Week of January 25, 2010

(Daddy took this picture for his photo class. He was excited to figure out how to take a clear picture of a car moving with the background blurred out. Good job Daddy!)

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Today the Johnson Family went to Del Mar and walked around on the beach and enjoyed a nice lunch in Torrey Pines. Daddy has to take some pictures for his photography class so it was fun to be outside for a few hours although with the wind blowing it was a little chilly so I was just trying to keep Miles warm. We had a fun time hanging out as a family. This was Miles' third trip to the beach but his first time to Del Mar. After we came home Uncle Adam stopped by for a little visit and Miles was talking up a storm as usual. Adam had a kick listening to Miles talk and look at himself in the mirror. Shortly after Adam left, we had another visitor come by, our good friend Gina. She stayed for a little bit and had dinner with us.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Miles and I went to go visit Grandma Wilma at her work today. Miles got to see his Grandma's office and meet some of her co-workers. Of course Miles was a big hit at her office and everyone kept saying how BIG he was for being almost 4 months old. He goes to the pediatrician next week so I am interested to know how much he weighs! I measured him myself last Friday and he was 24.5 inches so he has grown 4.5 inches since he was born. After we left Wilma's office we stopped by Grandma and Grandpa Tartakoff's house for a quick visit and they enjoyed seeing Miles although he was being a little fussy. Daddy has his photography class tonight so I got Miles to bed all by myself at about 8:15!!! That is the earliest he has gone to bed yet. Last night he didn't sleep too well so hopefully tonight he will sleep like a baby :)

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - Today we had Miles on the floor on his blanket and he nearly rolled over!!! I thought it he was going to go all the way but he just got on his side. I think he will rollover very shortly. Miles put himself to sleep again tonight in his crib. Another successful night!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Miles took a nice bath today and fell asleep during his "belly time" for the first time. I layed him down so he could practice doing mini push-ups with his arms but he fell asleep. We hosted a dinner for 2 of a neighbors tonight, Jessica, Josh and their son Miles and Megan, Winston and their daughter Mckenzie. We had a lot of fun watching the kids run around and it gave David and I a glimpse of what we have in store when Miles turns 18 months. It was fun to see our son Miles and Jessica and Josh's son Miles together.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - Miles had so much energy from all the visitors yesterday that he would not take nap today! But I finally got him down in the late afternoon and I snapped a picture of him sleeping in his swing. He looks so peaceful!

Week of January 17, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010- Today was the first playoff game for the Chargers. Miles wore his little Charger's onsie and did not want to sleep all day. Both Grandma Wilma and Grandma Linda came over as well as Grandpa Dale and Uncle Marcus for the football game. David BBQ'd some turkey burgers and hot dogs. The Chargets lost against the NY Jets but Miles still had a fun day of talking a lot! He loves spending time with his family so he barely slept all day but we got him to bed early around 8:30 p.m. He woke up his usual 3 times during the night.

Monday, Januay 18, 2010 - Miles took about an hour nap in the swing from 11:30 to 12:30 and now he is happy bouncing in his bouncy chair. Miles fell asleep for the first time in his bouncer. It was so cute! He sat up on the couch and watched a little tv. He loves sitting up on the couch and talking out loud. For Hanukkah Niki got him a little mirror for his crib that plays music and has a two toys attached to it. Miles just figured out how to turn on the music all by himself. He likes looking at himself in the mirror and talking.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - I had to go to the office today so Grandma Linda and Grandpa Dale watched Miles most of the day. Miles only slept for 30 min. at their house so Grandma had to entertain Miles most of the day but overall I got a good report back from her :)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - Miles did some belly time today and he rotated himself all the way around on his belly! See the picture. He is really starting to move around a lot. Soon he will be rolling over! Not only is his neck getting strong but his legs are strong. Look he is already standing!

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Another rainy stormy day in San Diego. Miles and I stayed in doors all day and I made a turkey spinach lasagna thhat took almost all day to make!! Since I was in the kitchen all day today I propped Miles up on the couch so I could see him from the kitchen, but when I looked back over it at him and managed to scooch himself and fall on his belly, so no more sitting up on the couch for Miles. I decided to try out the bumbo chair today and Miles look adorable! See the picture! He is getting so big! His head was falling forward a little bit but he was mostly able to sit-up in the chair all by himself!!! Oh yes, forgot to mention Leigh and Steve came over for dinner as well :)

Friday, January 22, 2010 - Miles took a bath today and had some visitors over. Grandma Linda and Uncle Adam came by to say "hello" and play with Miles for a little bit. Miles was showing them how strong he was sitting in his chair and lifting up his head during belly time. Miles had a busy day so hopefully he will sleep through the night tonight :)

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - I was changing Miles diaper today and he was smiling as he always does because he likes his tooshie being wiped :) But then I started to tickle him and he laughed out loud for the first time! He had the cutest giggle and I called David upstairs to hear him but he stopped right when David came in the room. But know we have a lot more giggles with him yet to come. Miles put himself to sleep for the first time since he was just a few weeks old! I am so happy! Hopefully this is the begining of him putting himself to sleep and not just a night fluke.

