So my friends and family can be up on life here in GR

'But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.'
1 Samuel 12.24

Monday, December 20, 2021

Taddy Bear is 10 months!

 


Went to a swim meet
Is gaining independence
Giving up nursing
Comes when called
Met Santa
Wore his snowsuit with style
Saw a camel
Clocked in at 16lbs. 9oz.
Learned to use a straw
Eats EVERYTHING (except pears)
Waives a bit
Babbles mama and dada
Sleeping better
Transferring and letting go
Crawling proficiently
Picked out a dandy Christmas tree
Likes to play alone

Friday, November 12, 2021

Taddy Bear is 9 months!

 


Pulls up and gets back down
Discovered cords and plugs
Knows his name
Weeble wobbled
First tooth!
First trip to Boyne
Rode a chairlift
Loves Cheerios and Life
Looks at mom and dad when asked
Was Heart Eyes for Trunk or Treat
Was an elephant for Halloween
Can 'do' stairs
Celebrated Veteran's Day with dad
Crawling everywhere
Pats and squawks relentlessly at what he wants
Is becoming a worthy playmate
Cruising
Wants all the table food

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Taddy Bear is 8 Months!


Scratching everything
Had a full blown cold
Uses the big tub
Babbling and squawking
Blowing bubbles and spitting
Loving table food
Communicating effectively
Hosted a successful garage sale
Loved visiting Schwalier's
Reaching and grabbing
Aware of toys and play things
Scoots about
Took a meal to a baby friend
Prefers to stand
Has a smile at the ready
Interacts far more with his siblings

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Taddy Bear is 7 Months!

Plays pat pat
Is amused by his brother and sister
Hates school pick up
Mimics
Wants allllll the food!
Would rather stand
Sits back up himself
Loves peekaboo!
Does 360's
Enjoyed Real Food Cafe
Clocked in at 15lbs. 5 oz.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Taddy Bear is 6 Months!

 

Recognized Dad after nursery
Arches his back to get out of his seat
Kicking, kicking, kicking!
Sitting up
Everything straight to his mouth
Arm perches
Loves the baby and mom in the mirror
Went to a wedding
Noticed the kitty
Reaches for what he wants
Tried food - hummus :)
Accidentally rolled back to front
Haired it up!
Pulling his knees in to crawl
Is a distracted nursing driver

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Taddy Bear is 5 Months!

 


Went to the Meijer Gardens
Holds his toes
Enjoyed a splash pad
Celebrated Father's Day
Everything to his mouth
Went to VBS
Visited Great Grandma Verwys
Does NOT like fireworks
Learned to spit
Working hard to sit up
Loves Wimbledon!
An accomplished nursling
Knows his room - very aware
Stayed at the cottage
Played with cousins
Was dedicated at church
Is an exersaucer man
Grade A hair grabber

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Taddy Bear is 4 months!

 


Got his own Lovie
Was passed around at all the open houses
Is getting so long
Holds toys
Sits in the Bumbo
Went fishing
Slobbers like a St. Bernard
Manages his own head (well)
Rolled tummy to back
Moved upstairs
Really sleeps through the night
Stayed at the cottage
Clocked in at 13lbs. 14oz.
Watched church softball
Visited the Veterans cemetery
Went to a funeral
Is adored by all