Tormala Times

Monday, March 3, 2008

Hi Everyone,

Well it's been a bit since our last entry. On Feb. 17, I took Jacob over to Marquette to visit with my long time friend Nancy and her 15 month old son Michael. This was the first meeting the boys had, so we got a few snapshots of them.

On our way back, we went into Houghton and helped welcome back Pete's cousin Jeremy who had been in Iraq for about a year or so and will now be in Washington until he has to go to Afghanistan. We didn't end up getting a picture of Jacob with Jeremy that day, but here is his twin brother Jason, who came in from Texas. He is also a soldier with the Army as well and will eventually be going overseas to Iraq.

Cousin Jason and Jacob

Here are just a couple shots of Jacob enjoying dinner time.

Here Jacob is with cousin Jeremy and Uncle Jared. They came over to visit as well as clean off the garage roof again and bring in some firewood into the basement for the wood stove. That was very nice of them. Jacob had a good time with the boys. Jeremy leaves on March 9 to go to his base in Washington.

This day marks Jacob's 5 months old. He loves his exersaucer.

Here is Jacob with Grandpa Tormala. We spent a few hours over there for sloppy joes and such since cousin Jeremy wasn't able to have sloppy joes while in Iraq and he missed them.

Finally, here are some photos of Jacob and his t-shirt and hat he got from Uncle Nate. He is also a soldier in the Army stationed out of Fort Hood in Texas. The t-shirt says "My uncle is a soldier. Fort Hood, Texas USA" This is the first time wearing it, but unfortunately may be the last since Jacob is growing so fast out of his clothes.

Monday, February 4, 2008

4 Months Already!!

Hi everyone, I turned 4 months on Jan 28, and had my 4 month check up today. I am now 17 lbs 4.8 oz, 26 inches long, and my head measures 42 cm. Doctor Campbell is very pleased with how I am growing!! Mom couldn't believe how much I weighed. Doctor said I could try cereal so we did tonight. I had fun with that. I wanted the spoon and kept trying to shove it in really far. Mommy did her best to keep it from going in too far. I made a great mess too with Mommy's help. Here are a few of the lastest pictures Mommy has taken of me, plus some pics of the snow.

Me sleeping in my car seat after one of our trips to town.

Daddy's Little Hunter

This is the cowboy hat I got for Christmas from my Uncle Nathan, Aunt Kim, and cousins Teresa and Nicole. Don't I look cute!

Me and Jackie on the big chair. I love my Daddy.

Here is a picture Mommy took of Ol' Blue (bronco) that Mommy has been plowing the driveway with to keep up with the snowfall. This was taken 1/21 after we got about 8 inches or so.

A picture of our house too.

I am really liking sitting up in the big chair.

Uncle Jared came over to clean off the garage roof. There was a couple feet of snow on it and it was supposed to warm up a few days.

4 MONTHS OLD TODAY!!

I love playing with my toes!

4 months, 1 week old

Getting ready to try some cereal.

I am trying to help Mommy with the spoon.

What a mess!

I am distracted by Toivo.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Jacob's 3 month pictures

Hello,
We finally received Jacob's 3 month pictures. Here they are.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Merry Christmas/3 months/Bye Daddy/Happy New Year!

Hi everyone, yes it has been a while since Mommy posted anything. She has been busy with work and taking care of me when she gets home. Daddy was taking care of me during the day, but he just left to go back to work.

Christmas was fun, although I am not sure about the whole present thing yet. Mommy and Daddy videotaped me and Mommy opening presents, but didn't take any pictures on the regular camera. I guess they were just too caught up in how cute I was. However, Mommy did take several pictures of me in my Santa outfit, trying to get the best shot for the Christmas cards.

We spent Christmas Eve at Grandma & Grandpa Tormala's for dinner. Christmas Day, Mommy, Daddy and I got up. I immediately was hungry, so Mommy fed me. Then I took a nap while Mommy and Daddy exchanged gifts. Soon I woke up and opened my CD player for my lullabies, my soft lamb, 2007 Christmas Bear, Baby's first Christmas ornaments, Baby Einstein video and more. Next year I will be more excited I think.

On Dec. 28, I turned 3 months old!! Mommy and Daddy took me to get my picture taken at Walmart. Mommy will put them on here when they come in. I was so adorable!!

Daddy had to leave on Dec. 29. Mommy and I got up early with Daddy to take him to the airport. His flight was to leave at 7:10am. We arrived to the airport around 6:30am. Grandpa T, Uncle Jared, and Krystal (uncle Jared's girlfriend) were already there. Mommy took a picture of me and Daddy before he left. He will be gone at least until Easter, so I will be 6 months before he comes home again. Mommy said she would take my picture a lot so Daddy can see how I am growing. Mommy can talk to Daddy on the phone when he is in port. Otherwise, he has email and he can check the blog/update it too.

Mommy and I spent New Years Eve together just sitting on the couch. I couldn't make it until the ball dropped. Maybe in a few years, but I was sleeping by 8pm. Mommy had New Years Day off from work, so we went to town and did a little bargain shopping.

Today I was supposed to start day care, but my babysitter hadn't returned from her vacation with her husband and son from Wales. Her husband is from there. Apparently, the airline was on strike or something. So today I got to spend the day with Grandma Tormala at home. It was a lot of fun. Tomorrow, Mommy takes me to the babysitter's and her mother will be watching me. But on Friday, my babysitter will finally be able to watch me. It will be strange not being home during the day. I wish Mommy didn't have to work. Actually, I know she wouldn't work if she didn't have to. Someday maybe she can stay home more.

Here are some pics of me.