Jan 16th

This morning Calynn rolled for the first time from her stomach to her back! After she did it the first time, she has done it every time I put her on her stomach. Back to front though she has still only done the once - I'm sure that will change soon though.

On Wednesday afternoon while playing on her blanket, Calynn rolled over for the first time! She rolled back to front, while trying to get some toys that were just out of reach.

This is Calynn's latest position while in the chair, always arching her back. At first I thought she was squirming to get out, but with further observation I think she is just doing because she found out that she can!

Calynn and I went out for lunch and shopping with Dawn & Gianna on Tuesday. We bought these animal rattles that can fit on her wrists and ankles at Dawn's suggestion. This is the first time Calynn wore them, and is trying to figure them out. She had a hard time catching them, but once she did she was a happy girl - thanks for the tip Dawn!

Instead of her playmat, which has an arch attached that inhibits her rolling (side to side not all the way over), Calynn now seems happier just laying on blankets to play. Here she is from this morning, playing on the same blanket that I did as a baby.

Where did the cute dog on my shirt go?

Peek a boo - here she is!

Calynn is showing off not only her new tummy time toy
(thanks Aunt Tara & Uncle Job!), but also her spreading bald spot.

January 7th

Calynn has really taken to this silk scarf that her Auntie Tina gave her over Christmas. It seems to put her in the best mood when we dangle it over her, and run it over her head and face. I know I have already posted similar pictures, but I think she is too cute not to put up more! The third picture here also shows Calynn practicing her sitting. She is getting very strong, and mostly wants to sit or stand (with assistance of course) instead of laying down.

Holiday's 2008

We are finally getting around to catching up on our posting from the last 2 weeks. We have been busy with family that came into town from all over the country. Melissa's sisters (and families) traveled in from California, Montana and Virginia. We also had many gatherings with friends and family from the area as well. It was a wonderful holiday as we got to be reunited with loved one's and meet some new members of the family such as our new nieces Clara, Elena and Kate. We are thankful for everything in our lives especially our beautiful daughter Calynn and so thankful that our family made such long trips to see us and make this such a memorable holiday season. Thank you all again and we wish you all the best in the new year.

The following six pictures are a few of our favorites from a photo shoot that my sister Christina did.We are forever thankful that she took the time to help us create some priceless photos that we will always cherish.

Elena making cinnamon rolls with her Aunt Lissa

Clara giving her Aunt Lissa a hug

Aunt Amy and Calynn spending some
time together at our pizza party

Babushka

We were playing with a silk scarf that Aunt Tina had givin Calynn
and we happened upon this position, it's out of focus but soo cute!

This shot shows Calynn's newest development of
nonstop drooling - early teeth perhaps?

12 / 28 / 2008

Aunt Aileen teaching Calynn how to hold a rattle

Jeff got an XBox 360 for Christmas, here is how he combines playing games with his brother in law Steve, and holding his sleeping daughter. Too funny not to post...

12 / 27 / 2008

Calynn turned one hundred days old on December 27th,
her are some special pictures that her Aunt Tina took

12 / 27 / 2008

We all went down to Ravena for visit at Grandpa & Grandma Mary's.
They had stockings for each of the girls, and we had a wonderful time.

Here are three sisters and three "sisters" as we often called them.

Clara feeding her Aunt Lissa a cookie as Elena and Christina look on