Milo's Monster Mania

Yay for Spaghetti!!!

2009-04-04T19:06:00.000-07:00

No need for words....

Grandma's Little Chef

2009-03-27T20:07:00.000-07:00

Every time grandma is in the kitchen, I am right there with her. Grandma shows me what's on the stove, we chop vegetables together, we peel potatoes and grandma lets me mix everything.

I love cooking with grandma.

I'm too little to carry my own diaper bag....?

2009-03-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

Mommy doesn't REALLY make me :o)

Shoes With Out a Toe?!

2009-03-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

Who knew?!!

My Ouma and Oupa came back from South Africa, with the most fantastic gift....a tiny broom for me to carry around, AND, a pair of shoes with out the toes!!!

I think these sandals are the most fantastic thing EVER!!

SWINGS!!!

2009-03-27T19:56:00.000-07:00

So we finally had some warm weather, well, warm enough to go to the park. My mommy dressed me cozy and put me in the swing....um, YAY!!!

When I was a baby, sometimes the only place I wanted to be (well, besides right next to mommy), was in my swing. I would spend hours every day swinging. Because I weighed over 14lbs by my 2 month birthday, my Oupa was having to buy batteries every other week to keep my swing cranking.

Anyway, I was so happy to see that a swing was made especially for me. I had SO much fun!!

Another Ear Infection

2009-03-27T19:54:00.000-07:00

Right after my surgery, I got another ear infection. Not so much fun, but at least I got to snuggle My Tann and My Mommy.

Milo + Chocolate Milk = HAPPINESS

2009-03-27T19:51:00.000-07:00

YUM! I love love LOVE Chocolate Milk. See this cup in my hand? I can drink 3/4 of it in one go. Yup. Chocolate milk is go-od!

My Old People

2009-03-27T19:50:00.000-07:00

They're mine. And, I LOVE them!!

Bigger Tear Ducts - A Must?

2009-03-27T19:44:00.000-07:00

Yes, a must. You see, I have struggled so much with ear infections, that my eyes tend to get infected as well. Turns out my tear ducts are only 1/10 the size they are supposed to be...

So....

Off to Primary Childrens Medical Center we go!! On March 11, I had my tear ducts probed. It sounds so much worse than it is.

I loved the hospital gown I got to wear, and the best part is, I found a wagon! Granted, it's supposed to be a toy wagon for your bear to go along with you, however, I wanted to go for a ride. The wagon is just like my wagon and grandma and grandpas, but smaller!

I did really well in surgery, and was happy to wake up to 2 servings of apple juice. After the apple juice, My Tann let me play with her phone.

I was happy and walking around that same day!

My Becky

2009-03-25T17:03:00.000-07:00

Hello My Becky! I may be almost 15 months old, but yes, I am a genius. My mommy claims it to be from the Jakins side of the family, but I think it's a good mix of both the "G" side and the Jakins. I'm using initials to protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous :)

I had minor eye surgery two weeks ago, and am doing very well. I will post pictures from that day as soon as my mommy moves the computer to the new apartment -- I will get on her for it.

I am in 2T clothing, even though I'm not quite 15 months old yet. I'm taller than all of my friends, and I love to give hugs. I love my food and drinks during the day, and those two times my mommy let me have a sucker. For some reason she never lets me have sugar....will you please talk to her about that?

Everyone loves and comments all the time on my gorgeous red hair. Basically, I agree, it is beautiful!!

I am moving my mommy to a bigger place this upcoming weekend. I really wanted a big back yard to play in, and get my own bedroom. I was tired of sleeping in the living room... We will also have a washer and dryer in the apartment, so I can wash my clothes after I mess them up in the dirt.

Anyway, take care!!
Lots of Love
Milo

Mommy Accidentally Calls Me Stuart

2009-02-22T12:30:00.000-08:00

My mommy will accidentally call me Stuart when she's talking. But really, I don't mind. I kind of miss my Uncle Stubot. I always point at and kiss his picture when I see it. He's my buddy...

