Winter is here

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! It's freezing outside. This past week has been very odd. It has actually snowed on a consistent basis for 1 week. I finally got my first close-up with snow. Let me tell you, it is very cold. I know that mom put my hands in it, I started crying. I didn't know what to think. But I enjoyed being out there playing with mom and dad. This past weekend, me and dad went sliding down the road with Ginger. He put me in my jogging stroller and we ran up and down the street. I had a blast. I really hope my Grandma gets to come out here on Christmas. The airport has been slammed with so many people because flights have been cancelled left and right. I know that no matter what, my grandma will find a way to get here. Anyways, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I will surely take more pictures during the holidays. I need to go take a nap. Talk to ya soon. Love you all. ***SAVANNAH***

Hi everyone! I have been so busy here lately so I haven't gotten to write much. I had a great Thanksgiving with Mr Art and Mrs Jane and all their family. I actually to taste some real mashed potatoes. YUM YUM!!! They were so good. Then, that weekend, dad and mom took me to meet Jake (one of dad's friends from work- he's cool) at the Woodburn Outlet mall. There, I got to finally meet Santa Claus. I wasn't afraid because I know that I have been a good girl and we were almost wearing the same outfit. So, I got my picture taken and then, walked around the mall for a while. Mom and dad bought me some cute outfits and they bought some clothes for themselves. After we were done there, we then went to the Washington Square mall. We walked around somemore and ended up at the Cheesecake Factory for lunch/dinner. Man, that was so good. Dad got me to try this green dip and I loved it because it was so sweet. This passed Saturday, dad put up the Christmas tree with the lights but it's not decorated yet. Mom has been working all weekend so we were all going to do it together when we were all home. Now, I have come down with my 5th cold this year. I definitely know that I am teething again because I am drooling like crazy and I want everything in my mouth. I am definitely looking forward to Grandma coming into town in a couple of weeks. I wonder what we're going to do while she's here. I know there will be lots of fun. I hope you guys have a wonderful day!! ***SAVANNAH***

Proud of my daddy

Hey guys... I apoligize for not writing sooner. I have been so busy, and lately have been wiped out by the end of the night. I finally have some time too catch up... So last weekend we were in Seattle Washington. It was so cool... I was so amazed by everything that I saw there. We spent a few hours down at Pikes place market and got to see some real cool stuff. I got my picture taken by a very ugly monk fish... I would freak out if I ever saw that thing come up to me in the water. Then we got to ride the monorail around town and have dinner at PF Changs right downtown. The reason we were in Seattle was for a race that my dad signed up for with some friends from work. I thought it was alot of fun. Dad ran a race that was filled with obstacles every 1/4 mile. I had so much fun running around following my dad and cheering him on. We had a good time overall hanging out with friends and getting some cool scenery in as well. Then after we got back it was back to the daily grind. I was able to spend monday through wednesday with mom because she didnt have to work. Then the rest of the week I got to go to daycare and see my friends and then Dad would come and pick me up... I loved it when he came to get me, then we would head home and go for a jog around the block with ginger and then spend time hanging out at the house.... Im really looking forward to my first thanksgiving.. I get to spend it with mom and dad and we are going to go to Art and Janes house... I really like spending time over there because they are just really kooky and so much fun... Sometimes I wonder about Art but I figure jane will get it all figured out in the end... Anyway I am about to go to bed but I just wanted to update my little blog here... Goodnight everyone, and happy thanksgiving.

What a weekend

Well I have had a very busy weekend... Today was so exciting... We had a suprise birthday party for my mom at one of our favorite spots . It was so cool. Dad and I arranged for everything. We had the guest and the food all there waiting for mom when she arrived. We had the party at the coffee girl in astoria.... We had such a good time too, All of our friends were there... There was so much food and cake and the best part was the gifts... Thanks to everyone who made it there today... my mom really had a great time. Of course thats not all I did. I went trick or treating yesterday down in Astoria... There were so many people there in town that we really couldn't move around... So we decided to ditch that joint and head down to seaside and go to the outlet stores to go snag some candy... I managed to get some but then I got really tired and fussy and just wanted to go home... So my first Trick or Treat experience was a little less than ideal... Oh well its not that big of a deal... I have had such a big day today and goten so much accomplished and I am really tired. So I will write back in a bit, I am going to go and get some much needed beauty rest....

I am getting so excited about Friday. It's going to be my first Halloween and also mom's birthday. I am going to dress up as a skeleton because the pumpkin one is huge on me. I will definitely save that for next year. That way I will be a little bit bigger. I hope all of you enjoyed the pictures that I have sent your way. I know I look so cute. Here lately, I have been a total butt. My gums have been giving me troubles and I keep getting mom and dad up in the middle of the night. I chew chew chew. I have actually tried some new baby foods. I have tried peas, green beans, winter squash, pears, and bananas. The only one that I didn't like was the bananas. I will try those later. I don't spit up as much anymore. So that means, I am not ruining any of my clothes all day long. Tonight, me and dad went a harvest fest at the church. I had so much fun watching other rugrats play games and run around like maniacs.

