I am 2 months old!

Hello! This is my debut blog! If you haven't figured it out, this is Caroline not Graham! He hogs the computer (and the attention!) all the time. It is time for me to share my perspective on life. It took me awhile to be awake long enough to have enough stories to share. I admit that my life isn't as exciting as Graham makes his out to be. I mainly sit in the bouncer downstairs, the bouncer in Mommy's bathroom, the carseat or lay on the playmat. That may not be exciting, but give me a break I am only two months old! The pictures above and below were taken on July 3 when I was exactly two months old. Awhile back we all went to Grandma's house. I met Grandma's sister and her family. Aunt Deb and her family were there too. People like to hold babies so I got held a lot. I showed them how well I could hold my head. Aunt Deb was obviously impressed.

Daddy took this cute picture of me at Grandma's house. You can see I have an appreciation for a good paci.
I know Graham already shared that I got baptized. Uncle Greg is my Godfather and Aunt Lisa is my Godmother. She couldn't make it to the baptism so Grandma stood in for her. With all my extended family around I got held a lot again. From what I understand, I cried less than Graham when he was baptized. That doesn't surprise me...Graham is a pretty good older brother. He likes to help mommy once in awhile. Not sure how he thinks he could feed me but he offers. He really likes to kiss me too. When I get older though, I am going to owe him several unprovoked swats. I just lay here and he will whap me - paybacks I tell ya, paybacks. Until then I just get back at him as I can. He really likes to snuggle with Mommy when he gets up from his nap. Well sometimes that just happens to be when I need to eat so Graham has to share Mommy's lap! Boy does that make him cry! He has had lots of attention from Mommy and Daddy. I definitely need to work it so I get my share! Don't get me wrong, I can't wait until I can play with him.

As you probably guessed, I had my two month appointment last week. I measured 23 inches in length ( 75th percentile). I weighed 11 lbs 4 oz ( 60th percentile). My head measured at the 50th percentile. I am good at raising my head up when on my tummy. I like to coo and 'talk' as says Grandma. I also love to move my arms and legs a lot. I have heard Mommy say I am a better sleeper than Graham. Below are some cute pics of me!

Catching up

Hey Graham Fans - Trying to catch up on my work! Like I tell you things are busy around here! Caroline is growing. She doesn't sleep as much, though she still sleeps a lot. As much as she sleeps, she doesn't always sleep when I want her to. When I get up from my nap, I need to snuggle with Mommy. She will decide that she needs held or needs to eat during my snuggle time. I get a little mad.

Mommy, Daddy and I went to Grandma's house to celebrate Grammy's (great grandma's) 90th birthday. Our relatives from Texas were here. When we got to Grandma's, I got to ride the lawn mower and the four wheeler and sit on the tractor! One of my cousins is about my age. We kept taking turns pushing the mower that was our size - I tried to make sure I had more time pushing it. Unfortunately the next day it rained all day so I had to stay inside and play.

We all went out to dinner at the Amana's, then had birthday cake and ice cream at Grammy's house. I like cake!

I like to help out at home. I helped move some dirt around the flower pots and threw it around the deck. For some reason, I am not sure that Mommy and Daddy appreciated it!

The next weekend was Caroline's baptism. Nanny and Grandpa came up on Saturday. It was fun to have company! Mommy, Daddy, Caroline, and I went to a birthday party too. They had a play set in their backyard and some riding toys. There were some other kids to play with too. The neighbors had some fun looking toys so I walked over to check them out. Daddy came and retrieved me however. Anyway on Sunday, Grandma, Grammy, Aunt Deb, Uncle Tim, Sam, Kayla, and Uncle Greg all came. It is great to have all that attention! Of course, I have to share with Caroline now.... I didn't hang out much for the baptism - I like to run around church so that is what I did. I did see Caroline get wet so I guess she is baptized now.

The next weekend we just hung out as a family. We went to the zoo. It is always fun to feed the animals! Caroline didn't get to see anything - just the inside of the stroller! We also went to Chucke Cheese for the first time. I got in the big tubes and couldn't figure out how to get out. Some nice older girl helped my get out!

We have started going to the library for story time again. They have some fun stuff to play with so I like to hang out afterwards and play with the toys. There was also a special music class a couple weeks ago. We sang some of our usual songs. Mommy let me play on the playset outside afterwards. There was a bunch of construction equipment outside so really all the kids just watched the digger and the bobcat.

One of the really, really fun things I did lately was going to an Iowa Cubs game with Daddy. We met up with Eric and Ethan DeVries. Ethan and I ran around and had so much fun! Ethan got lost for a little while which was scary for everyone but we found him and he was okay. A few days later we went to a party at Ethan's house. It was a lot of fun - some kid pools, a sandbox, and plenty of kids. The next night we went to another party at Samantha's house with plenty of kids and fun toys. Ethan and I played together again!

Until next time...

It has been awhile

Hey Graham Fans! Did you think I forgot about all of you? Well I haven't. Life is just busy now with being a big brother. Of course, we were without a computer for several days - apparently it can't handle my 'using' it. I am just lucky Mommy let me post an update - she is watching me like a hawk to make sure I am gentle!

Gosh with so much time that has past, I am not sure I can remember everything that has happened. I will probably post a couple so that this one doesn't get too long! Having a new baby in the house puts a lot of responsibility on me. When Daddy is work, I have to watch out for Mommy AND Caroline. I try to help Mommy the best I can. I pull out all of the diapers sometimes to find just the right one for Bebe. I have volunteered to help Mommy feed her (see below), but for some reason she does it herself.

As you can see, I have also tried to help on the computer, which I guess is why it got sent in for repair. I try to put in Bebe's pacifier. I also use my hand to make sure she is alert - don't want her sleeping too much! (i.e. hitting her). Mommy and Daddy like it when I kiss her so I still do that a lot. Mommy won't let me pick her up yet - I do try. Sometimes Caroline's crying gets old. I will hold Mommy tighter so she can't let go me of to pick her up. Other times I just try to block it out.

It is my job to try out her toys to make sure they are okay! I wouldn't want her to play with them otherwise.

I don't get outside as much as I would like now that Caroline is here, but we still get out. I ride my tractor around the neighborhood. The girls in the cul de sac like to ride it. I see it as a bartering tool so I can ride on one of their toys. I have found that summer brings some good food too! Ummm corn on the cob! I can't wait for the Iowa corn!

We had some fun over Memorial Day weekend. Grandpa and Susan, Uncle Brad, Aunt Lisa, and Benjamin came to town for a bbq contest and to celebrate Grandpa's 60th birthday. Daddy's Uncle Brian showed up to surprise Grandpa. It was down at Valley Junction. There was a REALLY nice motorcycle parked by their site. I wasted no time checking it out!I was running around as much as possible. Grandpa too me to hear the band. I like music!Daddy's friends stopped including Elliana and her family. I played with her and of course Cousin Benjamin.

Another weekend Mommy, Caroline and I went to visit Mommy's frind Judy. She has a pool! She tried to get me to go in, but I just played with her from the side. She did have a lot of fun toys to try out!

Well that brings us up to early June. I will try to get another update posted this week that will cover the family activities for June and this 4th of July weekend.