Saturday, March 14th, 2015 (JDates 12.438 - 12.457: Traveling)
Went to South Carolina with Russell and Denise.
Sunday, September 1st, 2013 (Almost 11)
Uncle Russell is trying to update my blog!
Friday, October 30th, 2009 (JDates 7.053 - 7.069: Travelling)
Saturday we drove to Port Jervis, NY.
Sunday we drove to Altoona, PA.
There we spent time with my cousins.
Monday we drove to Pittsburgh, PA.
We lunched at Coal Hill Steakhouse.
We rode the Duquesne Incline.
We drove to Follansbee, WV.
We then drove to Ashland, OH.
We visited my grandparents for three days.
We went to the Columbus Zoo.
Thursday we drove to Niagara Falls.
Friday we drove home.
Please visit here for my October '09 photos.
Monday, October 5th, 2009 (JDate 7.0)
Where does the time go?
Please visit here for my May '09 photos.
Please visit here for my April '09 photos.
Please visit here for my March '09 photos.
Please visit here for my November '08 photos.
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 (JDate 5.941 - Whales)
I went whale watching today. We saw about 12 different whales
about 50 times. Please see my September '08 photos
Please visit here for my July '08 photos.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 (JDate 5.079 - Riddle)
mood: contemplative
I think that this is the first riddle I've concocted.
Q: Why did the Goose talk to the Branch?
A: Because they were at a wedding!
p.s. I've never been to a wedding, but I like new experiences. So,
if you're getting married any time soon, please invite me. I've
got a nice dress and just the right shoes.
Friday, October 5th, 2007 (JDate 5.000)
mood: rejuvenated
If you've been paying attention, you'll know why today is so
special. I got to pick what was for dinner, so we had pizza and
ice cream.
Sunday, September 30th, 2007 (JDate 4.986 - Party!)
mood: bouncy
I had a Birthday party today at Kids' U.
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 (JDate 4.548 - Choo Choo)
mood: rejuvenated
From Daddy: It was a long day yesterday. Our train arrived in
Altoona just a few minutes late. We were aboard and moving by 10
AM. When we got on board there weren't 2 seats together in the car
they directed us to anywhere for Jennifer & Kathy to sit with
each other. They had us wait at a table in the snack car while
they tried to find something for us. The trip to the next stop,
Tyrone was 10 minutes. The snack car consists of tables at one
end, the serving counter in the middle for food & drinks and
business class seats at the other end. I peeked in and saw 3 seats
available in business class. Kathy agreed that we should ask if we
could upgrade to business class if those seats weren't spoken for
between Tyrone and Philadelphia. It turns out they weren't so we
moved to Business class. The conductor got us a deal. Only $34 for
the 3 of us to upgrade to business class and that included free
drinks :-). Between Tyrone & Huntington we had to wait about
15 minutes for a freight train in the middle of nowhere. Just
outside Harrisburg on the bridge over the Susquehanna River we had
to wait about 40 minutes for something. We ended up pulling into
Philadelphia with about 15 minutes to spare to make our next train
(#94). We rushed into the station and found out it was 50 minutes
behind schedule. It had sat for about 45 minutes just north of
Richmond waiting for a freight train. Once we got on board we had
another big wait before we got into Newark. We ended up being
about 90 minutes late getting into Stamford. They made up some of
the time at the end so that we ended up leaving the train about 75
to 80 minutes late at Route 128. We got home about 11:30. Compared
with driving for 8 hours and about 2 hours of stops I'd say the
train was a pretty good deal. Since I was so tired from working
during tax season I would not have enjoyed the drive to Altoona
very much. If I was more rested I think I would prefer to drive
instead of taking the train. Jennifer was a great train traveller.
The long train ride from Philadelphia she was extremely self
entertaining. We didn't need to break out the books and crayons
and stuff that we had used on the train from Altoona to
Philadelphia to keep her from being bored. She fell asleep about
9:15 not long after her usual bedtime and slept until we got into
the station. Kathy carried her from the train to the car and I got
to carry the luggage :-). Parking at route 128 was a breeze. The
parking fee will be on my next Fast Lane bill. No ticket needed to
get in or out.
Saturday, October 7th, 2006 (JDate 4.005 - More partying)
Some of my younger friends came over for a party today. Also, I
got to ride my new bike. See my movie page to view my first bike
ride. I wanted to have my training wheels removed, but Uncle
Russell gave me one of those looks.
