Vasco Died

Unfortunately we had to put Vasco to sleep on Sunday night. He had been having a really hard time for almost a year with congnitive dysfunction, arthritis and nerve degeneration. On Sunday he was finally at the point that he could only walk 2 steps at a time and turned down his dinner. He was a very proud dog who wouldn't let you help him up and he had never turned down food in his life. It was so hard to watch him get old and not be able to do the things he enjoyed. Mike has had him since he was 18 months old in 1998. Our house won't be the same without him :(

Time Getting Away From Me...

I know I've become really bad about blogging. I work 48 hours a week and have an incredibly active baby so any other activities just don't happen :) This weekend Mikey started rolling over. He now thinks it's great fun and does it on a regular basis. The only problem is how frustrated he gets when he can't make it across the room on his own. He really wants to be into everything. I think I'm in trouble once he can walk. Karen came to visit us while Mike was working a lot so we would be able to get a little sleep and not have to worry about a sitter on days both of us were working. She helped out so much and I think she was excited to see how active he is.

Day At The Lake

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I've been back to work full time plus a couple of extra days so all my spare moments are spent sleeping or watching the baby while Mike sleeps. Little Mikey still doesn't sleep for very long stretches at a time. Today we packed up the dogs and the baby and walked down to the lake (about 5 houses away). The dogs had a great swim. Vasco has been having a hard time getting around and he was able to swim the same as ever so that was really good for him. Tibo did a little wading and swimming and Mikey and me did a little wading. Mikey is such a water boy. He feel asleep in my arms with his legs hanging in the water :)

OOPS....

Just noticed that (in the mist of all thats going on at the moment) we didn't have any pictures of one of the grand mothers! Grandma Jane was actually there when Mikey was born but some how we didn't include any of her pictures. So without further adoo, Grandma Jane and baby Mikey! All we need now are the Grandpa's and then the uncles and aunts and great grand partent and cousins and...

Legend Award

On June 23 Mike's dad, Mike, recieved a legends award from florida film. Mike's stepmom, Karen, came down for the week to go to the award ceremony. We all went and it was a great tribute to Mike McGowan and all the great film work he did. We even took little Mikey and he was a perfect angel. I don't currently have the pictures from it but I will post them if can get them from Mike's friend. We also really enjoyed having Karen stay with us and got her used to little Mikey :)


Mikey at the award ceremony


Karen and Mikey


Mikey in his Osh Kosh overalls


Big smile first thing this morning :)

More Mikey Pictures

My little karate champ in training

Mikey's first bath


Snuggle time with Grandma Geri

Mikey's First Doctor Visit

Today was Mikey's first doctor visit and vaccine. He is up to 7 lb 4 oz. The doctor and nurse were very impressed that he was up from his birth weight after losing 8 oz. We're doing really well and he's a very good baby. He sleeps and eats well and pretty consistently. He is a bit stubborn so we will have lots of battles ahead but couldn't be happier :) I'm feeling good and am up and around the house pretty much how I normally am. I'm not yet vacuuming or lifting things as per the doctor. I'm ready to start making small outings now that bedrest and initial healing are over.