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Sunday, November 18, 2007
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Video - First Crawl!
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, July 6, 2007
Updates: July 6th - 6 months old now!!!
Mario had his 6 month birthday a few days ago, on July 2nd. It's hard to believe how big he is getting. By our measurements, he's a little over 15 pounds and 24 and 3/8 inches tall. Time sure does fly!
Let's see, what have we been up to lately. The weekend of June 23rd we went to Davis Trains to check out the train store and Dom bought a few new train cars. We also went and picked out things to remodel our master bathroom vanity area (new counter, sinks, cabinets, etc). That is now on order and had a 3 week lead time, so now we need to pick up all of the accessories (faucets, mirror/medicine cabinets, lighting, etc). Mario was very good as we ran our errands. It's nice to be able to do stuff like that again (before it was always one of us running errands and one of us staying home with the little man, now we can all go).
Mario got to go visit with Bridget and Julianna for a few hours on the 26th, so I could go in for a big project meeting at work. Kurt also got to play with him for a bit, because he got home before I got there. I think Julianna really enjoys when "Mro-ro" visits (Mario is still a little hard for her to pronounce, but she does a great job for a 16 month old!).
One of my co-workers had a party and bonfire on the 30th, and of course we all went. His house is very kid friendly (he has 4, the youngest being 2 year old twins) and they usually have family friendly parties. I think Mario is going to love going there when he gets a bit older and can enjoy the swing set, go cart, baby pools, waterslide, etc. We didn't stay too late, because Mario was getting a little cranky and ready for bed. He's definitely getting into a routine with that now (most nights at least), and we try not to keep him up past his bedtime.
Also on the 30th, I gave Mario his first taste of baby rice cereal mixed with breastmilk. I made it pretty soupy and he wasn't too sure about it at first, but did better than I expected. Of course Dom took still pictures and video of the feeding! We've been doing cereal once a day every day now and last night he gobbled it right up. He seems to like it so it's less soupy, which is fine with me.
On Sunday, July 1st, Dom met my mom and Mick halfway between Salem and here to pick up my sister, Brynn, so she could spend the week with us. We always enjoy having her here and try to have her stay with us whenever she wants. She hung out at the house with Lauren and Mario while Dom and I worked Monday and Tuesday, but we both took the rest of the week off to spend with her. Brynn and Lauren got along well and Brynn said she really likes her. Mario even broke Brynn in. While she was giving him a bottle he filled his britches and she didn't realize it (thought it could have just been gas) until she picked him up and he had leaked a little on her shorts. Now, Brynn has been officially christened by Mario!
The four of us just hung out at the house on the 4th. Dom built a fire in the fire bowl that evening and we roasted hot dogs and made s'mores (both traditional and with Reese cups) between rain showers and thunderstorms. The neighbors were setting off fireworks, so we got to see a little show. Mario did pretty well with them, but got a bit overwhelmed with sensory overload after a while, so I took him inside until they were done. It didn't last too long, so it wasn't a big deal at all. I'm glad we didn't attempt to take him somewhere though. I figured it would be too much with the fireworks, the crowds, etc. And, the weather wasn't the greatest either!
Yesterday, we went to the Newport Aquarium, just across the river, in Kentucky. We weren't aware that they don't allow strollers until after 4:30pm (when the crowds usually thin) and we got there late morning. But, they had a place to check the stroller and then gave you your choice of a Snugli front carrier or a back pack carrier to use. We chose the front carrier and loved it. It worked out very well and both Mario and I enjoyed using it. He even fell asleep and took a snooze for close to an hour. And, when he was sleepy, I turned him so he was facing in and could snuggle against me while we continued walking around. Mario loved watching everything and we all had a great time. In fact, Dom, Brynn and I all have season passes, so we might go back again before she goes home. Check out the pictures and the video links.
Today we are going to run errands and then hang out in the evening. We're really enjoying spending time with Brynn and I think she's having fun too!
Let's see, what have we been up to lately. The weekend of June 23rd we went to Davis Trains to check out the train store and Dom bought a few new train cars. We also went and picked out things to remodel our master bathroom vanity area (new counter, sinks, cabinets, etc). That is now on order and had a 3 week lead time, so now we need to pick up all of the accessories (faucets, mirror/medicine cabinets, lighting, etc). Mario was very good as we ran our errands. It's nice to be able to do stuff like that again (before it was always one of us running errands and one of us staying home with the little man, now we can all go).
