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I Can Walk...

2010-01-26T14:41:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

I can walk!! I can stumble and fall too! Mama says that I only need to practice the walking part and not so much the stumbling or falling parts.

Also, I want to wish my Great Grandma Marge a very Happy 90th Birthday!

In just 15 days, I get to celebrate my 1st Birthday. I'm gonna party!!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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Zebra Jumpin'

2010-01-13T10:54:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm really starting to figure out how to ride my Zebra! He's great! Ride 'em Cowboy!!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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I'm A Big Kid Now

2010-01-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

Today, I am 11 months old!

I've never been 11 months old before. As I'm getting older, I seem to be able to do more stuff. A few months ago, I lerned to crawl and now I crawl real fast! A few weeks ago, I learned how to stand without holding onto stuff. Now, I can do it foe a long time before falling over... Sometimes I can stand for a whole minute, sometimes even a little more... Like I said, I can stand for a long time!

Right now, I'm working on learning how to walk... I can take a step or two, no problem! But after 3 or 4 steps I need a little help or I fall down. I don't like falling down and I really don't like it when I fall down and bonk on something! Bonking Hurts! Sometimes it makes me cry. I'm trying to figure out how to not bonk anymore, but I still need to work on that some more... Lucky for me, Mama and Daddy catch me before I bonk too hard on stuff.

Be good, play hard, and remember... No bonking on stuff!

-Steve

Playing With Blocks...

2010-01-09T18:11:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

Mama and I were playing with one of my Christmas Presents that Grandma Marian got for me today... Basically, the game we play is that Mama stacks up my blocks and I knock 'em down.... It's a lot of fun!!

Thanks Grandma Marian!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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Click Here For The Video!

Playin' With the Popper!

2010-01-07T19:29:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

For Christmas, my cousins Samantha, Darianne, Lanie, and Dani got me this great rolling popper thingy! I just love it!

Auntie Jade says that the cousins each had one when they were my age. Mama says she even had one when she was my age. Wierd, huh?

It is sooooo much fun! Thanks girls!

-Steve

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Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T20:05:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

Merry Christmas!

I got a Zebra For Christmas! He Makes noises and stuff. He also bounces up and down when I jump on his back... It's a little different than my Rainforest Jumperoo, but I'll figure it out 'cause it's really neat!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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Hangin' Around

2009-12-17T21:22:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

I've been running around and playing with all of my toys today. What a good day! It was a litle chilly in the house today, so I got to wear my work coat. Stylin' isn't it?

-Steve

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

2009-11-26T20:09:00.000-08:00

Hey Eveybody,

Happy Thanksgiving!

We all packed up and drove a long, long, long way to California to visit Garndma Carol and Grandpa Bill and to meet my Great Grandma Marge. We had a good trip! I got to eat turkey and I got to ride in a big boy swing at the park. All of it was neat!!

-Steve

My Best Friend

2009-11-14T07:53:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

I love dogs! Dogs love me too! Huskies are good dogs, but I still love German Shepherds best! Especially my German Shepherd "Jester".

"Jester" is my best friend and my big brother and he's the bestest dog in the whole wide world!

-Steve

I've Got A New Wardrobe

2009-11-14T07:25:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

I just turned 9 months old a few days ago (on November 10th) and to celebrate being 9 months old Mama and Daddy got out my 18 month clothes 'cause a lot of the 12 month clothes I've been wearing don't fit right anymore.

I got a new "Teddy Bears Football" jersey. I've had one before, way back when I was just a little kid. Back then, I couldn't even hold the football right. When I'm all grown-up, and out of college and stuff. I'll ask Brett Favre to coach me. Maybe then he'll decide to retire from Quarterbacking and stick with the decision. Until then, Go Brett! We'll watch the Minnesota Vikings play as long as you're still there!

-Steve

March 18, 2009

This Past Saturday, November 8, 2009

My Winnie the Pooh Car

2009-11-06T00:21:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody!

I've been real busy figureing out how to use all of the controls on my new car. My Winnie the Pooh car does so much! It has a horn that I really like to smack! It has a piano! It has a sound effects board! Winnie talks to you and he hums a little hum! The car stops good and Daddy says that it corners good. When I turn hard, it grabs the road and I go flyin!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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I'm Gettin' Good At Crawlin'

2009-10-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Crawling isn't so hard after all. I just move one hand and one leg at a time, no big deal.

Check out both videos of me crawling over to Daddy!

-Steve

Click On Each Of The Pictures For The Videos!

Working Out

2009-10-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I was learning about moving stuff today... Did you know that things on wheels move easier than stuff that's not on wheels? Daddy sys it has something to do with "friction", whatever that is.

Anyway, I was getting some excersize using my high chair. Its on wheels, so moving it back and forth was still work, but it much easier than if it wasn't on wheels!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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I Got Stabbed... with Flu Shots.

2009-10-18T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Mama, Daddy, and I went to my pediatrician's office Saturday morning. That was all well and good until they took me in the back.... When we went in the back, the nurse stabbed me once in each leg. It hurt both times, but I was a brave boy and didn't cry! I kicked a lot because I didn't like it at all, but I didn't cry!

I got a "flu" shot and some alphabet and numbers thing "H1N1" I think they called it.... I think that the second shot is supposed to teach me the alphabet or something. I don't really understand that one very well, but Mama and Daddy seem to think it is a good idea and thats good enough for me!

Play hard and when they talk about "shots", run real fast the other way!

-Steve

I'm Working on Standing!!