Grandma's Jars

2009-02-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

Milo LOVES to play with Grandma's (Eda) jars. Eda is what Milo calls his grandma.

These jars Eda put pasta in so that he can unpack and pack as long as he'd like.

Some of Milo's Momma's Favorite Photos

2008-12-30T20:51:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2007

2008-12-30T20:46:00.001-08:00

So, I found this bear when I was pregnant, and thought it would be PERFECT for my Milo. I found this picture on the computer at mom and dads.... Isn't it so funny of the cat?!

My First Christmas -- YAY!!!

2008-12-27T14:58:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun at grand-ma and grand-pa's. Mommy gave me a little drummer set and a new pair of handsome shoes, grandparents gave me lots of toys. I got a really cool monster truck from my Uncle Dale (who I will let hold me one day) and my Aunty Janae, and My Tann gave me a really pimp outfit.

So, was pretty spoiled.

Look at my mommy and Aunty Janae trying to control us cousins for a picture....hahaha

Same Face?

2008-12-23T19:27:00.001-08:00

Sometimes, I tell you, I feel as if I was merely a portal for the next generation Jakins to come through.

Dad, Where's My Milo?

2008-12-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

Under the bed, while grandpa was napping...

Mommy's First Birthday Memory

2008-12-23T19:17:00.000-08:00

So, I was thinking to myself this morning as I was eating my cereal, that Milo is just about to turn 1 year old.

My very first memory that I have was of my 1st birthday party. I remember it being at a park, I remember walking around the table looking for my mom, my Aunty Gaye was holding a jug of Orange Oros, my birthday cake was the best ever, chocolate with chocolate frosting with a cherry in the middle, and I got the best present ever! I got a hammer that squeaked on both sides that you hit it.

So, my thought was that I really wanted to get my sweet Milo a hammer as well. You know, 'cause he's 1! Anyway, was going to head to the nearest big-box store tomorrow to find one.

Tonight while eating dinner at mom and dads, I see that Milo has a special care package from him Aunty Heather. Mom and I could wait to open it, but guess what was inside....

Thank you Aunty!!!

Missing Milo Party

2008-11-27T08:09:00.000-08:00

Grandma sent out an invitation to me because I hadn't seen her in 4 days. It was a party for me, and I had to take my mom....

We had yummy dinner and played lots of games.

Dishes!

2008-11-27T08:08:00.000-08:00

I love to help my grandma load (un-load in actuality) the dishwasher. Then, I get to push the button to turn it on!

Cooking!!

2008-11-27T08:05:00.001-08:00

Ok -- So I'm a busy body. Here I am making Meat Loaf with my Grandma, and Breakfast with my Grandpa -- Oh! I LOVE food and apparently, really love to cook!

2008-11-06T17:39:00.001-08:00

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Grommet

2008-11-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

The surgical procedure for placing tubes in the ears has become one of the most commonly performed operations of any kinds. The procedure is a simple one. A tiny tube, with a collar on both ends, is slipped through a tiny incision in the eardrum. "This pressure-equalization (PE) tube provides a temporary, extra Eustachian tube which can help in several ways." The procedure has been widespread use since 1954, and is very safe -- probably safer than driving to the hospital for the surgery.

www.drgreene.com

So Milo is having surgery on Thursday.

Eat Dirt

2008-11-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

Literally. I did.

We were at grandma's house, and I love love love to crawl all over the place. My Oupa left the back door open, so I found my Ouma's potted plants.

Yummy Yummy!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Meet Chucky

I was sick for my first Halloween, so mommy dressed me up and took me to see my Tann -- and all the wait staff at Macaroni Grill. I'm kind of a celebrity there. They hear about me every day.

My mommy even got me a play knife to chew on. Everyone who saw me thought my costume was brilliant.

Thanks grandma for all the stitching and painting!!!