Man, I don't know what dad was thinking. It's 10:00 pm and we just got back from jogging around the block. I kept talking to him the whole time telling him how tired I was but he just kept going. We are getting ready for some 5k obstacle race in Seattle. We are looking forward to that though because we will be going with some friends and after the race, there will be a big luau. The last few days have been really good. My uncle Drew just joined the army. I am very proud of him. I am a little concerned right now because I just found out that there is chicken pox going around at the daycare. I just hope I don't get them but if I get them, it's better now than when I get a little older. I am also a little sad because my friends Silas and Selah are leaving. They are moving to Washington next month. But at the same time, I am excited because it's what God wants for them. I am tired and sleepy so I am going to bed. Love ya and night night. ***SAVANNAH***

I am growing up to be the most prettiest girl in the world. On Saturday, mom and dad finally let me have some real baby food. I had some sweet potatoes. That is so good. Now I feel like a big girl. I still have a little chest congestion. I am getting tired of it because it has been going on for a month now. Mom and dad took me to urgent care to see if there was something else wrong with me and the doctors tested me for RSV. That meant that this big tall lady had to suck some snot out of my nose into this container. Thank goodness that I didn't have it though. So, they prescribed me a steroid to get rid of some of the mucus. After we're done with that, we are going to see if this mucus goes away and stays away. Today, mommy has to go to work. I do miss hanging out with her. But I do enjoy my daycare. The people there are really nice. I am getting excited about Halloween. I am not sure which costume I am going to wear. Grammy & Pop got me a skeleton with a little Boo hat to go with it. Grandma & Grandpa got me a pumpkin outfit with a little pumpkin basket to hold all of my candy. I think we are going to Cannon Beach because I heard that all of the stores downtown will be open and they will be giving away candy. I know that I am too young to eat the candy but mom will definitely be in heaven. I just wanted to give you guys an update on how I was doing. I miss all of you. Love you lots. ***SAVANNAH***

Hello Hello!!! I miss all of you. For the past couple of days, he has just been me and mommy but yesterday, she had to go back to another long week at work. I do surely miss her very much. Last night, me and daddy surprised her with dinner. It was pasta and spaghetti sauce with sausage in it. Man, it looked so good. Me and dad kept each other busy all day yesterday with taking a long walk to just dancing around the house. This morning, I do feel like I am still have a little bit of a cold because when I breathe, I sound like a cat prrrrring away. Mommy is going to call the doctor to see if I need to be checked out again. I want to let everyone know that I am still doing okay and I am still growing like a weed. I squeal, laugh, and talk constantly. Well, I hope everyone has a blessed day. I will write back soon. Love you!!! ***SAVANNAH***

My first hike

Good Morning every one... Yesterday was sooooo cool. I got to go on my very first hike with dad. We went to Ecola State Park and hiked the trail to Indian Beach. It was really cool to be walking so close to the edge of a cliff and to look down and see waves, rocks and the beach from so far away. Dad brought the video camera and we made our first documentery together. It kinda got me thinking about film school, but when I told dad he said I may change my mind in the next couple of years. We took ginger with us and I know she had a good time, because when we were done she was completely pooped, but I enjoyed taking her with us. I think she's finally coming around to accepting me as part of the family. Mom and Dad tell me that she's rally jeoulous of me... Oh well I'm the baby and she's gotta love me. Anyway after we left the park we went to go visit mom at work... I always like doing that because I see moms face light up when Dad and I walk up to the pharmacy. And all trhe ladies she works with google over me, and treat me like a princess. So yesterday was a great day and it was really great to be able to talk to Grammy and Pop, Im sorry guys that I was kind of a butt, but I was cranky and hungry. You know how it is. And Pop and NAna I enjoyed reading the comments you have been putting on. Dont worry Nana I can finally get over now... crawling is just around the corner.... I need to go get ready for church

****Savannah****

Good Morning!! I have been so busy lately. Last week, I had my 4 month check-up and shots. I found out that I was 16 pounds 2 ounces and 26 1/2 inches long. I am a big girl. I have just been hanging out with dad. Yesterday, I went to a cook-out for our neighborhood. I met so many new people. Mom and dad were telling me that yesterday was the day that they found out that they were having me. I can't believe that it has been a year already. I was only a tadpole at this time last year. The only thing new with me is that I haven't been feeling good. I am trying to fight off a little cold. My little nose is congested and runny and I have a crappy cough. What's so crappy is that daddy has a cold going on too. For the next couple of days, it's just going to be me and mommy. I have really missed her. I hope everyone has a great day! ***SAVANNAH***

