Day 2.... exhausted!

Day 2 baby bear we made it through the night. YEs you were up at 5:30 am but thank you Jesus we were right next door too your grandparents so guess where you went.. Over there! Thank goodness your grandpa Bell loves you so much LOL! So day two Daddy you and I head over the the Bad Lands. Its about a 2.5 hour drive. You were soo good on the way there. It rained most of the drive and we had to pull over in a podunk town for gas but we made it!
Its a state park that looks like the Grand Canyon I guess. I wouldn't really know I have never been there. So off we go exploring!

Thank goodness the park is one that you could drive the whole way through! There was places to hike but because we had you with us we had to put that on the back burner! We saw tons and tons of prarie dogs! One Buffalo (poor daddy looked and looked for one and it was like 2 miles away but we saw it) some wild horses and beautiful scenery! It was really a very nice time! YOu were such a good boy the whole time we were driving around considering you HATE your carseat!

So we begin to head back because mama has a bachelorette party for your new Aunt Michelle! So off we go! Thank goodness for Daddy! He is sooo good to you! He took care of you all evening of course with the help of my extended family but none the less did. You have one good daddy and I have one Great hubby! So off to day 3!

Trip to North Dakota... Day 1

The first day of our trip to North Dakota was quite busy and stressful! Today was the first day that you were going to be on a plane ride! We got up bright and early on Tuesday morning and were out the door headed to your Grandma and Grandpa Bell's. We get there load up and head to the Airport!
The first ride to MN was about 3.5 hours. YOu did really good. You really enjoyed looking out the window. You didn't scream or fuss much so I count that a success. We had about an hour layover in MN. You just enjoyed yourself there.


The last flight was on a tiny plane. It was about an hour long. You basically screamed the last 20 min b/c it was late and I think you were ready to bed. So there we are flying you screaming me sweating.. but we made it!


So we are landed in ND and at the hotel. Everyone was going out but I just couldn't do it. I was so exhausted and felt sick it just wasn't going to happen. So you and I stayed back at the hotel. Well they brought your crib in.. Oh goodness was that a nightmare. It was a metal crib that had a too small mattress.. Needless to say you refused to sleep in it and slept in bed with mama everynight. What a way to start a 4 day trip... The time change also really screwed you up... you were up every morning by 6am or earlier. CRAZY! But we made. Now we are off to day two!

Your first Father's Day!

Where to start! Your first father's day was spent with Grandma, Grandpa Bell and Mama! Daddy went fishing with the guys in his family so we were on our own! We went over to G-ma's and G-pa's and went to church with them!
It was really nice and we had a great sermon. After church all four of us went to lunch! You were sooo cute! You tried to to drink out of G-ma's water and got the straw in your eye! Of course I laughed! You were also such a big boy in your highchair! We had a lot of fun and were able to relax and g-ma and G-pa's at their house. A little later that day we went home and met Daddy there around 7:00pm.


Since Daddy wasn't going to be with you on Father's day we sort of celebrated it the day before with Daddy and his whole family and extended family.
Everyone was in town. You got to spend a lot of time with all of your Aunt's and Uncles and with your little cousins! You were such a good boy of course like usual! It is just so much fun to see how much you grow and change everyday!


All together I think your first Father's day was ok! I'm glad we atleast had my Dad to spend it with! I love you baby bear you are the best and thank you for bringing so much joy into mine and your Daddy's lives!

Six Month Professional Photo Shoot!

6 Month Photos taken on July 1, 2009 at Sears!

6 month check-up and 1st boat ride!

Baby boy... Oh how much you have grown! You had your six month check up on Friday June 19, 2009. You are now 26 inches long and 17.85 lbs! You are quite a handful now adays and just so full of energy. When the Dr. saw you she made a comment that you are going to be a "wild thing" and "the class clown"! You make me so proud! While we were there you decided that you should roll all over the table! All I can do is laugh. You shredded the table paper cover. I just love you to pieces. My life would surely be so boreing with out you! You are right on track and everything about you is perfect!

We took you on your first boat ride the weekend before Father's day down the St. Johns river! We went with your Nanny and Poppy Bell! You weren't too sure about it but you didn't seem to complain to much! I really love watching all of your expressions. YOu didn't cry at all and in fact you eventually fell asleep! You are just such a little cutie and you really bring so much joy to my life! You have these baby lips that are to die for! Thank you such a good boy! I love you baby boy!

Baby Bear how you have Changed....