Thursday, October 5th, 2006 (JDate 4.0 - Another Birthday)
I had a party today with most of my older friends. Check out my
photo page for pictures.
Saturday, September 2nd, 2006 (JDate 3.91 - 2000 hits)
Well, it's taken nearly four years but I've now had 2000 hits on
this web site. Lots of stuff has happened since I last wrote
anything. You can keep up with me by visiting my photo page.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 (JDate 3.0000000000000000)
mood: accomplished
If you've been paying attention, you'll know that today is my
birthday. Here are my September, October and November photos.
Saturday, August 13th, 2005 (JDate 2.856 - My it's hot.)
We arrived home at 2 PM. What a trip! My portable DVD player came
in handy the last two days.
Friday, August 12th, 2005 (JDate 2.853 - Are we there yet?)
After breakfast we left Ohio. We drove about half way home before
stopping for the night.
Thursday, August 11th, 2005 (JDate 2.850 - The Fair)
We went to a fair today with my cousins Jessica and Aaron. I got
to sit on a miniature horse. Then I rode a carousel twice and a
Ferris wheel once.
Wednesday, August 10th, 2005 (JDate 2.847 - Ashland)
We visited more relatives today.
Tuesday, August 9th, 2005 (JDate 2.844 - On the road again)
We went to the Highland Park Zoo. Then on to Ashland Ohio.
Monday, August 8th, 2005 (JDate 2.841 - Altoona II)
Still hanging out with the kin folk. Daddy and Uncle Russell and
cousin Matt went to horseshoe curve.
Sunday, August 7th, 2005 (JDate 2.0838 - Altoona)
I visited my cousins again.
Saturday, August 6th, 2005 (JDate 2.836 - Plant Saliva On Anyone)
We woke up in Mount Pocono. Then we hopped into the car and went
to Hawk Falls. It was very nice. Then we continued on to Altoona.
After settling in at the hotel we went to visit my cousins Matt
and Sarah.
Friday, August 5th, 2005 (JDate 2.833 - Coming through)
We left the house this morning to visit several people in some of
my favorite cities. We stopped at Kaaterskill Falls. Then on to
Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. We spent the night there.
Saturday, July 16th, 2005 (JDate 2.779 - An Odyssey)
mood: accomplished
Uncle Russell came over.
Daddy and I got into the car with him and drove 1.1 miles.
We then walked 0.35 miles to a train station.
We took a train for about 9 miles to Capital City.
We got off the train and walked 0.3 miles to my grandparents
apartment.
There we waited.
Soon the phone rang and we left.
We went to the food court where we met Uncle Chris and Cousin
James.
We had lunch.
Then we walked 1.1 miles to Capital City Stadium.
Daddy and Uncle Chris and Cousin James went into the stadium to
see the Isotopes play, "GO 'TOPES!"
Uncle Russell and I continued to walk 'til I fell asleep (About
half a mile.)
We stopped in a grassy area and I slept for 30 minutes.
Uncle Russell got bored so he started carrying me again.
He walked another 0.7 miles 'til we got to where Mommy works.
She came down and spent 30 minutes with us.
Then we left and walked 0.7 miles to another train station.
A train arrived just as we did.
We rode the train for 9 stops, about 9 miles.
We then walked 1.1 miles and were back at our car.
Then we drove home.
Total walking: 4.75 miles, it just seemed like more.
Saturday, May 28th, 2005 (JDate 2.645 - My first rainbow)
It was sunny and raining all at the same time. Daddy suggested we
go out and look for a rainbow. We spotted one. Here are my May
photos.
Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 (JDate 2.549 - Hair Cut)
I got another hair cut today. Here are my April photos.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2005 (JDate 2.415 - Tea Party)
I hosted a tea party today. Here are my March photos.
Saturday, February 5th, 2005 (JDate 2.338 - Sliding)
Daddy and Uncle Russell took me to Amanda's house to go sliding.
It was great. I slid with them a few times and then insisted on
sliding by myself. Uncle Russell took this movie. Here are my
February photos.
Saturday, January 1st, 2005 (JDate 2.242 - Happy New Year!)
mood: bouncy
I resolve to eat even more food this year. Here are my January
photos.
Sunday, December 26th, 2004 (JDate 2.226, Overnight Guest)
It snowed so much today that Uncle Russell could not leave. So, he
spent the night on our sofa. He awoke to the sound of a little
voice saying "Shepherds!" and the feeling of three wise men poking
him in the chest. Here are my December photos.
