A Video Post

I'm testing out posting videos on the blog. We received a video camera for Christmas and have enjoyed taking some short videos of DB. Here is one below of him sitting up this afternoon. He sat up a few times by himself and did a pretty good job of sitting after I ran to get the video camera. Let me know if you can see it as I've had some difficulty getting it uploaded!

Get out the spoons

Today was DB's 4 month check-up. Doctor visits are a little bitter sweet at this point - its awesome to find out much they've grown and developed, but coupled with shots...well, its just so awful. DB was a champ though and only cried for a few moments afterwards (it did help that we had a bottle waiting). Dad was there to support both of us! Here are the new measurements:

Weight - 18 lbs 3.2 oz
Length - 26.5 inches long

Yes, we have a healthy eater! Doc gave us the green light on starting rice cereal and veggies (although DB has already had a few servings of rice cereal) now. We are excited about the news since DB has shown interest in table food while Dean and I are eating.

Well, that's all for now!

Simon Says...Sit Up

Well, we have been working with DB on his posture. We think a couple more sessions and we should have this whole sitting in the upright position down pat. Things have been fairly interesting at the Farmer household lately. First, we have been dealing with multiple sessions of spit up at random intervals throughout the day. As a general practice we all now wear ponchos when carrying DB around...just kidding...but seriously. Bonnie has been over thinking our current dilemma. She has studied much literature... to no avail. Today was a better day till our second to last feeding. The next interesting occurrence deals with 4am. Most of this week, our handsome son has decided to wake up and have conversations with mickey mouse, the octopus, and the turtles that sleep with him in his crib. The conversations are more like squawking and squeeling than actual words. The good news is that he is prefectly happy with this 4am endeavor and decides to go back to sleep on his own sometimes. Sometimes Bonnie has to insert his pacifier to get him back to sleep. Obviously Bonnie is not typing this blog and sadly I believe she is going to take my blogging rights away after this post...so enjoy as it might be my last....Dean

DBs first time sitting up on his own without falling over.

You better get this picture quick becuase I have a date with my toes.


I can look perfectly adorable when I want to...can you?

A Long Weekend with a special visitor

This past weekend Uncle Scott flew up to see us for a couple of days! DB loved having Scott here - a new person to look at and someone else to hold me and tickle me. We had a relaxing time together and Dean & Scott cooked every meal! How lucky am I??

We have also enjoyed some warmer weather lately and have been able to spend some time outside!

The Farmer boys

Uncle Scott & DB

We picked DB's first flower from our yard

"What do I do with it, mom?"

picture with the turtles in my crib

What's for Supper???

That's what I want to know!! I'm not sure if you would call it a resolution or not, but when the New Year came...so did some flavorful meals at the Farmer home. Truthfully, I have always enjoyed cooking. I guess you could say that it runs in my family because there is a long line of good cooks in the Threadgill/Crook families. Everyone loves to be in the kitchen and when they aren't...its normally because they are discussing the next meal. Hubby Dean comes from a family of great cooks as well, but not until recently did he express interest in becoming the man behind the apron. I have to hand it to him...he is quickly becoming a rock star chef. I consider myself to be the creative one in the relationship and genuinely looking at things from unique angles, but in the kitchen...Dean wins with creativity. He can quickly read over a recipe and then alter it to make it his own and it comes out tasting, well, delectable! I need to stick to the recipe!! But, whatever the recipe or who is in the kitchen cooking we want to know...what's for supper tonight?

Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon

DB & Bonnie cooking together

Chef Dean

Post Christmas...but the tree is still up ;-)

And yes, the tree is still up. I grew up in a home where the tree stayed up until after the first of the year so I am continuing that tradition in our home. Plus, DB loves looking at all the lights and ornaments so our 'tree activity center' will be missed after it comes down. It seems like just yesterday I updated the blog. We had a very Merry Christmas. The snow and a sick husband made the trip a little more interesting, but it was important to be with family so we made it happen and had a blast. And hopefully the germs we spread along the way are long gone. Here are some pictures in no particular order. Enjoy and thanks for checking in!

Momma Anne with her two great-grandsons. DB & Noah
All 3 great-grand children on the Farmer side.
DB (August), Noah (July) & LuLu (May)

4 generation picture on the Farmer side

Momma Anne & Dean I, II & III

DB relaxing on his special white tiger from Uncle Scott

4 generation picture on the Crook side

Great Mama & DB on Christmas

Mom, Dad & Baby on Christmas night

Dean, Great-Uncle Jimmy, DB & Cousin Wheeler

The new additions to the Crook Christmas gathering: Laura & DB

Christmas Eve service - DB got to meet 'Aunt' Stephanie for the first time

Group Picture of Sansing, White & Farmer families. We met Lauren (David's bride-to-be) for the first time!

Farmer's & Zoesches

DB & Will got a chance to check each other out!

Hanging out with Aunt Brantlee on Christmas

DB & Cousin Carey

Christmas Eve w/ Granmamma & Grandaddy

Margaret Ann feeding DB

Family photo at church on Christmas Eve

DB really enjoyed the music at the service that night

December in Norfolk

What a wonderful time of year! After taking a few days to settle back into life in Norfolk we have enjoyed some great family time, as well as, visiting with our Norfolk friends and celebrating Christmas! DB is growing up right before my eyes! Everyday he is becoming stronger and more coordinated. Currently he loves to be tickled under his arms and chin. Loves taking baths with his daddy and as always...very serious about his food. Below is a picture timeline of some fun moments. Enjoy!

Sitting in front of the Christmas tree looking handsome in my Christmas outfit
My 1st squadron Christmas party...Santa outfit with elf hat...really??

There is a bird on top of that toy!!!!

Got some new bibs in the mail today...thank you Grandmamma & Aunt Brantlee

Happy Birthday Daddy!! Sang Happy Birthday a few times because we liked it so much!

I love books and my favorite story right now is The Night Before Christmas

We decided to celebrate Christmas a little earlier at the Farmer house so we wouldn't be packing a bunch of gifts! Dad & DB in front of the tree on 'Christmas' morning! (They just woke up)

DB opening his 1st Christmas gift from mom & dad

"I like holding the bow"

"The paper is fun too"

"I'm the present"

"Hi Curious George. It's nice to meet you"

"How do you play with these things, again?"

Mom and Santa posing before heading to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Mom & Dad wore homemade puff paint shirts...need to get the photo up of Dean

It snowed

The snow stayed until morning so we got dressed warm for a quick picture on the back deck

Close-up. Notice Gabby's paw made the picture. She was running around so fast - she loves snow!

Sitting up like a big boy!

Laughing at mom