Nothing new going on here, just enjoying a lazy Sunday, but I know my Grandma Herman will be checking the blog hoping for some pics of her great granddaughter so enjoy Grandma...we love you!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dog Park
This last Saturday we took Rilyn to the dog park for the first time. We go to this dog park often as it is HUGE, and ends up being a great workout for the whole family. I've been to a lot of dog parks in my life, and this one is by far the best. Typically the dog parks are smaller fenced in areas with lots of dog poop and lots of dogs in a small area, which always ends in lots of fighting because the dogs all think they own it. This dog park has no fence and is 125 acres of fun for Zoe and Porter. Trixie does not join us on these trips...she would try to fight every dog that walks by her and looks at her wrong!
Anyways, it was a great Saturday and we look forward to taking Rilyn more often! Here are some pics....
Anyways, it was a great Saturday and we look forward to taking Rilyn more often! Here are some pics....
Monday, February 21, 2011
1 month old
Rilyn is 1 month old today! It is amazing how quickly time is flying by. Tyler and I are getting into a routine and learning what are life looks like now that we have Rilyn in it. We love being with her and couldn't be happier.
At 1 month Rilyn is:
- Holding her head up and looking around
- Still has blue eyes and lots of hair
- Is eating every 2 hours and breastfeeding like a champ
- Loves sleeping with mom and dad
- Is still waking up every 2 hours
- Likes being in the moby wrap with mom
- Likes when dad swaddles, shushes, and jiggles her all at once
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| Apparently she can also wave...she is a genius after all |
Friday, February 18, 2011
Approved Nicknames
As the proud father of a little girl, I feel it's only appropriate that I have final say on what nicknames are approved. Consider this your warning. If your nickname (unless approved at a later date) is uttered, or God forbid sticks, there will be a price to pay.
The Good Lord didn't bless me with banana hands (which unfortunately my poor daughter seems to have inherited) for nothing. Punishment will be swift, it will be unmerciful, and it will be painful. On a side note, as I'm inflicting punishment you will hear the words "I would not say such things if I were you" over and over again (Princess Bride?...anyone?).
With that said, here we go.
Approved Nicknames for only Grandpa and Papa: Grace, or Gracie
For the rest of you, her name is Rilyn. We went with that name because we like it more, otherwise, we would have gone with Grace as her first name.
Side note...in order to try and curb this nickname (only approved because of grandfathered status...get it?), look at this kid.
In the greatest show since Lost, this child's name was Gracie. Doesn't she kind of looks like the love child of Benjamin Button and the creepy girl from The Hills Have Eyes? Do you really want to be calling your granddaughter the same name as a kid with a forehead that big? And honestly, that's more like a seven-head (for those of you that don't know the word forehead came to be because normal size heads (the space between your eyebrows and hairline) would fit 4 normal fingers, not 7).
Enough said...let's move on.
Not Approved: Baby-Girl, Monkey
These are cute nicknames, but fit in the "too common" category. We also have friends that have dibs-ed them, so there.
Note...I will add names to this list as I see fit.
Approved: The Rager, or Rager
Fact...this girl gets what she wants, when she wants. If she doesn't, she rages (complete with shaking fists and everything).
Not Approved: Any name that sounds exotic enough to be a "dancer"
There is also a reason we didn't name her Lexxxie or Lah-Lah (no offense if you have or know anyone with this name), and that reason was, why tempt fate? If you name your kid Shooter, are you going to be surprised if he's blessed with a silky, sweet, wet, jump-shot?
Approved: RGD
Kind of sounds like RPG, as in Rocket Propelled Grenade right? Do you think a girl with a nickname as hardcore as RGD is ever going to hear the words "Hey, it's kind of cramped up here. Want to get in the backseat"?
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
The Good Lord didn't bless me with banana hands (which unfortunately my poor daughter seems to have inherited) for nothing. Punishment will be swift, it will be unmerciful, and it will be painful. On a side note, as I'm inflicting punishment you will hear the words "I would not say such things if I were you" over and over again (Princess Bride?...anyone?).
With that said, here we go.
Approved Nicknames for only Grandpa and Papa: Grace, or Gracie
For the rest of you, her name is Rilyn. We went with that name because we like it more, otherwise, we would have gone with Grace as her first name.
Side note...in order to try and curb this nickname (only approved because of grandfathered status...get it?), look at this kid.