Sunday, November 14th, 2004 (JDate 2.111, Snow)
We had some snow overnight. I helped clear the walk. Here are my
November photos.
Wednesday, October 6th, 2004 (JDate: 2.004, Another Party)
We drove to Shelbyville today for another party with my cousins
and my Great Aunt and Uncle.
Sunday, October 3rd, 2004 (Day 1000000, Take that Uncle John)
We celebrated the important milestone of my 10000003 day. Here are
my October photos.
Friday, September 24th, 2004 (Day 720, More Boating)
I took another boat trip with Daddy and Uncle Russell. Here are my
September photos.
Friday, August 27th, 2004 (Day 692, Boating)
We took a boat to see (some of) my grand-parents.
Monday, August 23rd, 2004 (Day 688, We're Back)
We drove home today. We saw 2 more signs for cities which have
Airgas locations and 8 other signs which we also saw on the way
down. We decided not to return through Scranton as traffic near
one of Pennsylvania's six "Bethel"s was deemed unacceptable. So we
drove to Allentown and then up to Bushkill where we stopped to
visit Wendy's and then Bushkill Falls. The falls were quite cool
and about 100 feet high. We started above them, climbed down to
the base, crossed a bridge in a heavy mist and climbed back up the
other side. Here are my photos from our trip to Hershey.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2004 (Day 687, Kin folk)
After lunch we met up with my aunt, uncle and cousins. We went to
Hershey Gardens for the afternoon. For supper we went to Duke's.
Saturday, August 21st, 2004 (Day 686, Soggy)
It was pretty soggy today. We had lunch at Friendly's. Then we
went to ZooAmerica. Then we went to Hershey Chocolate World. What
a circus. We walked in and walked right out again. Took about 45
minutes. We dined at Dinardo's.
Friday, August 20th, 2004 (Day 685, Off to Hershey)
We drove to Hershey today. We saw signs for 10 different cities
which contain Airgas stores. We arrived at about 5PM. Grandpa
George and Grandma Irene were there when we arrived. It was very
hot and humid. We went to The Hershey Pantry for supper.
Saturday, August 14th, 2004 (Day 679, New Do)
I got my hair trimmed today. I should now be cool for the rest of
the summer. Here are my August photos. Also, check out the
additions to my movie page.
Sunday, August 8th, 2004 (Day 673 - Upcoming Trip)
In a few weeks we're travelling to "Shy hens envy airplane". If
you live near there perhaps we can visit you.
Saturday, July 24th, 2004 (Day 658 - Splashdance)
Uncle Russell came by again. We went for a splash in some nearby
puddles. We went for a 4.5 mile walk to check out some pedestrian
bridges which are being built nearby. One was finished and
dedicated 2 weeks ago, the other is still being built. Here are my
July photos. Be sure to check out my new movies as well.
Sunday, June 13th, 2004 (Day 617, Uncle Russell returns.)
Uncle Russell returned from Canada today. He did take lots of
pictures. Here is his journal. Here are my June photos.
Monday, June 7th, 2004 (Day 611, Uncle Russell goes to Canada)
Uncle Russell went to Canada today. He will be gone for a week. I
hope he takes lots of pictures.
Saturday, May 1st, 2004 (Day 574, Uncle John's Birthday Party)
I went to Uncle John's birthday party today. It was at Uncle
Russell's house. Uncle Russell let me dance on his ceiling. Here
are my May photos.
Monday, April 19th, 2004 (Day 562, Patriots' Day)
I hosted cards tonight. Here are my April photos.
Monday, April 5th, 2004 (Day 548, 1.5 years!)
Hey, I'm 18 months old today. Uncle Russell says that's not much,
but it seems like a lifetime to me.
Sunday, March 28th, 2004 (Day 540, More photos)
Here are my March photos.
Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 (Day 500!)
Here are my February photos.
Sunday, February 15th, 2004 (Daytona 500)
Gentlemen start your engines.
Saturday, February 14th, 2004 (Day 497, Bring on the syllables)
Much to Mommy's amusement, I can now say "Andy".
Saturday, January 17th, 2004 (Day 469, Another visit)
Uncle Russell visited today. He helped give me a bath. Here are my
January photos.
