Hi everyone! I have been having so much fun over this past month! The month started off really great! We visited Uncle Jeff, Aunt Aimee, Maisie and Maddux in Baltimore! We went down for the weekend and I had a blast playing with my cousins. I went to the zoo for the first time ever! I fell asleep half way through it, but when I was awake I had a ball. I loved playing with Maisie and Maddux, they were very friendly and shared their toys with me. I can’t wait to see them this Thanksgiving and I definately can’t wait when I can run around with them.
I then went to my very first Celtic Fest, where I saw Seamus Kennedy perform. Daddy took a video of Mommy and me singing to one of the songs. I was tired though, so I really wasn’t into it at the time, but I still had a good time. That night we went over to Uncle Kyle and Aunt Alex’s for dinner. I had so much fun “walking” around thier house in my walker. I got a little cranky, but I had 5 teeth coming in then so I think I have a good reason! But they loved me anyhow and they even gave me my bottle!
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One day when Mommy was at Curves I was watching Grammy Wukitch clap her hands and I decided that I could do it too. You can imagine Mommy’s surprise when she came home to me clapping, she was so proud! She had her digital camera handy and got a few rough seconds of me clapping. Ever since then I love to clap, especially when Daddy tosses me in the air.
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As usual, we’ve been really busy and this past week was not any different. Friday night I experienced my first Family Night fundraiser that CAST throws every year. But alas, my teeth stopped me from enjoying myself and Daddy had to take me home early, but it was nice seeing everyone again. Then on Saturday we went to Great Aunt Betty’s house for a last minute picnic. It was a lot of fun and I got to see Grammy DeLabar’s side of the family. I had so much fun! I got to play with Grammy and Grandpop DeLabar, as well as, Great Grammy and Grandpop Bushner. Grammy Bushner gave me some tiny apple pieces from Great Aunt Deanna’s cake, they were yummy!! We ended the night at “Aunt” Kelly’s and “Uncle” Ken’s house. I always like going there, I usually end up falling asleep while Mommy and Daddy play cards with them, but before I do, Kaitlin always plays with me. I can’t wait for her wedding in May!!
I’m getting stronger with each passing day. I can easily pull myself up holding onto just about anything, tv cabinet, sofa, Mommy, the dogs. I just started to cruise the furniture. Roxie pretty much hides from me now since I’m a lot faster crawling on all fours and in the walker…well, lets just say that they should call it a “runner.” Mommy and Daddy also gave me some shredded chicken to taste for the first time. I haven’t decided if I like the taste just yet, but I love feeding myself!
My teeth are coming in nicely. Just this past Saturday you couldn’t see all of the top four teeth, then yesterday at my doctor’s appointment you could see 4 on the top and 4 on the bottom, with 2 or 3 more coming in. The doctor was really impressed. She was also impressed with my growth and my development. I weigh 9lbs 11oz and said that if I like stage 3 foods that after a couple of weeks Mommy and Daddy can give me more table food! Halupkis here I come!!
Yesterday we got our pictures taken at the Rose Gardens in Allentown by Great Uncle Tom. I got a little cranky here and there but Uncle Tom was very patient. I can’t wait to see what develops! When we were there Mommy noticed that I started to bounce while standing and leaning on a bench. At first she thought I was losing my balance, but when I did it today she noticed that it was more like dancing. Then I started to shake my behind to Mommy singing and she finally realized that I have some rhythm. I love dancing to Sesame Street and the Sunny Side Up Show on the Sprout network. (That Chica is hilarious!) I clap while sitting and dance while standing! I’m also very good a mimic-ing Mommy’s voice (there is a raw video that kind of shows it) today I even “sang” back to her, she’d sing a line then I would and we went back and forth for a little.
Well, that’s about it, Daddy posted a bunch of pictures from the last month, so go and check those out! He’s also working on a few more videos, so check back in a day or two for those! A lot of motor skills are developing so don’t be surprised if by Christmas I’m taking a couple of steps! I hope everyone is doing well and I will see you all next month!
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