Monday, July 10, 2006

Kai and Grandma Cheryl

It's been awhile since we've posted, but as always, life is busy! We just got back from Kai's first official vacation to Illinois and Rhode Island. He was a great traveler on the plane and made pretty smooth transitions considering we dragged him all over two states. He was the guest of honor at each of the Grandparents' homes where everyone got a chance to have a look at the "little prince." Unfortunately, all of our pictures are from Illinois since our camera broke!

Other updates about Kai:
1. He is enjoying trying new foods: pears, plums, cantalope, asparagus, green beans, yogurt, egg yolks, and many more!
2. He had a recent visit to the hospital for some overnight tests which concluded that his reflux isn't bad enough to be causing some of the spasms he is having.
3. He has started seeing a homepathic doctor and an accupressurist to see if they can help with his muscle spasms.
4. This summer he is attending baby music class with his friends: Alex, Jack, and Zayd.
5. In a few weeks we will start "Moms, Pops, and Tots" swimming lessons- this should be interesting.
6. Mommy is getting ready to have her first trip away- 4 whole days! It will be a much needed break, but also very difficult to go!
7. In August when mom goes back to work, Kai will have a nurse care for him.
8. Kai is making lots of noises lately and spends most of his time trying to get things in his mouth. Unfortunately, the coordination isn't quite there yet and he is always missing. The more excited he gets the harder it becomes- he gets very frustrated with the whole process!

Smiley boy!


Smiley boy!
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
While we visited Illinois Kai had his own photoshoot. Following are some of the beautiful pictures taken by Carola, Grandma Cheryl's good friend.

Let's Roll!


Let's Roll!
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We're teaching Kai how to roll by using a sheet- he loves it! This was taken mid-roll.

Kai and The Bear


Kai and The Bear
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No photoshoot is complete without a naked shot and a "bear rug!"

So sweet!


So sweet!
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.

Kai and Maddie


Kai and Maddie
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
Kai and Maddie are lifelong friends. They both like to give kisses!

Family in Bouncy House

Here we all are enjoying the bouncy house that kept all of the kids entertained at Kai's party in Illinois. Maddie didn't like the jumping so much.

Kai and Mom


Kai and Mom
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
Kai and Mom ready to go to mom's friend, Angie's, rehearsal dinner. Of course Maddie couldn't keep her nose out of the picture!

Hot Tub


Hot Tub
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
We learned that Kai loves hot tubs! We set it at bath temperature and he is in heaven, completely relaxed and even falling asleep. Too bad he didn't share this enthusiasm for Grandma Christi's pool in Rhode Island- too cold!

Hot Tub


Hot Tub
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
Oh, I love those jets!

Dad & Kai


Dad & Kai
Originally uploaded by stephanie_goley2003.
Kai didn't care much for the sushi- but he did like Dad's thumb as he was getting ready to cut two teeth. They both came in a few days after this picture was taken!

Kai and Great Grandma Lydia

Kai finally got to meet one of his Great Grandparents! This is Grandma Lydia Carney. He enjoyed her kisses and soft voice, despite his appearance!