Thursday, December 29, 2011

Baby B

So, we officially have a date for Baby B #2, 
unless she decides to come early, which I don't expect (yet Bradley predicts)!  January 17 is the scheduled date and I can't believe we are less than 3 weeks away - we are excited and relishing our sleep until then (at least mom is).  

I can't wait to see what Sam thinks of his new little sister and I can't wait to meet her!  He does try to look under my shirt to see the "Be-Be" and will play with my belly button and pat/slap my stomach.  It seems like when he is crying or talking she moves and kicks a lot so I think she'll recognize him as much as all of us!

We haven't taken many Pregnancy pictures, but we have to have at least one on record - Mom at 36+ weeks.

This pregnancy has been similar in many ways to Sam - pretty smooth - a few differences - better skin, more heartburn, and a couple more pounds!  Maybe because I don't have the time or agreeable weather to go on two 3-mile walks a day like I did with Sam :) 





 

 The only baby gear we've added is a NapNanny which mom is SO EXCITED about - Sam loves to climb on it!  It is the one thing I saw after having Sam that I felt I needed / had to have!  Here is Sam climbing in it!


We are also getting a double stroller and have bought some clothing, but we have gotten a lot more hand-me-downs and clothing gifts than I expected. 

Grandma Vander Stelt has made some beautiful blankets for the baby, which we love, and lots of gifts from Mema and Papa Backstrom as well!  We are blessed!

We are still debating on names - stuck between two - I'm having a hard time on this one!  Maybe it will come down to the wire.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Entertainment for the weekend - Big boxes and packing peanuts!


Sam loved helping me open and unpack
a big box of gifts from Grandpa and Grandma Vander Stelt.  He loved carrying the presents around and especially loved playing with all the packing peanuts!  
It was quite a messy ordeal 
but worth all the fun!


 
After cleaning up the mess, the box made a perfect fort!



Sam loving the peanuts in the box!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Playdate with Isaiah

 Sam enjoyed having Isaiah over for an afternoon!


Trouble times two!


 Sam "helping" Isaiah with his lunch!


Just chillin

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Sam's Favorite Food - Mac N Cheese!

Sam devouring his favorite food - not the best table manners but no help from Targets private brand mac n cheese shapes which fall apart!  The cutest part of the clip is the very end where Sam shows off his "cheesey grin!"



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Saturday, December 10, 2011

15 Month Check Up

Sam had his 15 month check-up on December 9 - mom was very wary of the appointment as the 12 month was a little intense with an hour plus wait, blood draw, 5 shots, and poking and prodding that Sam was much more aware of in the past and not happy about!  He had also had an appointment the week prior for an ear infection and would scream anytime he saw a nurse - so bad, she had to stand out of view when we weighed him. 

Waiting for the Doctor!
Luckily, the 15 month went a lot smoother - he wasn't stoked about the measuring and checks, but manageable and he only needed two shots which was a little less intense.  As far as his progress, everything looks good!  He is so mobile on his feet and very strong!  He has a few words down but more babbling than words - we'll have to keep working on that one!

Here are the stats:

WEIGHT:  25 lb, 15oz (50-75 %tile)
HEIGHT:  31.5" (50-75 %tile)
HEAD: 19.25" (90-97 %tile)

Friday, December 9, 2011

Favorite Sam Video

I am awaiting our camera cord to download pictures (Bradley.......) to update the blog.  In the meantime, I've always wanted to post my favorite Sam video - he actually LOVES to watch it too!

There is nothing like a baby/toddler laughing......

Monday, December 5, 2011

Some of my favorite pictures from the last two weeks

Sam LOVES bananas!!!  We usually cut it up for him, but he insisted one night to eat it on his own!
 

Not completely impressed with Dad's Bubblebath

Mom Rocks - of course!
Eating dinner and looking especially cute!

Wagon rides in the hallway with Mr. Monks!
 So fun to tear paper !?!?!?
Wild Hairdo - eating a frozen fruit bar
Hanging with DAD!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Toot Toot!

That's my boy steering the Ship all by himself. We snuck away for a little play time while at the mall last Sat night! So fun!
Love u buddy!
Dad