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Oh my goodness we have not blogged since Mothers Day! Mom & Dad are so busy with other stuff that I decided I would update the blog since it hasn’t been done in over a month!

Let’s see, all of my stitches are gone so I am happy about that and I think mom & dad are going to get my jumperoo back out for me to play in! I can’t wait!

We went to New York and saw my Uncle Andy during Memorial Day weekend. I also got my second tooth during the trip. We left on Thursday and came back on Tuesday. It was my first airplane trip and I was only 7 months. Mommy’s first airplane trip was when she was 17! Daddy’s was to Montana when he was a teenager. How weird! Anyway, I loved it. I sat on mommy and daddy’s lap the whole way there and flirted with all the ladies on the plane and in the airport. I am a HUGE flirt! Our family loved upstate New York. We had a great time in Hudson. We went for lots of walks and ate out lots and talked lots. We took the train to New York City, how neat. We also took the subway and I got first rate treatment on every plane, train, and automobile that I rode on ;0) I felt so special and happy and most of the time I slept and/or flirted.

While in New York City we went to Canal Street and mommy went with a stranger to buy some silly purses! Mommy should know better than to do that but we were glad when she came back. Uncle Andy was keeping a close eye on her and I was fussing because Dad & I weren’t happy!

We went to the top of the rock and saw the empire state building and could see all the way to the Statue of Liberty and all of Central Park. I loved seeing all the buildings and it was a beautiful day. We also went to FAO Shwartz and that is where mommy had to collect milk for me and locked herself in the family bathroom to do so, poor mommy, she was pretty stressed that day but we did okay. I also saw a flamenco guitar concert and I started laughing and loved when everybody clapped because I knew they were clapping for me. Everyone really enjoyed the music and Uncle Andy bought all of her cds so we listened to her music on our drives. We went to Ikea in Connecticut to help Uncle Andy with his kitchen and apartment decorating and what a nice scenic drive that was. We also went for a drive in the mountains and it was so picturesque. Mommy had to sit in the front so she wouldn’t get sick while we went up and around the mountains, she’s been known to do that before. At least that’s what daddy told me ;0)

We also went to see Shrek 3 and I napped a lot during that but it was a good flick. We then got some ice cream and then decided to go see Pirates 3 and so we did. It was so exciting; I was squealing and laughing during that too. I enjoyed both movies.

When we got back from New York mommy and daddy had to get me ready to stay with Grandma Cathy & Grandpa Frank while they went to Austin, TX. I had been hearing that word a lot lately. Grandma & Grandpa came down to Berkley on Friday so I could spend another night with mommy & daddy before their trip. They left early on Saturday and came and picked me up on Tuesday night. I had a great time up north. I even made a new friend, Journey. He is their dog and we got along great. I really like to pet him and grab a hold of his fur.

Well when mommy and daddy picked me up mommy said that she wasn’t sure if she really didn’t like Austin or just missed me so much and that didn’t help things. They took until Thursday and told the firm no. They said it was in their heads financially but not in their hearts emotionally. If they had to move there it wouldn’t be bad but since they didn’t they decided to stay in Michigan. I am pretty happy because I would miss my grandparents, family, daycare, my Beaumont friends, Michigan!

Since then mommy and daddy have been able to move on with things and plan for the future. They have been test driving cars and making sure that my carseat fits in them but they haven’t found any that they love yet. I just go along with the flow and nap when I can :0)

I went to the Michigan Ikea recently too. Mommy got me some cute mini stuffed animals and some more bowls. Mommy & daddy bought closets since their bedroom is in need of them badly. They are also trying to live simpler and declutter. They are going to have to because I will be getting more stuff as I grow so we will need more room :0)

I got my 9 months pictures done at Metrobeach. I was kind of tired but I tried to participate. I changed into 3 outfits and rode a boogie board. I walked in the water with mom but it was TOO cold so I picked my feet up and clung to mommy and she took me away from it. She’s a good mom. Dad also held me and fed me and tried to make me smile when I didn’t feel like it. I guess Lisa took 95 pictures and she seemed nice. I flirted with her when I felt like it so we will see how I look. I know mommy is more concerned with the pictures than I am anyway.

I am really trying to get this crawling thing down. I keep pushing myself backwards but I just can’t get the forward thing. I also got some new toys that I love to play with. Mom brought out my drop and roar dinosaur and I love the roll-a-round balls and the noises the dinosaur makes. My peek-a-blocks are fun too. I just can’t seem to figure out the musical box they are in though :0) The other thing is a leap frog table type thing. I can sit and pull at fabric and plastic tags or stand and push abc buttons and piano buttons and stuff. I really like all of them.

I am also getting SO strong. I can now pull and put myself into a sitting position. I roll over all the time and do a lot of push ups. I also can reach my mobile and talk and grab my animals all the time. I try to stand but most of the time I like to wiggle up and down so I haven’t got that down yet. When dad tries to walk with me to mom I don’t know to put one foot in front of the other but I am sure it will come eventually. After all I am still a little guy although mommy and daddy say I look like a little boy more and more everyday.

I am eating meat, fruit, veggies, and mixed grain cereal now. Mom & dad are trying to bulk me up. I only weigh around 17 pounds. I have two teeth although I am not sure what to do with them except bite the spoon when I am being fed. I also just don’t want to be in my highchair sometimes but I have to be because I have to eat so sometimes eating is a long process for me.

I also went into Uncle Conor & Aunt Beth’s pool recently. I had a floatie and some Huggies swimmers diapers on so I didn’t get a soppy diaper. I just let mom and dad pull me around in my floatie and I wasn’t sure about the water but I trusted them so it was okay. I would like to try again and I am sure now that it is summer I will.

One last thing, I miss my Brooke and Ian and gang. I stopped seeing Brooke on the 20th. Mommy stayed home with me on Thursday and researched a couple of daycares and decided on one so we went there and she stayed with me for an hour and a half and then I stayed by myself with Erica & Vicky until she picked me up an hour and a half later. There is another baby there my age and her name is Bree. I get along well with her. There are lots of preschoolers so I get exhausted just watching them. Mommy gets a little write-up everyday so she can see how I did. I am not napping very well there but maybe once I get used to it I will do better. I am off to the zoo tomorrow so I will let you know how that went soon.

Love from the Zaskes!