In the greatest show since Lost, this child's name was Gracie. Doesn't she kind of looks like the love child of Benjamin Button and the creepy girl from The Hills Have Eyes? Do you really want to be calling your granddaughter the same name as a kid with a forehead that big? And honestly, that's more like a seven-head (for those of you that don't know the word forehead came to be because normal size heads (the space between your eyebrows and hairline) would fit 4 normal fingers, not 7).
Enough said...let's move on.
Not Approved: Baby-Girl, Monkey
These are cute nicknames, but fit in the "too common" category. We also have friends that have dibs-ed them, so there.
Note...I will add names to this list as I see fit.
Approved: The Rager, or Rager
Fact...this girl gets what she wants, when she wants. If she doesn't, she rages (complete with shaking fists and everything).
Not Approved: Any name that sounds exotic enough to be a "dancer"
There is also a reason we didn't name her Lexxxie or Lah-Lah (no offense if you have or know anyone with this name), and that reason was, why tempt fate? If you name your kid Shooter, are you going to be surprised if he's blessed with a silky, sweet, wet, jump-shot?
Approved: RGD
Kind of sounds like RPG, as in Rocket Propelled Grenade right? Do you think a girl with a nickname as hardcore as RGD is ever going to hear the words "Hey, it's kind of cramped up here. Want to get in the backseat"?
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Professional Pics....
Last Sunday, our friend Gretchen came by to take some pictures of Rilyn for us. We love them and can't stop staring at our adorable daughter. Here are a few of our favorites. I will post some more later. Thanks so much Gretchen....you are an amazing photographer!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
Thanks Auntie Tasha for the VERY cute outfit! Rilyn was the hit of our playgroup today!
Friday, February 11, 2011
3 weeks old
Rilyn is 3 weeks old today. She is still pretty amazing and we are loving almost every second of parenthood!
Rilyn's umbilical cord stump fell off on Wednesday, which means 2 things:
1) We get to use our cloth diapers
2) She got her first bath (which she was not a big fan of)
Rilyn's umbilical cord stump fell off on Wednesday, which means 2 things:
1) We get to use our cloth diapers
2) She got her first bath (which she was not a big fan of)
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| Grandma to the rescue |
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
We Have A Pee Emergency
Last week the family and I (so awesome that I can say that now) went down to my mom's to celebrate Carly's Birthday. Minus the crappy roads it was fun to hang out with everyone. I especially get a kick out of watching the dynamic of who gets to hold Rilyn and for how long. Here is how it usually plays out, in order of who ends up holding her the most:
Mom: Paces until a given feeding is finished. I also witnessed her finish dinner in about 4 minutes and happily offer to hold a baby that had suddenly just turned fussy. I don't think my mom has go-go gadget hands, but I also wouldn't put it past her using them to reach under, and across the table to pinch Rilyn in order to make her fussy!
Stacey/Carly: These two are in a deadlock so far. They are both on the aggressive side, even battling mom. They have both learned their lesson in that battle as it ultimately resulted in a quick 5 minute hold that ends in my mom taking over (see the pacing from above).
Word to the wise. Do not cross these ladies when my mom isn't around. Seriously, have you ever tried to make an old cranky dog get off the couch and what used to be the cutest loving dog gives you the creepy side eye and snarls out of one side of it's mouth? I've seen a human do this.
Kristin: Even though she wasn't at this dinner, I have to throw her in here, because she is probably also in the Stacey/Carly level, but with a twist. She usually comes over alone, brings a meal, and lulls you into complacency with her kindness. You don't want to mess with her either.
Dad: Smart enough to get his time in early, knowing if he waits his turn, it won't ever come.
Megan: Not quite as agressive as the other ladies, nor with the pedigree of a Grandpa, but sneaky good. I've seen her pull off a solid 30 minute hold without anyone noticing.
Clint/Ryan: They've got no chance and they know it. They sit back, take the scraps left over, and like it (probably because if they complain it will only get worse).
Anna/Tyler: Yeah, we don't get to hold her a whole lot when any of the above are around.
Anna's parents have been here this week, with a visit from her sister on tap, so I'm sure some editing of this list will be necessary. I'm kind of scared of what will happen when the two mom's are forced into competition.
Think a Liger (half Lion, half Tiger) vs. a Bearilla (half Bear, half Gorilla).
Think Rocky vs. The Russian
On that note, I'll leave you with a quick story, and a lesson that all parents have already learned.
