Baby Zanetti: November 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

In the midst of all the traveling, I forgot to take Cole's 10 month shots - I know, I know... Clearly failing as a mother!! I always keep track of his milestones and a few happened since the 9 month post.

Stood for many seconds - 10/27
First steps!! - 10/31
Says "Whoa!"
When I start singing he'll shake his head 'no' until I get to the one he wants to hear - LOVES when I sing La Cucaracha and dance around the room with him in my arms. I have to hold his hand like we're doing the tango to really get him laughing.
Based on above, assuming he's tone deaf
Started throwing balls overhand
He didn't just stick out his arm... He waved to Grandpa Lundquist! - 11/17
Still won't clap :)
Started sleeping through the night again. Traveling to different time zones was rough, but two days after Florida he was back to sleeping 9:30pm to 7am. I heart schedules!
Crawling is still his main mode of transportation - Will walk along the couch and take a step or two towards us but then immediately drops to the ground. He's so fast and out crawls Tom every evening. They go in circles around the couch and if Tom stops, Cole will nudge his feet to let him know he's not done playing.
Understanding more and following direction - "Get your ball" or "Go get Dada." Still laughs/smiles when I tell him "No" but he's starting to learn that we don't chew the TV stand or the metal on the safety gates in this house. I know... Pretty strict, huh?
The fake laugh is back.
Flirts with every female we meet - If they say "hi" and turn back to their cash register or look down to write our order, he'll grunt until he gets their attention again.
Does.Not.Stop.Moving.EVER.

Action shot of the drool!

Attempting to escape the photo shoot

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cole's first Thanksgiving was spent up at Uncle Mike & Aunt Sarah's house - Always a great time, especially when good food, fun drinks and football are part of the festivities!

Robin's nephew was also at the celebration - Leo is one month younger than Cole. They started a game of peek-a-boo and I think we all could've watched them play it for hours!

Looking back at these pictures, he definitely had a great first Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Family Fun in Florida - Part Three

After our 'Thanksgiving/Christmas' celebration and Cole's blessing, all that was left on the to-do list was quality time at the beach and pool!

Wednesday - Before our trip to St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg - Watching the water before our trolley ride

Thursday - Tarpon Springs (known for natural sponges)

Anclote Gulf Park

Our first bald eagle sighting! Amazing.

Family Fun in Florida - Part Two

On Tuesday we held a blessing on the beach for Cole. Reverend Georgeann Butler was so sweet and helped us plan a lovely ceremony. Afterwards, we went to a fabulous Spanish restaurant right on the water to celebrate - Cole clearly loved it... He ate half my paella!

As you'll see, it was very windy but we couldn't have asked for a better day.

The only thing missing from this picture... Godparents Mike & Sarah!

Family Fun in Florida - Part One

On the plane once again! This time we were off to Tampa to visit Tom's family for the week. Grandma and Grandpa Lundquist flew in from Chicago so the eight of us could enjoy an early Thanksgiving/Christmas together.

Sunday - Our condo in Redington Beach

Off to Grandpa & Grandma Zanetti's home for 'Thanksgiving/Christmas'

Meeting Millie

Only place he was willing to eat his holiday feast!

Monday - Venice Beach - Lunch with The Bryant's

Monday Evening - BBQ at Grandpa & Grandma Zanetti's

New girlfriends, Annika & Nora

Watching the train with Uncle Justin

In his glory with two favorites: Cars and trains!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Big 3-0

I was told by my dear husband that we were going away for a weekend of relaxation - My clues/instructions were simple. We had never been there before... I was to pack clothes for warm days/cold nights... And to bring my Kindle because I was going to get a lot of reading time in while he pulled baby duty.

Friday afternoon we pulled out and started heading north. I assumed it was Lake Arrowhead or Palm Springs when I was packing, but nope! Big Bear!! My first thought was "I married a liar. We were here last year!" My second thought was "Holy cr*p, I'm going to FREEZE with my 'Palm Springs' attire!! Who packs sundresses for the mountains?!" Tom told me I could buy whatever I needed at local shops, so up the mountain we went. I pictured a cozy little cabin, wine by the fireplace, and taking Cole on some amazing hikes.

And then we pulled up to this.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge loft... He went on and on about off-season deals, but I'm no fool. We clearly weren't going to be alone... Just a matter of which friends would be coming and when!

It was getting dark, so I assumed our guests would arrive in the morning, but the doorbell started ringing a few hours later - Sarah, Mike, Traci, Lauren, Willy and Robin! Couldn't believe they made the trip to celebrate with us. 3+ hours! In the dark! And to keep such a secret?!

Had the best birthday weekend a girl, I mean, old lady could ask for - Saturday we hit the village for the Alpine Slide, bowling, shopping and lunch... And that evening we just enjoyed the cabin and had a ton of laughs drinking and playing board games.

I'm very, very thankful that we have friends that didn't mind Cole crawling around or the times he got a tad fussy... Tom really thought of everything and I love that I could celebrate with friends AND have the three of us together.

Some pictures from the b-day weekend:

6:30am Saturday morning - Master bathroom tub - Doing our best to entertain the little guy so he didn't wake everyone up!