So Brave

2008-10-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

Well, Milo had his well child visit this week. Which means shots. OH! I hate it!

He was so brave though, cried for a second but was over it before we even left the office.

He is getting tubes in his ears, hopefully to help with the re-occuring ear infections, and will also be seeing an eye specialist in January -- has a bit of a lazy eye.

So, all is well!

Oupa

2008-10-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

So, the old guy is 58 this past weekend.

I love my Oupa, Grandpa, Grand-dad, Old Guy....

He makes my hot cereal for me in the mornings, those mornings my mommy lets me sleep over.

This morning, however, grandma was trying to help keep my belly full. You see, grandpa will feed me a bit, then feed himself. Well, that pause when he feeds himself, I'm not such a fan of. So, grandma came over to help. However, apparently, this is something I ONLY do with grandpa. Twice, I pushed grandma out of the way while she was feeding me.

Mommy and grandma laughed SO hard. However, I don't find it that funny.

Grandpa feeds me and shows me lights, grandma cleans up after me, makes me delicious bottles, washes my clothes, bathes me, dresses me, changes my diapers, reads to me, paints my monkey on the wall and on a canvas to go home, sings to me, knits me hats, comes to my house when I'm sick, and, well, you get the picture.

I'm one spoiled little monster!!!

Now, when will mommy go away again so I can arrive at the front door with my blue suitcase again?...

Shuru!!

2008-10-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

So, this picture was taken the weekend after we took my uncle stubot into the MTC

Shuru and I were playing hide-n-seek in his room. Mainly, Shuru hiding, and me seeking.

Some Pregnant Photos of Me

2008-10-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hi, I thought I would post these, mainly for the Aunties that didn't get to see them. These pictures were taken December 23rd, so about a week before I delivered the little monster.

Go To Sleep!!

2008-10-02T19:17:00.000-07:00

It only took us 30 minutes to go down today. It's so funny, because I put his crib in the living room, since my king size bed takes up the entire bedroom. Anyway, it works out pretty well when I am in the living room, to drape his blanket over the side of the crib. Except for now he has figured out the whole standing and walking around the crib bit.

Not to mention he loves to pull down the blanket. He was in there yelling at me for the last 10 minutes or so, when all of a sudden...silence.

HAHA

The Gaddie and The Tann

2008-09-30T16:49:00.000-07:00

So, look how much I love my mommy.

Anyway, this post is to show you my Tann and her Jacob, which I guess that makes him mine!!

They kept on making me pose in pictures with them. Outta control!!

Evidence to the Contrary

2008-09-30T16:45:00.000-07:00

You may sound like you're crying

You may act like you're crying

You may even on occasion squirt out a tear

However, as shown in photo, you just know how to yell the loudest.

I must say, you look like your mommy in this photo.

Crawling

2008-09-30T16:41:00.000-07:00

I'm crawling now!! haha

So, at daycare, they told my mom that I'm the thug of the class. I pull hair and laugh, mostly on Madison, my lady. Also, now that I can crawl, I chase after the kids, tackle them, climb on top and laugh.

Good times, good times.

My First School Fight With A Report To My Momma

2008-09-18T05:56:00.000-07:00

So, I arrive at Milo's school (I call it school, not daycare....doesn't sound so bad parking him there all day) yesterday and his teacher explains how an argument took place...

The setting:

Early morning, after breakfast and first diaper change, Milo and the un-known assailant are chillaxing on the floor. Both are sharing, quite nicely, the popular Baby Einstein Bug-A-Boo Puzzle, when Milo starting pulling on said assailant. Now, I would assume that this other baby decided to no longer share, however, the teacher could neither confirm nor deny.

Anyway, as the other baby was escaping with Bug-A-Boo, and Milo was only doing what we instinctively would have done ourselves, fight for what is rightfully ours to share, the incident occured. Un-known Assailant Baby turned around and bit Milo!

I am happy with the treatment he received, an ice-pack and Tender Loving Care. My concern however is that Milo may have started the fight, he certainly didn't finish it.

