My first Christmas!

December has been a blast! So many wonderful things have happened in my life.

I found out that I have feet! They are so fun to play with, and now lying on my back isn't so bad...


My aunt and uncles came to visit me, and it has been amazing! Aunt Hayley and I got to spend the weekend together in Mammoth. While mom went snowboarding aunt Hayley and I played with grandpa and Hollywood. Uncle brad and Shawn have been staying at my house, and I love having a house full of people to keep me company. We all went to the Charger game on Christmas Eve. Everyone had a great time, but I was mad that daddy wouldn't let me have any food.

After we got home from the game dad helped me put my first Christmas ornament on the tree. It was a gift from grandpa Frankwick and it made pretty music.


After we finished the tree mom and I made a gingerbread house for Santa which we left for him to snack on. I also got to leave him a note where I asked him to bring me lots of bottles full of milk!

In the morning we woke up and Santa had come! He brought me a stocking full of gifts. Dad and I had a good time opening it.
After I finished my stocking mom helped me open the gifts I had under the tree. I got all sorts of neat stuff!

It didn't take long for me to figure out how to open them...

One of my favorite gifts was the rocking horse I got from the Umbargers. It rocks back and forth while making funny noises that make me laugh. It also wags its tail and moves its head. I have a lot of fun playing on it.When we were done opening all the gifts, grandpa thought it would be funny to wrap me up like a present. I had fun opening myself! I am very grateful to everyone for all the incredible gifts I got this Christmas.

After Christmas we went home and I got to use all my new presents. Mom let me try some bananas in my new high chair. As you can see I really enjoyed them!

The day after we came home we packed up again and headed to Mammoth. Dad, Uncle Shawn, and uncle Brad all went snowboarding. Mom dressed me up in my gear and I got to walk them to the mountain. It was cold outside, but I huddled up with mom and had a good time on the slopes.

We left the mountain as it was snowing outside and headed back home. Then, as if my week couldn't get any more exciting, Grandpa and Hayley came to visit me and the whole family went to Knott's Berry Farm. It was awesome! There were so many things to look it. I got to sit with grandpa while everyone went on the rides. Before we left mom even took me on the carousel. I sat on an ostrich that went up and down!!!!

We sure have had an incredible couple of weeks. I definitely like the holiday season, mostly because I get to spend time with my incredible family. I am going to be very sad when they all leave to go home, but know that wherever they are they will be thinking of me and missing me!!!!!!!!

5 months old!

Today is my birthday and I am 5 months old!!!

I am getting really big, and am finally growing out of my newborn clothing! I now weight about 12lbs, and am 24 inches long. Can you believe that I am twice as big as I was when I was born???

The doctor told mommy that she could start feeding me rice cereal this week. Mom and dad were really excited and made a BIG deal about it. I don't know what the big fuss was, to be honest with you it tasted icky.

I let mom know that I didn't like it and wanted my bottle. She kept trying to get me to eat it for a couple of days but realized that I liked playing with the spoon more than I liked eating the food. Mom finally stopped feeding it to me and said we can try again in a month.

This week I started my physical therapy at the doctor's. It's not that bad, I get stretched out and my muscles get massaged. Afterwards mommy gives me a big bottle and lots of love. I think that it is worth the 1/2 hour of therapy for all the extra attention! We even get to go to GoldenSpoon on the way home, and mom lets me have some. I love it and would eat that all the time if she would let me!!!!!

Our family started to get ready for Christmas this week. Mommies friend Andrea bought me a hat and some mittens. I love to laugh at how silly I look! Mom told me all about Santa and his reindeer, and how they were going to come visit me at Grandpa Schafer's on the 25th.

I am becoming more mobile now, and am starting to get the hang of this "rolling over" thing. I did it twice the other day but then got tired; it takes a lot of work! Mom lets me sit in the johnny jumper while she is making dinner at night and I have a lot of fun moving around.

I also have fun playing guitar hero with my dad. He is awesome at it, and can beat the game on expert. He is trying to teach me how to play...

I love my family a whole bunch. 4th always tries to play with my feet, and Jax and I are becoming good buddies.

Maybe a little too good...

I am looking forward to going to San Diego this weekend. We are going to be picking up Aunt Hayley from the airport on Sunday and I am so excited that she is coming to see me- it has been over 3 months since I have seen her. She will be so proud of how I have grown!!!

