Little VanDeGrift

Monday, March 10, 2008

Luke and I

Luke and I had our own guy time this past weekend. We went on a walk (I got some coffee). When we got back Luke enjoyed a little nap an then some food. There is not a lot that happened so I don't have a lot to say. But we both survived and in fact had fun.

(This picture is not from that day, but Luke hanging out with Tammy one afternoon enjoying a little outside time.)

Sunday, March 9, 2008

More "Firsts"

Life has been busy lately for our family, and we enjoy every minute with our little man. Luke has experienced a few more "firsts" in his life.

During Presidents Day weekend, Luke went on his first "trip" to Seattle to visit our friends there. Kimmy and Alan were extremely gracious to host us with a potentially loud baby. Fortunately, Luke managed well on the trip. He had just one hour of extreme fussiness (I learned that Luke does not like Indian food...too bad for me).

Tom's parents visited for a week in late February, so Luke met his grandparents for the first time. During their visit, Luke had his first trip to the zoo.

Luke saw a UP basketball game for the first time. Even though he has attended several games, he always slept through them. During the Pilots final home game, Luke woke up and watched the second half. Unfortunately, the Pilots lost to St. Mary's.

Luke went to a UP baseball game for the first time. The Pilots were crushed by Oregon State (2-time national champions) 16 - 0. Luke and I attended the game with our neighbors, who have a daughter that is three weeks older than Luke.

And, finally, Luke slept "through the night" for the first time last night. He slept for seven straight hours. Previously, he slept 4 to 5 hours for the longest night stretch. We are hopeful that his 7-hour sleeping pattern continues.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

A Valentine's Love

We love our little Luke very much - a kind of love that we have not experienced before. Luke is doing well and is becoming more interactive each day. Some of his recent experiences include:
- enjoying (napping through) the Superbowl game
- seeing snow for the first time
- getting sick (he had a bad cold for over a week)
- batting at toys
- going to "baby and mommy" meetings
- going to the Golf Show at the convention center
- visiting Tammy's colleagues at school

Enjoy his recent photos:

Luke in his plastic tub

Luke's one month birthday - Meara sent a bunch of burp cloths and books.

Resting peacefully

Luke can drink mom's milk from a bottle.

Luke sees his first snow

Feeling snow for the first time

Luke is starting to smile...

Luke can punch in his skinny body

Luke bats at toys

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Photos - Week 4

Gary, Sophia (4 months), Tom and Luke

Meeting people at church (Luke with Pastor Melinda)

Hanging out...

Touchdown!

My first trip to grandma's house

Resting peacefully

My little feet

Early computer user

My First Sporting Event

My parents took me to a UP men's basketball game on January 19. I thought I would bring the Pilots good luck, but they lost to San Francisco by one point. Oh well. I missed the entire game, since I napped on daddy's tummy for two hours. Since then, I have attended two other basketball games. The Pilots lost to San Diego (by a last-second shot) but they beat CS Bakersfield last night. Again, I slept the entire time during the games. My parents are starting to think they should record the audio from a basketball game and play it all night long to help me sleep...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

2-week check-up

I had my 2-week appointment with the pediatrician today and I have gained an ounce a day since my last visit, so I am close to my birth weight at 6 lbs 12 ounces. I have also grown a half inch since I was born. The doctor said everything looks good with my health, so I will go back for my next routine visit in six weeks.

Here are a few of my favorite things:
Laying on daddy's chest
Eating
Looking at books
Sleeping
Sucking on my hands