Happy Halloween

Hi Everyone!

Mommy, Grammy and I had a very busy day! Mommy needed a little "break", so she told Daddy to take me to the sitter. I was only with my sitter for a little while. I was really surprised (and Happy) when Mommy walked into Miss Kathie's house. I was not expecting Mommy for a long time. Then Mommy took me to Grammy's. We met Lily, my Grammy's new kitty. Mommy loves Grammy's new kitty. Then I had to get ready for my first professional pictures. We had so much fun at the photo shoot. I was in an excellent mood. I loved having my pictures taken. Mommy will post many more pictures from the shoot. Stay tuned.......

I also went trick or treating. We only went to a few houses. I was pretty tired. It is hard work being cute! We had fun. Mommy and Daddy took me trick or treating and the got to eat the candy - no fair! Mommy said maybe next year :)

This weekend Mommy will try to post as many pictures as she can. I am very, very tired. Good Night! Niko

I am a B-O-O-G-E-R and 10 months old!

Hi Everyone,

Last Sunday, I turned 10 months old! Can you believe it? Mommy and Daddy can't. Last Sunday and Monday turned out to be two of my worst days. On Sunday, we went to visit great grandma Julia in the hospital. I was horrible! I screamed and did not want to sit still. Mommy said no more visiting the hospital. Then on Monday, my babysitter told mommy I was horrible. Mommy can't really blame me though. I was not at the sitter's for two days and I was out of routine. Then Mommy took me to lap sit at the library and I went over to a girl and pulled out her binky out of her mouth! I don't even like binkies. As the week progressed, I did behave better. This weekend Mommy and Daddy took me out of town for the very first time. Mommy and daddy have a special Thanksgiving Feast every year with Mommy's college friends. I was very good. I played by myself, and I was nice to the other children. Mommy was quite pleased with my behavior. The only problem was, I had to sleep with Mommy. Mommy did not get much sleep last night :) I did not want to stay in my pack n play.

With the 10 month milestone........ I learned how to clap, hold my bottle (sometimes), close doors, and my walking is progressing. Have a good night!!! Love, Niko

Look what I did!

Mommy was talking to Grammy yesterday, and I got bored! Mommy brought home popcorn from her school party. She left on the table and guess who found it? Yep, that would be me. I overheard mommy telling grammy, that I was very quiet. When she came over to see what I was doing - well she was a little surprised. She knows I get into everything. The worst part was picking it up. I do not like that loud monster. Mommy had to hold me while the monster was doing it's job. I think Mommy, Daddy and I are going to a pumpkin patch to pick out more pumpkins. She will try to take pictures. Her new phone does not take very good pictures, but she will try. Have a good Saturday! Love, Niko

TADA!

You like my pumpkin?
Mommy told me to smile and she put flowers in front of me!












Fall Time is here. Mommy loves Fall! She likes to decorate the house and her classroom in Fall colors. Every night we go for a walk and we look at the trees changing colors. Mommy and Daddy were talking about when they saw the blossoms in the Springtime. Then Mommy got sad, because the trees are not the only thing changing.
Last Saturday, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Christine, Grandpa Earl, Great - Grandma Julia and I went to Patterson's Fruit Farm. It was fun, but boy was it busy! Daddy picked out my pumpkin. We bought some apples and nuts, but we did not stay too long because it was too crowded. The we went to a really nice place to eat. My bottle was on the table and I looked at it, and said "baba". Grandma and Mommy were so excited. Daddy said Mommy got a little to excited, but she told Daddy she did not care. I am starting to "talk" a little more. I still love to move :)
For Halloween, Mommy decided I will be a giraffe. Grammy and I will visit Mommy at School on Halloween. Stay tuned for pictures of my costume. I am very tired - must go to bed, have a good week!! Love, Niko

9 Months Old

One month old

9 months old - Plus 2 new teeth

Where has the time gone? Mommy has asked me this over and over. She cannot believe I am almost a year old. When we go to the store and mommy sees Christmas stuff, she knows my birthday is coming soon too. Mommy tells me all the time how much she misses my newborn days (except for the not sleeping), but she is also looking forward to the days when I will be able to do more.

Now that I am 9 months old, I am full of personality. There have been some changes. I am furniture walking. I love to wave. I am eating more solids. Mommy gives me bits and pieces here and there. I am crawling, but I am in the cruising stage of crawling. We are having a lot of fun.

I am doing really well. I love my babysitter and the grandparents are treating me really good. I got new toys, clothes and a new coat this week. I love them! I also got two Halloween Costumes. Grandma and Grandpa got me a cute onesie from Cracker Barrel.

I also went to the doctor. I am 15 pounds and 26 inches. The doctor said I look very healthy and I can go off formula when I turn a year old. Mommy is excited that I don't need formula after a year. The doctor is puzzled by my height. He is making Mommy and Daddy wait until I am 2 to see if there is any change in my height (like a growth spurt). If I am not at my acceptable height, I may have to go see a specialist. Mommy doesn't like waiting until I am 2. That is a long time to worry!

Mommy has not been feeling to good, so I am going to give her a break and go to bed early (yeah, right). Have a good week! Love, Niko