Mario got to go visit with Bridget and Julianna for a few hours on the 26th, so I could go in for a big project meeting at work. Kurt also got to play with him for a bit, because he got home before I got there. I think Julianna really enjoys when "Mro-ro" visits (Mario is still a little hard for her to pronounce, but she does a great job for a 16 month old!).
One of my co-workers had a party and bonfire on the 30th, and of course we all went. His house is very kid friendly (he has 4, the youngest being 2 year old twins) and they usually have family friendly parties. I think Mario is going to love going there when he gets a bit older and can enjoy the swing set, go cart, baby pools, waterslide, etc. We didn't stay too late, because Mario was getting a little cranky and ready for bed. He's definitely getting into a routine with that now (most nights at least), and we try not to keep him up past his bedtime.
Also on the 30th, I gave Mario his first taste of baby rice cereal mixed with breastmilk. I made it pretty soupy and he wasn't too sure about it at first, but did better than I expected. Of course Dom took still pictures and video of the feeding! We've been doing cereal once a day every day now and last night he gobbled it right up. He seems to like it so it's less soupy, which is fine with me.
On Sunday, July 1st, Dom met my mom and Mick halfway between Salem and here to pick up my sister, Brynn, so she could spend the week with us. We always enjoy having her here and try to have her stay with us whenever she wants. She hung out at the house with Lauren and Mario while Dom and I worked Monday and Tuesday, but we both took the rest of the week off to spend with her. Brynn and Lauren got along well and Brynn said she really likes her. Mario even broke Brynn in. While she was giving him a bottle he filled his britches and she didn't realize it (thought it could have just been gas) until she picked him up and he had leaked a little on her shorts. Now, Brynn has been officially christened by Mario!
The four of us just hung out at the house on the 4th. Dom built a fire in the fire bowl that evening and we roasted hot dogs and made s'mores (both traditional and with Reese cups) between rain showers and thunderstorms. The neighbors were setting off fireworks, so we got to see a little show. Mario did pretty well with them, but got a bit overwhelmed with sensory overload after a while, so I took him inside until they were done. It didn't last too long, so it wasn't a big deal at all. I'm glad we didn't attempt to take him somewhere though. I figured it would be too much with the fireworks, the crowds, etc. And, the weather wasn't the greatest either!
Yesterday, we went to the Newport Aquarium, just across the river, in Kentucky. We weren't aware that they don't allow strollers until after 4:30pm (when the crowds usually thin) and we got there late morning. But, they had a place to check the stroller and then gave you your choice of a Snugli front carrier or a back pack carrier to use. We chose the front carrier and loved it. It worked out very well and both Mario and I enjoyed using it. He even fell asleep and took a snooze for close to an hour. And, when he was sleepy, I turned him so he was facing in and could snuggle against me while we continued walking around. Mario loved watching everything and we all had a great time. In fact, Dom, Brynn and I all have season passes, so we might go back again before she goes home. Check out the pictures and the video links.
Today we are going to run errands and then hang out in the evening. We're really enjoying spending time with Brynn and I think she's having fun too!
Video - Newport Aquarium
Mario's first trip to the Aquarium! (This is about a 17 Meg file, so it might take a few minutes to download) Click Here.
You will need Windows Media Player 11 to watch the video. Click here to upgrade if you have an older version.
You will need Windows Media Player 11 to watch the video. Click here to upgrade if you have an older version.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Updates: June 22, 2007
It's been a busy couple of weeks in the Ferreri house. Mario continues to grow like a weed and seems to change every day. He's looking more and more like a little boy now and is so much fun!
On Friday, June 8th, we had dinner at my Aunt Jean's and Uncle Fred's house. My cousin, Amir, graduated that weekend and my grandparents were in town from NC. Mario thought his great grandpa was very amusing and gave him lots of smiles, and he liked to cuddle with is great grandma. The following day was Amir's graduation party so Mario was passed around to several different family members. He was very well behaved that whole day and didn't seem to mind all of the new voices and faces too much. Of course, everyone enjoyed seeing him and how much he's grown.