2009-10-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm learning how to stand up all by myself. Mama and Daddy seem to want me to focus more on balancing before I stand on my own, but its all good...

The way I see it, once I'm standing I can hold onto stuff until I can figure out how to balance better. How can I learn how to balance while standing if I can't get into a standing position? Daddy does help me into a stand quite a bit, but not as much as I want to practice. - I always want to practice, at least when I'm not eating or sleeping.

I'm gonna do it! I'm gonna stand and I'm gonna learn how to balance myself. You'll see!

I've gotta get back to practice. See ya!

-Steve

Story Time

2009-10-16T00:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I had a good time reading my Winnie The Pooh books this evening. Its fun and the book has a mirror that I like looking into... There is a great looking kid in the mirror!

Enjoy the video!

Play Hard, Read and Have Fun!

-Steve

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Eveyone Should Have Work Clothes

2009-10-13T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Eveybody,

I decided that I should do some work today, so I put on my overalls and flannel shirt. I worked on learning more about my shape sorter which helps me seperate square from triangular, and circular shapes.

I'm also working on learning how to stand up. Standing is really hard! I can climb-up on stuff into a stand. But, once I'm standing if I'm not holding on to something solid I fall over and bonk myself on something. Bonking hurts, I don't like it!

Anyway, I enjoyed my work day in my Clifford the Big Red Dog overalls!

Play hard, have fun!
-Steve

Commando Crawlin'

2009-10-11T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I've been practicing my crawlin' for a while now and I've got it down now. I do it 2 ways. The first is with my belly on the floor. Daddy calls it "Commando Crawling"! The second is with my chest up off the floor crawling on my hands and knees. Mama seems to like this style better, but both are good with me.

Today I was crawlin' real fast, but Daddy was quick with the camera and made a video of me crawlin'. Check it out!

-Steve

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I'm 8 Months Old

2009-10-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm 8 months old today! Mama says that is two-thirds of a year... I've said it before and I'm saying it again people count wierd. Two and Three don't make Eight. How does that work in people's heads? I don't get it... I do know that I'm eight months old and I think thats cool.

I'm going back to eating my Cheerios now, they aren't confusing. They're real good!

Play hard and have fun!

-Steve

Yippie Kai Yay!!

2009-10-08T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Yippie Kai Yay! Ride 'em cowboy! I took a little ride on Eeyore today. He was pretty cooperative, but he did try to throw me a couple times. I'm sure glad Daddy was there to catch me. Falling from all the way up on Eeyore could really hurt.

See ya,
-Steve

I Can Sit-Up All By My-Self

2009-10-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I can sit-up all by myself! I've been working on this for a couple weeks now, but I've finally got it good enough that I can do it when I want to!

To sit up, I get up on my hands and knees and then I just keep scooting backwards until I roll up into a sitting position. It's great!

Play hard!
-Steve

A Busy Day....

2009-09-29T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm in training....

I'm in training to sit-up all by myself. I'm gettin' really close.

I'm in training to stand-up and balance all by myself.

I'm in training to learn how to play with all the stuff on my "busy box".

Training is hard work, but I'm up to the challenge! Sometimes I fall asleep, but nobody's perfect.

-Steve

Mum Mums Are Grrrreat!

2009-09-28T21:39:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Mama and Dady gave me this great new food!

It's crunchy! I like crunchy!!

It only took me two bites to discover that I really like crunchy!!! Daddy says I'm a "fast learner".

What does "fast learner" mean anyway? It sounds good, hopefully it is!

Enjoy the video!

-Steve

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I'm Still Standin'... Mama Keeps Singin' That...

2009-09-22T08:50:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm standin' up! With a little help here and there. Sometimes I can do it for a couple minutes. I haven't figured out the whole balancing thing yet, but Daddy says I'll get better at that with some practice.

Some day, real soon I think, I'm gonna figure out how to crawl, sit-up, and stand up all by myself. I'm workin' on it real hard, but so far I'm happy to do that stuff with a little help from Mama and Daddy.

-Steve

Fine Literature.... The Sequal

2009-09-19T10:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

It has been a week since I posted something... Sorry 'bout that, but I've been busy practicing how to stand with some help from Daddy. I've also been trying to read a bit more...

My new book isn't quite as good as my last book. Somebody put all the words and pictures up-side down. I tell ya, it's hard to read that way!

Play nice!
-Steve

Are You Ready For Some Football?

2009-09-10T08:33:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Am I ready for some football?

You bet I am!!

Tonight around 5:30pm, Big Ben and the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburg Steelers will host and defeat another really good football team, the Tennessee Titans. The mighty Steelers have won more Super Bowls than any other team.

I'm not sure how to tell time yet, but when somebody tells me it's 5:30pm that'll be when I'll get to play with my football and stuff in front of the TV... 'Cause I know Moma & Daddy will be there to watch the game!

-Steve

Sitting and Playing...

2009-09-06T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I was having a good time sitting and playing with my Roly Poly Ball... I like it, it makes music.

I'm still working on this "sit" thing, but I'm getting better every day!

-Steve

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Playin' Is Fun!

2009-09-04T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I had a good time playin' with my Busy Box this morning. Check out my video...

-Steve

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Sleepin'

2009-09-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Sleepin' like this made Mama giggle and it made Daddy get the camera..... but it's comfortable!

You should try it.

-Steve

My Elvis Impersonation

2009-08-30T09:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Thank you. Thank you very much.

-Steve

A Video Of My Life

2009-08-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Daddy put together a video slideshow of the first 6 months of my life, with music and everything! Its really cool.

