We have been away for quite some time, and I have recently been thinking about my blog and how I have completely abandoned my efforts. Then I pulled up my last post...Mason at 9 months old and found myself staring at my precious little boy, so cute, so little and not yet mobile! And then it was clear the reason for my absence. Shortly after this blog Mason graduated to full tilt crawler, and just before his first birthday he started walking. Somewhere in these past few months I have found myself the mother of a walking, running, getting into everything toddler and have been on the go ever since.
Now it is almost Christmas again and Mason loves all of the decorations. Well, he loves pulling them off the tree that is. The entire bottom half of my tree is bare except for lights. But he also just likes to look at everything and often just wants me to pick him up so he can look at all the decorations. And now as I type this Mason is waking up for his nap, so off I go to chase around my little tornado.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
9 Months!
Mason is three quarters of a year old today!
He has the crawling bug but he cannot get far. He can go about 2 feet. We are pretty sure he thinks he is a dog since he is trying to walk on all fours instead of on his knees.
He is also really wanting to pull himself up on the couch, especially if the remote is up there!
He has the crawling bug but he cannot get far. He can go about 2 feet. We are pretty sure he thinks he is a dog since he is trying to walk on all fours instead of on his knees.
He is also really wanting to pull himself up on the couch, especially if the remote is up there!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Left with the Babysitter
Last Saturday night Mom and Dad decided to go to the TAILS Humane Society Annual Fund Raiser, which meant that we needed a babysitter. Well, we didn't really need a babysitter but Mason did. Miss Pattie, G and Uncle Connor all came up for the night to watch Mason. They had to feed him dinner, give him a bath AND put him to bed (which no one but Mommy has ever been able to do). Now by the looks of his sweet little face, one would think it would be no trouble at all...
But Mason is quite the Mama's Boy and does not usually do well if Mom leaves for too long, so everyone was holding their breath to see how this would go. To everyone's surprise it went really well! Mom and Dad walked out the door and there were no baby tears! Mason ate a big dinner (he loves food) and played for awhile before his bath. After bath time he got a story and a bottle and was ready to be put to bed. He didn't care much for the bottle, and laid down and started to go to sleep. It started to go south for a few minutes when he began fighting sleep. He would yell out and then lay perfectly still as if he were asleep and this went on for a few mintues and then he went to sleep and not a peep was heard from him for almost four hours.
Mom and Dad came home (with some exciting news to be shared in a further blog) and he was still sleeping! Then it was time to go to bed, and just as Mom predicted, Mason woke up as soon as Mom went into the bedroom. The smell of Mommy was just too enticing for Mason and he woke himself up and it was a typical night from there.
Maybe next time Mom and Dad have a babysitter Mom should just stay out all night!
Mom and Dad came home (with some exciting news to be shared in a further blog) and he was still sleeping! Then it was time to go to bed, and just as Mom predicted, Mason woke up as soon as Mom went into the bedroom. The smell of Mommy was just too enticing for Mason and he woke himself up and it was a typical night from there.
Maybe next time Mom and Dad have a babysitter Mom should just stay out all night!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Goodbye Whale, Hello Tugboat
For the first 7 months of his life Mason too his nightly bath in an adorable little whale tub.
But as you can see he was quicly outgrowing it. Mason was also extremely interested in climbing out of his whale and into the big tub.
So it was time to retire the little whale, and move up the the big boy bath seat.
And with that bath seat and big tub came all new tub toys, including a tugboat!
It has quickly become our favorite toy, well we still like the rubber ducky but Mom says it isn't a chew toy.
But as you can see he was quicly outgrowing it. Mason was also extremely interested in climbing out of his whale and into the big tub.
So it was time to retire the little whale, and move up the the big boy bath seat.
And with that bath seat and big tub came all new tub toys, including a tugboat!
It has quickly become our favorite toy, well we still like the rubber ducky but Mom says it isn't a chew toy.
Monday, February 21, 2011
We lost
We lost...the 28 days of blogging challenge that is. But we think we have a good reason. Mason seems to be teething, and it seems to be giving him a lot of trouble, plus on top of that he had to get a 2 shots today, poor little guy. He took them like a trooper though.
But don't worry, just because we lost does not mean we are giving up! We plan to finish the month out with a post each day.
But don't worry, just because we lost does not mean we are giving up! We plan to finish the month out with a post each day.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Fantastic Fruits
Ooooo strawberry. Mason loves strawberries.
This mango is like Christmas in February, especially since he is wearing his Christmas jammies.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Why am I so naughty
Bumper is taking the night off and is letting me, Hercules, handle this blog.
For those of you who know me well know that I really am a good boy. I am sweet and loving and I love to cuddle. I just have one problem, I am too smart for my own good. Even as a puppy I would let myself out of my crate when Mom and Dad left, even when latched with a caribeener. I have eaten shoes, booked and a grand total of 6 cell phone chargers.
