afternoon of hockey, football and fun! AJ had a hard time "sharing" his toys at first, but got the hang of it after awhile.

This will definitely not be the last time you see these two boys together!!

AJ: Well, if YOU aren't going to play with it...

then, I will!!

WAIT!! I thought you DIDN'T want to play with it???

Padraic was tired and wanted to cuddle!

Fun and Games at Liggett

2009-04-27T11:44:00.001-07:00

Adam, AJ and I went to the school Adam teaches at (University Liggett) on Friday afternoon to watch some high school baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse games. AJ really enjoyed himself!

Give me that camera, Mom!!

The afternoon completely wiped him out!

Uh oh!! We walked through mud (without knowing, of course) and this is what happened to Adam's pants!

DADA...

"shake it up baby, now..."

2009-04-22T10:03:00.000-07:00

I received this "message in a bottle" bridal shower invitation and AJ loves to play with it!

Finally, a little sunshine!!

2009-04-20T11:21:00.001-07:00

A beautiful, warm day can only mean one thing--a walk to the Village for some fresh air and good food!

Hmm...what should I eat??? This is such a hard decision.

Oh, oh, oh, I know! I'll have...

The STAR!! Yummy!

AJ started getting a little fussy at dinner. This is what he looked like once we got home...

and this is what he looked like after he stopped throwing a fit and finally went to sleep!!

By the way--he usually sleeps with his head towards the TOP of the crib, opposite of the blanket...

White Sox vs. Tigers on TV

2009-04-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

Adam came home from school the other day and the White Sox were playing the Tigers, so AJ and Dad had some "baseball bonding" time. I caught them sitting the EXACT same way on the coach. Like father, like son!

Adam is explaining who is up to bat for the Tigers. I believe he also said "AJ, we can't let Mommy make you a White Sox fan--it's Detroit Tigers all the way, okay?"

But what Adam doesn't know, is that during the day I tell him the EXACT opposite, "Good guys wear black!!" So, as you can see from the above picture, AJ was very upset that the White Sox lost that game!!

AJ recieved some new pajamas from his Aunt Annette and Uncle Mike for Easter! Thank you! By the way, we are still working on his camera poses. Out of 12, this is the only one that came out decent.

My blue-eyed boy! :)

Mommy & AJ

Just playing around

2009-04-13T16:37:00.001-07:00

He makes such a mess during dinner and really enjoys it!

Trying to eat his toes.

When I change his diaper, I always ask AJ to hold the clean one. He holds onto it for a second and then...

he puts it over his face and plays peek-a-boo!!

Happy after getting his diaper changed.

Playing with his hockey puck. We're not forcing sports on him or anything...

Maggie loves AJ, she's always giving him kisses!

Back in action!

2009-04-10T12:38:00.000-07:00

All right people, we finally got a new camera and are back in action! Mom is a much happier lady now that she can take pictures of the her little dude...here are a few from today:

Chewing on his rings. This area of our apartment is a designated play area for AJ--it's FULL of his toys!

LOOK AT THESE CHOMPERS!!!

AJ is wearing his "little tiger" outfit and watching the Tigers home opener with Daddy!

Maggie is such a goofball and got right in front of the camera while I was trying to take a picture of AJ.

We lost our camera!!

2009-04-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, we lost our camera this weekend. No pictures will be posted until a new one is purchased. :(

2009-04-01T16:33:00.000-07:00

My two front teeth are in!! I have FOUR teeth!!

Enjoying my new play mat.

I'm such a big boy--these PJ's are size 12 months.

Enjoying a ride on Daddy's shoulders.

AJ is growing so fast, Adam and I can't keep up with him! This weekend AJ will be 7 months old on the same day his Uncle Roman turns 28. He has his first four teeth (two top, two bottom), he's wearing size 12 month clothes, he's doing a great job sitting up by himself, and today, for the first time, he tried pulling himself up in the bathtub. Next step: Crawling!! Mom and Dad are working hard, but AJ doesn't seem really interested in that yet.

2009-03-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

These past few weeks Adam was on spring break so we traveled to Kalamazoo & Michigan City to see our family! We had a great time, and didn't want to leave!

