Random Pictures...

Me and mommy's self portrait---do you see any of mommy in me??

This is the blanket I tripped on when I bit through my tongue...still my favorite though

It's off to work I go...

I love my Fischer Price Farm...especially the bird and monkey sounds!

I now LOVE Blue's Clue's...It's the only time I'm still for 30 minutes

Memo to Thomas...

Ok Mr.Thomas..I thought that we had your schedule down to a science. You were in bed by 8 and up by 7...sometimes 6:30 but you would veg out in your crib until mommy and daddy came in at 7 to free you from the confines of your crib. For the last week though, you have been asleep by 8:15 but up anytime between 5:45 and 6. Instead of vegging out in your crib and being content, you have decided that you need to talk to mommy and daddy through the monitor. This morning at 6am you made it known that you were awake and you were ready to get up. You talked to mommy and daddy for 45 minutes as long as you could without crying or screaming. I really wish I understood what you were saying because you sounded very smart. (which we know you are anyways) Now mommy knows that the sleep lady says that you may wake up between 6-7am and that's perfectly normal, but mommy and your baby sister like to sleep in a bit.

Anytime you want to sleep past 6:30 little man that would be great!

We love you

A very tired mommy and daddy.

My sister will be here in less than 100 days...

Can you believe how fast the time has gone by? I can't wait to meet her..although right now I have no clue what is about to happen to my peaceful little life.

Gotta go...Blue's Clues is calling my name.

OUT

Josh...

Please keep my cousin Josh in your prayers....he leaves this week for military training first in Wisconsin then in Texas then back to Wisconsin before being deployed to Iraq in August. Always remember that we care about you, and are praying for your safe return!

Josh and Aunt Donna (his mom)

Josh and his godparents

Josh, his mom, and grandma

How mommy spent her mother's day....

After visiting Bethel Lutheran Church this morning where daddy's LCM pastor preached his last sermon before becoming the pastor of a church in Maryville IL, we came home for a bit before going to brunch at Wildflower Cafe. They had so much good food! Of course I LOVED the green beans and mashed potatoes, but I also tried some bacon, chicken, fruit, eggs souffle and fried potatoes. After brunch, daddy and I took mommy to Forest Park for some spring pictures. I think I had more fun then mommy and daddy did. I decided that I needed to run across the golf course green and have daddy chase me! Mommy and Daddy took some great pictures of ME! :)

On the way home,I fell asleep for a much needed nap. Mommy and Daddy also took a nap when we got home because I wore them out! After nap time we went and picked up grandma before going to Aunt Donna's for Josh's going away party. (more on that later) We ate some very yummy food! I had more green beans, fried chicken and bread. Mommy also snuck me some cake and Uncle Darrel gave me some grapes. I LOVE grapes. I had so much fun playing and seeing everyone. After saying good bye to everyone, mommy put my jammies on me and we headed home where of course I fell asleep in the car. It was such a busy day for us!

Here's some pictures of mommy, daddy and I at Forest Park.

Running away from mommy and daddy....me and daddy...

me in my cool hat and shades.

Mommy and me....the family (something on the ground was more interesting then the camera)

Happy Mother's Day....

To: All the mommies out there

A recent survey by Salary.com determined that an average stay-at-home mother would earn $131,471 annually, including overtime, if she received a paycheck. It's estimated that she works about 100 hours a week, and would be entitled to a base pay of $43,461, with an additional $88,009 for 60 overtime hours a week. Happy Mother's Day!

My mommy is worth more than that and I think you are too!

Love Thomas (and Clare)

Random Pictures...

Mommy got a new camera so of course she HAS to take pictures of me! Enjoy!!

Talking on the phone...my favorite thing to do....

First time eating chocolate pudding by myself...notice the mess I made

Me feeding myself and the bath that followed! Making messes is what I do best!

If you had just one wish.....

Shane Bernier is a courageous seven-year-old boy from Lancaster, Ontario who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was only five. On June 6th, 2006 Shane and his family received some unfortunate news: Shane experienced a relapse after completing 108 of 130 weeks of treatment.

However, despite the bad news, Shane has managed to keep a positive outlook on his situation and has made a heart-warming wish... He hasn’t asked for money or toys or anything of the sort. Instead, his birthday is on May 30th and he would like to break the world record for the most birthday cards ever received. His goal is 350 million cards. With every card, Shane’s courage grows. Something as simple as sending a birthday card could be enough to help Shane find peace and joy in his current circumstances.

Please take the time to send a card to Shane and make his dream become a reality. Share his story with your friends, family and co-workers. If at all possible, get your youth groups, church congregations, employees, neighbours or communities to set aside a few minutes to write a thoughtful note to Shane.

With every card, Shane’s smile grows...

If you’d like to send a card to Shane, please send it to:

Shane Bernier
PO Box 484
Lancaster, Ontario
K0C 1N0
Canada

(I already verified this on snopes.com...it is true!)

Prayers needed for a couple of friends...

Two nurses that I worked with at St. John's have hit some rough times and definitely need prayers....

Deb was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on March 28, 2007. On April 5th she underwent a double mastectomy and will receive chemotherapy followed by radiation over the next several months. Deb is only 36 and has an adorable one year old, Abby.

