vacation and computer problems

Sorry for the delay in posting but we have had some computer problems. When we returned from vacation we realized our computer had a virus which took a couple of days to find and remove. Then we had problems with our Internet which I fixed today.

Well in August we went to my parents' place in Florida for 2 weeks. It was a lot of fun but really hot. The Johnsons and our friend Nathan were there for the first 5 days of our stay. We all went to the beach and then Busch Gardens. Brad's mom came out to visit the last week we were there so she could hang out with the kids. Her and my dad were kind enough to watch the two for a day so Brad and I could go to the Miami Zoo. It's a big zoo and was pretty cool to see. Emily enjoyed the pool at my parents' place but it took her 4 times to really enjoy the ocean. She screamed the first time and Brad held her most of the time. The second time the sand was okay but she was not happy with the water. The third time we did not put her in her bathing suit and of course that was the day she decided she liked the ocean. There is a video of her playing in the ocean at the bottom. The fourth time was a piece of cake for Emily.

Shaun has changed a lot since our last post. He has started to roll over, talks, smiles a lot, and can hold his head up pretty good. He prefers to be sitting or standing and doesn't always care for laying down. He is getting big and will soon be out of his 3 month clothes. So far he still fits but some outfits are pretty tight.

When we got back from vacation my mom gave us her tickets to the Reds game so the three of us could go out on a special night without Shaun. On Labor Day we watched the fireworks on TV. Emily loved them. She kept asking for more and saying "wooo". She had enjoyed the fireworks at the Reds game so we were sure she would like these. There is a video of her watching the fireworks below.

Here's Marilyn and Emily looking outside. That's Emily's favorite new word and place. When she wakes up she immediately says outside. Its funny.

Marilyn getting a slobbery wet kiss from a crying Shaun.

Emily at the beach. This is her 4th time at the beach. No tears.

This is her third time. See no bathing suit. That was our mistake.

Brad and Shaun hanging out at the beach.

Grandma and Emily in the pool.

This was Emily's 2nd try at the beach.

Aren't they so cute?

Zoe and Emily on the train at Busch Gardens;

Grandpa and Emily in the pool.

That's a big baby.

Emily at the Reds game when we got home from vacation. Emily using Shaun's chair and pacifier.Emily's special night with mom and dad at the Reds game without Shaun.

2 month and 18 month check up

Today Emily had her 18 month check-up. She is now 22.36 lbs and 31.25 inches. She stayed in the same percentages as last her 15 month check (19 for weight and 33 for height). She did very well and did not cry that much. She did have to get a shot but just one. Shaun had is 2 month check-up today. He is 13.41 lbs and 24 inches. He went up almost 2 lbs in one month and grew another inch. Compared to Emily he is about where she was at 4 months. The question is whether he will stay at this rate and be big or will he slow down like Emily did. Only time will tell.

We are leaving for Florida tomorrow. Below are pictures and a video of Shaun talking. Sorry the delay in posting. It's busy around here with 2 kids which many of our friends know. Emily is learning more words ever day. She likes to point the birds and planes in the sky. She also says animal sounds whenever she sees that animal. We were in the grocery store the other day in the pet food isle and every time she saw a cat she would say meow. It was funny. Shaun is more awake these days and is cooing and smiling more. He still has all his hair as you can see in the pictures.

Emily just had to draw all over herself with her brown marker.

Shaun's 1 month visit

Shaun is now 1 month old and weighs 12 lbs and is almost 23 inches. I thought those were pretty good numbers until I heard how much his cousin had grown in 1 month. My nephew Hugh went from 8 lbs to 11 lbs in 1 month. Now that's impressive. Shaun is doing good. He is trying to hold his head up and is staying awake more during the day. We had to put Shaun on soy formula because he has a sensitive stomach like Emily had when she was his age. We recently took some family photos. Both Emily and Shaun did not cooperate, but we got some cute pictures. We were at the Johnson's for Zoe's birthday party this past weekend and all the kids went swimming in just their swim diapers. Emily had alot of fun. She was splashing everybody. At one point she was the only baby in the pool.

Now Brad turned off the camera before he finished his comment but the whole comment goes " We've got the pole dancer and the mud wrestler." He is referring to Zoe as the pole dancer since she was hugging a pole in Florida this past January and Emily as the mud wrestler since she was rolling around in the pool.

More pictures

Here are some pictures of both Emily and Shaun. We recently bought Emily a chair that's her size and here's a picture of her in it. Everybody is doing good at our house. Shaun is awake more these days but still sleeps a lot. right now he sleeps pretty well through the night and usually in his crib. Brad takes the late night shift and I take the early morning. That gives us at least 4 -5 hours of straight sleep for the both of us which works for us.

Here's a daddy's girl in the making.

The boys of the house taking a nap. Typical male behavior.

Finally a picture with Shaun awake.

Emily enjoying her car ride.

Shaun with his great aunt Diane.

POW! BANG! Batman!!!!

Brad prefers Batman but Shaun looks cute in his Superman outfit as well.

Marilyn, Tom and Emily strolling down the street in Newport.

Here's a fun video if Emily saying waffle.

Shaun Alexander Mack

Sorry for the late update. Shaun was born on 6/8/10 at 12:29pm. He weighed in at 10lbs 15.7 ounces (basically 11lbs) and was 22in in length. He came out with a full head of hair which surprised both of us. We knew he would be big but I was expecting him to be bald. I'm sure it will all fall out and come in another color. We are all doing well and adjusting. There is a picture of me the day before we went to the hospital so you can see how big I got towards the end.

I did not forget about Emily. Here she is coloring on the floor. she likes to lay down on her belly and color. Its really cute and funny.