AJ, Ava & Tessa were having a diaper changing party. We had fun, but really missed Jack!

Tessa

Ava

Mom and Dad even got to go out for a little while. Grandma was babysitting!

Aunt Bethany

Adam is always so proud to get a good shot of AJ playing with his football!

"No Dad, I don't want to play NHL hockey on Xbox live with Uncle Brian!!"

St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

AJ's top two front teeth are ready to cut through so we've been dealing a lot with drool--note: running down his mouth and dripping from his chin.

New toy--a cool toolbench!

At the Michigan Hockey game. He was getting a little bored sitting in mom's lap so we gave him a seat to himself! He was trying to pay attention but really just wanted to chew on something.

Bath time!

2009-03-10T18:49:00.000-07:00

AJ loves bath time. Usually, he lays back and enjoys the bath, but today I gave him two ducks to play with and he sat up and had a great time splishing and splashing!

He's never very quiet...

2009-03-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

Laughing at a toy

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2009-03-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Happy boy!!

It's not a great picture, but you can almost make out those two bottom teeth! He's been drooling and biting a lot lately, so hopefully the top ones will come in soon!

He loves the channel changer...such simple things make them happy!

He's doing a fantastic job of sitting up by himself--we have to keep the boppy close though, just in case he falls over.

We can't wait for nicer weather!!

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2009-02-20T07:42:00.000-08:00

I love my Jumperoo!!

Um, excuse me dad, I'm trying to drive here!!

ROOOAAARRR!!

2009-02-16T10:58:00.000-08:00

AJ picked up a new sound---growling. I have no idea where he got it from, but it's really funny and he does it all the time now.

Say CHEEEEEESE!!

Dad and his little football player!

"Throw it again, Dad!"

2009-02-14T08:53:00.000-08:00

AJ got a huge kick out of Adam throwing the ball to Maggie.

Sitting up...

2009-02-11T16:14:00.000-08:00

AJ can sit up by himself for almost a minute now! Also, Adam was finally able to see AJ roll over!!

AJ and his thumb...

2009-02-02T13:37:00.000-08:00

Visit with Jack

2009-02-02T13:15:00.000-08:00

My sister, Mallori, and her son Jack are home from North Carolina for a few weeks, so AJ and I left Adam at home and drove to Michigan City to hang out!!

Who are you???

I love you cousin Jack!

Playtime!

Fun around the house

2009-01-25T07:39:00.000-08:00

Playing with his food.

Hanging with Dad.

LOVES watching The Muppet Show!

stretch!!

naked time!

We have 12 pacifiers around the house, but he'll only suck his thumb.

Do you like my hat?

AJ and Mommy.

After exploring Dad's face, I found these great glasses!

Michigan Hockey

2009-01-25T07:32:00.000-08:00

AJ attended his first Michigan Hockey game last night and had a great time!

Night owl

2009-01-14T17:15:00.000-08:00

I like to keep mom up late at night, usually until 1:30ish, but tonight was a different. We stayed up until 3:00am and I had a blast!

THE MUPPET SHOW!!

2009-01-14T17:11:00.000-08:00

AJ got the first season of The Muppet Show for Christmas and he's watched almost the entire thing already. He loves it, he curls up on the couch with his blanket and is in a trance...wait, that's Dad...

First experience with rice cereal...

2009-01-14T17:02:00.001-08:00

went really well!! Of course, it was all over AJ, and everything else! He's been eating it now for a week and he's been doing great! Adam and I are so proud of him! He is for sure going to impress his grandparents when they see him soon!

Baby, it's cold outside!!!

2009-01-14T17:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

2009-01-14T16:13:00.001-08:00

Reindeer Games

2008-12-19T11:48:00.000-08:00

My little Colts fan!
Aunt Mal, Uncle Justin, Tami and Tim would be really proud!

Maggie wants to play too!!

I love those baby blues, just like Dad! --->

Mom's behind...

2008-12-17T05:58:00.000-08:00

I know, I know--I've let things here on the blog get a little behind. After Thanksgiving, I had to finish planning Adam's 30th birthday bash. Also, AJ hasn't been taking very good naps lately. He had a great Thanksgiving, finally meeting the rest of the family (and his baby cousins--who are all within 3 months of each other!) A few weekends later, while I was in Kalamazoo getting ready for Adam's party, he rolled over--3 times!!! Unfortunately, Adam missed it, so we've been working hard to have that happen again--for Dad! We can't wait for Christmas, to see the whole family again!

