Mormor reading stories

Phoenix's Mormor (Lisa's mom) stayed for almost a week to help out with Phoenix while Lisa and Steph could work on a few projects around the house. YAY! Here is Phoenix sitting with his Mormor, reading some of his favorite books!

Family visit!

Phoenix's Aunt Anna Maria didn't get to make it to his first birthday party, but was able to take a break from her medical school studies to come visit for a couple of days this past weekend! Here are some pictures of Lisa's sister, Anna Maria, holding her silly nephew, Phoenix!

Cold Again!

After being unseasonably warm, it got unseasonably cold this past week! So, these new photos show Phoenix dressed for cooler weather! He got some new pants (blue jeans and these Old Navy Khaki's) at the consignment store. He seems to be between sizes (12 months - 18 months, in pants and between 18 months and 24 months in tops). So, it all depends on the brand as well as size (if they'll fit)! The weather warming back up, now, which is nice... even if it means that there's a lot of rain included!

Phoenix is still not walking yet, but loves to "cruise" around ("walking" while holding onto furniture). He'll PUSH you out of the way with his body, if you're sitting on a chair or couch and your knees are in his pathway! And, he's really a pro at crawling, even if he's carrying a toy or pushing a truck or car across the floor!

Cruising in my SHORTS!

I've been "cruising" (walking while holding something, like furniture, or the TV, or the vacuum cleaner!) since Mother's Day! I'm getting really good at standing up and sitting down. And, I've got crawling down pat! I like to "race" around on my hands and knees. Sometimes, I think I can walk without holding onto anything and I let go of everything, but I guess I just don't quite have that balance yet. It's been getting warm here (70 - 80 F) in the past few days, so I get to wear my new cargo shorts, just like my Mor (Lisa).

In the Garden

Last summer, my moms added 2 new raised garden beds, to make a total of 4 raised beds to plant herbs and vegetables. They said that I could "help" in the garden this year... last year I was too small and couldn't even sit up, unassisted! I wasn't too sure, at first. But, I kind of liked the dirt... it tasted a little dry, though! Here I am, helping to prepare the beds. We had to weed and get the other things out (like sticks and rocks). My moms said that I can help water the plants and watch them grow. And later in the summer, I can even help pick things when they're ready!

More photos from birthday

New Stats

Because Lisa's parents (Phoenix's grandparents, Mormor and Morfar) were at both Phoenix's birthday party and the adoption ceremony... we have even MORE photos to post (from Mormor's camera)! And, an update, Phoenix had a doctor's appointment for his chicken pox, hepatitis A, and mumps, measles, and rubella shots on Tuesday (4/20) we have his new "stats". Phoenix is now 20 lbs. 13 oz. (he's at the 20th percentile in weight). He is 31 1/4" long (the 90th percentile!) and his head has a circumference of 46 1/2 cm (now at the 60th percentile)! YAY for Phoenix! The doctor said, after noting how much and often he eats and sleeps, that this is the reason for his incredible growth! These percentiles are not adjusted for his preemie-ness, so he is being compared to other babies his actual age (a little over 12 months). His doctor is also impressed with his developmental milestones. He's almost caught up with other non-preemie babies his age, both in gross and fine motor skills and verbally. She told us that she can tell that he is both very much loved and well cared for. And, she told us that he's "definitely a keeper"!! We think so too!

More Birthday Party Pictures!

Phoenix did quite well for skipping multiple naps! He's a trooper! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHOENIX! We LOVE you! We'll post a few more photos, soon... both from his actual birthday and from the party!

FIRST Birthday Party!

Phoenix had a big first birthday party! Thank you to everyone (family and friends) who could come celebrate! We had lots of good food, fun gifts, and good times!

Adoption Day in Portland!

April 14th was a very special day! Mormor and Morfar took the train to Portland from Seattle to witness, support, and celebrate Steph legally adopting Phoenix. She is now his "second parent"! IT'S OFFICIAL! Phoenix got to swing / pound the gavel! HURRAY! Yay for Phoenix!