HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINA!!!
Daddy's little girl turns two today. Time has flown by. And at the same time it has been a long road.

I am very glad to have such a beautiful daughter. Christina has learned so much and is getting smarter everyday.

Here are pictures from: July 4, 2006; July 4, 2007; and June 28, 2008.
2006
2007
2008

We have come a long way baby.
Lots of love to you Christina.

Derek

Cole came over on Saturday to play with me. I was a little jealous that mom had to share her time with someone else but I got over it. Well most of it.  Cole is 18 months and likes a lot of the same things that I do. We had fun. He was real interested in my gait trainer when I was in it. He also knew that my favorite toy is my yellow drum stick and he would hand it to me. We were also on the floor playing with blocks. I was a little confused hearing all of my toys going and I was not doing it.

Mom says that Cole is going to come over more often so that we can hang out and bond. She says that he will be coming over on Friday the 4th (my birthday) (in case anyone forgot) to play for a while. 

On Friday, May 20th, 2008; Ruby Tanner Graham was born at home.

Congrats to James and Sarah.

Christina now has another cousin. I will post more later.

This weekend was pretty mellow. Grandma Kar came over Saturday and Sunday and we got to play; sing songs, read books, and throw toys around.

Sunday daddy grilled really good cheese burgers on the grill and he even made me special little ones all for me !!!
My teeth are still working on making it out - they should be out real  soon.

My new OT starts tomorrow (Monday). Her name in Jenny too. She will be here until the other Jenny comes back.

On July 6, the Sunday after my real birthday we are going to have ice cream cake for friends and family to bring in my two whole years.  It will be here at my house from 2-4.  Daddy will be sending emails out for everyone.

Did you take part in Download Day. I did. Firefox 3 here we go.

I haven't noticed a whole lot of difference yet, but then I am not on the computer a whole lot when I get home.

The big differences for me are the add-ons that do not yet work with v3. I use a few add-ons that I really took for granted.

Christina is doing ok. I will be glad when the two swollen gums split and let those poor teeth out.

I got some pictures off the camera from the 7th. Dan, Sheri, and Dylan stopped by. There are some good ones. And a nice pic of Angela holding Christina and Dylan.

So it started on Friday we all went to Eoin's graduation party. It was real fun. Mommy took me on the huge trampoline. At first I cried because it was new and I was not sure what was going  on. After I realized that I was bouncing it was all good. Mommy then helped me bounce on my own and walk on it.  I was not too happy to get off. I then ate lots of good food; pork, cucumbers, strawberries, watermelon, brownies and lots more.

On Saturday mom, dad, Crystal, Dave, Evan, Cole and I went to eat at Ciconie's and then went to the fair. I had a lot of fun. We all walked about a half mile or so to the grounds and I liked my stroller ride. Mommy rode a roller coaster with me and the giant slide. I had so much fun. I liked the lights and sounds.

Sunday I hung out with daddy and mommy at home to mellow out. I had a great daddy's day with my daddy. He is the best.

Monday mommy and I went swimming at the YMCA and there were a lot of kids there. I had fun. I like to see other little people.

Today Jenny came for the last time to see me until September. She is having another baby. We had fun today playing- I will miss her. Jenny is sending another Jenny to take her spot until then so my OT is moved to Mondays from Thursday. 

Bye for now.

The girls are asleep, dishes are done, and pictures are uploading. It is about time to call it a day.

I wanted to put up a quick post. I'm am trying to make an effort to throw something up more than once a week.

The real news, Christina is doing well. At least as well as can be. She has one tooth that finally broke through and I would have sworn there was another. At least it felt like it. Three more to go before the next round of molars. Her tone has been really bad the last few days. We're guessing another growth spurt. Poor kid, she tries so hard to reach and grab for things. You can see the determination and frustration in her eyes. And, the last two days I managed to feed her really well and bind her up. Last night she got the suppository. The first golf ball made a pop. The second was in the tub during bath time. I over-reacted and yelled for Angela. Something that big shouldn't have to come out that little tush. Christina screamed. After 20 minutes or so she was calm and bedtime was the usual.

So much for a little post. Time for bed.
Derek

What a day. The morning started bad, the coffee maker died today.

Woke up this morning and the coffee maker was on and not brewing. Tried turning it off and back on with no luck.

Not messing around this time, splurged and we ordered a Cuisinart 14-cup.

Can you believe that I am almost two!!!! I know it is time flies when your havin fun. Not much is going on here just hanging out. Jenny my OT went on maternity leave and left me my favorite toy until she comes back. I sure do like to play with it.
This weekend mom got me a mattress pad to make my bed real comfortable. I think that I like it. Sorry about not getting to the pictures of my MRI up. We have been busy hanging out. I like to be on the floor and move around. I am getting the hang of how to roll over more purposeful and scoot across the floor. It takes me some time but I can do it. Anyway here  are some new pictures.....
I forgot to add, I think that my kid cart is helping me to become more independent. I am also liking to talk more.

This is my favorite spiky fish.


Look sitting on my own !!!!!

Morning,

It is a gloomy Sunday morning. I am up before the girls. Coffee is started and I'm too lazy to grab the orange juice out of the back of the refrigerator.

Christina slept all night by herself. Huge accomplishment. I better check with Angela, to make sure I didn't sleep through anything. I hope this is the start of a trend.

I'm having a hard time focusing. This background is way to bright for this time of the morning.

Dan, Sheri, and Dylan stopped by yesterday afternoon. We got a couple pictures of Angela holding the two kids. Dylan is 11lbs 11oz and 2 months. Christina is 20lbs 6oz and 23 months. I will get a picture or two to put up.

I'm using Christina's laptop and I think I will check into putting SP3 on here to find out how much will break.

Sunday morning means pancakes. I better get the stuff ready to go. It is easier without holding Christina.

Derek