Ottoman

This is the new ottoman/toy box that Levi, Susan and I worked on this past weekend. It was time consuming, but definitely worth it. It is huge 38x38 inches.

July 1

Matthew is watching Baby Einstein with Aunt Bug in this picture. He loves his big comfy chair. Aunt Bug, tries to fit in it too...she doesn't fit as well as Matthew. Matthew is walking to people as they open their arms to him, and yesterday he stood up in the middle of the living room and walked to the couch. He is so proud of himself when he walks too. Mommy is proud of him too. Our trip to Buffalo this past Sunday was a nice trip because we got to see Big Matt, Kristin, Ben and pick up Natalie (Aunt Bug). But Matthew's ride home was not fun. He was very upset...I think it might be a while before we try another trip. He cried enough to loose his voice. And each time we stopped to give him a break and let him out of his carseat he would stand and hold onto the steering wheel giggling...what a punk. He just didn't want to be in his carseat.

We are looking forward to this weekend where we can see Grandma's new kitchen, visit Great Grandpa on his birthday, and watch fireworks. Matthew's first fireworks! A couple more days until the weekend...we will have to hold out. And 40 days until Daddy is home!

June 30

Cute Buns walking around on the deck. He was having a great time being a boy. And Matthew and Rory playing together in her exer-saucer. They love eachother!

Matthew playing with the fan

Matthew being a silly boy in front of the fan. He is such a nut.

First steps caught on video!

We caught his first steps on video today!

Update from NY

Matthew is doing great. He is my little angel haha, more like my little trouble maker. He definitely knows what no means and he either laughs at me when I tell him no or throws a fit. Just depends on his mood. He has taken a couple steps (about 3) multiple times now. I am still not considering him 'walking' yet. I'll keep you posted though. We are always busy playing with cousin Rory during the week and then on the weekends we go home to visit the grandparents. By the end of the weekend we are exhausted and glad to be back to babysitting. Some of Matthew's favorite things to do right now include:

• Talking on the phone
• Eating
• Giving slobbery kisses
• Playing with Rory
• Playing with the puppies
• Giggle
• Steal hats
• Play with his trucks
  
• Looking at his Daddy book

We are counting down the days until Kevin comes home for R&R.

June 23rd Just like Daddy

I look like Daddy, I dress like Daddy and I will probably grow up to be like Daddy.