Second "First" Haircut

BEFORE

AFTER

Last weekend my dad gave me my second haircut...... but since it was the first time my mom was present she considers it my "first" haircut.  She was able to get a before and after picture as well as a little curl for my baby book.  Me and dad don't quite undersand why someone would want to keep a piece of hair, but I guess the book has a page in it specifically for it, so she was happy. 

Happy Father's Day

Hey All, Just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to all those amazing daddy's out there.  And, to my ol' pops.... thanks for being a great dad to look up to!

You may ask, how did my dad spend Father's day..... well I will tell you.  First, he got me up and we chatted a lil bit and he helped my mom clean up one of my big throw ups - sorry about that.  Then he headed into La Crosse to help clean up after the Freedom Fest.  He had a little help from some relatives too - A HUGE THANKS to Grandpa Servais, Great Aunt Rose and Uncle Chuck, Uncle Kurt, Aunt Ashley, Aunt Kristi, Uncle Andy, and Grandpa Shay.  Then we went to 2 hospitals - and it wasn't even for my appointments.  It was to visit my new cousin Gracie Shay - she is a lil cutie (and I decided to puke on my dad while we were there too, you know, since he did such a nice job cleaning up after me earlier in the day); and to visit my buddy Emmett's new lil brother Clayton Puent - he is gonna be my buddy too, he just doesn't know it yet. I might even let him play with my new brother or sister, we'll see.    So, by the time we got home we were all pretty tired.  But he did manage to open his Father's Day gift from me and mom. 

*And on a side note, the La Crosse tribune has a pretty cool story in the paper today.  It may have something to do with my family.  You can read it online if you don't get the paper version at: http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/intensive-caring-group-reaches-out-to-parents-coping-with-nicu/article_252a2348-b903-11e1-a320-001a4bcf887a.html 

Swingin in Style



Well, at first I did not know what to make of this thing my mom put me in the other day.... but as we got going I decided I kinda liked it!   

Then, Grandpa Servais came to visit us (during the week).   Since it was soo nice out he drove the convertible.  He let me sit on his lap - don't worry folks, the car was not in motion.  But I thought it was pretty neat.  Can't wait till I am bigger and can sit by myself - maybe Grandpa will let me go for a ride with him sometime.  I promise I won't throw up.... much.

Good Saturday

Well it was a late night Friday and an early morning Saturday for my mom, but she pulled it off.  She had to make her table top display.  When my Grandma Servais saw an advertisement for the Biggest Baby Shower in La Crosse put on by Mayo Health System, she suggested my mom call and ask if she could have a booth for "Our Miracle Babies".   That is exactly what she did, and they said yes.  So this morning, mom packed up the car and we all went to the Children's Museum in La Crosse where the event was held.  It was pretty cool cause I have never been there before, so while she was chatting with moms, me and dad went exploring.  I even got my picture taken with dinosaurs. And dad even maned the booth for a few mins so me and mom could walk around and look at the other displays.... since she is expecting and all.  And she is pretty pumped to be rollin in on 35 weeks now. 

Getting Close

Well People, my mom made it to 34 weeks now..... my new brother or sister should be joining us soon.  I am pretty excited but I like all the attentions, so this will be an adjustment.  Her doctor told her that she has a lifting restriction of 20 lbs the rest of her pregnancy.  I don't think she is following it to closely because she keeps picking me up and I am a chuncker now (24-25 lbs).  I guess I am glad she does, cause I still like to snuggle with her.  But I could do without all the exercises I guess. 

Thankfully my Dad, my Aunt Kristi, and my Grandparents are being pretty helpful.  

My Dad also just hung up my swing outside.  It is pretty cool.  Since I am a big fan of moving I think I am really going to enjoy using it.  And it gives me somewhere to sit outside if my mom wants to go out and get some fresh air. 

And some big news, my mom officially graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy over Memorial Day weekend.  She is pretty excited to be done with school.  Now we just have to wait for my dad to finish up his Masters and then I won't have to listen to them complain any more.... right?

If you want to come say hi to us this weekend, me and my folks will be at the Children's Museum Saturday afternoon for the Biggest Baby Shower event.  We will have a table display for "Our Miracle Babies", plus my mom said she is going to look around herself, since she is expecting an all. 

Last thing, my mom and dad are going to be setting up a team for Little Miracles 5K and Family Fest.  Its gonna be an awesome time, and its for the group my mom is involved with "Our Miracle Babies".  So stay tuned for details if you wanna join my team.  My mom is going to walk with me and my new brother or sister, but my dad is thinkin of running.  It's the first Saturday in Aug!  Here's a website if you want more info right away:

http://www.ourmiraclebabies.com/little_miracles_5k_and_family_fest.html