5 months old

Aaralynn is 5 month old today. Where has the time gone?

She's getting bigger and bigger each day. I don't know her official weight or height, but I am guessing that she is about 21-22 lbs and 28-29 inches.

The biggest news is she is getting her first tooth. You can actually see the beginning of it.

Here are some pictures:

Aaralynn goes swimming: Aaralynn and I for the last 3 months have been going to the local pool for a Mom & Me Water Yoga class. Our friends, Terri and Aimee does the class with us.

Aaralynn and Aimee (Chilling and Relaxing)

Aaralynn enjoys the jolly jumper


Aaralynn goes to the Santa Claus Parade with Pa Pa
Aaralynn attends her first Christmas Party. It was at the Antoniou's home.
Hailey helps Aaralynn open her gift.
Aaralynn visits Santa Claus. (Dec. 14th, 2009)
And finally Aaralynn cuddles with Pa Pa. Isn't this cute!

The Flu Is Here!

Well, the flu has struck our home. Darian is sick, not sure if it is H1N1, but he definitely is not well. So as a precaution, he is now sleeping in the basement and is wearing a mask around the house. Aaralynn has a look on her face, not understanding why Papa can't carry her but can look and wave at her from a distance. I am hoping the shot I got yesterday (after waiting in line for 3 hours) will take affect soon. (He is all better now. This blog was started last week.)

In other news, Aaralynn celebrated her first Halloween as a monkey. Aaralynn when trick or treating with the Burke's children. She did really well, considering it was close to sleep time. Here are some pictures.

Photos and Videos Update

Here are some new videos of Aaralynn. She now enjoys her exercise saucer. This is now her new favourite thing.

Aaralynn wears her new pink Adidas Outfit. (Thanks Uncle Ben!)

3 Month Old and Thankful For It!

Well, our little girl was 3 month old as of October 14th. If you look at her you wouldn't know that she is that young. She is currently wearing clothing that would fit either a 9 month or 12 month old. We had her weighed yesterday at the doctor's and she is currently 18.1 lbs (over 100 percentile) and 25 inches long (97th percentile). I was told by the nurse that a 3 month old child usually only sleeps for 3 to 4 hours stretches at a time. Well, we get at least a 8 hours stretch each night. So I have to say I am thankful for that.

We also had alot of other things to be thankful for this past weekend. We had a house full of family and friends. The Black-Butts, The Hearn-Burkes and Davin came over for thanksgiving dinner. (Yes, some people may have call me crazy for hosting thanksgiving this year). We attend the annual Oktoberfest free breakfast. We went to a pumpkin patch and picked out our pumpkin. And we also went to a farm which included a corn maze.

We are so thankful that we were able to do all this thing with all our family and friends.

Here are some pictures:

Aaralynn sleeps through part of the Oktoberfest festival.

The Band

The family meets Uncle Hans

At the pumpkin patch.

Taking a hay ride to the pumpkin patch.

In the pumpkin field ready to pick our pumpkins.
Tired out! It was hard work to pick out pumpkins.
Together at Thanksgiving
At KW Thanksgiving Parade
Aaralynn and Daddy in the corn maze.
Aaralynn rides a tractor at the farm.

And to finish off the weekend all three kids play together.

Time For An Update

While Aaralynn takes a little nap, I figure it is time for an update.

So, the big news, couple days ago our little girl rolled over from her stomach to her back. I was very shocked and surprised. I was so proud and excited that I had to call Darian right away. (He was at work.) I know that was kind of mean, but I wanted to share the good news, and I didn't think it would be right to let everyone else know first before him. She actually did it 3 times that first day and hasn't done it since. So not sure when we will get another roll over.

Here's a video. (This was her third and last roll over.)

Aaralynn has also started noticing her toys in her gym and the bouncy chair. She now talks and grabs at them.

We've also been keeping ourselves busy by attending a Baby and Me class runned by the Early Years Centre. We get to sing songs and meet other moms and babies, and the best part is most of the classes are free, that's right FREE! (Sorry no pictures)

And on the Wednesday we attended our first movie. The Surrogate, starring Bruce Willis.

