My Grandma Kappenman and me

Grandma Kappenman arrived tonight and just couldn't wait to get me out of my car seat to see the "whole" me. I was sleeping so I was a bit cranky; but she didn't care as I was still cute. Before we get to the stuff we did I have to give some generals on my grandma - she loves to change my diaper. I don't know about you but have you ever met someone that loved to change diapers? She loves to give me a bath too and put lotion on me.



So while Grandma K was here we did lots of stuff. Starting with Saturday, we ventured down to Englishtown to the "crap" fair as my parents call it. But first, a stop off at the local Stewarts for hamburgers and root beer floats. When we arrived at the crap fair I was hungry and never made it inside as Grandma and Dad came back saying it wasn't worth it...maybe another time. On Sunday, we traveled down to the shore to Long Branch and ate lunch at the Turning Point then walked the boardwalk. It was a beautiful day for a nap! On Monday, we hung out at home and had Casey and Scott over for a labor day BBQ. I was very cranky by night time and cried for over 2 hours! Tuesday we visited my day care center as my grandma wanted to check it out and make sure it was A-OK - her approval was given. Tuesday night was a night alone with grandma so my parents could eat dinner in what they call a "screamless" atmosphere. Of course the minute they walked in the door I was screaming for milk. Early Wednesday morning saw the departure of my grandma K who I won't see until Aunt Jessilyn's wedding. All in all it was a great visit with my grandma and I look forward to the next diaper change :)

Lawyer and Claims Adjuster by day, parents by night!!

So I visited this place called an office today; first mommy's, then daddy's. Much to my parents surprise all I did was sleep. Come on, who could stay awake when the only thing they talked about was law and insurance - BORING!! But I did get plenty of ooohhh's and aaahhh's as i'm just so cute. According to mommy's coworkers, I look just like her; according to daddy's coworkers, I look just like him. How about I look like Thad! Anyhow, I put on a good show and proved that I am really a good baby. After visiting the workplace, I was so exhausted that I slept through dinner at Chevy's and shopping at Barnes & Noble. Overall, I have decided that I want to retire early at the ripe age of 1. Much to my dismay, the parental units informed me that they will not be supporting me past college!

One O'clock, Three O'Clock, Five O'Clock, Rock!

When the clock hits 1, I wake up my parents. When the clock hits 3, I do the same. And when the clock hits 5, its time to play. Yes, its true I've been keeping my parents up this week and sleeping during the day. Now that I'm officially one month old I thought I had been too good to them to let them sleep. My parents are afraid that this has become the standard so they ordered a book today that deals with getting your baby to sleep through the night by the time the 12th week hits. We'll see about that - stayed tuned!

My cousin Ellen

Today I went to visit my cousin Ellen at her house for the first time. She lives in south Jersey and the trip is one hour and 15 minutes each way. I was sleeping when we left but low and behold about 45 minutes into the trip I woke up with this intense hunger so I let out a scream. Mommy finally pulled off of the Turnpike and fed me just enough to get me to Ellen's. I met my other cousin's too - Cooper and Dixie. Dixie was a little too excited to see me and almost stepped on me, very scary!! So Cooper and Dixie were banished to the bedroom for the day. We spent the day watching Ellen play on her mat and mommy got to socialize with Aunt Joy. Aunt Joy made dinner and then we were on our way home. I slept the whole way this time, waking up right as we pulled into the driveway. Overall it was a fun day!

People came to see me

Sunday was filled with a visit from Joy, Neil and my pal Rebecca. They came for a late lunch which I slept through. With Rebecca being almost 1 year older than me I overheard the parentals talking about how Rebecca is going to teach me all there is to know about being naughty - I think it's going to be the other way around :)

On Monday night mommy's friends, April and Sheryl came to see me, but all they wanted to talk about was law stuff and co-workers so I took a nap. Mom and dad did make a good dinner, pasta with pepperoni that I enjoyed 4 hours later. Sheryl brought me this really nice green blanket that so happened to match my outfit that day.

My first birthday party

Today I attended my first surprise birthday party for a previous co-worker of Mommy's. I was doing pretty well in the beginning until a lot of people showed up and it got very loud - I wasn't able to get back to sleep; I was a bit cranky. I had plenty of competition as there were lots of cute babies. I still think I got the most oohs and ahhs out of everyone. I can't wait until my first birthday as I discovered I love the Happy Birthday song.

My first Farmer's Market

So my mom took me to the Highland Park Farmer's Market today. We bought some veggies and got a free peach which I enjoyed with my dinner several hours later. I did pretty good in the beginning as I slept, but then I woke up so hungry that I screamed the whole way back to Joy and Neil's house where she finally fed me. Hopefully the next trip will be timed a little better so I don't get so hungry.

Rutgers Botantical Garden

We walked the botantical gardens today, it was green!! Not as exciting as my mom said it was going to be.

My first trip to the Beach

I went to Long Branch and walked the board walk. It was very exciting!! At least that is what my mom and dad said, I slept the whole time. We had Greek Food for lunch.