Friday, January 2nd, 2004 (Day 454, My third year)
Happy New Year. I've taken up dancing, Uncle Russell made this
movie.
Monday, December 29th, 2003 (Day 450, More Obstacles)
Like a bad penny, Uncle Russell returned today. We went to the
Olive Garden and then to Babys R Us for another gate. After the
gate was installed, Bop and GaGa came over. Then Daddy went out
and Bop and GaGa stayed to play with me. My December pictures are
here.
Thursday, December 25th, 2003 (Day 446, Christmas)
mood: chipper
Another Christmas. We went to Shelbyville to visit
N&N&K&S. Bop and Gaga were there too. Later Uncle
Russell joined us. He made a picture of me. I don't understand it
but he says it is explained here.
Monday, December 22nd, 2003 (Day 443, More impediments)
Uncle Russell visited again. He added another gate, this time to
the bottom of the stairs. Maybe I'll get a hacksaw for Christmas.
Friday, November 28th, 2003 (Day 416, Thwarted!)
Uncle Russell visited today. He helped thwart me by installing
magical catches on some of my favorite kitchen doors and drawers.
Some November pictures of me are here.
Sunday, October 5th, 2003 (Day 365, let's go 'round again!)
mood: jubilant
Well, what a year it has been. I've learned lots of stuff and made
lots of friends. I plan on traveling more in the coming year. Oh,
yeah, I had a party today. Pictures of it and all my other fun for
the month are here.
Sunday, September 28th, 2003 (Day 358, Walkin' everywhere.)
mood: bouncy
Uncle Russell spent most of the day with us. In the afternoon he
took this movie.
Wednesday, September 17th, 2003 (Day 347, Cards)
Lots of nerds came over and played cards in my house again.
Saturday, September 13th, 2003 (Day 343, Boat Drinks!)
Well, boat trips actually. Uncle Russell and Aunt Mary came over
this morning. They got into the car with Daddy and me and we drove
to a bus. The bus took us to a boat. The boat took us to Uncle Bud
and Aunt Helen. Uncle Bud and Aunt Helen took us to Gaga and
Grumper's. We spent the day there. A couple times Uncle Russell
put me in a pack and put it on his back. There's a good view from
up there. Then I wore my new pink outfit with matching hat.
Everyone liked it, but it was hard to crawl while wearing it.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2003 (Day 339, One small step...)
We went to see Aunt Nancy, my cousins and Aunt Helen and Uncle
Bud. I wanted Aunt Nancy to come to me, but she said, "No." So I
showed her. I got up on all twos, and walked right at her.
Saturday, July 26th, 2003 (Day 294, Uncle Chris and Cousin James
visit)
I was on my best behavior.
Sunday, July 13th, 2003 (Day 281, The Piano)
Uncle Mark gave us a piano! All I had to do was do with Daddy to
Uncle Mark's and watch it be put on a truck. All Uncle Russell had
to do was a little more involved. Here goes...
Russell and Andy and Jennifer met at MET's.
Russell and Andy drove to Somerville UHaul.
UHaul didn't have the promised furniture dollys, but they directed
us to one that did.
Russell and Andy drove to East Somerville and picked up two
dollys.
Russell and Andy returned to Somerville and Russell drove the
truck to Mark's.
Russell parked in front of Mark's house.
Everyone then spent time comforting Jennifer who had become
distressed just before Daddy returned.
Russell went to move the truck to the side of the house.
It would not start.
UHaul sent a mechanic.
Mechanic said, "I can always start this, but no one else can."
Mechanic started truck in two minutes.
Russell drove truck back to UHaul and got a replacement.
This time Russell noticed the "No Trucks" signs and took scenic
route back from UHaul.
Phil and Mary and Mommy were now at Mark's.
Piano was rolled onto truck in no time flat.
Russell drove piano to Jennifer's.
Piano was unloaded equally rapidly.
Friday, July 11th, 2003 (Day 279, Uncle Russell visits)
Uncle Russell came to visit again.
Friday, July 4th, 2003 (Day 272, Happy Fourth of July)
mood: jubilant
It's the Fourth of July! Uncle Russell came to visit. I fell
asleep on him, literally. Then Mark and Patience came to visit. We
walked to the park to watch fireworks. Kinda loud and bright, but
fun.
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2003 (Day 270, Cards)
I hosted cards tonight. We went to a chinese restaurant for
supper. Uncle Phil ate his food with sticks! Ouch! I hope he never
tries to feed me. Here are my July photos.