Melody has a "fat and sassy" (her words) pituitary tumor that is creeping out into her sphenoid sinus and who knows where else which has caused her to have cushings disease. Melody is the proud mom of 4 girls and lost her husband a couple years back to a massive heart attack. She is an amazing woman and as of today has had successful surgery to remove the tumor. She is recoving in the ICU but is happy to have her sight. (Loss of vision was a possible complication of the surgery)

Please keep these two wonderful moms,nurses and women in your thoughts and prayers.

Mommy's night out

Look how creative mommy was....

Notice how it matches mommy's oven mitts...she did it on purpose!

Peek a Boo...

I love playing peek a boo and hiding behind anything and everything. Mommy caught me playing peek a boo with her while she was on the couch.

Where's Thomas?

Peek a BOO!

Just call me Daredevil.....

I can't believe that I almost forgot to tell you about my adventure last week. While daddy was in the kitchen and mommy was in the living room with me, I decided to play peek a boo with mommy using a blanket. Well I had my head covered and my feet got all tangled up in the blanket while I was walking and I went down on the hardwood floor with a THUD! I hit my chin hard on the floor and bit my tongue in 2! places. They weren't little bites either. I managed to bit through my tongue! It's on the very tip and it sort of looked like I had a snake tongue for awhile. I bled all over mommy and me! All I wanted to do was cuddle with mommy and suck on Eeyore (my pacifier) in the morning. Mommy called Dr.Rezabek's office and the nurse told her that unless it was hanging off,there wasn't much they could do for it except make sure mommy kept cold on it and making sure that I was drinking plenty of fluids.

After my morning nap though......it was a totally different story! I went right back to being a daredevil. I kept wanting to climb on the couch and walk across it...Nothing scares me!

I heard mommy tell daddy that she hopes I don't end up in the ER before I turn 2 since I am such a little daredevil! I've got to keep mommy and daddy on their toes!

I LOVE talking on the phone....

Hi. Plans for Saturday?

That sounds great!

Wait I can't hear you....

I need to tell my puppies to quiet down outside....Ok...much better. Now I can keep an eye on them and talk to you. :)

Look what I can do!

Much to Mommy and Daddy's dismay, look what I have figured out to do. Now if only I could figure out how to get out completely....Hmmmmmm (I didn't push the siderail down all by myself...I waited until mommy and daddy were ready to get me up from my nap)

Hmmm I can't quite get my foot up all the way...

It's too high!!!

There goes the leg....
That floor seems a little far away....

He is risen!

Alleluia!

A blessed Easter to everyone!

With Love,

Steve, Rebecca, Thomas and Niblet

New updates on my baby's page.....

If you haven't done so already make sure you check out http://babybugala.blogspot.com. There is some exciting things posted there.

Spring has Sprung!

And that means more pictures of ME! Here's just a preview of some of the pictures my friend took of me at Target. Let my mommy know if you would like to see all of them. :) I'm sure she would be happy to share them.

Owwwww my ears...

I went to see Dr. Rezabek today for my 15 month checkup and when he looked in my ears, he realized that I have a DOUBLE ear infection. I haven't been acting any different, so mommy and daddy had no idea that my ears hurt. Dr. Rezabek gave me some antibiotics, but I'm not sure that I like them and I like to spit them out at mommy. Hmmmm............

PS I weigh 29 pounds 9 ounces and am 33 3/4 inches long!! I'm getting so BIG!

Pictures Pictures and More Pictures!

The first taste of a Thin Mint...I'm not sure what I think

Let's try another bite....

I think I like this...

Are there any more in here?

Thought you could hide them from me??

Now I need some milk....

Got any more over there?

Please? (notice the folded hands)

Guess it is time to brush my teeth then.....but I'm not happy about it. I want another cookie!

WOW! I am far behind!

With mommy working on her practicum and school things on the computer, I hardly ever get to get on the computer to update my blog. I'll be happy when mommy is done with school so I can update my blog more often!

I have learned so many new things lately! I LOVE to climb. My favorite thing to climb on is the couch! I think it is so fun to be up there. I have fallen off a few times but I am starting to learn not to get too close to the edge. I have also learned where my head, tongue and toes are and I know where mommy's elbow is too and daddy's eyes. Some of my favorite words are 'dun' (done), dada, mamamama (I like to drag it out), this and that, bye bye and HI. I also know what sounds ducks, lions, puppies and elephants make. Mommy and daddy have taught me how to fold my hands when we say mealtime prayers and when we pray at night. They have been trying to teach me how to fold my hands in church, but those prayers are too long for a little boy to sit still and keep his hands folded.

Oh and I almost forgot! I know how to do flips too. I've been practicing them at the Little Gym. I like to try and practice at home too, but I can't get my feet over my head without some help. But I like to clap for myself when I think I have done it all by myself.

Mommy and Daddy have started brushing my teeth every day. I like having my teeth brushed and sometimes I try and do it all by myself, but the brush is a little hard to hold so I just put it in my mouth and bite on it a few times.

Oh and one of the best things about the last couple weeks....I got to eat my very first girl scout cookie. Mommy and Daddy were eating some Thin Mints and I just had to have one! They are so yummy! Mommy of course took some pictures that will follow.

I think that's about it from this end. The weather is getting nice so mommy and daddy and I are going to be able to go to the ZOO, the park and Grant's Farm again soon. I can't wait to see all the animals!

Later...