Vacation 1

2 weekends ago we were out of town for a wedding. It brought a lot of first's for Vance. He was in the car for about 2 1/2 hours to get there. He did great on the way there. But on the way back, he was pretty cranky. The hotel we stayed in had an indoor pool. We knew Vance liked water. I bought some little swimmers and took him swimming. He loved it! He was kicking around and laughing. Chris and I took turns holding him in the pool. It was such a good time!

The hotel also had a baby swing outside. The morning after the wedding, I took Vance outside and let him swing for a while. He was having such a good time, we went back in to go get Chris, and the camera.

Short one

Things have kinda slowed down for us. We're finally able to relax a bit, at least during the week. Our weekends are still pretty full. Last weekend we had the Walk-N-Learn. Vance did very well. It was a very hot morning. After having some cold milk (long story) he was able to relax enough to go for the walk in his stroller. This coming weekend we are going out of town for a wedding. I'm a bit nervous about Vance sleeping away from home. I'm sure he will do fine. I just hope he is able to sleep.

There's not much else to update on. I'll just leave you all with some pictures.

Mother's Day Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend. Grandmom and Grandad Johnson were in town for Penny's graduation. They got in town Tuesday last week. We had a wonderful time with them. Friday. We had dinner together as a family every night. Penny and Justin were able to join. Vance got to see a lot of his Great Grandparents. They stayed down at the shop and were around everyday. I managed to get a picture of Grandmom with Vance but somehow we missed out on getting one with Grandad.

Saturday came and Vance and I had Mother's day pictures taken at Sears. Vance did so good. He loves to smile for the camera. After we left Sears, we met everyone at Pizza hut for lunch until we had to head over to the campus for Penny's Graduation. Vance was very tired and didn't want to sit through the ceremony. Chris and I took turns walking around with him. The family hosted a party for Penny at the FOP lodge here in town. Vance made his rounds and met a lot of new friends. We only stayed till 7. Vance was getting very tired.

Chris had a bachelor party to attend that night. It was Vance and I's first night without daddy around. It didn't go so good. Vance was up about every hour crying. I think he had a stomach ache. Poor little guy. I was so very tired Sunday morning, I was not able to make it to church. I missed out on my first Mother's Day church service. But I was able to stay home and be with my son. :)

At 1 we all met back at the FOP lodge and had a lunch together with family. Our family came and so did both Justin and Chris's families. It was a good time. Sunday afternoon Chris and I took an afternoon together and enjoyed the nice weather.

Vance had his 4 month check-up yesterday. It went very smooth. He was a very happy baby for the Doctor and nurses. He got a set of 3 shots. He cried only for a moment and then slept for most of the day. He now weighs 14.5 lbs. He hasn't gained much weight, but he getting very long. He's 25 1/2 inches long!

We've started Vance on some cereal. We jumped the gun a bit. We started him a few weeks ago or so. But he eats very well. Mom says he's a very "neat" eater. He eats everything off the spoon and doesn't make much of a mess. I haven't taken any pictures of him eating. I'll try to get some soon. It's very cute.

Zoo Trip

Last Saturday we took Vance to his first trip to the Zoo. At this age he really can't appreciate it as much as he will when he's older. He was very fussy, all day. He hasn't been in his stroller much and that was something he had to get used to. Before lunch, we had his car seat attached to the stroller but it seemed he wasn't comfortable in it. So when we went to the car at lunch time, we left the car seat there and tried just the stroller. It worked out so much better. He was able to relax and nap. He was still fussy most the time, but I think that's to be expected at a new place, especially the zoo. :) Chris carried him when he got fussy. It really helped. Vance is sure a Daddy's Boy.

Family

Sunday we went to Great Great Grandma Lu's house. We took a 5 Generation picture. Now that's something to be proud of!

Rolling Over

We can now roll over! YAY! Chris and I were laying with him in our bed the other morning. I layed him on his belly and he rolled over to his back. Here's a video...

A growing baby

We had a meeting with the Parents as Teachers lady on Monday. She said he is right along schedule for his age. He is 'talking' a lot right now. He is starting to hold things better. He is able to hold onto his rattle long enough that it actually makes noise. Though, I'm not sure he realizes he's the one making the noise.


Vance had his first cold. We took his to see the doctor last Tuesday. They said other than the stuffy nose, he was a healthy baby. The cold seemed like it lasted forever but he's over it now. For the most part, he was pretty good throughout his cold. He was definatly fussy at times. We got some infant Vicks for his chest and that worked really well. Just in case you want to know, Vance weighed 14.5 pounds last Monday. He's getting so big. :) My little baby is becoming my little boy.


For those of you that follow college basketball, you'll be happy to know that Vance got to watch the Final Four. Monday, he and Chris sat on the couch and watched the game. It was so cute because Vance appeared to be very into the TV at the time.

Akira is letting Vance become her 'brother'. She'll come over and sit next to him if he's on the couch and sometimes she even offers a kiss. But the funniest thing I've seen is when she's not willing to loose her place in our laps. She insists on sitting there, so we adjust where Vance sits. :)

You know, I realize, I'm not in very many of these pictures and videos. I am always the one behind the camera. I will try and get a few of Vance with his mommy soon. :)