I don't know what comes over me, but it is as if I am incapable of making good decisions. I just get excited and act without thinking. I make a bad choice, get in trouble and turn around and do it again.
Today was no exception. I barked and woke Mason up from his nap, I ate all his food off this tray while Mom had her back turned and then I jumped on the counter and knocked the leftovers on the floor and ate them.
Every time this happens I feel just aweful afterwards. I have just looked pitiful all night. If only I knew how to make better choices.
For those of you who know me well know that I really am a good boy. I am sweet and loving and I love to cuddle. I just have one problem, I am too smart for my own good. Even as a puppy I would let myself out of my crate when Mom and Dad left, even when latched with a caribeener. I have eaten shoes, booked and a grand total of 6 cell phone chargers.
I don't know what comes over me, but it is as if I am incapable of making good decisions. I just get excited and act without thinking. I make a bad choice, get in trouble and turn around and do it again.
Today was no exception. I barked and woke Mason up from his nap, I ate all his food off this tray while Mom had her back turned and then I jumped on the counter and knocked the leftovers on the floor and ate them.
Every time this happens I feel just aweful afterwards. I have just looked pitiful all night. If only I knew how to make better choices.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Mason and the Deep Blue Sea
A few weeks ago Mason and Mom took a trip into Chicago with some friends from their Mom's group, Crunchy Moms of Dekalb. Shedd Aquarium was having free community days and some the Mommas bundled up their babies and headed to the aquarium for some underwater fun.
They even have a play zone including a touch and learn tide pool. Mason lived rolling up his sleeves and exploring the coral.
It was a great day with friends, learning all about our underwater friends.
They even have a play zone including a touch and learn tide pool. Mason lived rolling up his sleeves and exploring the coral.
It was a great day with friends, learning all about our underwater friends.
Monday, February 14, 2011
My Valentine
Happy Valentine's Day to all! We had a great day at home with our little valentine.
We are pretty sure he loves us as much as we love him. He spent most of the day smiling and giggling everytime he saw us. So of course we pranced around and played fetch showing off for Mason.
His newest trick is snorting, which he is doing in the picture above. He does it when he is happy, when something is funny, even just because. Mason learned how to snort the other day and now there is no stopping him.
We are pretty sure he loves us as much as we love him. He spent most of the day smiling and giggling everytime he saw us. So of course we pranced around and played fetch showing off for Mason.
His newest trick is snorting, which he is doing in the picture above. He does it when he is happy, when something is funny, even just because. Mason learned how to snort the other day and now there is no stopping him.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Newest Cloth Diaper Love
Before Mason was born we decided that cloth diapers were the way to go. Right now we have a respectable collection, and a little bit of everything. We really like to try different brands and types and not be stuck using the same type over and over.
We have recently gotten into using woolies, which for those of you who do not cloth diaper are basically wool covers. They come in long and short.
Right now we are a bit partial to the longies.
We have known about them for awhile now but since we did not know much about how to use them, we stayed away. But not anymore, now we just can't get enough of them. They are the perfect thing to put on Mason on cold winter days. Once they are prepped, they do not need to be washed more than once every week or two. Plus, look at how cute they are.
We have recently gotten into using woolies, which for those of you who do not cloth diaper are basically wool covers. They come in long and short.
Right now we are a bit partial to the longies.
We have known about them for awhile now but since we did not know much about how to use them, we stayed away. But not anymore, now we just can't get enough of them. They are the perfect thing to put on Mason on cold winter days. Once they are prepped, they do not need to be washed more than once every week or two. Plus, look at how cute they are.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday's Food for Thought
Over the past few months we have really been making an effort to eat healthier, and include more vegetarian and vegan meals. Having a 7 month old who is jumping head first into solid foods is a great motivation and with childhood obesity rates being what they are in this country, Mason will not fall into that category come hell or high water.
There is one thing that I noticed in our path to vegetarianism is that American food is sorely underrepresented. All other ethnicities have numerous wonderful vegetarian and vegan recipes. It really got me thinking. Other cultures embrace vegetarian food as a part of their cuisine, many still eat meat, and eat it regularly, but they embrace the healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, and so on that make up a meatless diet. A bit hunk of meat, potato and dinner roll are necessary to make a meal complete.
That being said, if it is one thing that Americans have down, it is junk food. Just check out a state fair and you will find just about anything fried on a stick. My newest discovery is actually the Texas Cheese Fries from Chilli's. They were artery clogging, cholesterol raising, finger licking good. They arrived at our table and they almost seemed to put us into some store of drug (or fat) induces stupor. This is not a treat I recommend having often but I do recommend trying it. If you do, then share with a friend, arteries will thank you.
There is one thing that I noticed in our path to vegetarianism is that American food is sorely underrepresented. All other ethnicities have numerous wonderful vegetarian and vegan recipes. It really got me thinking. Other cultures embrace vegetarian food as a part of their cuisine, many still eat meat, and eat it regularly, but they embrace the healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, and so on that make up a meatless diet. A bit hunk of meat, potato and dinner roll are necessary to make a meal complete.