Today was awesome!!!! Dad took me for a bike ride at fort stevens. I was chillin in my bike trailer while dad did all the hard work. It was fun though. We rode through a few of the trails and then came home for lunch. I was beat so of course I had to take a nap for a while. Just before it got dark me and dad took Ginger for a walk downtown, and we stopped at the Astoria Coffee house to see what was going on. It was pretty empty there tonight so we got a latte and kept on walking. By the time we got back it was time for me to get a bath and go to bed. I wanted to wait for mom to get home though so I begged dad to let me stay up until she got home. Guess what? It worked. Well I can't wait to see what we are going to do tomorrow. Good night guys
***SAVANNAH***

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't written in a while. I have been so busy. Last Wednesday, I finally rolled over from my tummy to my back. And then, this past Monday, I rolled the other way. I was getting frustrated because it was so hard. Now every time they put me on the floor, I go straight for my side so I can roll over some more. Mommy and daddy finally finished painting my room. It looks so beautiful and I really do appreciate them doing that for me. I am styling and profiling. I am also teething. I do have my good and bad days. I hate being cranky. Mom and dad are taking really good care of me though. I couldn't have asked for better parents. Mom started back to work yesterday. I was said to see her go because she has been with me for the past 2 weeks on vacation. But, I was excited to see my friends again at daycare and also spend some quality time with daddy. Yesterday, me and dad went on a long walk and hung out at the house and watched a movie. We had so much fun. We get to spend a 3 day weekend together because daddy is off of work today. I wonder what we are gonna do with our time. I hope all of you have a great day and be safe in whatever you do! Love you guys. *** SAVANNAH ***

This weekend was really cool. I went to Eastern Oregon with mom and dad, and some friends. I rode a sky tram all the way up mount Howard. I could see Wallowa lake from the top. I think mom got a little nervous riding the tram up to the top, but I loved it. Dad took some good pictures of me at the top, and Mom and I got a few really good photo ops. Then I got to go swimming in the lake. I had such a good time.


I am growing bigger and bigger every day. Yesterday, I have learned to roll myself over from my tummy to my back. It was so freaking hard. And I was getting so frustrated because it took so long. And now, all I want to do is sit up. I want to see the world. Today, I have been helping mom and dad paint my room. It looks so pretty. I didn't really help. What I did was fuss and fuss because I wanted to be held the whole they were painting. I know I was being a butt. I was just trying to push their buttons.


By the way Pastor I am sorry for trying to speak over you, but when I have something on my mind I have to say it before I 4get. Well I need to go back and help mom and dad paint my room. It's going to look so cool when they are finished... Bye guys. ***SAVANNAH***

Hey Grandma & Grandpa. It was nice to talk to you on the phone yesterday. I miss you dearly and I can't wait to see you at Christmas time. Maybe it will snow and we can go out and play in it. Right now I am sleeping in my swing. I need to get all the sleep I can get these days since I am growing so big. I need to get my beauty rest so I will write back later. Love you lots. Hugs & Kisses. ***SAVANNAH***

I just want you guys to know that I have been doing really well. I have been enjoying the daycare that I go to. The people there are really nice and they take good care of me. I had my second hospital appointment this past Tuesday and there is good news. I found out that my bad kidney is smaller than the good kidney which is what the doctor's want. And the doctor said that there is little to no function to the bad kidney which means that I don't have to have surgery any time soon. He said that if the kidney doesn't shrink all the way and stays the same size, then mommy & daddy have to make another big decision and decide whether to remove or not. That decision won't take place until I am around 2 years old. I am growing like a weed these days. I weigh 14 pounds & 14 ounces now. Chunky Monkey. I just wanted to keep you guys updated on things. Please write more on my blog. Love you guys. ***SAVANNAH***

Howdy everyone! It's been forever since I updated this blog. I have been so busy lately. Last weekend, Uncle Casey flew over here just to see me. He's so funny and he just fell in love with me right when he saw me. We had such an awesome time. Last Tuesday (7/29), we had to drive to Portland to get my kidney scan (an unexpected appointment). We weren't supposed to go there until this week, but there was a national shortage of the radio-isotope that they had to move up my appointment. I dreaded that day. After 8am, I couldn't have anymore milk and then between 8-10am, I could only have clear liquids, and then after 10am, they wanted me to starve. I was very upset with those people. I screamed so hard and loud. Mommy and daddy couldn't help and I know they felt bad. I screamed even more when they gave me the medicine to help me sleep because it stung going in. But then, I was out like a light. Mom and dad told me it took me 30 minutes to wake up and for the rest of the day, I couldn't function straight. Of course they told me that I laughed alot, but I dont remember a thing about that day. I guess thats a good thing though... Now we are getting back to normal, but please keep me in your prayers because I have to go back on Tuesday to see what the urologists says. Well I guess I will talk to you later. Love You guys.....