Here's what we've been up to:
Thanksgiving with the Beck's

Thanksgiving with the Silcox's

All of the new cousins having pictures taken:
AJ, Johnathon, Ava and Tessa were all elves and Landon was Santa!

AJ & Johnathan

Our sleeping Angel :)

Adam's 30th Birthday

Smiling is my favorite!!

2008-11-14T17:02:00.000-08:00

AJ just got a new toy--an exersaucer! He does a great job of holding his head up while he's in it, but he's still a little small. In a few weeks, it's going to be his favorite toy!

As for loving toys, he sure does love his bouncer!! Here is a little video I took the other day:

Adam has been reading to AJ every night and he really enjoys looking at the pictures!

Dreaming...

2008-11-09T17:26:00.000-08:00

AJ has been doing a lot of dreaming lately while he sleeps! It's the cutest thing in the world--hopefully he's not dreaming of anything too scary :) I apologize for the shaking of the camera, my little guy was making me laugh!!

Strong Baby!

2008-11-06T09:56:00.000-08:00

AJ had his two month appointment on Wednesday morning. He weighs 14.8 lbs (95th percentile) and he is 23.5 in long (60th percentile.) Our little guy is short and stocky!!

While we were waiting for Dr. Pierron to come in, AJ was lying on his tummy. When she arrived, he was holding his head way up high for her, then he proceeded to pick his arms and legs up off the table and balance on his belly!! It was the funniest thing I'd ever seen him do! (Of course, I didn't have my camera to take a picture.) The Dr. was really surprised by this and said that she had never seen a baby under 6 months do that, he's so strong!!! Everything went really well with his appointment, he's a very healthy boy! Next up, his 2 month shots, which may be worse for mom than him.

He has found his hand, which he sticks in his mouth constantly. There have been a few instances where he's been sucking his thumb. He's also been playing a lot on his exercise mat, mainly just staring at the colors and the singing star. I still can't believe he is 2 months old already! He's growing so quickly.

8 weeks old and Happy Halloween!!

2008-10-31T14:20:00.000-07:00

AJ is now 8 weeks and is celebrating his first Halloween. Adam had the day off of work today (Friday) to finish grades and comments but he's already done. AJ and Dad had a nice day of bonding while Mom ran errands--alone!!

Go Blue!

2008-10-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

This past weekend, AJ attended his first University of Michigan game (as well as Mom!!) We were gone all day, left at 11:30am and got back home at 9:00pm. AJ did great! He slept through the entire game and the noise didn't even bother him.

On Sunday, AJ got a visit from Aunt Mal and Aunt Lo and future cousin Heflin, who is due Nov. 19. Mallori decided to come visit but this will be the last weekend she is able to travel. AJ sure did a lot of laughing!!

Last Wednesday, October 22 was Mom's 26th birthday, my first birthday as a new mom! AJ gave me the best gift ever. I picked him up after a nap and decided to take a few picture of us. While I was taking the pictures, he was laughing!! I loved it-happy birthday to me!!

To view more photos of AJ try this link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2256797&l=bab5e&id=21717951

busy busy

2008-10-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that AJ 5 1/2 weeks old already. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was pregnant? My sister has asked me a few questions about the last few months of pregnancy and I've already forgotten about them, is it possible to forget so quickly? The answer is yes, and that is very surprising!! A little update on Mal, she is due Nov. 19 and my dad is flying down to FL this weekend to help her drive to MC, where she will be having the baby.

AJ has been busy. He's already seen his dad's volleyball team play twice. Unfortunately, they lost, but the girls were excited to finally meet AJ. We were going to the game tonight (Oct. 14) but AJ has developed what seems to be a little cold, so we stayed in.

