Thursday, July 15, 2010
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Last month we were able to load up the entire family and head down to San Diego in order to take in the boys first baseball game. Dad was pretty adamant that they experience this coming of age moment in an location that featured friends and a nice family environment (ie... NOT Dodger Stadium) so the beautiful Petco Park was the answer.
While not a lot of baseball was actually watched, a good time was had by all. Below are some pics from the eve.
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While not a lot of baseball was actually watched, a good time was had by all. Below are some pics from the eve.
On the Trolley down to the ballpark
Hanging in the family friendly bleachers near "The Beach"
Checking out the ball field at The Park @ The Park
Paying homage to "Mr Padre"
The family enjoying the national pastime
Much more to come to the new http://www.coleandcasey.com/
As you may have noticed some of the previous posts are no longer showing up on the main page here. To view older posts click on the archive links to the right. They are broken down by month.
Enjoy your day and as always, feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below (where is says "comment"... who'd a thunk it)
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Casey @ 5 Months
Casey is 5 months old today! What a busy time he has had these last few weeks! At 4 months he was certainly rolling over but he has now mastered the task this past month. Once you place him on the floor on his back, he immediately pops right over to his tummy. He is staying on his tummy for longer and longer stretches and is now starting to learn that he can roll back over to his back if he wants. When he is on his tummy he manages to "scooch" around by pushing himself with his legs and feet. We think we might have an early crawler on our hands. Don’t know if Mom and Dad are quite ready!
Casey has also found his toes. The hands are old news (but still of interest) and his little toes are not only irresistible to his folks, but apparently to himself as well. He can often be found with fingers or toes in his mouth. We wonder if teething is around the corner too because the baby drool faucet is on.
Casey was also fitted for and received a DOC Band. Like his brother, Casey’s noggin isn’t perfectly round. It is technically known as plagiocephaly but is essentially an asymmetrical head. And, like Cole, it isn’t too severe but without treatment it could potentially cause some problems later on. He’ll likely wear his DOC Band for about the same amount of time that Cole had to (about 3 months). We are biased, we know, but he sure does look adorable!
What is amazing is Casey’s developmental timing to Cole. Give or take a week the milestones thus far have been within the same timeframe. We think they certainly look like brothers but they act and grow like brothers too!
And what a way to celebrate being 5 months... Casey was baptized into the Catholic Church today! How special it was to have Fr. Denis perform the baptism (and he flew all the way from Rome no less!). A special shout out to his God parents David Tumlin and Ellen Tumlin too! Casey had family and friends join him for the big event. And, like many before him, Casey donned the "Black family baptismal gown" worn by his great grandfather on down the line, to include his own father and brother. We will have a separate post about his baptism but couldn’t let the blessed event go by without a mention!
Casey continues to be a very happy boy with lots of smiles for everyone. We are proud of our boys!
Here is a glance at Casey's progression over the past 5 months
And finally... a look at Cole at 5 months next to his 5 month old brother
Much more to come to the new http://www.coleandcasey.com/
As you may have noticed some of the previous posts are no longer showing up on the main page here. To view older posts click on the archive links to the right. They are broken down by month.
Enjoy your day and as always, feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below (where is says "comment"... who'd a thunk it)
Casey has also found his toes. The hands are old news (but still of interest) and his little toes are not only irresistible to his folks, but apparently to himself as well. He can often be found with fingers or toes in his mouth. We wonder if teething is around the corner too because the baby drool faucet is on.
Casey was also fitted for and received a DOC Band. Like his brother, Casey’s noggin isn’t perfectly round. It is technically known as plagiocephaly but is essentially an asymmetrical head. And, like Cole, it isn’t too severe but without treatment it could potentially cause some problems later on. He’ll likely wear his DOC Band for about the same amount of time that Cole had to (about 3 months). We are biased, we know, but he sure does look adorable!
What is amazing is Casey’s developmental timing to Cole. Give or take a week the milestones thus far have been within the same timeframe. We think they certainly look like brothers but they act and grow like brothers too!
And what a way to celebrate being 5 months... Casey was baptized into the Catholic Church today! How special it was to have Fr. Denis perform the baptism (and he flew all the way from Rome no less!). A special shout out to his God parents David Tumlin and Ellen Tumlin too! Casey had family and friends join him for the big event. And, like many before him, Casey donned the "Black family baptismal gown" worn by his great grandfather on down the line, to include his own father and brother. We will have a separate post about his baptism but couldn’t let the blessed event go by without a mention!
Casey continues to be a very happy boy with lots of smiles for everyone. We are proud of our boys!
Here is a glance at Casey's progression over the past 5 months
And finally... a look at Cole at 5 months next to his 5 month old brother
Much more to come to the new http://www.coleandcasey.com/
As you may have noticed some of the previous posts are no longer showing up on the main page here. To view older posts click on the archive links to the right. They are broken down by month.
Enjoy your day and as always, feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below (where is says "comment"... who'd a thunk it)
Thursday, July 01, 2010
World Cup Continues - Go Oranje
Four short years ago Cole entered our lives during the 2006 World Cup. Dad can remember the entire family taking in a few games in-between bottles, naps and changing diapers.
Now 4 short years later the World Cup is back (as is the experience of a new baby in the family)and as Cole says "Daddy has been watching A LOT of the soccer tournament". Admittedly, this statement is true and has had some slight influence on Cole. Dad was surprised and pleased when last week from out of Cole's room (when he was supposed to be going to sleep) came chants of "U S A... U S A". After an exciting run and disappointing finish for the U.S. team the tourney continues on.
After the 2006 tourney, Cole's Uncle Mark Daquipa returned from his trip to Germany to experience the Cup in person with a gift for him. An actual "kit" (ie uniform) for The Netherlands... The Oranje. For those who don't know, Cole's Oma (Grandmother, Momma's Mom) is Dutch so there is some family pride surrounding this wonderful gift. While it didn't fit him at the time (he was only a few months old) it conveniently fits now as the boys in Orange are about to battle Brazil in the Quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup. Go Oranje!!!
Much more to come to the new http://www.coleandcasey.com/
As you may have noticed some of the previous posts are no longer showing up on the main page here. To view older posts click on the archive links to the right. They are broken down by month.
Enjoy your day and as always, feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below (where is says "comment"... who'd a thunk it)
Now 4 short years later the World Cup is back (as is the experience of a new baby in the family)and as Cole says "Daddy has been watching A LOT of the soccer tournament". Admittedly, this statement is true and has had some slight influence on Cole. Dad was surprised and pleased when last week from out of Cole's room (when he was supposed to be going to sleep) came chants of "U S A... U S A". After an exciting run and disappointing finish for the U.S. team the tourney continues on.
After the 2006 tourney, Cole's Uncle Mark Daquipa returned from his trip to Germany to experience the Cup in person with a gift for him. An actual "kit" (ie uniform) for The Netherlands... The Oranje. For those who don't know, Cole's Oma (Grandmother, Momma's Mom) is Dutch so there is some family pride surrounding this wonderful gift. While it didn't fit him at the time (he was only a few months old) it conveniently fits now as the boys in Orange are about to battle Brazil in the Quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup. Go Oranje!!!
Much more to come to the new http://www.coleandcasey.com/
As you may have noticed some of the previous posts are no longer showing up on the main page here. To view older posts click on the archive links to the right. They are broken down by month.
Enjoy your day and as always, feel free to drop us a line or leave a comment below (where is says "comment"... who'd a thunk it)