Hey everyone (I am talking to you Pastor & DJ). I am currently sitting in the airport in Charlotte, NC. It will be good to finally get back home and in my own bed. I just miss my bed and my music. I did have a good visit with everyone. The trip to see Papa and Mom Mom was awesome. I just smiled and talked so much. I did manage to spit up a little bit on Papa though. He didn't care. I also saw my aunt and uncle and one of my cousins. The ride home was the best. Me and daddy had a huge conversation and told each other secrets. It only stays between me and him. On Saturday & Sunday, my grandma and grandpa came up to see me and we went swimming. I had so much fun. I will go for now because we are about to board the plane. I will write back later. Love you guys. ***SAVANNAH***

Hey everyone. I know it's been a while since I have written, but I have been so busy spending time with my family. On July 14,2007, I had my first airplane ride. I didn't cry at all. It was a total adventure. My time clock has been off since we landed in Charlotte, NC. I have been really good and not giving mommy and daddy a hard time. Just smiling, talking, and laughing. Tomorrow, July 18,2008, I will be seeing my great-grandparents (Papa & Mom Mom) for the first time. I am so very excited. I will let you know how the visit goes. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been doing very well and I am growing like a weed. Goodnight & sweet dreams. Love you guys. ***SAVANNAH***

Today was a good day...I had so much fun with mom...We made a trip to Costco and to the post office...She talked to me and played with me...Dad bought me a little trailer that goes on the back of the bike and I rode in it for the first time..I was so comfortable in there surrounded by pillows and blankets because I am so small...I then saw grammy and pop on the webcam...I miss them so much...I also miss my other grandma and grandpa...I can't wait to see them at Christmas...I then got a relaxing bath and went straight to bed...I love my mommy and daddy. ***SAVANNAH***

Hey you guys..Sorry I haven't written in the past couple of days but ever since I got home from Leavenworth, I have been so busy...Mom and dad had to go back to work but I held down the fort...Yesterday, I have really discovered my hands...All I do is suck on them for no reason...I just love it when they talk to me...I love to laugh and talk to them...Also, me, mom, Ginger hung outside on the back porch and had lunch..It was so sunny and there were no clouds in the sky...I love being outside! Hopefully today will be the same...I miss all of you! ***SAVANNAH***

Well today wasn't much better than yesterday. we left leavenworth around 1000 and drove for about 5-6 hours. I was a little horror for mom and dad today... My goal is to see how far I can stretch them. once we got on the road I just kept crying and crying. Mom had to come sit in the back with me while dad kept on driving... We stopped for lunch at Applebees. I had fun there, I was really good because I got to get out of the car seat. Anyway now I am glad to be home and back in my zone. I am hapy to be in my crib, and get to swing in my swing... I love it.... I get to go to my sitters house tomorrow, I am looking forward to that while mom and dad go to work. So I need to go and get some sleep. Good night

**** Savannah****

Today was not a good day for me. I cried, cried, and cried some more. We did the usual like go to lunch and exploring around town. But mainly we stayed in the hotel room because I was being a total brat. I cried at lunch and at dinner. After dinner, we went for a walk and while I was sitting on dad's lap, I gave him a big surprise. Then, I was better. I haven't cried since, but dad had to change his shorts. Sorry dad. On a different note, mom and dad are beginning to teach me sign language. I get a kick out of watching mom and dad make funny gestures towards me. Maybe one day I will understand what they mean. But for now, it's just plain fun. I am kinda tired now. I can't wait to see what you guys post on my blog. Night night. ***SAVANNAH***

Hi GRAMMY.... I LOVE YOU....

We just got back from dinner at Gustav's. Mom had Alaskan Halibut & Chips and dad had two german sausages. And all I got was mom's crummy milk. I can't wait until I am old enough to eat solid foods. It looks so tasty! Right now, we are sitting inside the lodge because there is a thunderstorm going on outside. I have never heard thunder or seen lightning before. It was so cool! I also went swimming in the big pool today. Mom and dad passed me back and forth in the water. I got to kick my legs and splash around. It was so much fun. I am about to fall asleep now. Good night. I love you all. ***SAVANNAH***

We are currently in Leavenworth, WA for Vince's first father's day. It took about 5-51/2 hours to get here. Great scenery of the cascade range. It's 12:22 am and Vince and Savannah are sound asleep and I am just playing on the computer. Savannah is so adorable. For the past 4 nights, she has been sleeping completely through the night (roughly 7 to 8 hours). I don't know how long that's going to last. Today, Savannah went for her first swim in the pool and she totally loved it. The sun was so bright so it was very difficult for her to keep her eyes open. I just wanted to start this new blog so you know what's going on with Savannah. Keep checking it from time to time to see updates. Love you guys. *** LINDSEY***