Yes, our grass is a little long, but that makes it soft! Besides, we've been gone for a week and a half (not that I do any of the grass cutting).
7/2/06
Summer in the country
Yes, our grass is a little long, but that makes it soft! Besides, we've been gone for a week and a half (not that I do any of the grass cutting).
6/30/06
Canada 06
Just back from our annual vacation to Canada. This year we visited Missanabe, ON again. Dog Lake was good for fishing last year, but not so this year. We had mixed weather and mixed drinks (Duty Free Captain Morgan) to keep us occupied however. It was a fun trip and we certainly enjoyed the time away, especially when it was spent with family. Here are just a couple pics...I'm sure Kristin will update further soon.
Victoria and I on her first ever boat ride. It only lasted a few minutes cause she was a bit cranky.
From left to right, Maly, Mady, and Allison.
Steve showing how pumped he gets when Mike's Golden Earring cover band goes on stage.
Faith giving directions to the boat.
6/20/06
6 month doctor's visit
Victoria and I went to see the pediatrician today for her 6-month appointment/vaccinations. Overall, the visit went fairly well. She only cried for a second after the shots (4 of them!). They tend to make her tired, irritable and not too hungry (it's now 7:30pm and she's in bed for the night).
We've now met 3 of the 4 docs in the group practice.
Today's results:
Weight: 14 pounds, 2 ounces (50th percentile)
Height: 22 inches (75th percentile)
Head circ: 42 centimeters (almost to the 90th percentile!!!) lotsa brains in there!
They're still adjusting the chart based on her adjusted age, so the percentiles are based on an almost 4-month old average, not 6-months.
Other stuff we learned: We can start feeding foods, starting once a day, one new food per week. The doc recommended we start with fruits and veggies (Stage 1 foods) instead of the cereal, as they might be easier for V to digest.
No bug spray (unless all natural or something like Skin so Soft), absolutely nothing with Deet until she's 2 years old.
I was concerned that she was only eating 25-28 ounces/day, but the doc said anywhere between 24-28 is good for a 6-month old. No more than 34, but I don't think that's a problem!
No teeth are showing yet, but V is drooling like a mad woman, and chewing on everything in sight (even in her sleep):
And it's about time for another video: Giggles Galore!!!
We've now met 3 of the 4 docs in the group practice.
Today's results:
Weight: 14 pounds, 2 ounces (50th percentile)
Height: 22 inches (75th percentile)
Head circ: 42 centimeters (almost to the 90th percentile!!!) lotsa brains in there!
They're still adjusting the chart based on her adjusted age, so the percentiles are based on an almost 4-month old average, not 6-months.
Other stuff we learned: We can start feeding foods, starting once a day, one new food per week. The doc recommended we start with fruits and veggies (Stage 1 foods) instead of the cereal, as they might be easier for V to digest.
No bug spray (unless all natural or something like Skin so Soft), absolutely nothing with Deet until she's 2 years old.
I was concerned that she was only eating 25-28 ounces/day, but the doc said anywhere between 24-28 is good for a 6-month old. No more than 34, but I don't think that's a problem!
No teeth are showing yet, but V is drooling like a mad woman, and chewing on everything in sight (even in her sleep):
And it's about time for another video: Giggles Galore!!!
6/19/06
Monster Quad
Here is a better pic of my Father's Day present from Kristin and Victoria. All you jealous Dad's feast your eyes on
MONSTER QUAD!!!!!
6/17/06
Some pics
Beautiful in Blue (thanks, Aunt Bo!)
Fun at Gordie & Mary's house with their girls (Ellie, Kenna and Olivia) and their friend Whitney (the oldest/tallest).
6/13/06
6/12/06
thoughts for today
I've spent the last 12 hours remembering how truly lucky we are to have such an amazing miracle for a daughter. Some fellow bloggers are having such a hard time getting/staying pregnant. I guess we each have our own battles to fight... some just seem so much more heartwrenching. Some need prayers, others support. I wish there were a way to prove to them that everything will truly be all right, but I don't have that crystal ball. All I can do is offer my support to them. And hug my beautiful daughter extra tight and appreciate her every cranky scream, remembering there was a time when all we wished she'd do was cry.
We've come so far so fast. On a lighter note, here's the best photo ever of my princess.
We've come so far so fast. On a lighter note, here's the best photo ever of my princess.
Busy weekend!
This weekend we were all busy.
I got to meet Jenny's daughter Ayden.
Victoria came to see me stand up in Nat & Joey's wedding...
She met her other Great-grandpa (R.)...
We got to see Heather and Taten, and Julie and Ryan (and Jack!) and the grandmas...
I got to meet Jenny's daughter Ayden.
Victoria came to see me stand up in Nat & Joey's wedding...
She met her other Great-grandpa (R.)...