At Carly's birthday dinner, a diaper change was necessary, and since I hadn't even seen my girl in a couple hours, I decided to man up and take on the task.
I got the diaper off, did the whole wiping thing, wrapped up the dirty diaper and set it to the side, and began preparing the new clean diaper for installation.
Here is where I made my mistake. I allowed myself to become distracted and looked up for a split second. When I looked back down I noticed that the changing pad I was using had a pool of liquid on it, and worse, that the pool of liquid seemed to be growing.
In total panic (not having any idea what to do, in fact, I still don't know what to do in this situation) at the top of my lungs I scream "WE'VE GOT A PEE EMERGENCY HERE PEOPLE"!!!
Luckily, someone came to the rescue with a paper towel although I think the adrenaline caused temporary loss of memory, and I don't remember who it was, but way to look out.
Mom: Paces until a given feeding is finished. I also witnessed her finish dinner in about 4 minutes and happily offer to hold a baby that had suddenly just turned fussy. I don't think my mom has go-go gadget hands, but I also wouldn't put it past her using them to reach under, and across the table to pinch Rilyn in order to make her fussy!
Stacey/Carly: These two are in a deadlock so far. They are both on the aggressive side, even battling mom. They have both learned their lesson in that battle as it ultimately resulted in a quick 5 minute hold that ends in my mom taking over (see the pacing from above).
Word to the wise. Do not cross these ladies when my mom isn't around. Seriously, have you ever tried to make an old cranky dog get off the couch and what used to be the cutest loving dog gives you the creepy side eye and snarls out of one side of it's mouth? I've seen a human do this.
Kristin: Even though she wasn't at this dinner, I have to throw her in here, because she is probably also in the Stacey/Carly level, but with a twist. She usually comes over alone, brings a meal, and lulls you into complacency with her kindness. You don't want to mess with her either.
Dad: Smart enough to get his time in early, knowing if he waits his turn, it won't ever come.
Megan: Not quite as agressive as the other ladies, nor with the pedigree of a Grandpa, but sneaky good. I've seen her pull off a solid 30 minute hold without anyone noticing.
Clint/Ryan: They've got no chance and they know it. They sit back, take the scraps left over, and like it (probably because if they complain it will only get worse).
Anna/Tyler: Yeah, we don't get to hold her a whole lot when any of the above are around.
Anna's parents have been here this week, with a visit from her sister on tap, so I'm sure some editing of this list will be necessary. I'm kind of scared of what will happen when the two mom's are forced into competition.
Think a Liger (half Lion, half Tiger) vs. a Bearilla (half Bear, half Gorilla).
Think Rocky vs. The Russian
On that note, I'll leave you with a quick story, and a lesson that all parents have already learned.
At Carly's birthday dinner, a diaper change was necessary, and since I hadn't even seen my girl in a couple hours, I decided to man up and take on the task.
I got the diaper off, did the whole wiping thing, wrapped up the dirty diaper and set it to the side, and began preparing the new clean diaper for installation.
Here is where I made my mistake. I allowed myself to become distracted and looked up for a split second. When I looked back down I noticed that the changing pad I was using had a pool of liquid on it, and worse, that the pool of liquid seemed to be growing.
In total panic (not having any idea what to do, in fact, I still don't know what to do in this situation) at the top of my lungs I scream "WE'VE GOT A PEE EMERGENCY HERE PEOPLE"!!!
Luckily, someone came to the rescue with a paper towel although I think the adrenaline caused temporary loss of memory, and I don't remember who it was, but way to look out.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Visitors
We have had many visitors over the last 2 weeks. It appears that Rilyn is a very popular little girl and people like to come and see her! My family made a surprise visit that morning after Rilyn was born. My parents, sister, and her 4 kiddos drove through the night just to see Rilyn. They just stayed that day...long enough to check on me and meet Rilyn. My parents are back now and are staying through the week. We are so lucky to have so many friends and family members that love our little girl so much!
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| Our neighbors and good friends Diana and Joaquin. Diana made them matching hats! |
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| Aunt Stacey |
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| Aunt Kristin |
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| Grandma and Grandpa Decker |
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| Kendall |
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| Cousin Mashaela and Grandma Pitsch |
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| Uncle Clint and Aunt Megan |
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| Uncle Ryan and Aunt Carly |
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| Aunt Tasha |
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| Papa |
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| Cousin Isaiah |
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| Cousin MaKenna |
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| Cousin Mashaela |
Friday, February 4, 2011
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