I've attached a link to the video below. Be warned it is a whopper of a download, but I'm worth it!

-Steve

Click Here For My BIG Video!

Its A Sad Sad Day

2009-08-27T09:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Mama and Daddy say that we have to say bye-bye to my Bouncy Chair, very sad.

I've enjoyed my Bouncy Chair since I was only 4 days old. Just because I sat up in my Bouncy Chair and tried to climb out of it last night, they say that we'll need to say bye-bye. Wow!

The good part about this is that I'm getting stronger and more mobile every day. I'm rolling over and over from my belly to my back and from my back to my belly in both directions at much as I want... I just decide to go that way and away I go... Its great! I still haven't figured out how to crawl yet, but I'm getting closer to figureing out how to do it every day! I'm practicing a lot!

Saying bye-bye to my bouncy chair is really sad, but we're saying hello to a lot of other stuff to play with and to do.

-Steve

Playin' With Jester and His Ball

2009-08-25T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

My dog Jester and I hang out a lot. He's my best friend! He watches over me a lot to make sure that I'm safe.

He has this purple ball called "Hollee Mollee", I like it a lot. When I see it, I usually go after it 'cause I want it.... Jester messes with me 'cause he knows I want it.... He puts it on the floor near me, but out of reach. But as soon as I roll toward it to get it, he picks it up and moves it over. It can be frustrating, but some day I'll catch up to it. Maybe I'll do it when he's not looking, but thats hard 'cause it seems like he's always looking.... Even when he's sleeping!

-Steve

Learning to Sit-Up is Tricky!

2009-08-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Learning to sit-up is tricky!

I've been working on it for a while now, but just when I think I've got it I fall over again... When I'm focusing real hard on sitting, I can do it!! But when I want to do something else too, poof... Over I go...

I'll get it, you'll see!

-Steve

I Drove A Formula 1 Race Car!

2009-08-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Vroom!! Vroom!! I got to drive a real Formula 1 Race Car today! These cars can go 200 miles per hour. Some airplanes don't go that fast! I had a good time, maybe I'll be a race car driver when I grow up!

I enjoyed driving the car thanks to Andrew at Speedware Motorsports. Andrew is also the nice man who brought me my new Race Car Seat for Daddy's car!

My new race car seat is a Recaro Signo G2 - Carbon. A funny name, but it is a really good car seat. Recaro makes the seats for a lot of the race cars. My seat has a 5 point harness, just like the race car seats and the seats on the Space Shuttle! It also has "head wings". If somebody crashes into the side of Daddy's car, these wings will keep my head from getting all messed up. I don't really know what that means, but Daddy says it's important. I like it 'cause it's soft and the straps don't pinch me.

-Steve

My Bouncy Chair Keeps Shrinking

2009-08-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Mama and Daddy keep telling me to enjoy my bouncy chair "while I can".

It keeps getting smaller around me. I really like it and I've used it since I was just a few days old, but its fitting kinda wierd these days. My legs are hanging off the bottom almost to my knees. Oh well, the bouncy chair is my friend and I'm gonna keep playin'...

-Steve

I'm 6 Months Old

2009-08-10T01:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm 6 months old..... Today!

I'm celebrating my half birthday along with Grandpa Bill who has his full birthday today. Happy Birthday Grandpa Bill.

I went to the doctor to have my 6 month checkup....
- I weigh 19 lbs, 12 ounces.
- I'm also 28 and 3/4 inches tall.
- My head is 18 and 1/4 inches around.

My doctor says that I'm "perfect". Also that I'm huge! I am taller than 98% of kids my age!

I think thats neat.

Play nice,
-Steve

I Really Like Apple!!

2009-08-07T19:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Wow, was that good! Mama and Daddy made me this stuff they call "Apple".

Mama bought these things called "organic apples" at the Mt. Vernon Food Co-Op and chopped 'em up and cooked 'em with some water. Then they put it all into the "Magic Bullet" and Mr. Bullet spun 'em real fast and made 'em all smooth. - Smoother even than my cereal.

It smelled really good, but boy did it taste great! I had to convince Mama that I'm a good boy and that I should get a little more. She gave-in to my cute smile and gave me a little more.

Wow, is it good! If you've never had apple before, you should try it. It's good stuff.

-Steve

Sitting-Up Is Good For Playin'

2009-08-06T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Last night, Mama and Daddy helped me sit-up so I could play with my rocker-ball thingy. When I roll it around, it makes music... Kinda. Anyway, I like it.

When I'm sitting, it is easier to play with a lot of stuff, like my rocker-ball thingy and my busy boxes. I'm gonna have to do more of this sitting thing. Its tricky though... When I reach out for something, sometimes I fall over and I need a little help from Mama or Daddy to get back up. Someday I'm gonna sit-up all by mysel! You'll see. But for now, I still need a little help with it from time to time.

Play hard, but play nice!
-Steve

I Got Some Great New Clothes

2009-08-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Daddy sold a house to some great people, Randy and Kathy. They just got to move in last week. They were sooooo happy with whatever Daddy did for them that they bought stuff for me. I think thats awesome!! They got me my new friend "Dino" and the cool Overalls and the stylin' Polo Shirt Style Onesie I'm wearing. They also got me a shirt for that I get to wear in a few months. All fantastic stuff. I love it, especially "Dino". We've been playing in my Jungle and having a great time.

Thank you Randy and Kathy for the great stuff! I love all of it!

-Steve

Lunchtime Is Fun!

2009-08-03T17:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I had some more of that spoon food "cereal" stuff today. I actually kinda liked it today. I've had it before, so it wasn't as weird today.