For My Aunties

2008-09-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Thank you

2008-09-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

thank you for choosing me. thank you for being mine.

you are my little angel and i can't believe it's been 8 months already.

i love you!

We Love Picture Day

2008-08-20T06:53:00.001-07:00

Me Spoiled? No Way

2008-08-14T14:56:00.001-07:00

I get a call from his daycare today, telling me that he's been really fussy and upset again, plus had 2 diarrhea diapers, so must come get him.

I hurry up, pack up my work station, organize for tomorrow, and am at the daycare (which is just up the street 2 miles) within 20 minutes of said phone call.

I find Milo soundly asleep in his cubby crib. I gently woke him up, and he was SO happy and surprised to see me! He immediately started flapping his arms.

Anyway, he was in the best mood ever! So, we went to the Old Peoples house to visit.

Low and Behold! They had a present for him....

A NEW WAGON!!

Really? He knows he's spoiled. I don't care, his only other grandparent lives far away and is still in "limbo" about what do to with regard to this "surprise" grandchild. So, I say, spoil away Grandparents!!

Oh, and this is Jessie and the elusive Odi in the picture too.

Who Loves Your Grandpa? - Raise Your Hand!!

2008-08-14T10:12:00.001-07:00

Milo ADORES his Opa. Honestly. LOOK at this picture! SO sweet. He won't lay like this with me. Lately, he just reaches for my dad and snuggles and squeezes. I love it.

It's probably because dad gives him, yogurt, ice cream, chocolate, molasses, soda, cake, chicken, pasta, the list goes on. We would be here all day.

What Goes On In Here?!

2008-08-14T10:05:00.000-07:00

So, I'm really trying to get this little man to sleep through the night. He was, but then we moved from cozy grandma and grandpa's, and it was back to waking up once a night.

Well, today, he woke up again at 4am, and was coughing as loud as he could to get my attention. Which really, is SO hilarious, because when I do respond he gives me this look of "oh, did I wake you?"

Anyway, I refused to get up today and cater to his ever need, so left him there, talking and coughing away. He eventually did go back to sleep, and this is what I found this morning...

I know, they are a bit dark, but:

Hang On a Second Here

2008-08-13T16:31:00.000-07:00

I'm at my mom and dad's house, going through the pictures that they have on file on their computer. Well, I came across THIS:

Really dad? Do you need constant supervision when you have your grand baby?

Poor kid.

Mac 'N Cheese Pleese

2008-08-13T16:15:00.001-07:00

So, I'm trying to get little Milo to learn and eat with his hands. Nothing better to learn with than Mac n Cheese!! -- it's cheap and I don't mind all of it ending up on the floor...

I put a scoop on his high chair, and fed him a spoonful just so that he could get a taste. He saw it on the high chair and opened his mouth, and watched it. Watched it just sit there.

He didn't understand why it wasn't coming to his mouth? So he leaned forward to motivate. Still, it just sat there. So, he leaned a bit further. And, well, it sat.

Pretty soon, face into the food. This is how he ate for about a minute. Not long after that, he figured it out :) My little baby genius!!

I think he looks so much like the "G" side in these photos, and no, it's not just because of the food on the face :)

Chicken What?

2008-08-12T05:54:00.000-07:00

SO....

I pick Milo up from daycare yesterday and he has a slight rash on his stomach. I was thinking it was just a heat rash. Anyway, he also had a few red spots on his face. So, his teacher tells me to stop in at the nurses station...

That nurse at his school (I say school so I don't feel so bad about "daycare"), had me so convinced that he had the Pox (recent outbreak at Kinderland). She told me to take him to the doctor to have his checked out.

Off to the doctor we went - for a car visit so that other kids are not exposed if in fact, he has the pox.

So, the doctor came out, and pretty much told me that they could not confirm whether or not he has the pox. Told me what to watch for, which I already knew, but, to just "watch for it"

August is Milo's last month on good old state Medicaid. I tell you what, I would have been SO irritated if I had to pay $25 co-pay for that.

