After his trip to the zoo, mommy wonders if her little man has some monkey instincts in him. If you watch this video, you'll notice he's grabbing his toys with his feet, just as much as his hands!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71jOTizxAvc
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo!!
On Labor Day, mommy and daddy took Kodi on his first trip to the zoo. It was late in the afternoon and quite overcast, but still beyond packed with people! He awoke from his nap just as we arrived in the parking lot, so it was perfect timing for him to be in a great mood!
The first exhibit we checked out was the Indonesian Rain Forest. Inside Kodiak saw lots of exotic birds, a waterfall, a large orangutan, a huge boa constrictor, and so much more! His favorite in this section of the zoo though was the tigers! They windows were filled with people of all ages, but daddy found a good spot to observe them away from the crowds.
Inside the rainforest, we stopped to take a bottle break next to the carousel. Kodi was entranced by all the spinning and lights. In the midst of eating his bottle, Kodiak also went poopy on daddy! I guess he just wanted to fit in with all the other animals around him!!
From there we attempted to go to the seals display, but they were doing a live demonstration, so we avoided all the people. However, we checked out the funny penguins right next door. I think Kodiak really liked them because he's still developing his sense of color.
The next thing we saw were the large tortoises. Daddy believes that since they live to be well over 100 that these same tortoises on display were probably the ones he and mommy saw as kids too!
The other exhibit we did on this day was the farm animals. Here we saw bees, a large cow, goats, and Kodi's favorite animal of the day, pigs! I think perhaps it was because there was absolutely NO ONE looking at the pigs, so he had a front view look at them was why he enjoyed them so much. But then again, maybe their smell reminded him of daddy!
Overall, Kodi enjoyed his first day at the zoo, but we still have many more exhibits to check out.
The first exhibit we checked out was the Indonesian Rain Forest. Inside Kodiak saw lots of exotic birds, a waterfall, a large orangutan, a huge boa constrictor, and so much more! His favorite in this section of the zoo though was the tigers! They windows were filled with people of all ages, but daddy found a good spot to observe them away from the crowds.
Inside the rainforest, we stopped to take a bottle break next to the carousel. Kodi was entranced by all the spinning and lights. In the midst of eating his bottle, Kodiak also went poopy on daddy! I guess he just wanted to fit in with all the other animals around him!!
From there we attempted to go to the seals display, but they were doing a live demonstration, so we avoided all the people. However, we checked out the funny penguins right next door. I think Kodiak really liked them because he's still developing his sense of color.
The next thing we saw were the large tortoises. Daddy believes that since they live to be well over 100 that these same tortoises on display were probably the ones he and mommy saw as kids too!
The other exhibit we did on this day was the farm animals. Here we saw bees, a large cow, goats, and Kodi's favorite animal of the day, pigs! I think perhaps it was because there was absolutely NO ONE looking at the pigs, so he had a front view look at them was why he enjoyed them so much. But then again, maybe their smell reminded him of daddy!
Overall, Kodi enjoyed his first day at the zoo, but we still have many more exhibits to check out.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Kodiak's First Boating Adventure
This past Saturday Kodiak had his first trip on Daddy's big boat. We went out on Crooked Lake to the sandbar. When the boat left the pier, Mommy and Kodi were sitting down in the cabin of the boat. He didn't even flinch when the motor started and we took off. Quite honestly I think he enjoyed the soothing rocking of the boat. Once we anchored down at the sandbar, it was time to go swimming!
Daddy had purchased a nice little pirate ship raft for Kodi...just in case he didn't like the cold water. (Obviously we assumed this would be the case based on his previous experience with the swimming pool!!) Of course, it was cold at first, but he quickly got used to it thanks to all the people and activities going on around us. He had plenty to watch and keep him distracted. After about 20 minutes of walking around with Dad though, it was getting close to nap time. So, Daddy placed Kodi in his raft, and as you can see in this photo, the lull of the water rocked him right to sleep and this little pirate set sail. All in all, I think Kodiak really enjoyed his first day out on the lake!
Daddy had purchased a nice little pirate ship raft for Kodi...just in case he didn't like the cold water. (Obviously we assumed this would be the case based on his previous experience with the swimming pool!!) Of course, it was cold at first, but he quickly got used to it thanks to all the people and activities going on around us. He had plenty to watch and keep him distracted. After about 20 minutes of walking around with Dad though, it was getting close to nap time. So, Daddy placed Kodi in his raft, and as you can see in this photo, the lull of the water rocked him right to sleep and this little pirate set sail. All in all, I think Kodiak really enjoyed his first day out on the lake!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Fort Wayne TinCaps!
On Friday, September 2, Kodiak attended the final Fort Wayne Tin Caps game of the season and also his first baseball game. We arrived in the bottom of the 6th inning because Mommy and Daddy figured Kodiak wouldn't withstand the duration of the game. Grandpa Hanke and GG came with us to the game too!
Upon walking into the stadium Kodi started crying. The loudspeaker was blasting and throngs of people were passing him on all sides. It was overwhelming to say the least! However, once we escaped the noise and crowds under the grandstands and made it to the outfield, he was much more calm.
Kodi watched a bit of the game, but then took a power nap so that he'd be rested up for the big fireworks display being put on after the game. Around the top of the 9th, Kodiak awoke and finished up eating his bottle just before the fireworks began. Much like his experience with fireworks on the fourth of July, he was in total awe of the bright lights. Grandpa was worried that the loud "booms" would bother our little cub, but it never phased him. He was so captivated by the fireworks that nothing could draw his attention away. He watched the entire 10 minute display in total rapture!
Upon walking into the stadium Kodi started crying. The loudspeaker was blasting and throngs of people were passing him on all sides. It was overwhelming to say the least! However, once we escaped the noise and crowds under the grandstands and made it to the outfield, he was much more calm.
Kodi watched a bit of the game, but then took a power nap so that he'd be rested up for the big fireworks display being put on after the game. Around the top of the 9th, Kodiak awoke and finished up eating his bottle just before the fireworks began. Much like his experience with fireworks on the fourth of July, he was in total awe of the bright lights. Grandpa was worried that the loud "booms" would bother our little cub, but it never phased him. He was so captivated by the fireworks that nothing could draw his attention away. He watched the entire 10 minute display in total rapture!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Three Month Photos!!
Although he'll be 4 months next Friday, it takes awhile to get photos back. That being said, here are Kodiak's photos from his 3-month photo shoot. Enjoy!!
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