Enjoy the Video!!

-Steve

Click Here For My Video

I Was Sitting and Playing!

2009-08-03T17:00:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I had a lot of fun in my crib this morning! I was laughing and playing and rolling onto my tummy. Then Mama helped me sit-up in front of my "busy box"! Once I was there, I played and played with the dials, buttons, knobs and switches until I got kinda tired, then we went down and had lunch. (What happened at lunch is going to be another BLOG posting later today. Stay tuned!)

-Steve

Something New Today

2009-08-02T18:54:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Something new today... I've always had my meals in a bottle. Now, Mama and Daddy tell me that I have to learn to eat with a spoon. Its hard. Its messy, but I like the messy part.

I ate "cereal" today in the spoon. Cereal tastes funny and it feels wierd. I like Mama's Milk better, but Mama and Daddy say that I need this stuff too so I can grow up to be big and strong.

Daddy took some pictures of me. He says that they are both cute and funny. I hope you like 'em.

-Steve

All The Way From Cambodia...

2009-07-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Betsy came all the way from Cambodia to see me! She's great! We had a lot of fun together today. She picked me up and we hugged and smiled at each other and talked. She even seemed to like it when I was tugging on her hair, but I'm not so sure about that one.

Betsy's daughter Charity came too, but she only had to drive across town. Still, it was a lot of fun meeting her too.

Unfortunately, Betsy is going back to Cambodia. I'll miss her. I hope she comes back soon!

-Steve

I Gave It My All

2009-07-27T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I played in my Jumperoo and played and played. I played so long and so hard that I had to sleep. So right then and there, I took a nap, no foolin'.

-Steve

Playin' with 'Lambchop'

2009-07-25T21:55:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today has been pretty relaxed. I've been hanging out in my swing chewing on "Lambchop" and one of my books. I'm working on bringing out a second tooth. Wish me luck!

-Steve

Grandma Marian is here!

2009-07-23T19:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Grandma Marian is staying with us for a couple days. Mama thinks Grandma is in town because it was Mama's birthday yesterday. But really, Grandma is here to see me. (Shhhhh. Don't tell Mama!)

Grandma and I had fun today! We talked and cuddled and played and played and played. She gave me a bath too. It was fun splashing the water and stuff. Then I got tired and went to sleep.

A great day!

-Steve

Mama's Birthday

2009-07-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Mama Daddy and I went out to dinner last night to celebrate Mama's Birthday!

We went to a great Mexican restaurant called "El Gitano". I've never been there, but Mama and Daddy seem to know the place real well and say the food is always great and so is the service. The server smiled at me! I, of course, smiled back. It was all very nice!

Tonight, Mama, Daddy, Grandma Marian and I all went out to dinner at Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant. Everything was really good there too, but sadly we didn't get a picture.

Happy Birthday Mama!! I love you!
-Steve

Happy 40th Anniversary Apollo 11

2009-07-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!!

I'm gonna be a pilot when I grow up! I'll fly planes, maybe helicopters, and I like the Space Shuttle. It flies out in outer-space. That's neat!

Daddy tells me that today is the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission by NASA that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. Why the poor man Michael Collins had to stay in the ship I don't understand. Maybe he was bad. The poor guy didn't even have a TV.

I like to fly and drive. The Moon or Mars sounds like it would be fun to visit. We should go! In about 20 years, I'll be ready to drive!

-Steve

Wow!! You're Not Gonna Believe This!

2009-07-16T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

You're not gonna believe this, but you know that great box I mentioned this afternoon... (read my last Blog) It got better! A whole lot better! It had stuff inside! Really good stuff too! Did you know that boxes can have stuff inside? I sure didn't, but I do now!

My box had a great sweater with a doggie on it and a hat with a doggie on it, 2 pair of cool socks (one with a doggie on it, the other with doggie foot prints), a pair of shoes, and a fantastic pair of jeans. Wow!

Thank you Joel and Julie! I love all this great stuff that you gave me! Mama says that it will all fit great in the Winter time when its cold. I'll be the best dressed kid on the block!!

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to meeting you both real soon!

Daddy says to say "Bon Voyage" and he hopes that you have a great trip aboard Sinbad.

-Steve

I've Got Mail

2009-07-16T14:13:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody!

A box arrived at the house for me today! Mr. FedEx rang the doorbell and left my box behind for me! Daddy and I opened the door, saw my box and I smiled for Mr. FedEx. He waved and smiled back.

I like my box very much! It is bright white with purple and orange writing on it! It has my name on it too!

I've been playing with my cool FedEx box for a while now and I like it very much.

Play hard, but play nice!
-Steve

Lets Go For A Walk

2009-07-10T23:41:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

We're all set to go out for a walk! Daddy adjusted some stuff for my stroller for somethin' new! He made it so I can sit in my stroller without being in my car seat!

Until now, I never really got to see where we were going... I was always facing backwards with my car seat. Now, I can face either direction!! I can see whats comin' and thats cool. Ever since I figured out how to grab stuff, I like doing it! It is easier when you can see the stuff coming.

Oh yeah... Jester says that when I go out for a walk, he should go along to so he can protect me. Mainly, I think he just wants to go bye bye but I'm good with that 'cause its fun to watch him run!

See ya on the road!
-Steve

Fine Literature

2009-07-09T13:33:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm new to this reading stuff, but Mama and Daddy say it's important. I'm not sure about it 'cause I really don't even know my "A B C ' s" yet, but I'm gonna try!