Too much fun!

It's been quite a while since I've had time to sit down and write...

Since my last post I have been a travelin' baby! On Friday the 16Th Grandma Schafer and Auntie Linda brought mommy, daddy, and me to the airport so that we could go visit the rest of the Frankwick family in Wisconsin. All week mom had been anxious about our trip, so I was on my best behavior. We reached the airport around 11pm and had to go through all sorts of security. Can you believe they made mom take me out of my comfy stroller??? After what seemed like hours we finally were able to sit down on the plane. I got to sit in my own seat like a big girl until some wierdo came and I had to move to mom's lap.

I don't remember much of the flight because I slept the WHOLE time. I don't know why everyone was so worried about me flying...

We arrived in Minnesota at 6am and Uncle Shawn was there to greet us. It was sure great to see him! He had his new ride all cozy and warm so I fell asleep the whole drive to Wisconsin. When we reached Grandma's house I was overwhelmed; there were so many people there to see me! Grandma Frankwick, Uncle Brad (whom I was meeting for the first time), even Grandpa Schafer and Mikey were out here from California!!!

I felt like a queen at Grandma's house. She had all sorts of stuff for me; a playpen, swing, crib, and lots of toys.

Mommy couldn't take all the excitement and took a nap. While she slept I got to meet my Grandpa Frankwick for the first time. I can tell that we are going to have a lot of fun together.

He sure is a nice guy, and he brought me presents! I love my new reindeer. That night the whole family went to dinner together. I was exhausted from my long day and fell asleep at the dinner table.

The next day Mommy and Daddy went with Grandpa Schafer and Mikey to Green Bay to see the Packers play. I was sad that I couldn't go, but it was too cold and I got to stay at Grandma's house instead! We had a great day together, and grandma I are good pals.

On Monday we went to breakfast and said goodbye to Grandpa Schafer and Mikey. Afterwards we drove through the zoo by Grandmas house and saw all sorts of cool animals. I like to wolves the best because mom and dad made funny howling noises at them. The next day we went to the bowling alley and Uncle Brad came with us! He sure turned out to be a good bowler. Like usual mommy came in last. When we got home mom, dad, and grandma played a card game and my uncle Paulie stopped by to meet me. I sure liked to smile at him.

On thanksgiving we went to daddies godparents. There were so many people there for me to meet. While mom and dad stuffed their faces I got to hang out with my cousins and play!

The next day we slept in and relaxed after all of the thanksgiving excitement. In the afternoon dad took mom and I to see the Netzers and meet Finn. Finn is a baby like me, in fact I am older than him by 2 whole months!

On our last night in Wisconsin we went bowling with uncle Shawn, grandma Frankwick, uncle Brad, grandpa Frankwick, and Cindy. I enjoyed looking at all the lights in the arcade! Afterwards we went to dinner, and mom let me stay out late to say goodbye to Grandpa and Cindy.

The next day we had to say goodbye to grandma Frankwick, and boy was I was sad. I can't wait until she comes out to California to visit me!

Uncle Shawn and dad packed up the ride and we headed to Minnesota. Dad stopped and bought these books called "mad libs", and the whole way everyone was laughing. I couldn't understand what they were saying, but it sure sounded like they were having fun. When we arrived in Minnesota we went to daddies friend's house where uncle Shawn is living. Scott and Becky have a beautiful home, and are expecting a baby girl anytime now! They offered to hang out with me for "practice" while Shaw took mom and dad to Cabellas. I had fun with Scott and Becky while they were gone. They returned about 2 hours later and couldn't stop talking about how exciting it will be when I can go to this place they call Cabellas and see the mountain...

That night we stayed up and hung out with everyone. Another friend of daddies came to the house to see me. His name is Pheif, and I really liked him. I had such a great time with everyone that I conked out around 11pm and slept until mom woke me up at 3am to go to the airport.

Uncle Shawn dropped us off and I was sad to leave him. I am even going to miss his silly buck grunter. It may have scared me at first, but now I don't mind the noise. In fact, I think its funny!

The flight home was even more comfortable than the way there. Mom bought a pillow for me, and I enjoyed my second flight. Daddy even let me listen to his music!!!

I miss all my family and friends from the Midwest and hope they come and see me in California soon!

Another week of excitement!