Saturday, June 14th, 2003 (Day 252, Uncle Russell visits)
Today Mommy is working extra hard, and Daddy is Daddy, so Uncle
Russell came by to help out. We went to a bakery. Then we drove to
the finest hospital in Capital City so Mommy could feed me. We
stopped at Staples on the way home but it was kind of boring so I
just slept in the shopping cart. Daddy bought a new hard disk so
he can store lots more pictures of me! He also bought a 802.11b
wireless network router. Now all my favorite nerds can access the
internet when they visit. Here are my June photos.
Thursday, June 5th, 2003 (Day 243: Fear none, Jack winner)
I've been anagrammed!
Sunday, June 1st, 2003 (Day 239: I can type.)
I typed my first letter today. Click here to see it.
Sunday, May 25th, 2003 (Day 232, Happy Birthday Daddy)
Today is Daddy's birthday. Mommy looked much tireder on my
birthday. Here are some May photos.
Thursday, May 8th, 2003 (Day 215, Get Well Soon, Grandma)
Grandma Kit had an operation today in the finest hospital in
Capital City. I know she'll recover quickly.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003 (Day 210, Uncle John's Birthday.)
mood: complacent
I went to Uncle Russell's house today to celebrate Uncle John's
birthday.
Saturday, April 19th, 2003 (Day 196: I've been Baptized)
Uncle Russell came over to visit this afternoon. Then more family
and friends came. Eventually we went to church. I'm pleased to
announce that I've been baptized. Here are some photos
Saturday, March 15th, 2003 (Day 161: More fun with Grandma Kit)
Here are my March photos.
Saturday, March 1st, 2003 (Day 147: Grandparents, Aunts and
Cousins, Oh My!)
What a big family I have!
Wednesday, February 26th, 2003 (Day 144: How gross)
I hosted a card party today. Lots of Nerds, and cards too. See my
photos for February.
Saturday, February 22nd, 2003 (Day 140: I can flip over.)
I'll be a gymnast soon.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2003 (Day 129: How are you?)
I'm fine.
Saturday, February 8th, 2003 (Day 126: Uncle Russell returns)
Wheee!
Sunday, February 2nd, 2003 (Day 120: Uncle Russell visits)
Uncle Russell visited me today. I saw his shadow.
Friday, January 31st, 2003 (Day 118: Reaching)
Today I reached for something. Here's proof.
Tuesday, January 21st, 2003 (Day 108: Daddy gets sick too and
another trip to the doctor)
I still have a fever so mommy took me to the doctor again today.
When mommy and I got home we found that daddy had left work early
because he is now sick too.
Sunday, January 19th, 2003 (Day 106: Mommy gets sick too)
Mommy has been checking in with the doctor's office everyday to
ask about my symptoms. Today mommy got sick too. So far daddy is
holding up okay although he said he felt a little light headed
during shopping yesterday afternoon. My nose is running a lot now
so mommy or daddy and I get to take steam baths together. They are
fun but afterwards the rest of the house feels cold. Luckily I
have a nice warm bathrobe to wear to keep me warm.
Friday, January 17th, 2003 (Day 104: Surprise doctor visit)
This morning while at day care they decided that I couldn't stay
with them any longer. It turns out that I have developed my first
fever as a baby. I was over the magic temperature mark that says I
have to leave. Mommy came for me in the early afternoon and took
me to see my doctor. The diagnosis is that I have croup. So I get
to have some yummy grape flavored Tylenol drops (0.4 ounces) every
4 hours if my temperature is above 101 or so.
While at the doctor they weighed me in at 10 pounds and 1 ounce.
Daddy thinks this is a bit low but I might be lower than he
thought due to my having croup.
Saturday, January 11th, 2003 (Day 98: Cards returns to our house)
Today Uncles Russell, John and Phil came over and played cards
with daddy. It was the first time cards had been played at our
house since I was born. Uncle Russell was very happy to hold me
during most of the card game. Mommy was able to take a walk down
to town and do a little shopping while the guys entertained me.
After cards Uncle Russell installed a new car seat base in the
purple car so that both mommy and daddy could drive me around in
either car.
