All Grown Up!

I can't believe how much Michael has grown up. I look at him everyday and wonder where that little baby went! He is so much fun and just lights up every room with his smile. Greg and I love to go visit him at the daycare because he just warms our hearts when we walk in. He is so social and loves to play, but he will always stop (just a for a moment) to give his parents a smile and a hug before wiggling free to get back to the business of playing. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the past few months.

Relaxing

Samantha and Michael

(neighbor girl who loves Michael)

Such a cutie!

Michael went through a stage where this was the only way he would fall asleep. He would sit up and cry until he couldn't keep his head up any longer and fall asleep. It was so sad! :(

He loves black beans, but he makes a complete mess. I think he looks like he has a beard!

Another messy, but cute face!

More black beans!

Michael loves to play in his toy corner. He will entertain himself here for a long time!

About a month ago, Michael started to let go when he is standing up. He is getting more and more brave!

Michael and Greg sent me flowers for my birthday! I love my guys!

Some serious bed head!

Michael went on his first play date with my friend's little boy, Alex.

Alex is about 5 months older.

He is so curious about the camera!

Michael knows where his food is. He loves to open the cupboard and get his cookies and crackers out. This time, he was able to open the crackers. He helped him self to a little snack!

Where's Michael ??

Here is a cute video of Michael playing peek-a-boo. Shuting doors is one of his favorite things. Greg and I laugh that to Michael, the world is just not right if there is an open door!

Grandpa Comes to Town

Well, again it has been a long time since I have posted anything, but we have been very busy. In August, Greg's Dad came to visit. We had such a great time and Michael loved the time with his Grandpa. He and Grandpa roughhoused and of course Grandpa showed him how to throw a ball. But the highlight of the trip was Michael's first football game. Purdue played Northern Colorado and Purdue was able to put a victory on the board! Boiler Up!!

Michael and Grandpa

Michael and Daddy at the Game

On The Move

Well, this week was exciting for Michael...he is on the move. Yep, he crawled for the first time! I was lucky to record it. The filming isn't great because he is moving towards me as I am shaking a rattle to get his attention. But it is pretty cute. He was so proud of himself! He had a huge grin on his face when we called Greg to give him the news. Then he did a new accomplishment. Lately, he has been pulling himself up on everything, but just to his knees. After he had been crawling for the first time, I was sitting on the floor with him and he was pulling himself up to his knees on the ottoman. I was watching TV and looked over and he was standing up!! So, Thursday, July 17th was a big day for Michael. Makes you wonder if there was something in the food at the daycare that day!

It has been forever since I have posted anything and lots has been going on. Michael has met Pro Bowler, Drew Brees (Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and former Purdue standout). Enjoyed a visit from his cousins and Uncle Kit and Aunt Liberty and his Grammy and Papa. He went to the Women's NCAA Golf Championship in Albuquerque and visited his Great Grandparents. In the first eight months of life, Michael has sure done a lot and met many people. He is really growing up and everyone is telling me that he looks less and less like a baby and more and more like a toddler. He is more fun than ever, but I don't want him to grow up too fast.

On The Move

Michael with Drew Brees

Michael with Cousins Gavin and Josiah

Michael with Yia Yia and Pappou

Michael with Maria

(2 time First Team All-American at Purdue)

Michael with Purdue Women's Golf Team

2008 NCAA Golf Championship

4th Place Finish

Michael in the Bath

My Little Charmer Lounging in the Stroller

My Big Boy

Happy Easter!!

We spent the Easter weekend at my sister's home in Ohio. Sydnee and Dale recently bought a new home, so my parents were there helping them paint and get settled in. It was so fun to see everyone there. My parents had not seen Michael since Thanksgiving (he was just 8 weeks old). He is now 5 months old! They couldn't believe how much he had changed. He is rolling over now! It won't be long before he is on the move!

Michael had so much fun with his cousins, Parker and Ellee. They love him and are so cute with him. Ellee read to him and Parker loved to hold him and teach him all about the NCAA tournament. It was so cute to see Parker hold him while they watched the games. Too bad we didn't get a picture of that! :)

Ellee reading to Michael - Too Sweet!

Daddy and Michael ready for church - Happy Easter!

Easter Candy...too bad Mom and Dad ate it all!!

(Check out the socks!)

Ellee in her Easter dress

Mommy and Michael

Sydnee and Dale's New Home

Yes, We Are Still Here

Yes, we are still alive and well! I know everyone was worried since I haven't posted anything since January! Wow, February flew by....and so much as happened.

Michael is now 4 months old. I can't believe it! He is really growing up and doing new things everyday. He completely entertains us! And of course Greg and I are like typical first time parents, we think our little guy is the most amazing baby EVER!!!

Here are some updated pictures of Michael and a couple of video clips. Michael has started to eat rice cereal. He loves it! There is also a video of him laughing. It is so cute, but you will have to ignore the amateur video!

Mmmm...rice cereal is good stuff!
Video Coming Soon

Tickle Me Michael

I Don't Like Shots!

Hello Grammy

Super Baby

I Love My Daddy!

I've Been Tagged!

Here are 7 facts about me:

1. I like rap and hip hop music. It's kind of a guilty pleasure. My current favorite song is by Flo Rida...."apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur. She's got the whole club lookin' at hur..."
2. I love sports...watching sports that is! I can't play at all, but I love watching basketball, football and now thanks to Greg...golf!
3. I hate my naturally curly hair...but everyone probably knows that. I wish I had straight, dark brown hair. I know...we all wish for what we don't have!
4. I love to shop! I really have to watch it because I could spend all of our money on clothes, shoes and ahh, a great hand bag!
5. Peppermint Patties are my favorite candy bar. When I was pregnant, I had one almost everyday...hum, maybe that's why I packed on the extra pounds! :)
6. I don't take naps. I don't know why. It drives my husband crazy!!
7. I have the most incredible husband and baby boy! No one can compare!!!

Alright...I don't have that many friends that blog and those that do have "retired" from the tagging game. So, if you are reading this blog and are not in retirement status, then consider yourself tagged!