Works of Art

Jacob and Sam got the Crayola Color Wonder paints (did you think I would let Sam have the "real" thing?!) this morning and made some beautiful pictures! Sam went through paper after paper putting paint everywhere, while Jacob took his time and made his new brother a get well picture. See more pictures here.

Mr. Clean

I use the Swiffer vacuum to clean the kitchen floor each night after dinner. Sam has a fit if he cannot help, he loves to help me clean (I am teaching him early!). Here is a cute video of "Mr. Clean."

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Jacob's new brother, Brayden (see previous post) is at University of Michigan hospital in critical, but stable condition. He has a serious infection in his intestines. Please keep the new baby and all of Jacob's family in your thoughts and prayers and pray that Braydn is not in the hospital very long and can go home with his family soon. I will post updates when I get them.

UPDATE 1/22 - I talked to Carrie today and it looks like he will be in the hospital for at least another 2-3 weeks. He can not have any foods for two weeks, then they will slowly start feeding him and see how he reacts.

UPDATE 3/4 - He had one surgery about two weeks ago and did great. He had to have another emergency surgery on Thursday (3/1). They are still not sure when he will be able to come home from the hospital. But he is doing good and I saw some new pictures of him today and he looks great and so cute! Let's hope that he gets to come home soon.

UPDATE 3/18 - He is finally home. He has a feeding tube for now. But he is doing better and better every day.

He's Out of the Box!

Sam got a T.M.X. Tickle Me Elmo for Christmas from Aunt Becky (see Christmas post). At first it was not allowed out of the box and as soon as he heard Elmo's laugh he would shake his head no. But today Elmo was allowed out of the box for a short period of time and he got "tickled!" See more pictures here.

UPDATE 1/23 - Elmo's box was thrown away yesterday! Elmo is free for good now!

Jacob's New Brother

Please join me in welcoming Jacob's new brother to the world. Brayden Patrick was born this morning, weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Hopefully I will have a picture of the new little one soon.

I got pictures!!!

(updates on his condition)

Visiting with Mamwa and Cheryl

Andy's Grandma (we call her Mamwa) and Aunt Cheryl were up from Indiana for a few days. We got to visit with them this evening. It was nice catching up and spending some time together. Good to see you Mamwa and Cheryl! Here are some more pictures.

A Kodak Moment

I take so many pictures and I just love it when I get that perfect one.
This is Sam giving Lily (my niece) a kiss.

Daddy Day Care

Andy was on break from school this week, so was home with Sam and they had a ton of fun together! He also took over the picture taking as well for me! Andy and Sam have a whole different routine when they are home together. Here is what they did during the day.

They started the day off with feeding and watching the squirrels...












(Squirrel feeding is a very important part of the day. It takes awhile to get the squirrel's peanuts in just the right places so they will come right up to the doorwall. And if they are lucky their friend the fox will come out as well!) There are some more squirrel feeding pictures here.

Then it is time for breakfast...












Then Daddy gets him dressed for the day...












Of course there is lots of playtime!












And a snack after naptime...













You can see even more pictures here!

I'm a Big Boy Now

Since Sam has recently refused to eat in his highchair (see previous post), today I went and got Sam his new booster seat. And what do you know he ate a great dinner. No complaining, no throwing food, no only wanting to eat my food (even though it's exactly the same stuff he has) he actually just ate! Guess he just wanted to be at the big table with the rest of us. And yes he is using a teaspoon instead of a regular spoon. It works so much better, it's deep and the food actually stays inside without slipping off. Good-bye highchair! More pictures!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Andy, Sam and I had a nice quiet New Year's Eve. Andy grilled (yes grilled, since it was almost 50 degrees on the last day of the year in Michigan!) him and I a nice steak dinner, Sam had some of his Grandma's pot pie. I had some wine, Andy some beer and Sam had some Oreo cookies! We were all asleep before midnight unfortunately.

I hope that everyone has a safe and happy new year and a great 2007!