This week I was full of life and laughs! Mom took me in the spa with her for the first time. I had a lot of fun moving around in the water and loved it when mommy made noises and splashed around the water. The weather this week was cold and overcast, so mom bundled me up and took me on a tour of the neighborhood. We met all sorts of people, and mom says that I am a celebrity around town! I enjoyed looking at my new surroundings and can't wait to explore them when I get older. I also spent a lot of time on my tummy this week and am getting stronger. I am trying really hard to move around, but still have trouble getting all my limbs to work together.
One night mom and dad gave me a bath together, and dad played with the cool new hand puppet grandma bought me. I thought daddy was so funny that I laughed out loud. Mom says that I was chuckling so loud I was screaming. Bath time is still my absolute favorite time of the day.

On Friday we went back to San Diego. I got to spend time with grandma Schafer on Saturday. We sat on the couch and read the paper together; there sure is a lot going on in this world.

In the afternoon my dolly and I put on the matching tu-tu's that grandma made us and we took a walk to the beach.

Grandma let me stand in the sand, and I loved the way the sand felt between my toes. I wiggled them back and forth with a big smile on my face.

Grandma and I are going to have lots of fun on the beach together. That afternoon we met up with grandpa Schafer in Mission Valley and got to see Uncle Ryan and Aunt Liz. I hadn't seen them in almost 3 months, and was excited to show them how much I have grown.

On Saturday night I got to do something that not many people get to do... I got to meet my GREAT GREAT GRANDPA! We went up to his house, where great grandpa Schafer used to live, and spent the evening talking with him. He sure was sure spunky and alert for his age.

This upcoming week is going to be full of anticipation. We are leaving for Wisconsin on Friday night, and I am so excited to see the rest of my family! I get to meet my grandpa Frankwick for the first time, as well as my uncle Brad. Dad says that I am going to have lots of fun with them. It has been months since I have seen my grandma Frankwick and my uncle Shawn, so they better be ready to give me lots of attention because I have missed them a whole bunch! We are spending a week back in the Midwest and will be seeing all sorts of friends and family. When I come home there will be many wonderful stories to tell, so make sure you check in on me after the holidays are through.

I wish all of you a very happy thanksgiving, and am grateful for all the wonderful blessings that this world has to offer!

This week was full of many firsts!

On Saturday we drove Granda Schafer back down to San Diego. We had such a fun week that I was sad to leave her. At night we drove down to Jamul to see Grandpa Ron. Along the way we saw all the devastation that occurred in the fires and prayed for all of the families that were affected. Grandpa Ron's house was OK, but all around we could see how close the fires had come to the homes in the area.

On Sunday I got to go to my first NFL football game. Mommy, Daddy, and I tailgated in the parking lot before the game with Linda, Cal, Grandpa Schafer, Debbie, and Mikey. Inside the stadium there was a lot to look at. I enjoyed all the interesting people and laughed at them as they made lots of noises. Mom said that I behaved very well at my first game, and that I will enjoy them more and more as I get older!



After the game we drove back home to get ready for my first Halloween. Mom and I searched all over for costumes but we couldn't find any. The sales clerk said that many stores were sold out. Mom was so sad that I may not have a costume. She was determined not to ruin my first Halloween so we drove around to more stores on Tuesday. We finally found a costume at the last store we went to on Tuesday night. Mom said that it was fate because it was the exact costume she was looking for.

On Halloween I put on my costume and we went down to daddy's office to surprise him and his co-workers. They were having a big pot-luck and I got to see everyone! We had fun until my costume became too hot and I decided that I wanted it off!

That night we got to hand out candy to Trick-or-Treaters at Jeny Gray's house. Mom let me wear the Halloween present that mommy bought me. It was a new shirt that said "I vant your candy", mom walked around all night saying that to everyone we saw. Dad started to go nuts! My first Halloween was a ton of fun.

We went back down to San Diego on Friday night to spend time with Mommy's family while Daddy went golfing. I loved sitting with Great Grandma Schafer on Saturday; she was rubbing my head and it made me happy! Mom let me wear my Halloween outfit again since she thought it was funny...

On Sunday night we went down to Grandpa's boat and had dinner at the Crab Shack. I had a great time making faces at all the people in the restaurant.

Even though we had a fun time in San Diego I was glad to return home to be with Jax and 4th!

Our family is keeping Auntie Karen and the family in our prayers and sending them our love and blessings.