Saturday, October 4, Brian and Betsy Habich came to visit and meet AJ for the first time. They stayed for most of the day and we rocked out on Rockband. AJ was so comfortable with them that he curled up in their arms and slept all day. On Sunday, Nonna, Grandpa Beck, Bryan and Emily (we missed you Courtney!!) came into town. This was the first time that AJ met Uncle Bryan and boy, did he love him! Bryan stayed the night Sunday and left Monday night. He was lucky enough to see what mom and AJ do all day after AJ's been up all night....

Adam had a Thursday and Friday of last week off so we took off for the weekend. On Thursday we headed into Kalamazoo to see the Beck family and on Friday we left for Michigan City to see the Silcox family. Unfortunately he wasn't able to meet all of the family members yet, but will soon enough.

Saturday, the three of us headed into Bloomington, IL for Ashley and Kenny's wedding, some friends of mine from college. I was really excited for a bunch of my Valpo buddies to meet AJ, especially Casey Losiniecki, whom I've known since I was in diapers!! We stayed long enough to see some dancing but then had to get going since it was a 2 1/2 hr drive back to Michigan City. AJ, being the perfect child he is :), did great at the wedding, he didn't cry once during the ceremony and slept the entire way home.

Sunday we woke up, had breakfast and continued our fun filled weekend of mostly driving. The greatest thing happened before we left MC. As Grandma was saying goodbye to AJ, he SMILED, and it wasn't a gassy smile! He is now smiling a lot and last night at dinner, AJ giggled!! It's so much fun to watch him get older!

The drive into Grosse Pointe wasn't as smooth as we'd have liked (AJ cried most of the way) but we made it back home after a great weekend. Over the weekend, Adam and I decided that it was time to move AJ from the bassinet in our room, which he has grown out of, to the crib in his room Sunday night. Mom had a hard time with him crying at first, but after he ate, he fell right asleep!! So, he's now sleeping in his own room and mom and dad can finally get some sleep.

Great job to Aunt Emily for running the Chicago marathon on Sunday!! We're so proud of you!!

for more photos, check this out:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2253086&l=367d8&id=21717951

So big!!

2008-10-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

AJ will be 4 weeks old tomorrow, October 1, and he is getting so big!!

This past weekend was the first weekend that Adam and I didn't have any visitors. We recently joined Netflix so we spent Friday in watching a movie, Saturday was full of football (GO BLUE!!), and Sunday we took a long walk and went to the park. It was AJ's first trip to the park and we're pretty sure he had a great time! He laid on a blanket while Adam and I threw the football, we tried to get AJ to hang on to the football, but he's a little small still ;) so we took a picture of him with it instead.

Does he look like a Michigan quarterback yet?

Adam had Tuesday off of work for Rosh Hashana, so we took a trip to the library. AJ loves car and stroller rides, but I guess as long as he's moving, he's happy. We made the mistake of letting AJ sleep all day Tuesday, and it was a loooooong night for mom. Good thing I'm not working yet so I can be lazy all day after nights like that.

I post a lot of pictures on Facebook, but you don't have to be a member to see them. Try these links, and you should be able to see all of the pictures I've posted:

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2243773&l=5bfd3&id=21717951

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2247625&l=74548&id=21717951

When there are new pictures posted, I'll be sure to post the link so you can check them out!

3 weeks old!

2008-09-25T13:07:00.001-07:00

After 10 months of waiting and 17 hours of labor we finally welcomed AJ (Andrew James) to our family September 4, 3 weeks ago today! He was a healthy 8 lbs, 4 oz and 20 inches long. We left the hospital on Saturday morning and it has been an exciting adventure ever since!

AJ is a very happy baby, he loves being held (by anyone) and he rarely cries (thank goodness.) He is still doing the typical newborn thing of sleeping all day and staying up all night, but it's slowly getting better! He's also a very strong boy-we were amazed to watch him hold his head up after only 1 week. We can't believe how fast he is growing. A friend of ours let us borrow a scale and I weighed him last night after a bath and was amazed to see he was almost 10 lbs!!

Wally and Maggie (our dogs) seem to be responding well to AJ. Maggie shows the most interest right now, always sniffing and licking his feet and Wally will smell him, but then walk away. I think Wally is still pouting since he doesn't get ALL of the attention anymore.

Adam and I are still getting used to some things, like no sleep and learning what each cry means, but it's so much fun to see what each day will bring!