As promised, I am posting some videos individually this week, so I can get new material up without dropping it all at once. This is not the gymnastics video, but rather a cute one last night -- Finely rediscovered her maracas at the bottom of her toy basket. You'll also notice my creative vision be interrupted by Finley's mother -- Speilberg never has to deal with this, I bet.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Finley @ the Zoo (and Baby Gym)
As promised, another post this weekend (two in a week -- don't get used to it). These pictures are from three weeks ago when we took Finley to the Milwaukee Zoo, as well as from yesterday's Baby Gym class. I have some video from Baby Gym that I'll post over the course of the week.
In other exciting news, Finley has "pee-peed in the potty" three times now at day care in the last week. We bought Finley her own little potty, but she hasn't been as interested in it yet -- she mostly tries to stand in the bowl with both feet, while at school they have really toddler-sized toilets for the babies to use. We'll keep you updated, but I don't plan on any potty videos -- you know my bathroom issues.
Here is Finely on the little train that runs around the Milwaukee Zoo; I don't know why it isn't down with the other zoo pictures.
Finley climbing over an obstacle at gymnastics.
Finley climbing through one of the toys at gymnastics -- please note the Notre Dame dress (2-1!!!)
In other exciting news, Finley has "pee-peed in the potty" three times now at day care in the last week. We bought Finley her own little potty, but she hasn't been as interested in it yet -- she mostly tries to stand in the bowl with both feet, while at school they have really toddler-sized toilets for the babies to use. We'll keep you updated, but I don't plan on any potty videos -- you know my bathroom issues.
Here is Finely on the little train that runs around the Milwaukee Zoo; I don't know why it isn't down with the other zoo pictures.
Finley climbing over an obstacle at gymnastics.
Finley climbing through one of the toys at gymnastics -- please note the Notre Dame dress (2-1!!!)
Another action photo:
Finley and Shelley watching the lions. . ."ROAR" is what the lions say if you ask Finley.
She loved the penguins.
Finley and Shelley watching the lions. . ."ROAR" is what the lions say if you ask Finley.
She loved the penguins.
Just a random topless photo.
NO PICTURES (great pigtails).
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Musical Finley
We took some video today at baby gym, but I thought I would post this one for your first. I need to start parsing out stuff so I can post more often, so here is a video of Finley playing her alligator -- you'll see.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Poor Monty (our first baby). . . oh yeah, plus some Finley
We've been bad about taking pictures lately, but I continue to resolve to get better. We went to the Milwaukee Zoo last weekend, so I'll get those pictures up from the camera tonight (most of these pictures come from my Blackberry). Perhaps we just haven't done much exciting.
In exciting news, poor Monty had to have knee surgery last week -- she tore up the knee ligaments in her right back knee (as you can see from the picture below).
Last June, however, Monty had the same surgery, for the same issue, on her back LEFT leg (picture below). Monty hurt it the first time chasing a squirrel, but we didn't see how she hurt it this time. She is recovering more rapidly, however, and should be back to herself in no time, or at least after the next 12 weeks of PT she'll need to have.
On to Finley -- please ignore the Cubs outfit . . . things are dire in that regard. However, she is starting to try to brush her own teeth. Mostly she just sucks the training toothpaste off of the brush, but she is scrubbing a bit.
Finley at the swimming pool a couple of weeks ago. She is definitely getting into her terrible twos. You can tell from the look on her face she is about to go into Cruella da Ville mode as we call it; her little nose gets all wrinkled upand she gives the dirtiest look I've ever seen -- and I know dirty looks. Like her mother, she certainly wants what she wants when she wants it!!!
Finely, Fin had her 18 month doctors appointment, at which time she was just under 22 pounds (10%tile for babies born at 35 weeks), 31 inches (50%tile) and while I cannot remember her head size, it is still at the 75%tile -- again, that must come from the Hoschek side.
In exciting news, poor Monty had to have knee surgery last week -- she tore up the knee ligaments in her right back knee (as you can see from the picture below).
Last June, however, Monty had the same surgery, for the same issue, on her back LEFT leg (picture below). Monty hurt it the first time chasing a squirrel, but we didn't see how she hurt it this time. She is recovering more rapidly, however, and should be back to herself in no time, or at least after the next 12 weeks of PT she'll need to have.
