Cousins

Here is a pic of you and your cousins on Fathers Day at the pool! This picture show so much joy and it makes me so happy!

Jessy is looking down on us and I betcha he is so proud of you for being so brave in the water. Jessy loved the water.

xo

Peas and Fathers Day!

Hi Sweet Angel!

You have had a BIG week my little lambchop!

You are doing so well at going from your tummy onto your back. on June 14th you did your first roll over on your own. Right now you only roll to the right but that is ok. You LOVE doing it and are fast. Your little legs are very strong too. When Mommy and Daddy stand you up (and support you) you are steady and sturdy but I said you are not allowed to walk anytime soon. I just want you to stay at this age! you are such a cutie pie and so so happy and smiley all the time.

Right now you are up for 2 hrs and 15 mins between naps and we are working on getting you to 3 hours between naps and just 2 naps a day. mind you, sometimes right now you sleep so well during the day we only do 2 naps and get you into bed for 6:30.

Last night there was a woodpecker pecking at our house and you slept and slept away..Mom thought that silly bird would wake you. Nope.

On Saturday June 18th you had your very 1st meal of solids! Mom made you pureed sweet peas (mixed with some ground flax so you didn't get bunged up). You made some silly faces and started to gobble them up. You were ADORABLE! Mom and Dad were so proud of you. We got lots of pictures and videos.

Yesterday was Fathers Day and you gave Daddy lots of cuddles, smiles and love. We made him coffee and a nice protein shake. Later in the day we met up with the MacLeod family and Babcia and Dzia Dzia for a swim. This was your second swim and you were a STAR! Aunty Kerry gave you a floaty ducky thing and you loved being in it. you didn't cry or make a peep. Just lots of smiles and you were totally relaxed. We thought it was hilarious and so did your cousins Liam, Noah and Ryan. We had a BBQ dinner here afterwards and you loved getting snuggles from Aunty Kerry. She LOVES babies!

You are such a great little baby and I just cannot stop kissing you and smelling your delicious baby scent!!!

Love you!

Mom

Long time...lots on the go

Hi Chase,
It has been a few weeks since I last wrote. Sorry little man. We have been busy around here. Since the house sold, mom and dad have been busy figuring out where to live and mom has been packing, packing and packing!

Three weeks ago we found out your big brother had 4 tumours :-(. He was very sick and we could not make him better. We would have done ANYTHING to help him. Mom is going to keep this post short because she is super sad right now and can't stop crying her eyes out. Thank goodness you and Daddy are here. You make mom smile and keep my chin up even with all the tears.

Your big brother Jessy had to go to heaven 2 days ago. Here is the special poem Mommy read to him before we said goodbye.

Sir Sniffs, Mr. Waddlebutt, Big Bear

May heaven have peanut butter hills that are oh so yummy
Let the golden sun warm your soft pink tummy
Enjoy the endless amounts of fresh buttered popcorn
That smells like your paws since you were born
Let the clouds feel like fluffy powdery snow
Roll, roll, roll and get down low
Always remember your long belly rubs and your baths in the big warm tub
Run for the ball and your favourite ringette
Know that mom and dad will not ever forget
I hope asiago flavoured flowers grow wild around you
Let the sun shine bright and warm you if you are blue
May you swim in the cool clear lakes
Don't forget to roll in the sand before you do your wild shakes
Be kind to Dalton, Barley, Gina, Gabe, Black Dog and G
For those are your friends and family
When you dream of us down below,
Try not to howl and put on a show
We'll take care of your baby brother Chase
And will make sure he is surrounded by pictures of your handsome face
We will miss your big heart and pendulous ears that we love so much
The only thing missing will be our touch
You have been loyal, faithful, trusting and true
I am not sure how we will get over missing you
Be brave, be strong,
Be the Jessy Lewis we have loved for so long
Take this note with you to doggy heaven
Hold it tight to your heart on your fav radiant heat floors
Remember Mom, Dad and Chase before you drift off into your long deep snores
May your heart be forever filled with our love
We know you will look down on us from heaven above

Nightie night little angel....nightie night


Jessy really wanted to be around for you while you grew up. I know it....but he was sick honey and he is in a much happier and healthier place. Not a second has gone by where I haven't thought of him....I know I will always think of him and will forever cherish him and the wonderful memories he gave me. Yesterday I help you up to the big canvas we have of him hanging in the laundry room. You smiled and reached up and touched him. I know you will remember him. I just hope you don't remember all of moms tears. When you grow up we will have all sorts of wonderful stories to tell you about Jess and all of his adventures. He was anything but boring!

Now about you....you said your first word (if we can call it that) on June 2. It was "boo boo". Since then you have been making all sort so funny shapes with your lips and tongue. You make sounds like "goooo" or "hhhhiiiiiii" and you yell out with crazy screams for attention and then you crack right up. You hold out your arms when you want to be picked up and you love your snuggles and playing peek-a-boo in the mirror. You get a real kick out of yourself. You weight 17.5 lbs now too! You have been referred to as "pork chop", "chunky monkey", "sausage" and "buddha". You have massive cheeks right now which are SO adorable and a little belly that mom can't get enough of.

And by the way...you are still a fabulous little sleeper. Sometimes after 13 hours of nightime sleep you wake for 2 hours and then sleep for another 3! Mom misses you! You must be growing and getting big and strong.

When you get up for your nap we are making our first trip to the pool! More details in the next post.

I love you!

Mommy