Sunday, June 10th, we had Kurt, Bridget and Julianna over for dinner. Julianna seems to really enjoy spending time with "Ro Ro", as she calls him (she's 16 months old, so Mario is a tough one to pronouce yet) and is such sweetie. Dom made a wonderful dinner, of course, and we all enjoyed the evening together.
Lauren, our nanny, started on Monday, June 11th. She is coming three days a week (I still work two days a week from home) and she and Mario get along wonderfully. Dom and I really like her and feel very fortunate to have found her (thanks for the referral, Kristin!). She and Mario are busy all day and she gives us progress reports each evening. They go for walks, play, listen to music, and have a good time. And the dogs like her too (I think the cats could care less as long as they get their cat naps in) :)
My first birthday as a mommy was the 13th. Dom got me a beautiful heart shaped locket with a mother and child on it. He then printed pictures to put inside it so on one side of the heart I have Mario's face and on the other side I have Dom's face. He also picked out a delicious Tiramissu cake from Freddissimo Gelato & Dolci (an Italian bakery in the mall). I brought leftovers in to work and it was a hit there too!
Last weekend we celebrated Dom's first Father's Day. Dom got part one of his present early, on Saturday, before we went to Canton. Mario and I got him a new G scale train car for his train. We got him a Disney Railroad car (see pictures) Dom and Mario like to play trains and Mario loves to watch it go around the track. We then packed up and drove up to Canton to see Ryan, Corissa and Owen. We stopped in Mansfield on the way to quickly say hi to Aunt Ginny and Uncle Fred. In Canton, we hung out with everyone and helped get things ready for Owen's baptism the next day. On Sunday morning Corissa and I were crafty and made shirts for the big boys. We put baby handprints on polo's and wrote Owen and Mario's name on the respective dad's shirt. We then gave the dads their presents. In addition to the shirt, Dom got some books to read with Mario (Daddy Hugs, Daddy Kisses, Daddy Cuddles) and a couple for himself (Fatherhood is Not For Sissies). Owen's baptism was later that day and Mario was an angel throughout the service. He didn't make a peep and let Owen be the center of attention. Dom and I are very honored to be our nephew's Godparents. After the service we went back to the house for a little party before heading back to Cincinnati.
This week Mario figured out how to roll over from his tummy to his back. He did it Wednesday when Lauren was here and again today for her. He hasn't done it yet for me, but I'm sure he will because he's done it several times for Lauren. I don't think it will be too long before he rolls from back to tummy, because he rocks from side to side now. He's also figured out how to rotate himself to change his position and the way he is facing. You can put him on his tummy and he'll turn himself a full 360 degrees until he's back where he started. He'll do the same on his back. Tonight he started digging his heals in the floor and arching his back when he was on his tummy. He also got to visit with Bridget and Juliana for a few hours yesterday because I had to go in to work for a meeting.
Mario is still drooling up a storm (hence the bib in all his pictures) and gnawing on everything he can get into his mouth (which is everything in his reach). But, no teeth are poking through yet. His hand-eye coordination is really developing well and he grabs things with both hands now and brings them to his mouth. He can also hold on to his toys very well. Mario loves his Bumbo and his Exersaucer as well as the old favorites, his swing and bouncy seat. Floor time is also an enjoyed activity, both tummy time and back time.
He is up to 15 lbs now and 24 inches tall, based on our measurements here at home (his next pediatrician appointment isn't until July 17th). We've also been taking him out a lot more and he's gone to the mall, Target, Old Navy, Costco, Babies R Us and out to dinner with us. He seems to really like getting out and seeing new things and is generally an easy baby to take places. Mario is becoming very observant. He's always looking around and noticing things. Now the cats and dogs have his attention and he likes to check them out. I don't think they know what's coming when he figures out how to move around on his own (i.e., crawling, walking).
We have lots of green tomatoes in our garden now and flowers on the pepper and squash plants. The pickles, zucchini, sugar snap peas, scallions, lettuce and basil are all doing well too. I can't wait to have fresh veggies for us and to make baby food with!
That does it for the updates for now.
On Friday, June 8th, we had dinner at my Aunt Jean's and Uncle Fred's house. My cousin, Amir, graduated that weekend and my grandparents were in town from NC. Mario thought his great grandpa was very amusing and gave him lots of smiles, and he liked to cuddle with is great grandma. The following day was Amir's graduation party so Mario was passed around to several different family members. He was very well behaved that whole day and didn't seem to mind all of the new voices and faces too much. Of course, everyone enjoyed seeing him and how much he's grown.
