crazy days

WOW. The last few days have been very busy and overwhelming for both of us. I can only imagine how over stimulated owen is! We hardly ever even leave the house and hae has traveled halfway across the country and met over 100 people in 3 days! Poor lil' man. He took the plane ride excellently. He was grumpy at the airport due to all the hustle and bustle I don't blame him. He was also fighting sleep. As soon as we got settled on the planeI nursed him and he fell asleep before the plane took off. Slept for 2 1/2 hours and woke up happy and flirty! The gal next to me was really great, she loved kids and played with him(he is such a flirt) when i had to go to the restroom she held him. I was really thankful for her! The plane ride was really rough but we survived. There was a couple of times that my tummy jumped. I was very thankful to have the traveling part done with. I admit I was a bit nervous about it.
Upon re-meeting Grandpa Owen was a bit scared. I do not think he like the beard. His little bottom lip stuck out there and quivered and then the tears and screams came! Of coarse he loved Grandma! It took the next day getting warmed up to Grandpa and day 3 they were best of buds. These are pictures of their progress! At first it was no way... then okay maybe a bit if he didn't see grandpa's... face then only at a distance playing was alright...then...he was okay with it all.

travelin today

Owen and I are off to the mid-west today. I want to appologize in advance if I do not keep posted while away. I am sure I will but mom does not have high speed internet so it will only be updated when we take her computer to the coffee shop. So sorry to those who will not be seeing Owen in the next couplle of weeks. I wish for everyone to meet him but I know it is not feesible on this trip. (Jaymz :} :{ ...I still love you)
Just a couple of picvtures to show off today. There will be plenty when I get to moms! I made Owen a hat...with ear flaps! I am quite proud it turned out. And the flaps are in the right spot and it fits!!!! He has really started grabbing things and the other day he got his toy all on his own! Good man, starting to entertain himself.
I was really impressed the other night when I took Owen's trash out and in two weeks he only generates one little bag of trash the size of a diaper. His trash is even biodegradeable so i nees to figure out a routine ans not throw it away in a plastic bag. I use a diaper genie for his wipes and stuff. Maybe I just need to untie the knot and dump it out of the bag. I just thought I would share with you all how proud that I am we are not filling the landfills with his diapers!

For the first time ever I have gotten my Christmas Cactus to bloom! Yeah! Isn't it purdy!

What else...Finley is just a ham! Isn't she spoiled?! Thanks Staci for wathching Finners. Have fun, make room on the couch.

Henrietta fell in the tub the other day while I waqs running bath water for Owen! She is such a goof. I am totally afraid of what she is going to do to the house while we are gone. She terrorizes it while we are here what about when she is bored and alone? Thanks Jess for tending to the kitties, there is a card for you on the table.

nothing too exciting

Well I am a complete dodo and erased the wrong memory card just now. Luckily there was nothing too important on it I just have to wait until tomorrow to take another picture of the awesome hat that I made Owen. I actually got really creative and made ear flaps and a tie that goes under the neck! The only other thing on the card was another picture of Owen flipping me off. It was a cute picture but it seems that it is going to be a common occurace so no big deal.
Here are a few of the ones that I managed to salvage. I went out to dinner with Staci and Stephanie the other night and Staci dressed Owen while I got ready...(sorry Staci but I had to do it! It is too funny.) During dinner Owen woke up and guess what...his pants were on backwards! I think she jinxed me because later that evening I almost put them on backwards myself!
I am curious why in the picture here there are Grateful Dead dancing bears as the "baby" . I think it a bit odd. It was a strange changing table all in all. Maybe that is why it grabbed my attention so much. Mike and I went and had Etheopian food last week and the changing table was chest high. It was a really odd angle to change a baby at. At least they had one in their janky bathroom. There was not even a door to the bathroom just a half-assed curtain hanging in the doorway. While I was changing Owen the owner practially walked in on us. It was the first of many strange changing circumstances to come I am sure.

needs a snuggle bug

Owen absolutly loves to snuggle. He especially loves his burp rag because it is always around and it is very soft. I saw a little boy with a blabla doll the other day and it was really cute. Grandma used to make something really similar out of socks! It was the perfect size for snuggling with. Just though I would throw another useful idea out there.