If you're gonna read, I'd suggest sticking with fine literature like my favorite "Winnie the Pooh" and others like "Dr. Suess" and anything to do with "MickeyMouse".

Anyway, play hard and read fine literature. Its fun and you'll be smarter for it!

-Steve

Then and Now...

2009-07-05T16:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Back when I was a little baby, you know a lifetime ago back in February, Daddy took a picture of me in my bouncy chair. I was a cute and cuddly little guy that couldn't hardly do nothin' other than look very cute. I was and still am good at looking cute.

Today, Mama and Daddy set up the same photo shoot with me in my bouncy chair. Then he did some computer stuff to set them up side by side.

Wow!! I've grown!!! Boy, have I grown!!!! I'm bigger and stronger and can roll from my back to my belly and I can hold my own head up and I smile a lot.

Enjoy "Then & Now"...
-Steve

Baby's Got A New Swing!

2009-07-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

My awesome Fisher Price Smart Stages 3 in 1 Rocker Swing that I use more than anything else in the whole world was wearing out and making some funny noises... It was very sad, but the noises were getting loud enough that they would sometimes wake me up...

Mama, Daddy and I all thought that stinks, so Mama and Daddy fixed it for me!! They couldn't repair my swing, but they went out and found one just like it. We also got to go to Bellingham, 'cause thats where my new swing was. The colors are kinda different, but it is still the same Fisher Price Smart Stages 3 in 1 Rocker Swing that I love so much! It makes the same cool music too!

My friends the Lion, the Giraffe, and the Elephant were watching me play! We had a good time.

-Steve

Happy Birthday America!!!

2009-07-04T23:55:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

It's the 4th of July! Mama says that the 4th of July is an important day 'cause it is America's Birthday. America is 228 years old..... Today.

For America's birthday, everybody seems to want to make a lot of noise. I've been hearing more bangs, pops, and other wierd noises than I can remember ever hearing before!

I didn't really care about it until it was time to go to sleep. When it was time to sleep, the noises kept waking me up. I didn't like that one bit.

Daddy says that in a few years I'm gonna like these 'fireworks' things that make all the noise. Daddy says "We're Guys... and Guys like to watch stuff blow up."

Anyway, Happy Birthday America!! Enjoy the video of me and my train!!!

-Steve

Click Here For My Video

I've Got A New Friend!!

2009-07-03T08:53:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I've got a new friend. He's a 'Giraffe'. He's nice! I like him a lot! We hang out a lot in my swing and in my pack 'n play and in my Jungle and all kinds of places.

I've got another new friend too. He's a 'Lion', we hang out a lot together too, but we wen't hanging out together when Daddy took this picture. Maybe next time, sorry Mr. Lion.

See ya!
-Steve

Hey Everybody!

2009-07-02T20:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I haven't posted a BLOG in over a week. Wow, time flies when you're having fun! I've been doing lots of excersizing/training this week. I can now roll over from my back to my belly all by my self. No foolin!

When I first decided to roll from my back to my belly, it was real hard to do. It took all of my concentration and some hard grunting to do it. Now when I want to roll over onto my belly, I just decide do it and 'poof' I'm on my belly!

When I'm on my belly, sometimes I kick a lot. I just know that I can make myself go forward! I've made myself move forward by a body length before, a couple of times... I think I can do better than that, but I need to figure out how to do that some more. Any ideas? Its tricky!

See ya!
-Steve

Just Clownin' Around

2009-06-23T22:06:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Mama, Daddy, Grandpa Bill and Grandma Carol and I all went out to dinner this evening at the Royal Fork. I enjoyed my bottle and everybody else seemed to enjoy all the stuff they had.

But the really great thing about going out to dinner tonight was that Binky the Clown was there!! Binky is one cool clown!! He makes balloon guitars, ballon light sabers, balloon animals and all kinds of balloon stuff!!!

He touched my nose. I smiled. I think he might be a little jealous. His nose is really big and red. Daddy says that his nose might make funny noises too. Maybe he just likes noses, I don't know. What I do know is that Binky is one cool clown! All of the other kids in the restaurant seemed to think so too!

Thanks Binky for making me smile! Maybe you could come to my birthday party in February?!?! It will be my first one and I'd like all my friends to be there, including you. If you can make it, please call my Dad or comment at the bottom of this BLOG post.

Play Nice, Play Hard and Have Fun!!
-Steve

Daddy's Birthday

2009-06-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Daddy's Birthday was Saturday! He said that he had got the bestest present ever on February 10th... Me!

I did something really nice for Daddy for his birthday, I slept through the night! I went to sleep at 9:30 at night and slept through 'til after 5:00 in the morning. Daddy and Mama were thrilled! I enjoyed it too. Maybe I'll do that more often. We'll see.

Grandpa Bill and Grandma Carol are in town for Daddy's Birthday and Father's Day and of course to visit me.

Daddy and Grandpa Bill went to the races at the Skagit Speedway to see the last night of the "Dirt Cup". I don't know how they make a cup out of dirt, but I sure wouldn't want to drink out of it! Racers came from here, Canada and from as far away as Austrailia, but a local guy "Jayme Barnes" won the big race for the second time in a row!

Maybe I'll be a race car driver someday? I've got the uniform, so I'm all set! Vrrrrooooom! Vrrrrooooom!

See ya,
-Steve

My Workout Video

2009-06-16T10:20:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I was hangin' out in my Jungle with Daddy and Grandma Marian this morning. I was really getting in to my workout routine. I was lifting my head real high.