(Tyson likes laying next to where ever Miles is. I think Tyson is trying to protect him)

Week of January, 10, 2010

Tuesday January 12, 2010 - Grandma Linda and Grandpa Dale came over for dinner at our house. I had  to start making dinner at 3:30 for our 7 p.m. dinner because I was not sure if Miles would let me make dinner all at once. Grandpa Dale was making Miles laugh with his funny faces, Miles loved it!!!

(This was just a cute picture of Miles getting upset when I was taking his picture)

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - Talia and Raegan came over today to hang out with me and Miles. We had not seen Talia in awhile so it was good to catch up. Uncle Adam also came by for a little while and we played Uno. Miles was talking a lot during Uno. Miles always enjoys spending time with Uncle Adam and Adam loves playing with his nephew. For dinner we went to our neighbors house, Megan and Winston. We put a blanket on the floor for Miles to lay down on and he talked the whole time during dinner. Megan commented that her and Winston never got to eat dinner together when their daugher Mackenzie was 3 months old. I think Miles enjoys hearing his own voice.

Friday, January 16, 2010 - Miles would not take his afternoon nap, but as soon as I put him in the car to go visit his Uncle Marcus he went right to sleep. Miles and I went go to visit Uncle Marcus at his new job in Mission Valley. We went to Subway for lunch. Then we went over to Gina's house and spent time hanging out at her place. Gina gave Miles his Hanukah gift which was his first set of mariachis :) They play in Spanigh and English so Miles can practice his bilingual skills. Miles had a long day out from 12:45 to 8 pm.

Saturday, January 17, 2010 - David went to the gym with Steve Lewis and Miles and I went on a walk with Leigh Lewis :) Miles did pretty well on the walk except towards the end when he got a little cranky. I think he just wanted to be fed, so when we got back to Leigh's I fed him and Steve got to meet Miles for the first time. After we got home, I was going to give Miles a quick change before we headed out to the beach with Tyson for a nice walk but then Miles peed while I was changing him so I had to give him a bath. David was cleaning out the sink for Miles bath so I put him in his crib naked waiting for his bath to get ready and then he peed again in his crib. So I wrapped him up in a blanket and fed him while David was still washing the dishes before we could put the bath tub in the sink and Miles peed AGAIN in the blanket. I should have just put a diaper on him before his bath. The whole family including Tyson, were going to go to the beach but with the cold weather coming in we decided to go to the dog park instead. This was Miles first time at the dog park and he nearly slept the whole time of course :) Everyone enjoyed themselves and we came back home for dinner and a movie at home.

Week of January 3, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Miles and I met Uncle Adam for lunch at his work, Trader Joes, in La Jolla. It was Miles' first time in TJ. He got a lot of attention from Adam's co-workers, so he liked that a lot. Miles, Adam and I went out for Sushi at a place near his work. Of course Miles was sleeping the whole time but right when the food came he woke up :) I had a nice time catching up with Adam and Miles had a good time seeing him as well.

Friday, January 8, 2010 - Anna and Brian came over for take-out Chinese and a fun night of Wii. We played Super Mario Bros. on Wii which was so much fun. Even Miles had fun playing. (see picture above) Anna is so good Miles and she is going to be a great Mommy one day! :)

Satruday, January 9, 2010 - David and I decided to use our gift card Adam and Shilah had gotten us for the movies and we asked them to babysit Miles. We were only going to the movie theatre less than a mile away so we would be close just in case :) Uncle Adam and Aunt Shilah did an amazing job watching Miles and then even gave him a bottle. David and I saw the movies The Blind Side which was a great movie. It was nice to be out just the two of us but I got a really bad headache which put a damper on the rest of the night.

Week of December 27, 2009 - New Years & Palm Springs!!!

Monday, December 28, 2009 - Miles fell asleep for the first time in his play mat. Miles like laying in his playmat looking up at the mirror and talking to himself but he must have talked himself to sleep!

Thursday, December 31, 2009 - New Years Eve in Palm Springs! We joined my parents at their timeshare in Palm Springs from Wednesday till Saturday. On New Year's Eve Daddy and Miles took a nap on the couch and during the evening we went to a nice Mexican restaurant for dinner and Miles slept the whole time even during the Mariachi band! We went back the timeshare and played Scattagories and watched the ball drop at midnight. Miles did not make it till midnight but I snapped a picture of him after the ball dropped. He was passed out!

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - Our last day in Palm Springs we walked around downtown and had lunch at a nice place outside. Miles really enjoyed being outside and watching all the people walking around. Before we left the timeshare we took some photos to remember our time in Palm Springs.