Owen fell asleep last night with his little hands cupped together. I thought he looked like an angel. I can not wait to go home and take pictures with mom. She actually has angel wings to dress him up in. (By the way mom...can you find devil garb? I am going to try to get the flame baby legs but need horns and such! Put your feelers out.) This one I think is too funny. I guess i got a bit close with the flash, but the expression is great too!

Owen has discovered how to get his thumbs out of his sleepers. He doesn't quite suck on them but he definitly like to have them out.

Henrietta and finley have really started playing lately. BUSTED!

busy weekend

hey there all, I feel like I am always appologizing for not getting around to updating. We had a pretty busy weekend although it feels like we didn't do anything at the same time. What did we do...? There was an art opening on Saturday for the Blue Moon customer appreciation show. I had 3 photos in the show and mom actually had one in the show from when she was here! (Sorry mom I forged your signature, again!)
Bethany made Owen a hat, but since she is a lefty we started all wrong and it was a bit tight from the get go and it was a bit too small, but it fit "felicity" just perfect. (baby born) Then Henrietta was a great help when it came to me making the flax sacks!

Friday I was quite the entertainer! Cory came over for lunch then Kelly's friend Heather and her daughter Chloe and sister Melissa and her daughter Maddie all came over to drop off some more hand-me-downs and I made dinner for them. Owen has not seen too many beards sso first thing he did was grab on to Cory's beard!
Owen had perfect timing in filling his panrs! Hince the funny look on Heathers face! By the way Kelly, Chloe gave me a big hug to pass along to you, and a kiss too. It was very sweet. The girls were very sweet and very tired. This is Maddie playing shy!

more useful ideas

I keep getting asked what we need and want for christmas so as i think of things i am passing them along. we are about to get a package from mike's niece (hand-me-downs from her little boy) so clothes are not a need. I know it is fun to buy clothes for little ones so go ahead if you can not stop yourself! I think we need socks mostly. Mom has been looking for some diaper covers but has been unsuccessful in finding any. Those will soon be a neccessity as well. We have none foe the next stage. I think these current ones are up to 15lbs. So we are about to grow out of them.
Owen just fell alseep so i an going to go and put him down ! I am getting better at typing one handed. It is time for a shower...yeah. I took some cutie picts this morning. will post later.

an official person

Owen got his social security card in the mail yesterday. It's official, he exists.

a day with becky!

Yesterday we went to becky's house and baked pumpkin cheesecake (yum) and kept her company. She had surgery on her foot last week and is not very mobile. So here are a few fun picts from yesterday! Enjoy. Check out the Baby Legs!

ideas

I just want to let you all know that in having a discussion with mom that I have realized that Owen is pretty set with clothes for the next few months. He is growing so fast and not even wearing all the clothes that he has right now. If you want to get him clothes he is at least 3 months size(and the bigger end of that!) Another idea since clothes come and go so quickly is there are these wonderful shoes called Robeez. The website is great and it is a sweet story so check it out. Once I read the story I wanted to support them even more. You will also see that for every pair bought during the nextmonth they will donate a pair. FOR EVERY PAIR! WOW. They are a bit expensive ($26) so if a few of you get together that is something that he could totally use. He has one pair for 0-6mo (the pea in the pod pair-thanks Erica!) But the next size up would be ideal since he will start using his feet more at that time.
I hope I am not being too forward with what to "buy" for Owen, if I am just let me know. I am just trying to help with ideas that are beneficial and necessary.
These are fun! BabyLegs. Check them out. SOme folks are so clever. We got him the Jack set. They are so handy for putting them on in the evenings when it is chilly but you do not want to keep taking his pants off and putting them back on. And under his sleeper to keep his legs warn when it rides up.