Thursday, January 9th, 2003 (Day 96: Mommy stays home with me)
Yesterday when mommy picked me up at day care mommy was told that
they suspected I had conjunctivitis and that I couldn't come back
until I had been treated for it. Mommy called my doctor who phoned
in a prescription to our local drug store. Daddy went to pick up
the prescription on his way home from work but the drug store
couldn't find it. So since I wasn't treated I got to stay home
today and mommy stayed with me. She called the doctor's office and
they called up the drug store to see what happened to the
prescription. It turns out the folks at the drug store misplaced
it and found it for daddy to pick up tonight. So it's off to day
care again tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 7th, 2003 (Day 94: Just another day)
Today was just like yesterday. Mommy dropped me off at day care in
the morning and picked me up again this afternoon after lots of
naps.
Monday, January 6th, 2003 (Day 93: Day care)
Mommy dropped me off at day care this morning. I had a great time
taking lots of naps before mommy came back for me in the
afternoon. Mommy says I get to do this every weekday. I wonder
what a weekday is.
Sunday, January 5th, 2003 (Day 92: Three Months!)
I am now 3 months old! Grumper and Grandma Kit stopped by for a
visit today. Grumper ended up taking a nap but I stayed up and had
a great time with Grandma Kit, Mommy and Daddy. Here's a photo.
Wednesday, January 1st, 2003 (Day 88: Happy New Year!)
mood: optimistic
We're going to Uncle Mark's house to visit with lots of people
this afternoon. Here are some photos Daddy took with his new
camera.
Saturday, December 28th, 2002 (Day 84: Cousins)
Daddy, Mommy and I again went up to Aunt Nancy & Uncle
Nathan's house. This time Uncle Chris, Aunt Marie and cousin James
were there. Grandma Kit and Grumper were there too as well as my
cousins Samantha and Katherine. Daddy took some pictures of
everyone and Mommy made sure that Uncle Nathan got some group
pictures of all us together.
Wednesday, December 25th, 2002 (Day 81: Christmas!)
Today is Christmas day. Mommy, Daddy and I went to Aunt Nancy
& Uncle Nathan's house to celebrate Christmas. Here are some
photos. There were lots of presents spread out under the tree.
Grandma Kit and Grumper were there and Amy and Ger were there too.
Of course my cousins Samantha and Katherine were there too. Daddy
got a digital camera for Christmas from Mommy, Grandma Kit and
Grumper so there should be pictures up here more often.
Tuesday, December 24th, 2002 (Day 80: Christmas Eve)
Mommy, Daddy and I went into Capital City to visit with Grumper
and Grandma Kit. Amy and Ger were there too. It was the first time
I had visited with Grumper and Grandma Kit in their Capital City
apartment. After dinner we went home and Mommy stayed up late
wrapping lots of Christmas presents.
Monday, December 23rd, 2002 (Day 79: Ger and Amy)
Mommy carried me down to the local coffee house where we met up
with Kathy's Aunt Amy and Uncle Ger. Amy and Ger had arrived in
Capital City yesterday via train. They left Charleston on
Saturday. What a long trip! Today they took the commuter train out
from Capital City to Springfield and then walked to the coffee
house. We all walked back home and had a great time together
during the day. Ger entertained me while Mommy and Amy made
cookies. Daddy came home around 5 o'clock and entertained me too!
After dinner Daddy drove Amy and Ger back to their hotel in
Capital City.
Saturday, December 21st, 2002 (Day 77: Cousins)
Daddy, Mommy and I went over to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Nathan's
house and visited with my cousin Katherine and cousin Samantha.
Mommy and Daddy had a gift to give cousin Katherine who turned 3
years old on the 18th.
Friday, December 20th, 2002 (Day 76: How was your day?)
When Daddy came home tonight Mommy and I were about to read a book
together. Daddy and I had a long conversation about how each of us
spent our day. Daddy says that it was the longest conversation
we've had so far (2-3 minutes!). Of course Daddy can't understand
what I'm saying (Daddy calls it cooing). He's trying to
understand. I may have to learn how to talk the same way he does
so he can understand me. After our conversation Mommy read a book
to us called "Barnyard Dance". Daddy was silly and acted out what
was described in the book while I looked at the pictures and
Daddy's antics.
Thursday, December 19th, 2002 (Day 75: Day care III)
Today Mommy walked us down to my day care center again but this
time Mommy left me there and went shopping by herself. She came
back for me about 2 hours later and walked us home.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2002 (Day 74: Happy Birthday cousin
Katherine!)
Mommy walked us down to my day care center again this morning and
we stayed for about 2 hours again today and then she walked us
home.
