Fry Fest 2011

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Peoria chiefs

Great night out at the ball park!
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Bath time

It's always an adventure at bath time. Everyone was happy in these pics until 5 seconds later when Harper decided it was more fun to climb in and out of the tub. Momma didn't think it was so much fun and he was banished from the tub for the night.
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Mini golf - Hawkeye style

Chava is a golf prodigy, we think.
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Brunch with the kids

I thought I would post a couple of updated photos while I play around with using the blog again. Enjoy!
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Loving the Swing

Harper thoroughly enjoyed the swing on this great weekend day. We took a bike ride in our new bike trailer and dad survived pulling it to the park. Fun was had by all.
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Happy Harper Eating

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2nd post today-Lots of Pictures

Here are some random pics from the 4/5 week of Chava's life. They go from most recent at the top to last weekend at the bottom. Read the previous post to find out about Chava's 1 month check-up.


Chava and grandpa catching a cat nap in the basement while Mom and Dad catch some much needed Zzzz's upstairs.

Speaking of cats...Our other babies need some love. So, here are a picture of Oscar (black cat in foreground) and Emmy (diluted calico laying down). They have adjusted to the baby quite well.

"If only they'd let me outside...Oh the damage I could do."

"I'm so pretty, I'm so pretty..."

Chava showing off for Grandpa.

"Hey grandpa, I heard a good joke the other day. Knock, Knock..." (Ok, maybe it was just some gas. Either way, cute random smile.)

No random smile here. (There is a more profane picture that won't get posted.)

Chava decided to empty the contents of her stomach all over Daddy and herself. Daddy had to take a shower after this one, while Mommy gave Chava a bath.

Chava in pink clutching a ring on her playmat.

"Nana, I can do it myself"....

....Now if only she could learn to change her own diaper and comfort herself we'd be set.

Big blue eyes. (Are we sure she's a Kalinsky?)

Random tongue smile

More big blue eyes

Aunt Barb came to visit and take care of Chava and Mom after her surgery. She is now for hire to change diapers, clean bottles, and, as she puts it, do Shoddy housework and lawn care.

1 month check-up

Well, Chava is now 1 month and 3 days old. She had her 1 month check-up on the 14th and passed with flying colors. She now weighs in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. and 21 inches long. She has put on 1.5 lbs since birth (2 lbs since her 3 day check-up when she was 6 lbs. 10 oz) and 2 inches. The doctor said she looks perfect and whatever we are doing, keep doing it. So, I guess Danielle and I will continue to feed her and change her, since that seems to be the only thing we really do (or have time to do). It seems we have failed in our attempts to raise an under-fed, un-loved baby. Stay tuned as I will be posting a couple new pictures later today or tomorrow.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHAVA NICKNAMES!! And sorry Lori, "peanut" is not an option.

Oh, in case anyone is interested, Chava still has blue eyes!! The doctor says it can take up to 6 months for them to change, however, if they haven't changed in the 1st couple months there is a greater chance they will stay closer to the color they are now. I can't believe it, a baby with the Kalinsky lineage might somehow end up with blue or hazel eyes. Now just think, if her adult hair comes in blond, could we have the 1st ever blond haired blue eyed Jew? Who'd of thunk it. I guess that does make her a "Chosen One". (Sorry for the pseudo-Hitler era reference).