A visit to Cooperstown

This weekend we visited my sister and her family in Cooperstown. It was such a nice, quick little get-a-way for the three of us. It seems like if we don't physically leave town on the weekend, we don't take a break from our jobs. So, this weekend we went to Cooperstown to help out by taking care of my sisters kids for the whole day on Saturday. We make cookies for breakfast, played with dogs and kittens, rode dirt bikes and four wheelers and caught gardner snakes (DAN and the boys did NOT me). To say the least we had a blast with our nieces and nephews! Umm, umm......fresh cookies....
Miss Holly LOVES her animals, especially her kitties!So cute! Isaiah just relaxing sitting between his two cousins. Of course the cousins had to try making him wear hats that were too big. All they end up doing is falling over his face anyway. :)

Even with a pacifier in his mouth Isaiah still can't hide those giggles. Auntie Lisa just loves her cuddly moments with Isaiah. She his special aunt since she was a part of his birth day.
Isaiah's cousins just LOVE spending time with him. They took turns holding him, tickling him and making him giggle. They are so glad they have a little boy cousin!
Miss Holly is the little monkey in the family! She is so sweet and makes everyone laugh!

Japanese Jinbei

Do you see Japan in future?? This is one of the cute japanese outfits I recieved from friends overseas in Japan. My mommy and daddy's friends, Tomoko-san and Uwe-san sent this to me for my birth day. I will fit into it really well next spring and maybe go to some matsuri, if we can find one in MN that time of year. :) Hello! Tomoko and Uwe!!! THANK YOU for my new outfit. It really matches my eye color well!

Shall we Chat?

Just like dear old mom and dad. Isaiah looks like he is raring up to have a full on conversation with you. Is this signs of things to come? .... What a cutie!

So... what should we talk about?

You don't say?

Can you believe it?

Gimme a pound!

Look me in the eyes when I'm talking to you!

Hanging with Grandpa

Isaiah sure likes chillin' with Grandpa when he can. Can you see the bubbles he's starting to make?

The Bumbo

Today Isaiah tried out his new Bumbo that he got from the Bethel staff. Isaiah is just 5 days away from being 3 months old. He LOVED it and was not happy when I took him out. You can see the progression....so cute.
King of His Throne.
MOM!!! Put me back in my throne!

A Good Night Sleep

Guess who slept through the night?? Yep, this little champ did!!! I woke up yesterday morning with a start, hurrying into Isaiah's room making sure he was ok. He was....sleeping soundly. I couldn't believe it! I had my 1st solid 7 hours of sleep in almost 3 months. It was awesome!

Our Happy Boy

Our Mr Giggles!! Isaiah is such a riot sometimes. When Dan or I laugh he starts too! He is sooo fun and is such a delight!

NY: Part 2

During the last few days on Long Island Isaiah got to spend time with his Nanny and Papa. It was really fun for them to have time with him and get to know him better. We even got to see Papa for about 36 hours! Hopefully we'll see them all again sooner than later.

Nanny & Papa with their 3 grandboys...when are we going to add some girls to this party!?

We also got to see some friends while we were on Long Island. This is Dan's cousin and his fiance

The whole reason for going to NY was for Dan to be the best man in his good friend's wedding. This is the only picture that turned out.

We really had a nice time after the ceramony wsa over. There is just nothing like a NY cocktail hour and reception.

Our wee little family!

My 1st Trip to NY

This week I am in NEW YORK!!!! My Dad is in a wedding, so we all came out here for that. I am so excited because I am meeting all my NY family and friends, plus doing some really great stuff. The first people I met were my greatparents. Apparently, I am named after this good looking man who just turned 91! He's my great-granddad, William. My great-grandma was not too far off, looking at me from a distance and waiting for her turn to hold me.
When I sat with my great-grandma, I was pretty content, but I soon started realizing that I was in a new place, not in the arms of my mom and dad and I was HUNGRY!After I got to eat a little bit it was back to pictures and getting passed around....Does that ever end? Probably not....
On to the cousins. It was great to see my buddies again, Ryan and Kenny.
Kenny and I are only a year and a half apart. He makes me happy and smile. I think we're gonna be good friends.
Especially since he gives me LOTS of attention and kisses.

DAY 2:

Today was family day with my mom and dad. They wanted to do some things that they like to do when they come to NY and brought me with to experience them for the first time. I was all cozy and comfortable in the car seat when they took me out to go to this place that had smelled really good and lots of food shaped like triangles....

It was Phil's Pizzaria, their favorite place to grab a slice of pizza!! I was a little jealous I couldn't eat any myself, but I will someday.
I was just happy to sit outside and be with my mom and dad.

The next place they took me was TO THE BEACH!!! It was a nice day, a little cold, but still pretty. They thought it would me fun for me to get my feet wet and feel the water, but I didn't like it AT ALL....

So I cried.... LOUD!!! Soon they made me feel better and I was alright again.
Mommy gave me kisses....And Daddy warmed me up with my blanket.My mom and dad were trying to get a cute family picture, but I was finished with pictures, the beach and just wanted to go home. They tried taking a few more, but finally realized.....
It's now all about me :) and took me home. (Can you tell why I have them wrapped around my finger?....especially my mom)