Tuesday, December 17th, 2002 (Day 73: Day care)
Mommy walked us down to my day care center (1/2 a mile) this
morning. We stayed there for about 2 hours. Afterwards Mommy
walked us a block to town and she did some shopping. Then she
walked us home.
Monday, December 16th, 2002 (Day 72: Neighbors)
Mommy and I took brownies and cookies that Mommy and Grandma Kit
had made yesterday around to our neighbors. We visited with Greta
& Susan, Monique & Louis, Janet & Orrie. Finally we
visited with Steve who visited us yesterday.
Sunday, December 15th, 2002 (Day 71: Lots of company!)
Uncles John and Russell came to visit, ergo photos. Uncle Mark,
Grumper and Gramma came too. Then I met Aunt Liz. Finally, my new
neighbors Steve and Sharron came over to visit.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2002 (Day 66: Happy Birthday, Aunt Nancy!)
mood: happy
Way to go.
Sunday, December 8th, 2002 (Day 64: A new friend)
Daddy's friend Jeff Mather visited with me today. He held me for a
couple of minutes but then gave me back to Daddy after I started
to pout. Daddy and Jeff then went to a local temple where they
donated blood to the Red Cross.
Saturday, December 7th, 2002 (Day 63: Grandparents)
Grumper and Grandma Kit stopped by for a visit today. Mommy again
went shopping without me today. Something about Christmas
shopping.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2002 (Day 60: Shots!)
Mommy and Daddy drove me to see my doctor today. I now weigh 8
pounds and 14 ounces and am 21 and 3/4 inches tall. The nurse came
by after the doctor's visit and gave me 4 shots! Two in each leg.
Ouch!
Sunday, December 1st, 2002 (Day 57: Where's Mommy?)
Mommy left me alone with Daddy so that she could do some shopping.
This was the first time that Mommy has left the house without me
:-)
Saturday, November 30th, 2002 (Day 56: Uncles)
Uncles Russell, Phil and John came to visit. Uncle Russell took
more photos.
Thursday, November 28th, 2002 (Day 54: Thanksgiving)
Mommy and Daddy drove me to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Nathan's house
today for Thanksgiving. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Nathan weren't there
though. They were in Shelbyville with Uncle Nathan's family.
Grandma Kit was hosting Thanksgiving dinner there since it has a
big kitchen and dining room table. Uncle Chris, Aunt Marie and
cousin James were there too. They all had a good time having
Thanksgiving dinner while I took a nap.
Monday, November 18th, 2002 (Day 44: Grandparents)
Grumper dropped Grandma Kit off this morning. Then Mommy, Grandma
Kit and I went to Mommy's doctor. Mommy's doctor said she has
fully recovered from delivering me. Then we went home and visited
for a little while with Grumper.
Sunday, November 17th, 2002 (Day 43: The Lillys)
Mommy's co-worker Craig, his wife Leslie and their son Jonathan
came to visit this afternoon. Leslie took lots of photos of me
being held by Mommy, Daddy and Jonathan. Jonathan will be 6 and
1/3 years old tomorrow. Jonathan spent a lot of time playing with
Leslie and a little bit with Daddy while he watched a Scooby Doo
videotape.
Saturday, November 16th, 2002 (Day 42: Grandparents)
Daddy says it wasn't snowing this morning so Grumper and Grandma
Kit came by and had a nice visit with us today. Grandma Kit
brought Potato and Leek soup and a salad for the grownups to eat.
It was the first time Grandma Kit had made the soup and it was
very nice according to all the adults.
Friday, November 15th, 2002 (Day 41: Zzz)
mood: sleepy
Today I surprised Mommy and Daddy by letting them both get 6 hours
of sleep. Grandma Kit and Grumper came by for a visit with Mommy
and me today. They will come back tomorrow and see us again when
Daddy is home if we don't get too much snow (whatever that is).
Sunday, November 10th, 2002 (Day 36: New Friends)
Today Uncle Mark and Aunt Patience came by for a visit. We all had
a nice walk outside and experienced some Indian summer (high
temperatures near 70 degrees).
Saturday, November 9th, 2002 (Day 35: Winchester)
Mommy took me for a ride in the car for the first time without any
help from anyone else. We went to see Mommy's co-worker Mary and
her family in Shelbyville.