That being said, if it is one thing that Americans have down, it is junk food. Just check out a state fair and you will find just about anything fried on a stick. My newest discovery is actually the Texas Cheese Fries from Chilli's. They were artery clogging, cholesterol raising, finger licking good. They arrived at our table and they almost seemed to put us into some store of drug (or fat) induces stupor. This is not a treat I recommend having often but I do recommend trying it. If you do, then share with a friend, arteries will thank you.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Come home Mom!
We had a day of fun and had our fill. Now we are ready for Mommy and Mason to come home.
Could we look any more pitiful?
Could we look any more pitiful?
Mom is gone, time to party!
This week Mom and Mason took off and headed down to Grandma and Grandpa's house. That means we get some quality time with Dad! But they did send us a picture.
And since Mom is gone, you know what that means, we get to run wild around the house all day. There will be endless barking at nothing, wrestling, jumping on the couch. The fun we will have is endless. Poor Dad, he may have his hands full.
And since Mom is gone, you know what that means, we get to run wild around the house all day. There will be endless barking at nothing, wrestling, jumping on the couch. The fun we will have is endless. Poor Dad, he may have his hands full.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
We are a football house
Today is Superbowl Sunday and of course we are all watching, even Mason, who is already a fan.
During the regular season we are Lions fan, unfortunately we never get the pleasure of rooting for them in the post season.
Today we were rooting for the Packers and they did not dissapoint. Mason was prepared to watch the whole game (but bedtime got in his way) and even dressed up for the game.
During the regular season we are Lions fan, unfortunately we never get the pleasure of rooting for them in the post season.
Today we were rooting for the Packers and they did not dissapoint. Mason was prepared to watch the whole game (but bedtime got in his way) and even dressed up for the game.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Pictures Pictures Pictures, Mason's 6 Month Pictures
We decided that for Mason's half birthday, we would have some professional pictures taken, and we knew exactly who to call...our friend Myranda with Forester Fotography. She did a wonderful job, and Mason just adored her, and the result is these beautiful pictures.
We had the pictures taken at Grandma and Grandpa's in Germantown Hills, Myranda came to the house so it was a very relaxed and personal session. We will definitely be using Forester Fotography again in the future.
For more information on Forester Fotography, check out her blog:
http://foresterfotography.wordpress.com/
Friday, February 4, 2011
Our First Christmas with Mason
Time for another flashback, this time it is our first Christmas with Mason. We all loaded up the car and headed up to Michigan to spend the holidays with our Nana, Papa, Aunt and cousins. It was a blast, and as you can see, pictures speak louder than words. Oh and if you are wondering why we are not in any of the pictures, it is because we spent the holidays lounging and sleeping on our brand new beds with our treat stuffed bones.
Santa Baby
1st present on Christmas morning
Santa left him a gift under the tree
Cousin Nicole, I think she may be his favorite
All the loot, Thank you everyone!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Couch to 5K
Let's switch things up a bit today and jump to the present (I promise we will have a few more flashbacks coming later this month). Last week we started running again, more specifically, we started the Couch to 5K program and have just completed Week 2 Day 2. Actually to be honest, Mom is the only one doing it, but we are there to cheer her on, and maybe when the weather warms up we will join her. So far it is not really so bad, especially after taking a hiatus from running to have baby Mason. We hope to take Mason out for a run in our jogging stroller once the weather warms up. So wish us luck on our training and we will keep you posted on our progress.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mason's First Plane Trip
This first was only for Mason, but we thought it worth sharing. We had to stay home and hold down the fort.
Just before Thanksgiving, Mason packed his suitcase and boarded a plane leaving the cold Illinois weather and headed for Texas...I know what you are thinking, and no he was not alone. He went down there with Mommy and his G. We have a Great Grandma, Great Aunt, Uncle and cousins that live down there and of course they wanted to meet the little guy. He was such a great traveler on the plane, he even slept the whole way. On the way back they even hit some weather and were delayed over 2 hours, and he still held it together! His Great Grandma had a blast showing him off to all of her friends, pictures are cute but they don't really do him justice. Mason had a great time meeting his family and spending time with them, and he can't wait to get down there again!
Just before Thanksgiving, Mason packed his suitcase and boarded a plane leaving the cold Illinois weather and headed for Texas...I know what you are thinking, and no he was not alone. He went down there with Mommy and his G. We have a Great Grandma, Great Aunt, Uncle and cousins that live down there and of course they wanted to meet the little guy. He was such a great traveler on the plane, he even slept the whole way. On the way back they even hit some weather and were delayed over 2 hours, and he still held it together! His Great Grandma had a blast showing him off to all of her friends, pictures are cute but they don't really do him justice. Mason had a great time meeting his family and spending time with them, and he can't wait to get down there again!
G, Mommy and Mason on the plane
Great Grandma!
Uncle Bryan, a child at heart
Enjoying the weather with Great Grandma and Aunt Lisa
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