Audrey's rating of the movie: 3 and 1/2 stars out of 5
Aaralynn's rating of the movie: unknown cause she slept through the whole thing. (It was great for mom, cause I could watch the movie. Plus I was also able to enjoy popcorn and a pop!)

Alot Has Happened

A lot has happen since the last time I blog. Well, where do I start. Darian and I celebrate our 1st anniversary on September 13th. We went out for a romantic dinner (just the two of us) while grandma baby set. It was nice to have dinner and we could take our time.

Also, I went back to work. Part-time (Tuesday evening and Saturday morning , 3 hours each day). This Tuesday it will be the end of my 2nd week at work. At the beginning of the first week of work wasn't bad, I actually enjoyed it. But by the end of the week, I almost didn't go back. (There were a lot of tears). I started thinking of all the things I would miss, while I was at work. Aaralynn has become more fun lately. She's doesn't just cry or sleep of poo anymore. She is now now more awake and alert during the days. She can even now look at you while you talk to you her.

Anyways here are some pictures and videos.

Aaralynn attended her first baby shower. It was for my high school friend Laura, who is expecting her first child at the end of October.

While at the shower she met my other high school friends.

We went for a walk in Elmira and Aaralynn rode in her Cruiser.

Our friends The Burkes came over for a visit. Here is Aaralynn and Nuala.

Here are some videos for you to enjoy.

Aaralynn does tummy time. She is getting better at it.

Aaralynn goes swimming.

Aaralynn sleeping. Can you hear her snoring?

Swimming

On the weekend, Darian had to work. So, Aaralynn and I went done to my parents and went for a swim. It was the first time she was in any swimming pool. She seemed to enjoy it. Here are some pictures.

Getting ready to go into the pool.

Photos and Video

It was a beautiful day so Aaralynn and I, and our friends Angela (taking the picture) and Hailey walked to the park.

What's over there?

Her one month professional picture. (Don't have a scanner so I had to take a picture of the picture)



Aaralynn does tummy time!

Update

So, Aaralynn had her 2 month check up today. And she's big! But the doctor isn't worried so, I guess I shouldn't either. Also today she had her 2nd of 3 hep B shot. She did very well. Only cried for a few seconds.

Current weight: 15lbs 6oz
Current height: 23 inches
Current diaper size: size 2 but will be in size 3 very soon
Sleep: Last 3 nights she would sleep for 5 hours in a row. And last night she slept for 8 hours in a row. (That was nice)

Hope to have pictures soon. Will take some when she wakes up from her nap.

Where To Start?

Where do I start? A lot has happened since I last blogged. Aaralynn is growing like a weed. She is now in size 2 diapers. (Actually she has been in size 2 diapers for over a week.) And I personally think she must weigh at least 12 lbs now.

Aaralynn took her first plane ride last Friday. We all went to Newfoundland for Darian's parents anniversary and to also visit and celebrate Darian's Nan's birthday (she is 93 years young). She also got to be introduce to a lot of new relatives. Including her uncle Sheldon, aunt Amanda, cousins Jocelyn and Spencer and many grand aunts and uncle. It was a very good short trip. Aaralynn did great on the plane. We had a very late flight down so she slept the entire way (including take off and landing). I was told (by many people) that I would have to feed her on take off and landing so that it would relieve some pressure in her ears, (so I was a little concern about that), but it didn't bother her at all. On the way back, since it was an early evening flight, she was awake for part of it. She was a little fussy but she was happy for most part of the trip, except when she needed her diaper change. Yes, we had to do diaper change on the plane (It was a little tricky). All I have to say is "thank goodness she isn't any bigger", she would have never fit on the change table.

Waiting to board the plane. (It was delayed by 1 and 1/2 hrs. She slept through the whole thing.)

On the plane.

Cousins (Aaralynn, Jocelyn, Spencer)


Jocelyn does tummy time with Aaralynn and Spencer.


Family Picture


Jocelyn and her baby (Julia) - Darian and Aaralynn


Grand parents and Aaralynn


Great-Grand Nan with Aaralynn (Aaralynn would fall asleep easily on her - guess great-grand grandmothers have the magical touch.)





4 Generations


The family (Missing Davin)



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