Friday, November 8th, 2002 (Day 34: Uncle Russell)
Uncle Russell visited again and took even more photos. Then Daddy
returned from New Jersey.
Thursday, November 7th, 2002 (Day 33: Uncle Russell)
Uncle Russell visited and took more photos. He didn't even
complain when I wet him.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2002 (Day 31: Uncle Phil)
Uncle Phil came to visit. He held me while Mommy ate supper with
both hands.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2002 (Day 29: Daddy's Road Trip)
Daddy drove to New Jersey today to begin his first business trip
since my birth.
Thursday, October 31st, 2002 (Day 26: More Grandparents!)
Grandpa George and Step-Grandma Irene are visiting today through
Monday.
Wednesday, October 30th, 2002 (Day 25: Doctor)
Mommy and Daddy drove me to see my doctor again. The doctor was
happy to see that I had gained another 5 ounces and now weigh 7
pounds and 1/2 an ounce. He also was happy to see that I've grown
an inch since I was born. I am now 20 and 1/2 inches tall!
Sunday, October 27th, 2002 (Day 22: Stroller)
Mommy and Daddy took me for a stroll down the street in my
stroller. It was very bumpy and I didn't like it and started
crying so that they would take me home. They took the hint and
immediately turned around and quickly got me back inside our
house.
Saturday, October 26th, 2002 (Day 21: Cousins)
Mommy and Daddy drove me to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Nathan's house to
have a big family visit. Cousin Samantha is only 7 weeks older
than I am but she already weighs 12 pounds and 4 ounces! Cousin
Katherine is almost 3 years old. Uncle Chris, Aunt Marie and my
cousin James were visiting from New York. Cousin James is 12 years
old and will be 13 in January. Uncle Nathan took lots of photos.
Aunt Nancy took lots of movies of all of us and lots of daddy
holding me!
Sunday, October 20th, 2002 (Day 15: Uncles)
mood: giddy
Uncles Russell and John came to visit. Uncle Russell took more
photos. Uncle Phil and Aunt Mary came by.
Monday, October 14th, 2002 (Day 9: Happy Birthday, Uncle Mark.)
mood: ecstatic
40!
Friday, October 11th, 2002 (Day 6: New Rocking Chair)
mood: recumbent
Today Grandma Kit came back. Uncle Russell visited and took more
photos. Daddy and Uncle Russell went and picked up a glider
rocking chair and ottoman. After Uncle Russell and Daddy put
together our new chair, Mommy and I tried it out and really liked
it. Mommy read a book to me while we tried it out.
Wednesday, October 9th, 2002 (Day 4: Grandma)
Today Grandma Kit came back and drove me and Mommy to see my
doctor. The doctor pronounced me okay but I've lost a little
weight (5 ounces) and he wants to see me again next Wednesday.
Tuesday, October 8th, 2002 (Day 3: Doula)
mood: chipper
Today Grumper and Grandma came back for another visit. Then I met
Mary our doula (see http://www.doulanetwork.com/ for more info on
doulas). I'm not old enough to have my own E-mail account but you
can send E-mail to me care/of my daddy and he will read it to me.
Click here for my address.
Monday, October 7th, 2002 (Day 2: I've got Grandparents!)
mood: cheerful
Today I got discharged! Daddy drove me home from the hospital in
Capital City. We got off of the highway in Springfield, so that's
apparently where I live. Then I met Grumper and Grandma. They seem
nice.
Sunday, October 6th, 2002 (Day 1: Coming Out)
mood: awake
Today I met Uncle Russell and Uncle Phil. I also met Aunt Nancy,
Uncle Nathan and my cousins Katherine and Samantha. Then Uncle
Russell took some photos.
Saturday, October 5th, 2002 (Day 0: Hello, World\n)
mood: sleepy
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I am 0 days old, but I already weigh 6
pounds and 12 ounces. I'll probably be a night owl, as I was born
at 1:45 AM. I was born in the finest hospital in Capital City.
Here are some other things which happened on October 5th:
In 1962, the Beatles' first hit, "Love Me Do," was released in the
UK.
In 2001, Barry Bonds hit home runs 71 and 72.
Here are some other people who share my birthday:
Ray Kroc would have been 100.
Larry Fine would have been 100.
Bil Keane is 80.
Vaclav Havel, is 66.
Steve Miller is 59.
Mario Lemieux is 37.
Patrick Roy is 37.
Grant Hill is 30.
Kate Winslet is 27.