All you folks out there that ate turkey...look how cute this guy is! You know the saying "you are what you eat" I guess I will look like a big soybean! I think I would choose a soybean compared to the alternative! Yhis is a pretty interesting picture huh? Bet someone could have been creative carving this one.

Owen has started holding onto rattles so well here in the last couple of days. I don't think he really knows what he is doing though. It's more like it gets put in his hand and he grips it and does not let go. He is starting to reach for his toys when he hangs out on his belly though. More so I guess just scattering them about not so much grabbing them.

I worked a couple opf days this week while Leslie visited her family in Montana. Owen was so good for me. He slept a couple of hours for me during the day and then both days fell asleep before I had to close up the shop! It was so nice not having to occupy him while trying to close up the store. Thanks lil' man. We had some good play time at the store too. This is us "working hard".

happy thanksgiving

hi all, hope everyones bellies are full and enjoyed your day no matter what the day brought ya. Thanks Staci for preparing a wonderful meal. We had a great time and yummy leftovers. Thanks. Getting ready to go to work, just wanted to throw out some "holiday cheer".

9 week wellness check

Owen had his wellness visit today and let me tell you how well he is!! He is 29 inches long and weighs 14lbs 8oz! WOWZERS! He has doubled in weight and grown 9 inches. When the Dr. walks in and says "well hello no neck chunkers" then ya know he is a chunk! But that is totaly fine with me. Better than the opposite! He is in the 90th percentile of everything. That's my boy! I am actually working today so I am unable to post any pictures. Just thought i would get the latest info out to ya all while it is still hot news.
Happy Day of Thanks to all of you and enjoy your time whether it be with your family or all hunkered down in a mound of pillows (Becky). I am not sure what the day brings forth for my wing of the family but I can assure you I will not be eating any bird! Maybe Tofurkey though.
I am working today and friday. I had to pack bags for an all day outing. I felt like I was packing for an army. And of course it was pouring down rain so that only adds to the layers and bulk. I hope I brought enough dipers! Check out Lily Toad where I am filling in while Leslie goes to visit family.
I promise I will load up a bunch of pictures tomorrow.

Owen has started reaching out for things. Although I have to put the rattle in his hand he holds onto it, for a second!

So I have officially become domesticated! I have joined a "sewing circle". It is really fun so far I learnes how to use my "handy knitter" and have made 3 hats! I am going tonight to brush up on crocheting so I can make matching scarves. Guess what is for Christmas everyone!? I am going to try my hands at rag rugs and I really want to make a snugglie for Owen. This is a hat that I made him, although it is a bit funny, it reminds me of the hats snipers wear in the woods. (only colorful!)

Finley and Henrietta are starting to play. It is really cute. I did not have much faith in it but it is beginning to happen. Y eah! Henrietta got spayed last week and was irritating her sutures so we put a cone on her. It is horrible but I know but it is so hard not to laugh at her! She still tries so hard to snuggle but a hard plastic cone is not very condusive to snuggling!

In one of Henrietta's frisky moments she went tearing throught the house and and jumped on the Owens bouncy ball...as well her claws are not very condusive to rubber balls. :)

a few more picts while i am at it. This is Madeline and her daughter Athena who is 5! And Pablo who I think was jelous and wanted to be in the blog a little more so he curled up in the stroller the other day.

8 weeks

i have been griped at enough...I am sorry. I promised I would update today so here it is. One handed and very brief. I will add more details later but the important part is the picts so here ya all are! (becky and mom!) just kidding!
Mike and I hiked Washington Park a week or so ago. The
ones of us in the trees are from the Arborietum. Owen has fallen alseep in his moses basket the last 2 times I have given him a bath so it is great, I get to shower! I think it is cute when he falls asleep in the bathroom! Although it is wierd to know he is sleeping and not see him where I am used to seeing him asleep.

Here are a couple of outfits that he is just adorable in! I am trying to take picts of most of the outfits so you all can see him in the stuff you got him. Hope it works out and ya all get to see them.


by the way becky the yogurt was a great substitute, thanks.