Tubes!

Well, it's been a rough few weeks around here. From extremely busy times at work, to AJ having ear tube surgery this morning (yes, we had to be at the hospital at 6:15am!).

AJ did wonderfully, of course! The anesthesiologist even mentioned how based on his appearance he doesn't like to miss a meal (and he had to have a late breakfast because of the surgery!). He also mentioned that everyone in the OR was commenting on his "luscious legs."

So, he was a champ and we had a great day with him! Here are some pics from the hospital...all BEFORE surgery...I didn't torture him with any after shots.

11 Months Old!

AJ is 11 months TODAY! One more month until the big O-N-E!

Just as a little memory, here is a picture of AJ and Andy when AJ was one day old!

Crawling!

Well...it's officiall. Even though it happened backwards, AJ is now crawling! He has been pulling up and walking around on all furniture/walls, etc. And this week began crawling. After he got the hang of it, he is pretty fast and really only crawls to get to items that can help him stand and walk...

Watch out world! Pictures from Easter and crawling to come!

Gone to Grandma and Grandpa's!

Well, this weekend was extremely busy! Katie, AJ and I drove to Bloomington to pass AJ off to Grandma and Grandpa, and then Katie and I continued on to Springfield for Jill's Baby Shower!

It was alot of fun to see Jill pregnant...she's due in 3 weeks...pictures to come later. Here are some fun pictures from AJ's weekend in Peoria. He made his first trip to Aggatucci's with all of us and the Leonard's! He played and did all of his "tricks" for Grandma and Grandpa.

Watching Grandpa Shoot Some Hoops...

Laughing at Grandpa Shooting Hoops...

Just chillin'

Up to NO GOOD!

Me & Grandpa...looks like I am about to do something...
Playing with my tractor...

Perusing the furniture..
Watching Grandpa again
Trying to play basketball myself...I hope he doesn't get too attached..basketball height does not run in the family AJ!
Still laughing at Grandpa!

Grandpa and I relaxing before a nap...
Grandpa...you look tired---did I wear you out???
My latest trick, standing and showing SOOO BIG!
At Aggatucci's...best pizza ever...and AJ knows pizza!
Mom, Katie and AJ...What a good lookin group!

AJ's First Haircut

Well, this weekend was quite fun! I finally gave in to the peer pressure of getting AJ his first haircut. We went yesterday to a place Donwtown Naperville that was really cute. They put AJ in a racecar, and put on The Wiggles for him, and cut away! He was very good. Very serious and sat very still. She even had to use a set of clippers to trim his neck and around his ears.

I have included a before, many during, and some after shots. He also got a balloon and loved that!

AJ Playing

Well, AJ is of course loving play time. He is so close to crawling, but just not quite there. He did learn how to pull himself up in his crib, so the minute he sits, he tries to climb back up.

Here are a few pictures of play time!

Finally...A Good Dr. Appointment!

Thank Heaven for Augmentin!

We went back to the doctor yesterday for an ear re-check (for the ear infections that wouldn't die!). There is no more infection!!! 7 weeks later, and the infections are finally gone! There was still fluid behind his eardrums, but that should go away on its own! We will be following up in a month to make sure the fluid has cleared itself out!

And, the re-check for the hemoglobin levels went well too! His level went from a 9.7 to 12.2, so that is in the normal range! Thank God!

So, now we just go back in 1 month and then back for his 1 year check up! I can't believe that his one year check up is already on the calendar!

As far as evertyhing else is going...AJ is doing very well! Still not crawling, but can definitely get where he wants to go. He crawls backwards and rolls around to get where he needs to be. He is trying to pull himself up on things too.

His latest expressions include the "fish face" and "fluttering" his eyes. Both are to die for!

Andy and I went out for dinner last night to Wildfire to celebrate Valentine's Day, and had a great time...although once 9:30 hit we wanted to get the heck out and get home to sleep since AJ has been waking up at 5:30am! Luckily, as a treat, he woke up at 6:30, and once he came in our room, just snuggled and went back to sleep until 7:30!!!! Happy Valentine's Day to us!