Sunday, June 10th, we had Kurt, Bridget and Julianna over for dinner. Julianna seems to really enjoy spending time with "Ro Ro", as she calls him (she's 16 months old, so Mario is a tough one to pronouce yet) and is such sweetie. Dom made a wonderful dinner, of course, and we all enjoyed the evening together.
Lauren, our nanny, started on Monday, June 11th. She is coming three days a week (I still work two days a week from home) and she and Mario get along wonderfully. Dom and I really like her and feel very fortunate to have found her (thanks for the referral, Kristin!). She and Mario are busy all day and she gives us progress reports each evening. They go for walks, play, listen to music, and have a good time. And the dogs like her too (I think the cats could care less as long as they get their cat naps in) :)
My first birthday as a mommy was the 13th. Dom got me a beautiful heart shaped locket with a mother and child on it. He then printed pictures to put inside it so on one side of the heart I have Mario's face and on the other side I have Dom's face. He also picked out a delicious Tiramissu cake from Freddissimo Gelato & Dolci (an Italian bakery in the mall). I brought leftovers in to work and it was a hit there too!
Last weekend we celebrated Dom's first Father's Day. Dom got part one of his present early, on Saturday, before we went to Canton. Mario and I got him a new G scale train car for his train. We got him a Disney Railroad car (see pictures) Dom and Mario like to play trains and Mario loves to watch it go around the track. We then packed up and drove up to Canton to see Ryan, Corissa and Owen. We stopped in Mansfield on the way to quickly say hi to Aunt Ginny and Uncle Fred. In Canton, we hung out with everyone and helped get things ready for Owen's baptism the next day. On Sunday morning Corissa and I were crafty and made shirts for the big boys. We put baby handprints on polo's and wrote Owen and Mario's name on the respective dad's shirt. We then gave the dads their presents. In addition to the shirt, Dom got some books to read with Mario (Daddy Hugs, Daddy Kisses, Daddy Cuddles) and a couple for himself (Fatherhood is Not For Sissies). Owen's baptism was later that day and Mario was an angel throughout the service. He didn't make a peep and let Owen be the center of attention. Dom and I are very honored to be our nephew's Godparents. After the service we went back to the house for a little party before heading back to Cincinnati.
This week Mario figured out how to roll over from his tummy to his back. He did it Wednesday when Lauren was here and again today for her. He hasn't done it yet for me, but I'm sure he will because he's done it several times for Lauren. I don't think it will be too long before he rolls from back to tummy, because he rocks from side to side now. He's also figured out how to rotate himself to change his position and the way he is facing. You can put him on his tummy and he'll turn himself a full 360 degrees until he's back where he started. He'll do the same on his back. Tonight he started digging his heals in the floor and arching his back when he was on his tummy. He also got to visit with Bridget and Juliana for a few hours yesterday because I had to go in to work for a meeting.
Mario is still drooling up a storm (hence the bib in all his pictures) and gnawing on everything he can get into his mouth (which is everything in his reach). But, no teeth are poking through yet. His hand-eye coordination is really developing well and he grabs things with both hands now and brings them to his mouth. He can also hold on to his toys very well. Mario loves his Bumbo and his Exersaucer as well as the old favorites, his swing and bouncy seat. Floor time is also an enjoyed activity, both tummy time and back time.
He is up to 15 lbs now and 24 inches tall, based on our measurements here at home (his next pediatrician appointment isn't until July 17th). We've also been taking him out a lot more and he's gone to the mall, Target, Old Navy, Costco, Babies R Us and out to dinner with us. He seems to really like getting out and seeing new things and is generally an easy baby to take places. Mario is becoming very observant. He's always looking around and noticing things. Now the cats and dogs have his attention and he likes to check them out. I don't think they know what's coming when he figures out how to move around on his own (i.e., crawling, walking).
We have lots of green tomatoes in our garden now and flowers on the pepper and squash plants. The pickles, zucchini, sugar snap peas, scallions, lettuce and basil are all doing well too. I can't wait to have fresh veggies for us and to make baby food with!
That does it for the updates for now.
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