Hard to believe that DJ is 9 months old! He is such a big boy and really coming into his own. He is VERY mobile, always crawling somewhere and moving around the house. He is very capable of self feeding and loves his puffs, yogurt bites and biter biscuits. He is protesting the sippy cup and feels its only reason for existence it to be tossed from his high chair!~ We will try other methods and means in the next few weeks but currently he is strongly protesting!
He is proving to be quite musical, he loves to "bob" his head to the music beat which is good as his father is starting the rap and hard metal rock early! Currently his musical favorites are SlipKnot and multiple rappers. I am sure this will somewhere down the road stunt his growth but, I am trying to allow to explore musical options!
He enjoys the dog all the time. If his separation anxiety is too high if Mom and Dad are not with him then Sadie will suffice. She is very patient with him and he loves to pat her, pull her feet (OUCH!!) and allows her a kiss or two. He is also exploring his new food options by trying to eat her dog food this morning, I caught him in time but, I am sure this will not be the first attempt!
We are celebrating his 9 months with an I-Cubs game tonight with Mommy, Daddy and Grandma, we are all looking forward to it and will include pictures in the morning as well as his newest stats after the checkup at the Dr.
Happy 9 Months Sweet Baby Love!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Grandpa Weekend!!
DJ was able to have both of his Grandfathers visit this past weekend, it was a nice time with both. Great weather allowed us to be outside and work in the yard, albeit breifly! DJ is having a great time exploring in the grass and trying to eat everything that is on the ground. We are really getting our workout and learning to watch him like a hawk. The most recent addition to our plethora of child proofing and toys is the babygate. We have always had one with Sadie however, now its for the child! DJ would just not leave the front door alone so, I was forced to go to desperate measures!!
Safety Precautions
Grandpa Mair
Three Generations
Then on Sunday we attended church and then were able to visit with Grandpa Mau.
Here are a few pictures of:
Grandpa Mau and DJ
Three Generations
And finally after all of this....a VERY TIRED boy!
Devon and DJ also had a great but brief visit with Danielle and Nico on Friday. It was a great time for the cousins. They are so close in age but very different!
Aunt Danielle and DJ and Devon with Nico
Safety Precautions
Grandpa Mair
Three Generations
Then on Sunday we attended church and then were able to visit with Grandpa Mau.
Here are a few pictures of:
Grandpa Mau and DJ
Three Generations
And finally after all of this....a VERY TIRED boy!
Devon and DJ also had a great but brief visit with Danielle and Nico on Friday. It was a great time for the cousins. They are so close in age but very different!
Aunt Danielle and DJ and Devon with Nico
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
1 teeth, 2 teeth, 3 teeth, ....Red Teeth, Blue Teeth
DJ is managing to get 4 yes, you heard it...4 teeth in at once. His top two front teeth as well as two eye teeth. Let us thus conclude he is an overachiever, he is trying to prove he can do anything he wants at any time.
I have tried (a thousand times) to get a picture of the top teeth but, its not working. So we will need to wait till they come down more. He is needless to say not a happy boy. Well, he is happy just not DJ happy. We did make a trip to the Dr. to ensure he didn't have an ear infection given his constant, nose running, coughing and fever...nope just teeth and minimal viral infection. Nothing a little Tylenol and teething drops can't help minimize. Last night was rough...no sleep. Well let me clarify we slept about 45 minutes for every hour. Devon and I took turns trying to sleep. It didn't work well for either of us.
He is getting very strong and big weighing in at 20lbs at the Dr. yesterday. He is also determined to show us how strong he is. We are working on nice touch-as he is stronger than he realizes.
We were able to lay low all weekend given DJ didn't feel great. Plus it was nice to rest and stay close to home.
A few pictures of Devon and DJ playing and reading
DJ and Mommy outside in the yard doing a craft project.
Maybe next week we will have a teeth update picture!
Monday, May 11, 2009
8 Months old
Today DJ is 8 months old, we are amazed at how mobile he is and how quickly he is changing!
He is completely mobile and moving at warp speed. Or at least it feels that way when you are following him around. He is FASCINATED with cords and all things that are bad for him, I see the true boy coming out! He is getting more teeth and the top two front teeth have broken through and we are just waiting for their descent.
We are so lucky to have a happy and smiling baby, everywhere we go people tell us how happy he is.
We for Mother's Day went to church and then brunch and visited the zoo. We had a nice time with Grandma as she was able to join us as well. It was great weather and a great time.
We then came home and worked outside, well DJ and I played while Devon worked. It is funny how much he loves specific toys and we are quickly weeding out the ones he has outgrown and replacing them with great ones that are continuing to develop his sensory and tactile skills. Bubbles are a new fun toy and they are easy to use! He has managed to feed himself Cheerios and Sweet Potato puffs frequently however, is still fighting the sippy cup. We are learning to choose our battles, he is as stubborn as his parents and will happily show you who is boss!
Three Generations
The Mau Family
He is completely mobile and moving at warp speed. Or at least it feels that way when you are following him around. He is FASCINATED with cords and all things that are bad for him, I see the true boy coming out! He is getting more teeth and the top two front teeth have broken through and we are just waiting for their descent.
We are so lucky to have a happy and smiling baby, everywhere we go people tell us how happy he is.
We for Mother's Day went to church and then brunch and visited the zoo. We had a nice time with Grandma as she was able to join us as well. It was great weather and a great time.
We then came home and worked outside, well DJ and I played while Devon worked. It is funny how much he loves specific toys and we are quickly weeding out the ones he has outgrown and replacing them with great ones that are continuing to develop his sensory and tactile skills. Bubbles are a new fun toy and they are easy to use! He has managed to feed himself Cheerios and Sweet Potato puffs frequently however, is still fighting the sippy cup. We are learning to choose our battles, he is as stubborn as his parents and will happily show you who is boss!
Three Generations
The Mau Family
Monday, May 4, 2009
Busy and Beautiful Weekend!
DJ is his Church Clothes!
We had a great weekend, very busy but-perfect. We started out by doing a family 5K Saturday morning early, and really enjoyed ourselves. I am a big proponent of the cause: Organ and Tissue Donation and wanted to support it in honor of my friend, Tina. We had a great time and did well, even DJ slept for about a mile of it!
www.myangelfoundation.org is the site if you want to check it out!
Then we garage saled most of the day and found some great deals. We then yesterday attended church, Aldersgate Methodist Church in Urbandale and became members. It is a great place, very inviting and full of fellowship. We now will get the steps in motion to baptize DJ this summer.
Then we headed to the lake to visit the Great Grandparents and Grandpa Mau and Uncle Dillon came over for a visit. It was a quick visit but, very nice time with everyone and the weather was beautiful!!
DJ and the frog at the Lake!
DJ and Uncle Dillon
DJ and Grandpa Mau
DJ and Great Grandpa Butler
DJ and Great Grandma Butler
Hope you were able to get out and enjoy the weather!
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