This week, I'm working on learning how to crawl. Its tricky! I kick my legs real fast and I lift my head real high. Daddy says that I need to use my arms and hands too. Wow this is tricky, but I've decided to do it so I'm gonna do it! You just watch, I'm gonna do it!

Enjoy the video of me workin' out!

-Steve

Click Here For My Video!

My Doctor Says That I'm "Perfect"

2009-06-14T20:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I have a great Doctor! I recently went in for my 4 month "well baby" visit and they measured me, poked me and then stabbed me twice and shoved some yucky stuff in my mouth. Not exactly what I'd call a good time!

However, after all of that stuff he declared me "perfect". He may have done a bunch of stuff I didn't like to help him figure out that I'm perfect, but he came got the right answer. Sometimes it sems like people can be a little slow...

Anyway, as of 4 months and 2 days old, I am 27 inches tall and I weigh 16 pounds 9 ounces. That puts me around the 97th percentile for height. I am taller than 97% of boys my age! Cool, huh?

See ya,
-Steve

Jumperooooooooooooo!

2009-06-13T18:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I was playin' in my Jumperooooooo today. My feet touch the floor now, so it is a lot more fun... I can make it bounce up and down. The animals talk to me. The music plays. I like playin' in my Rainforest Jumperoo!

Be sure to watch the video of me in action!

-Steve

Click Here To Watch My Video

Tummy Time Workout

2009-06-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Daddy took a picture of me doing one of my daily Tummy Time Workouts. I'm lifting my head more and more for longer times. I'm gettin' real strong!

You may notice that I'm in my Seattle Mariners uniform for my workout. I don't always wear it for my workouts, but it is a good motivator so I wear it a lot!

Daddy says that the Mariners have lost as many games as they've won this year. They have 30 wins and 30 losses. Daddy says that they really need to workout as hard as I do if they are going to go anywhere...... Where do they want to go?

Play hard!
-Steve

Did Somebody Say Steak?

2009-06-10T15:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I heard some talkin' from Mama and Daddy about a steak dinner tonight. I'm all set! I tried out my high chair today and I like it. It has cool bears and a big table. I've never had a steak before, but I'm ready to try new things!

Mama says that I'll get mine tomorrow in my Mama's Milk. That'll do.... For now...

Gotta go... Its nap time!

-Steve

Clickety-Clack! Clickety-Clack! Woohoo!

2009-06-07T14:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Daddy and I were playin' with my Clickety-Clack toy earlier today. I really like this toy, it does all kinds of stuff! It folds, it straightens, stuff moves around on it, it has a mirror and it even folds into a pyramid! I like it a lot.

Grandma Carol got it for me. I like her a lot too! She takes good care of me and gets me all kinds of great stuff!

Enjoy the video!!
-Steve

Click Here For A Great Video!

Bumbo! Bumbo! Bumbo! I Love It!

2009-06-05T19:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I got to use my Bumbo Seat today... All by myself, with nobody supporting my head!

Mama and Daddy were all smiles. I'm not sure what the big deal was, but I smiled back anyway. I've been workin' out for weeks doing tummy time and lifting my head and stuff. I'm getting real strong!

I really like my Bumbo Seats.... I have a Blue one down-stairs and a purple one up-stairs. Thanks Grandma Carol. I really, really like them both. Sitting up makes me feel like a big kid!

I'm playing hard and getting strong!

-Steve

Travelin' The World...

2009-06-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I took my first trip outside of Skagit County today. We went to the big city - Seattle.

Its kinda wierd down there. They have all these lanes on the road, but they are filled with cars that don't seem to go anywhere.

I was a very good baby for the whole trip! Mama fed me right before we left and we got to the store before my diaper really needed changing. It gets wet, a lot.

I got to cruise in my stroller outside. I'm glad my stroller has shock absorbers 'cause the roads down there are bumpy! I met several more people who all told me that I'm beautiful or handsome, so I smiled for them. That seems to make people happy!!

I'm glad Daddy's car has Air-Conditioning, 'cause it was hot.

See ya,
-Steve

Playin' Is Fun!!

2009-05-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I woke up this morning and was ready for action after a great night's sleep. Daddy thought I might like to play with my Fisher Price Dashboard for a while. Boy did I have a good time with it! I was spinnin' the paddles, rolling the rattle barrel, and flipping the airplane around.

Daddy says there are a lot more things to do with my dashboard, but those are the things I wanted to play with today! Maybe tomorrow I will want to play with some of the other stuff.

I really liked flipping the paddles! I did that a lot...

Click on the picture below to see a video of me in action!

Play hard, its fun!
-Steve

Click Here To Watch My Video

Hangin' Out

2009-05-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm hangin' out in my swing playing with my keys in a neat striped-outfit that Grandma Marian and Pappa's next door neighbors Bob and Leann Davidson got for me a while back.

I had to grow some before the outfit would fit me right, but I'm growin' real fast! It fits a little loose right now, but thats good 'cause I'll get to wear it for a while before it gets too small.

I haven't met Mr. and Mrs. Davidson yet, but Mama says they are great people! I already like them 'cause they got me some cool clothes! I hope we meet soon...

See ya,
-Steve

I'm 15 Weeks Old Today

2009-05-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm 15 Weeks Old Today!

Mama, Daddy and I went into my room today and started sorting through my 6 to 9 month clothes... I'm nowhere near 6 months old, but my 3-6 month clothes are starting to be too small. I'm almost outta onesies and its summertime. No fun! So we opened the box that says 6 to 9 month clothes and poof... Now I have a bunch more onesies and they fit me good.