Oh my dear son... you have changed leaps and bounds. Everyday you are doing something new! I love it! You are now a rolling machine. You roll everywhere and its adorable! You are also a splashaholic! I put you in the bath and you splash like there is no tomorrow! I have to step back really far cause you are so crazy with those splashing hands of yours! You also are very needy for your mama! I put you in your round-about toy and you run around it till you reach me and you constantly tap on my leg, grin and smile at me till I pick you up! Than you want me to hold and play with you for 10-15 min! Once your done.. you fuss.. i put you back down in it and your off running playing! I love watching you grow and change!

Son you have got this contagious laugh! You just make me laugh all the time and I love it. You also do this thing where you open your mouth real big and try to bite me! Its soo funny cause you get so serious and charge at me! Of course you don't bite you just put your mouth on me! I love it! You sit up like a pro now and you are trying soooo hard to sit up by yourself! You also are starting to try and crawl! You poor thing though you cant figure out how to lift your head and legs at the same time so you scoot along on your face! Its quite funny and you don't seem to mind. I know one day you will learn!

You are sleeping through the night almost perfectly now! I love it and I love you! I have been consistent we never stay anywhere but our house I think you are most comfortable here.. Hence the reason you sleep! Also I walked in today because I had heard you fuss and there you are with a binkie in your mouth and a grin! I had to laugh because I didn't give you the binkie you put it in yourself! I was SOOOOO proud!! I think you may be teething because you are a CHEW monster! Whether your are chewing on me or on a toy its chew chew chew! You are also on a new feeding schedule! Its so much easier and you honestly seem happier. Here is its!

8:00 a.m. wake up. Breakfast fruit and 7 ounce bottle of formula

10-12:00 Nap

12:00 p.m. 9 ounce bottle

3:00 p.m. Veggie

4:00 p.m. 8 ounce bottle

4:00-6:00 Nap

8:00 p.m. Oatmeal and 7 ounce bottle! and off to bed!!!

So you only get 4 bottles now and its way easier and like I said you are happier! I love you son more than I could ever tell you!

Well we will have a new experience for you in the next few days! We are going to NORTH DAKOTA! Your Uncle Ryan is getting married! I'm sooo nervous flying with you because I of course have never done this! I'm also nervous because I'm afraid you won't sleep well! Of course I will be praying lots that you will! You will have mama and Daddy with you that's all that matters! Son I look at you and I want to cry because I truly do know how blessed I am.. I am so unworthy for God to have blessed me with a child that brings me sooo much more meaning to my life! Son you are a gift from God more than I deserve. Yes you can be difficult and you can throw a tantrum like the best of them (like I said I think you are teething) But you also bring me more joy than anything I have been given in my life. You are mine and your Daddy's little sunshine and we would never trade you for the world! Thank you for being the best son! We love you!!!

Yesterday was WONDERFUL.. & Cloth Diapers!!!

Well yesterday was just a fabulous day! It was my day off with my little guy which in itself is wonderful! (My hubby worked at the station so I was alone with the baby) First baby bear took a 2 hour nap in the morning! It was fabulous! I got so much stuff done dishes, laundry, cleaned the house/room! It was just great! Once he was awake we were up and moving and headed over to my friend Kelley's house to play with baby Kella and do some shopping! Well we were able to do alot of floor time over there because she has carpet. We don't get to much floor time at my house unfortunatly because our whole house is tile! So we played on the floor for hours! My little guy finally has accomplished rolling from his back to front and rolling across the floor multiple times! I have never been a more proud mama! I was soooo excited for him! He is just growing leaps and bounds and I love it!

Well ever since he was sick with a cold about 2 months ago he has had the sleeping issues which I have talked about mulitple times! Well I have tried to be consistent... no paci, sleeping on back or tummy, putting in bed awake to help you self soothe, letting you fuss in the night for short periods and not running in there right away and last but not least no longer staying at grandma and grandpa's house multiple times a week! I think this was the big one staying away from home. I just think it confuses him and doesn't help him feel secure when he is in a different place every few days! So I have cut out staying there when my hubby works and am staying home with him! Well last night the first night in 2 months he slept soundly through the whole night!!! It was FABULOUS!!! I was in shock! I went in to wake him up at 7:00 am to go to my mom's cause she is watching him today and he did not want to get up! I hope this is a good trend and he will keep this up! He will probably not sleep tonight just because I bragged on my super little boy!!! I just love the little guy so much..

I also have decided I'm going to try and cloth diaper. I am going to try Kushi Ultra Diapers. I placed and order for them today and can't wait to try them. I really want to help with the environment and I just feel it will be so much better for his little tush! HOpefully he will like them and they will work well. I will have to let you know! Anyways I am off have to get back to work but lets pray and hope the little guy sleeps well tonight again! I jsut love him to pieces God has truly blessed me!