Delaney at 9 months

My friend Kate does photography in her spare time. Over a couple of sessions, she captured Delaney just as we see her. Listen as you play the video to hear the inspiration behind Delaney's name.

http://kgauthierphotography.myshowit.com/delaney9months/index.html

Spring has Sprung!

Happy Spring Everyone!!!

We have all come out of hibernation to greet the beautiful spring. Today, Delaney is 9 months old. She has her doctor checkup tomorrow and I am confident that he will find her healthy as she is definitely happy. Lately, her favorite activities include talking, standing, and looking in the mirror. On the talking - so far we have "ma-ma", "da-da", and what we think could be "cat." She loves the command and perspective she has while standing. She will do it as long as you let her. Below is video on the last favorite activity. This was taken in February.

Another short lived favorite was sticking out her tongue. Here she is demonstating this talent.

Clicks and Nods

The cold months of the new year have turned us into near hermits but Delaney keeps it fun and interesting in the house. We are trying our best to capture the more interesting moments. The first video below is of her showing off her newly discovered clicks and nods. In addition to making movies, she likes to stand, talk, go to music class and play with her toys.





The second video showcases the return of the furrowed brow. Look back on earlier pictures to remind yourself how Delaney had quite the unhappy look. Then, she turned into Ms. Smiley with a happy grin for everyone. Lately, if you ask her a question she is not ready for or take her off guard, or even just peak her curiousity, that unhappy brow reveals itself.

Can't Help But Laugh

Delaney is having a good time experimenting with her sounds. As you can see and hear, mom and dad can't help but laugh.

New Year

Happy New Year! I don't really have any resolutions but if I did - one would be to post more pictures and movies. Delaney had a great Christmas and partied hard at her first New Year's party. Today, she took her first bath without the support of the "netting" and sat up all on her own. She splashed and played and seemed to love it so we grabbed the camera and got this video. Notice her great use of the prop and the song in the background. I think she might have a future in movies.

Halloween

Delaney's first Halloween! I found this great costume that was perfect for her since she is our little Bird. She wore it to daycare on Friday the 30th and the evening of the 31st. She enjoyed seeing all the people out trick or treating and they seemed to enjoy her too.

On October 28th she had her 4 month check-up. She is 13.5 pounds (60%) and nearly 26 inches long (90%). Once again, she was a super trooper with her 4 shots. They didn't even notice any signs of pain at day care that day.

The end of October also brought visits from family. She got to see both Grandmas and her Great Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob. They all really enjoyed her smiles and squawks. She is a "chatty Kathy" lately.

Recent Photos

Here are some recent photos

The Time of My Life

As predicted, once I returned to work, the website wouldn't get updated as often. Since the last entry, Delaney has taken another road trip, started Day Care, and has begun chatting up a storm. Over Labor Day weekend, we drove to Ponca City, Oklahoma (home of Grandma Mary’s family) for the Butt Family reunion. The weather was wonderful and the trip smooth and it was great seeing everyone.

Delaney’s first day of Day Care was September 9. As we suspected, she did great. The teachers report that she is a good eater and sleeper. She loves sitting and watching the other kids play and also likes lying on the floor with toys above her. One day, when she first started chatting, I arrived to pick her up and she was lying on the floor in a change of clothes that were not hers (extra from Day Care) and making a bunch of noise. I had to look twice to confirm she was my child. She “talks” the most in the morning before we leave for the day. Her noises are very cute and funny making us laugh before we head to work. Good way to start the day.

I attached a picture most people have seen by now because it is our current favorite. Most evenings I pick out Delaney’s clothes for the next day. On this particular night, I picked out the shirt that has the most famous Patrick Swayze quote from Dirty Dancing. The next morning, after we dressed her in the shirt, we learned that Patrick Swayze passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. The timing was a little spooky.