Sunday, November 13, 2011
Raking Leaves
We recently went out to visit Great Grandma and help with raking leaves. Kodiak immensely enjoyed sitting in the leaves, but his absolute favorite part was watching Aunt Kim blow the leaves. The noise didn't seem to phase him as he watched the leaves blowing up in the air all around him. He even attempted to help mommy with raking the leaves. What a good helper!!
Trick or Treat
On his first Halloween Kodiak did anything but loaf around!! He went out trick or treating like the big kids and absolutely loved checking out the wonderful costumes. He studied each one very intently as he hates to miss out on anything. We walked door to door seeking candy for daddy until... suddenly Kodiak made a special treat for mommy and daddy. So, our fun was cut short in order to come home for clean pants. All in all, I would rate our first Halloween a true success. Here are some photos of our little Wonder Bread:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Kodiak's First Roll...
Our family recently traveled to Florida for a family vacation. Because of the high cost of excess baggage, Brett and I decided to drive there with Kodiak. (Who knew one little person needed SO MUCH stuff for vacation!!)
Because of bad rainy weather here at home, we were able to leave at a reasonable time Friday morning, Sept 30. Poor Kodiak had 18+ hours ahead of him snuggled in that uncomfortable carseat. For that reason, we tried to stop every 2-3 hours to let him stretch out. Now as some may know, it's much easier to stop at a rest area with grass and picnic tables than a gas station or fast food place. Therefore, Brett and I did our best to plan longer stops at rest areas where Kodiak could eat, get a fresh diaper, and play for a bit.
It wasn't until we hit Georgia that the weather even started warming up at all. Most of the drive south continued to be bitterly windy and fairly cool. But, the real excitement happened in northern FL!!
We stopped at a rest area shortly inside the state line. The weather had warmed up considerably, so we decided to change Kodiak's clothing into something more appropriate. We laid a blanket out across the top of a picnic table, and stripped him down. (For people who know my son, he absolutely LOVES to be in the nude). Having his clothes removed made him a very happy baby, so we left them off a few minutes. During that time, he must have felt just comfortable enough because he rolled over from back to belly for the very first time!! Of course cameras weren't rolling at the time, so we have no footage of this momentous occasion at the truck stop, but upon arriving in FL, Kodiak spent the remainder of the week perfecting his new trick. The video below shows the whole family encouraging him to roll after returning home from dinner one night. (Please keep in mind this is just before bedtime, so Kodiak isn't the happiest baby to have everyone's utmost attention. He just wanted to go to bed!)
Because of bad rainy weather here at home, we were able to leave at a reasonable time Friday morning, Sept 30. Poor Kodiak had 18+ hours ahead of him snuggled in that uncomfortable carseat. For that reason, we tried to stop every 2-3 hours to let him stretch out. Now as some may know, it's much easier to stop at a rest area with grass and picnic tables than a gas station or fast food place. Therefore, Brett and I did our best to plan longer stops at rest areas where Kodiak could eat, get a fresh diaper, and play for a bit.
It wasn't until we hit Georgia that the weather even started warming up at all. Most of the drive south continued to be bitterly windy and fairly cool. But, the real excitement happened in northern FL!!
We stopped at a rest area shortly inside the state line. The weather had warmed up considerably, so we decided to change Kodiak's clothing into something more appropriate. We laid a blanket out across the top of a picnic table, and stripped him down. (For people who know my son, he absolutely LOVES to be in the nude). Having his clothes removed made him a very happy baby, so we left them off a few minutes. During that time, he must have felt just comfortable enough because he rolled over from back to belly for the very first time!! Of course cameras weren't rolling at the time, so we have no footage of this momentous occasion at the truck stop, but upon arriving in FL, Kodiak spent the remainder of the week perfecting his new trick. The video below shows the whole family encouraging him to roll after returning home from dinner one night. (Please keep in mind this is just before bedtime, so Kodiak isn't the happiest baby to have everyone's utmost attention. He just wanted to go to bed!)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
My Son the Monkey
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71jOTizxAvc
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!
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