We got to see Heather and Taten, and Julie and Ryan (and Jack!) and the grandmas...
6/8/06
2nd tri, baby!
The most recent pic of Manna's little one... starting to look like more than a "peanut"!
Just Plugging Along
One day to the next. There isn't too much going on around here these days, just us hanging out. It seems Victoria has even less of a tolerance for warm weather than her daddy. Should make for an interesting summer. Already, she's spending warm days in nothing but a diaper!
We've been doing quite a bit of driving up and down state this past week, and will be doing more this weekend. Last weekend, Victoria and I went to Lexington Fri-Sun. The two of us and my mom bummed around Lex. Friday, playing tourist. Busha bought V this fun new elephant - she absolutely loves it!! He's got long legs and nobby knees (kinda like her uncle Jeff!!!)
When we got back from Lex, we picked up Rod and headed up to Mio. It was Victoria's first trip up there (long overdue) to see Grandma Penny and Grandpa Jim. She also got to see Faith for a little while, and Aunt Pam and Uncle Steven very briefly.
On a side note, if you're ever looking for a bridal shop, I would strongly discourage anyone from going through Victoria's Bridal in Dearborn (unfortunately they do share V's name). We've been battling back and forth on size issues for my bridesmaid dress for Natalie's wedding (which is this weekend!) and they're just not very nice to deal with. I know I've lost some weight, but have never been a size 4 in my life, and the fact that the dress doesn't fit proves it! No matter what, these hips can only shrink so far...
Things we're excited for this summer:
Later this month we get to go fishing in Canada!!!
Next month we get to head to Mackinaw for the family reunion.
August 5th we're having a party, and will be busy showing off the Camaro in the weekend-long Be-Cool classic car show.
ETA: How could I forget Aunt Mandy coming to visit in August?!?
We've been doing quite a bit of driving up and down state this past week, and will be doing more this weekend. Last weekend, Victoria and I went to Lexington Fri-Sun. The two of us and my mom bummed around Lex. Friday, playing tourist. Busha bought V this fun new elephant - she absolutely loves it!! He's got long legs and nobby knees (kinda like her uncle Jeff!!!)
When we got back from Lex, we picked up Rod and headed up to Mio. It was Victoria's first trip up there (long overdue) to see Grandma Penny and Grandpa Jim. She also got to see Faith for a little while, and Aunt Pam and Uncle Steven very briefly.
On a side note, if you're ever looking for a bridal shop, I would strongly discourage anyone from going through Victoria's Bridal in Dearborn (unfortunately they do share V's name). We've been battling back and forth on size issues for my bridesmaid dress for Natalie's wedding (which is this weekend!) and they're just not very nice to deal with. I know I've lost some weight, but have never been a size 4 in my life, and the fact that the dress doesn't fit proves it! No matter what, these hips can only shrink so far...
Things we're excited for this summer:
Later this month we get to go fishing in Canada!!!
Next month we get to head to Mackinaw for the family reunion.
August 5th we're having a party, and will be busy showing off the Camaro in the weekend-long Be-Cool classic car show.
ETA: How could I forget Aunt Mandy coming to visit in August?!?
6/5/06
5/31/06
Another First
Victoria had her first Lake Huron excursion this Memorial Day weekend. Rod and I took her over to Jaj and Busha's house, and made sure to take a trip down to the lake. The water is still around 55 degrees, so she didn't stay in for long. She did take a nice long nap on the beach, though!
Go Pistons!
Victoria's not too happy with the way they've been playing the past few games.
We had a few people over to watch the Pistons game and the UFC fight this past Saturday. V was having such a great time, she didn't fall asleep until 11:30pm!!!
We had a few people over to watch the Pistons game and the UFC fight this past Saturday. V was having such a great time, she didn't fall asleep until 11:30pm!!!
5/26/06
Play Time!
Thanks again to Spencer and the Daniels Family for giving Victoria this wonderful play set. I know she will get lots of use out of it in the near future.
5/23/06
First Bite!
Kristin attempted to feed Victoria with a spoon for the first time on my B-Day. Victoria must have thought it was pretty funny, cause all she did was smile and laugh.
5/21/06
5/20/06
Just a few pics
Talking back to daddy already.
Am I too young to start reading? Our little bookworm-in-the-making.
5/19/06
Shoulda been
Victoria,
You should have been 3 months old today. Instead, you're 5 months, 1 week, and 3 days old! What does that mean? It means your daddy and I got to meet you a little earlier than expected, and you're even more special than we ever could have imagined. Every time I stare into your big blue eyes I'm reminded of just how lucky I am. I can't wait to teach you everything I know, and to see your knowledge surpass mine and daddy's.