On to Finley -- please ignore the Cubs outfit . . . things are dire in that regard. However, she is starting to try to brush her own teeth. Mostly she just sucks the training toothpaste off of the brush, but she is scrubbing a bit.
Finley at the swimming pool a couple of weeks ago. She is definitely getting into her terrible twos. You can tell from the look on her face she is about to go into Cruella da Ville mode as we call it; her little nose gets all wrinkled upand she gives the dirtiest look I've ever seen -- and I know dirty looks. Like her mother, she certainly wants what she wants when she wants it!!!
Finely, Fin had her 18 month doctors appointment, at which time she was just under 22 pounds (10%tile for babies born at 35 weeks), 31 inches (50%tile) and while I cannot remember her head size, it is still at the 75%tile -- again, that must come from the Hoschek side.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Finley is 18 Months
As she does for all of the milestones, Shelley had pictures takes, or made for my Southern friends, to commemorate 18 months. While we'll be sending some out, here are all of the ones we got so that you can have them on your computer and print out any you want (just click on a picture to enlarge, then right click on it and select "Save Picture As"). Thankfully, she takes after her mother and can pose for a picture on the spot, as you all know, her father has never been accused of being terribly photogenic.
I apologize we haven't been updating more, but we just haven't taken many pictures of videos of her doing anything exciting. I know you just want to see any, so I will try to do a better job of capturing her in even mundane activities.
Hope to see you all soon.
I apologize we haven't been updating more, but we just haven't taken many pictures of videos of her doing anything exciting. I know you just want to see any, so I will try to do a better job of capturing her in even mundane activities.
Hope to see you all soon.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Finley Sleeping
Finley has started to get into stuffed animals -- which is dangerous, as Jack has always assumed any stuffed toy is his to destroy. So far, he hasn't killed any of her animals, but we are just waiting for it to happen.
That written, she likes to bring her animals to bed with her, as you'll see in the bottom picture. She loves her Snoopy, so you can see her with it below. The other one, though, is that two nights ago, she demanded to take her bottle of water with her, which was fine with us if it would put her to sleep. She is a funny, funny baby.
That written, she likes to bring her animals to bed with her, as you'll see in the bottom picture. She loves her Snoopy, so you can see her with it below. The other one, though, is that two nights ago, she demanded to take her bottle of water with her, which was fine with us if it would put her to sleep. She is a funny, funny baby.
The Last Week
I know I haven't been as timely as I aspire to be lately with posts, but given the summer is the busiest time of the year for work, I hope to be able to be more diligent with my posts.
Over the past week, we've had Grandma Susie and Nana Pat in town, and Grandpa Steve just got here yesterday. I think we all know they are here for Finley, which, in truth, is why you're at this blog, too. So, without more filler, here are the pix:
Lambs' Farm is a big complex by our house with a little train ride, merry-go-round (which is what Finley is on in this picture), petting zoo, and a restaurant, all staffed by people with developmental disabilities. Finley LOVES the train rides, so Shelley, Nana Pat, and I took Finley to ride it again last weekend.
Finley and Grandma Susie after they got back from the swimming pool last week. Finley had 3 little boys chasing her, one of whom tried to take her pail from her. She, of course, was having none of that and pushed the little boy away.
As you've seen before, Finley likes to practice her yoga -- here she's working on the gymnastics she learned at baby gym.
First, note the cute pig-tails. Second, she still loves Monty -- enough to crawl into the dog bed with her.
Over the past week, we've had Grandma Susie and Nana Pat in town, and Grandpa Steve just got here yesterday. I think we all know they are here for Finley, which, in truth, is why you're at this blog, too. So, without more filler, here are the pix:
Lambs' Farm is a big complex by our house with a little train ride, merry-go-round (which is what Finley is on in this picture), petting zoo, and a restaurant, all staffed by people with developmental disabilities. Finley LOVES the train rides, so Shelley, Nana Pat, and I took Finley to ride it again last weekend.
Finley and Grandma Susie after they got back from the swimming pool last week. Finley had 3 little boys chasing her, one of whom tried to take her pail from her. She, of course, was having none of that and pushed the little boy away. 
As you've seen before, Finley likes to practice her yoga -- here she's working on the gymnastics she learned at baby gym.
First, note the cute pig-tails. Second, she still loves Monty -- enough to crawl into the dog bed with her.
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