My Doctor says that I'm taller than 95 percent of the kids my age. Daddy thinks thats cool. Mama seems to think its cool too, I'm just confused about all this clothing size stuff. If they are my clothes and they say 3 to 6 months, shouldn't they still fit me? I'm almost 4 months old and thats less than 6 months old, I think? This stuff is confusing, but at least I have great clothes!

I also got a cool Rainforest Jumperoo the other day. Check out the picture of me in it. So far, I've only been able to play in the one time. Mama says I need to do more of my tummy time workouts to get my neck muscles stronger, then I'll be ready for my Jumperoo!! Woohoo!!

Peace!
-Steve

Some Great New Stuff

2009-05-24T20:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Grandma Carol and Grandpa Bill have been visiting for the last couple of weeks. They've been giving me all kinds of great new stuff that I really like!

They brought me Duplo Tables and Duplo Blocks for when I'm older, they brought me my blue elephant that I told you about before and tons of toys and clothes and other cool stuff. They got me this cool purple recliner too. I really like it. Its got room for me to grow into and its got room for my elephant too. He doesn't run away as much when we're in it.

Mama and Daddy say that we'll keep my bouncy chair up-stairs and my recliner downstairs and that it will be safer. After all, safety is a top priority, at least that's what Daddy keeps sayin'.

-Steve

Me and My Blue Elephant

2009-05-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Grandma Carol and Grandpa Bill gave me a really cool blue elephant with purple ears. I like him a lot. He makes a clicking noise when I move his legs, ears, and his head. I've been playin' with him a lot.

Sometimes, he runs away. Daddy says that I'll need to learn about something called "gravity" and that once I understand this "gravity" thing, he'll stop running away. For now, if my elephant runs away I just yell and scream and Mama or Daddy bring him back!

-Steve

Dinner Out....

2009-05-18T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Mama, Daddy and I went out to dinner tonight at the Royal Fork with Grandpa Bill and Grandma Carol.

We went to the same place last Monday too. They were my first two times going out to dinner. I had a good time, especially tonight. There were people that came up to visit me and tell me how handsome I am. They are good smart people! I liked them and what they were saying, so I smiled for them a lot!

Mama and Daddy say that I was a really good baby both times... When I got hungry, I was nice about telling them and didn't scream my head off. I did lots of other nice stuff on both trips, but thats the one thing that they both seemed to like most. Parents are kinda wierd! They like what I didn't do.... Wierd.

See ya,
-Steve

Happy Mama's Day!

2009-05-10T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Happy Mama's Day!

Grandma Marian sent Mama some pretty pink and purple flowers for Mama's Day! Thats really cool, but its not the best part.

The bestest part is that it has made Mama smile all day... and yesterday too.

Thanks Grandma!! I Love You!!

I Love You Too Mama!!!

-Steve

I'm 3 Months Old Today

2009-05-10T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm 3 Months Old today. You know how I'm always sayin' that adults count wierd... It's true, but they seem to know what they are doing. I'm 3 months old today and today is Mama's Day. Seems right.

Daddy tells me that in three more months I'll be 6 months old and that on that very day, Grandpa Bill has his birthday. I'll be 6 months old and he'll just be really old. I can't count that high... I'm not sure if anybody can count that high, but it will be a special day for both of us anyway!

- Steve

Steve Sauneuf, Jedi Knight?

2009-05-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Daddy got me a neat hooded towel with 'Winnie the Pooh' scenes on it where my head goes. I like it 'cause its warm and soft.

Daddy says I look like a 'Jedi Knight' in it... Can somebody please tell me what 'Star Wars' and 'Jedi Knights' are?

-Steve

Thanks Grantie Lola!!

2009-05-05T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

My Grantie Lola made me this terrific quilt with lots of neat colors! It's warm and soft. I like it a lot. So far, I'm just layin' on it, but Mom and Dad keep talking about where to hang it up so I can look at the cool patterns more.

Thanks Grantie Lola!!

-Steve

A Boy And His Dog

2009-05-05T17:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Jester and I were hangin' around my Jungle today. I was playing with all my stuff and Jester was just relaxing with me... We had fun!

-Steve

Click Here to Watch Video

I'm 12 Weeks Old Today

2009-05-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm 12 Weeks Old today.... I thought that meant that I'm 3 months old but that's not until Sunday, which is also Mother's Day.

Adults have funny thoughts about stuff. If you remember back, I was talking about how I have to wear 3-6 month clothing and at the time I was only 6 weeks old. (Here's a link to that BLOG post.)

Now, I have to learn this goofy calendar thing... I'm 12 weeks old. Thats supposed to be 3 months, but its not. I don't get it. Grown-ups count wierd!

But I'm OK with that, it means that I get presents twice, right??

-Steve

I Went On Safari

2009-05-03T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I woke-up early this morning and was excited to do something. Daddy suggested that I go Back On Safari in my Rainforest Gym.

I was talkin' to the giraffe, a monkey and even some butterflies. It was a lot of fun!!

I got to grab at and hold this big parrot with a spinning paddle thingy. I'm really starting to get the hang of grabbin' stuff, its fun!

Click Here to play a video

My Grandmas Think Alike

2009-05-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

My Grandmas are both great!!

They both gave me entertainment centers for my crib! Both are high quality Fisher Price 'Soothers' and they do totally different things... One lights up to the music, the other has a waterfall and animals and stuff. I love them both!

I love my Grandmas too!!

-Steve

I'm In The Jungle And Lovin' It...

2009-04-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Grandma Marian and Papa sent me a 'Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym'.

Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!! I Love It!!!!

It lights up, plays music, and animals talk to me - All at the same time!!

Its a jungle! Woo Hoo!!!

I gotta go... Its Play Time!!!!

-Steve

Click Here to Watch The Video!!

I Like My Bunny Keys

2009-04-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I'm kinda new to the idea of holding stuff and playing with it... But, I'm getting better every day! Today, I held my "Bunny Keys" for about 15 minutes straight. I did that a couple of times too.

Holding keys isn't as much work as taking a bath or cuddlin' and stuff, but they can be tricky! Sometimes they just leap out of my hands and fall on the floor.

I'm learning some of their tricks 'cause I don't like it when they run away!

-Steve

We Went To See The Tulips!

2009-04-28T21:43:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Momma, Daddy, Jester and I went out to the tulip fields today. We also saw daffodil fields. I've never seen any of them before today, but they are pretty!

See Ya,
-Bill

Daddy Gave Me A Bath!

2009-04-27T23:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Momma and Grandma Marian have always been the people that gave me a bath before, but not tonight! Tonight, Daddy gave me a bath. I was a good boy for him too! I didn't scream, cry, fuss or anything. I didn't even pee on him.

Afterward, I took a nap 'cause takin' a bath is hard work and I got tired when Daddy got me all warm after my bath. - Gettin all warm after a bath makes me got to sleep every time, darn it!!

-Steve

Can't Deny It... I'm A Cuddle-Bug!

2009-04-26T23:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I can't deny it... I like cuddles. Momma calls me 'Cuddle-Bug' a lot.

Momma and I were cuddlin' last night in a big blanket that Grandma Marian got for me... I like it. Its real soft and warm and has flowers and a teddy bear and stuff.

-Steve

Taking Matters Into My Own Hands

2009-04-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I 've been trying to help out around the house a bit, like a good son should. Today I helped Mamma by holding my bottle while I ate from it. Mamma seemed to like it. In fact, she was smiling the whole time.

-Steve

Move Over Hasselbeck

2009-04-26T14:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I'm Ready For Some Football.

I hear that football great John Madden is retiring. Thats too bad, but Dad says that he'll try to reach Coach Madden to see if maybe he can give me some pointers.

I plan to be ready for training camp in the Fall.

Put me in Coach! I want the ball.

Call Me 'Lefty'

2009-04-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I've been learning how to grab stuff and play with it over the last couple weeks. I think its more fun than just lookin' at stuff. What do you think?

It looks like my left hand works better than my right. Daddy says that he and Grandpa Bill are both left handed and that I probably will be too.

Momma seems kinda annoyed about this... She keeps puttin' stuff in my right hand, but I like to hold stuff in my left hand.

Click on the picture below to watch a video about me.

-Steve

Click Here To Watch A Video!

Got My Groove On...

2009-04-25T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Dad caught a picture of me rockin' out in my swing this morning.

My Favorite Song is "Rock around the Clock" from Bill Haley and His Comets. Dad plays it on the stereo and Mamma sings it for me and we dance.

Rock on...
-Steve

My New Stats....

2009-04-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We took a trip today to see my Doctor. No big deal this time.... They didn't stab me. I'm OK with going there most of the time, except when they stab me. I don't like that.

This visit was good. They just wanted to see how much I was growing.

I'm now 13 pounds, 5 ounces and I'm 25 inches tall.

They say I'm taller than 90% of the kids my age! Cool.

Gotta run, Momma wants to dance with me to "Rock Around the Clock".

-Steve

Bumbo! Bumbo! Bumbo!

2009-04-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!!

Bumbo! Bumbo! Bumbo!

Such a wierd word for a chair, but what a cool chair!!

Thank you Grandma Carol. I love it!!!

Bumbo! Bumbo! Bumbo!

Maybe I'll Be A Sailor, Like My Dad....

2009-04-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking..... I need hobbies, sports and stuff... I'm going to do lots of adventure stuff. Dad likes boating and loves sailing. I like my new outfit and Dad makes it sound like fun, so I think maybe I'll be a sailor.

The lighthouses have pretty lights, the boats have loud horns and whistles and stufff. I like that kinda thing, so I think I'll like being a sailor...

What do you think?

-Steve

Grandma Marian & Papa Came for a Surprise Visit

2009-04-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Grandma Marian and Papa came for a surprise visit today!! Grandma and I played a lot! She takes really good care of me.

-Steve

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T11:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

Happy Easter! I'm in my Easter Bunnies outfit and relaxing in this nice new rocking chair that Mom and Dad bought from Tony & Louise... Its nice and soft! I like it cause it rocks back and forth too.

Hope you're having a Happy Easter!

-Steve

I Love My Daddy!

2009-04-06T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody!

I Love My Daddy!

Check out my stylin' new outfit that Grandma Carol got for me. Its cool! Its also comfortable.

Grandma Marian came up with the great idea of attaching one of my ring toys to my bassinet. The colors are neat and I play with them a lot.

I love my Grandmas too!!

-Steve

I Can Stand On My Own!

2009-04-01T23:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I've been getting good excersize during my "Tummy Time".

I'm soooo strong that I stood on my own today. It was great! Mom and Dad both looked funny with their mouths so far open!

April Fools. ;-)

Choosing My Team Wisely

2009-03-31T22:37:00.000-07:00

You see, its like this.... The Mariners, they need me!

I'm still doing my spring training. I'm lifting my head on my own now and I'm getting real good at crying really loud when I want something. So, I should fit right in with the people in major league baseball.

- Steve