I can only hope that you and I will be as close as my mom and I are. Though it wasn't always like that, and I realistically expect the same with you. I know there will be times you think you hate me (somewhere around 14 or so). I wish I could tell you I'll always have the right advice, the answers to the hard questions, but I won't. What I can do is promise I'll always love you for whoever you want to be, support you in whatever you decide to do, be your biggest cheerleader.
I don't hope that you'll become rich, or famous. I only hope that you find your true calling, something that makes you really happy, and that you're able to answer that calling wholeheartedly. I hope that you'll find someone to love, support and respect you the way your daddy does me, and I him. We'll try our hardest to teach you right from wrong, to be strong-willed and be true to yourself and what you believe in.
It seems each day is a new adventure for you. With so many more milestones ahead, we've only just begun.
I love you, Miss V.
~mommy~
You should have been 3 months old today. Instead, you're 5 months, 1 week, and 3 days old! What does that mean? It means your daddy and I got to meet you a little earlier than expected, and you're even more special than we ever could have imagined. Every time I stare into your big blue eyes I'm reminded of just how lucky I am. I can't wait to teach you everything I know, and to see your knowledge surpass mine and daddy's.
I can only hope that you and I will be as close as my mom and I are. Though it wasn't always like that, and I realistically expect the same with you. I know there will be times you think you hate me (somewhere around 14 or so). I wish I could tell you I'll always have the right advice, the answers to the hard questions, but I won't. What I can do is promise I'll always love you for whoever you want to be, support you in whatever you decide to do, be your biggest cheerleader.
I don't hope that you'll become rich, or famous. I only hope that you find your true calling, something that makes you really happy, and that you're able to answer that calling wholeheartedly. I hope that you'll find someone to love, support and respect you the way your daddy does me, and I him. We'll try our hardest to teach you right from wrong, to be strong-willed and be true to yourself and what you believe in.
It seems each day is a new adventure for you. With so many more milestones ahead, we've only just begun.
I love you, Miss V.
~mommy~
5/18/06
Closer to 30...
Be sure to note the awesome quilt in the background... a gift from Aunt Manna (for V, of course - not Rod!)
5/17/06
Go ahead! Make my Dinner!
Today Victoria asked me how hold she has to be to obtain a CCW permit.....Daddy's lil' girl!
5/15/06
Mother's Day
Saturday night I took the time to read over all the posts from December 2005. It was weird to read my postings and remember what we all went through. It made me remember how I felt when Victroia was born. It is supposed to be the happiest moment of your life...instead it was scary, nervous, and happy. I remember the day Kristin had surgery. This will go down as the best "worst day" ever. It was a bad day, but ended up with the best possible outcome. It was a rollercoaster of a month and I remember celebrating the new year knowing that 2006 had to be better than 2005.
If you have extra time, go through and read December's postings and comments. It will help you understand why we take time to appreceiate women on Mother's Day. My wife has been through a lot just to be the mother of our little girl. I cannot thank her enough or love her more. Please leave a comment and help me thank my wife for being a mother on Mother's Day.
Happy Mother's Day!
If you have extra time, go through and read December's postings and comments. It will help you understand why we take time to appreceiate women on Mother's Day. My wife has been through a lot just to be the mother of our little girl. I cannot thank her enough or love her more. Please leave a comment and help me thank my wife for being a mother on Mother's Day.
Happy Mother's Day!
5/14/06
Friends
Victoria made a new friend this Saturday. We all went to Steve and Brena's to celebrate Steve's graduation. V met Caleb - Brena's nephew. Caleb was born the end of February - 5 weeks early, but now over 15 pounds! They might not think much about being around each other, but I think they agreed that the adults are strange people - so many people making such a fuss!
5/12/06
I guess it's time
Now that big miss V is 5 months old, we decided (Rod decided, I grudgingly agreed) it's time to make the nighttime venture from the pack 'n' play in our room to the crib upstairs. So last night instead of making the journey to our room, up we went to the nursery. It was an uneventful night, thankfully. Hopefully the first of many. I woke up a few times hearing little sounds on the monitor, but she was just moving around, never crying. Then I got her up at 7 this morning. Maybe the elephants watching over her helped...
5/11/06
5/10/06
5/6/06
Does something stink??
No! She's just so stinkin' cute! We met Aunt Bo in Birch Run for a little shopping today. We went to Little Me, Carter's and OshKosh, and bought V's first pair of jeans!
5/5/06
5/3/06
Victoria Meets Her Great Grandmother
Yesterday Kristin was able to take Victoria to visit her Great Grandmother Balcerski. We are in the Port Huron area helping Rich and Cyndi move into their new home. You can tell from the picture that Grandma Balcerski was very happy to meet lil' Victoria.
5/1/06
March of Dimes Walk
Much thanks to Victoria's Voice. The team (pictured below) raised over $1300 for the March of Dimes. It was a great time with decent weather. I am certain we will be walking again next year.
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