Proud To Be An American!!

2008-08-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

It's been a few weeks since the 4th of July, but, check out Milo's pictures from that weekend.

We went to the parade. Milo was so excited to see the big army trucks and fire engines. He waved (ok, ate) the American Flag. He has SO much fun when his cousins come. It is so sweet to me to see how children interact with each other. My brother Dale and his wife Janae have 3 kids. The youngest, Brayden, is only 11 months older than Milo. Adysen and Clayson are pictured here.

It was a very hot day, and the sun was shining very intently right through a funnel onto us (so it felt like). I was very concerned about my sweet baby's skin, that we didn't stay for too long.

BTW - if you knew me two years ago, you would remember that I would soak up the sun for at least 1 hour each day, and that was during the work week. On the weekends, I spent a good 6 hours cooking my glowing brown skin. So, my friends joke that I had an addiction and the Good Lord blessed me with a child who's skin turns bright red after 15 minutes. Good thing he has his grandpa and his Aunty Tann to sympathize with him. Fair skinners must stick together!

AnyWhoo...Enjoy these photo's!! Especially the photo of Milo with his Grandma. I was so happy when I saw this photo, because Milo looks JUST LIKE ME!! Even my mom said. :)

Kinderland

2008-08-07T05:52:00.000-07:00

So, Milo has been SO very lucky to have been with his grandma and his Tann since day one, BUT, now that grandma broke her elbow, and his Tann needs to work hard for the money (she can't afford to live off the beans and rice I pay), he has been registered into Kinderland.

Let me first tell you that I checked out SO many daycare centers. I fell in love with T.L.C. in Springville, however, that would mean leaving my house at 6:00am, driving 20 minutes South, then past my house again North, to work.

Adventure Time in Provo, which came HIGHLY recommended was the most disgusting establishment I have ever been in. They take me back to the baby area, which is accessed through a maze. Honestly, I want to be able to drop in un-announced and see my baby whenever I want to. Not wander through a maze to get there.

Anyway, they open the door and I am bombarded by the smell of a poopy diaper. NOT a good impression. Then, I see 4 filthy children crawling around a filthy linoleum floor. Snotty noses, dirty faces, not to mention the BORING teacher. Plus, the size of this room was about 12' x 20'

The play area for the infants and toddlers at Adventure Time was maybe a 9 x 12 foot cell. NO shade, NO grass, and hardly any toys. Disgusting.

SO gross. Couldn't sleep that night and woke up in tears the next day.

BUT, then I found Kinderland. This establishment is about 2 miles from work. I walked in and everyone was SO friendly. The baby room was just that. Carpeted with a reading area, sleeping area, food area, etc. The back yard is HUGE! With big shady trees and fun toys. His teachers are so sweet and Milo is the 2 boy -- the rest are little girls. All the kids are from 4 mos. old to 14 mos old. -- my son of course the biggest of the lot! Even for being the second youngest!

I just felt SO comfortable.

Anyway, here are two of the funniest pictures I have ever seen. First, is of the big carriage all the kids go for a walk in. You can find my son asleep and all the kids looking at him. (grandma is there too with the broken elbow). Then, the next picture of him "why on earth am I in this thing and you not holding me" That's all I have to say about that.

Chocolate Browni Batter vs. Rice Cereal

2008-07-20T07:39:00.000-07:00

So, grandma was baking her yummy brownies, and gave me the mixer to enjoy. I LOVED it!! Kept lurching forward for more -- it was VERY funny

I'm Six Months Old!!!

2008-07-16T16:13:00.000-07:00

Oh Milo....

Six months old now! Can you believe it?!

He changes every single day. I know you hear people say it, but really, it happens! Let's see, Milo loves to stand, I do still help him :)

I think he is going to be a scooter like his uncle Stubot. He has no intention of crawling, or even trying. He has scooted about 2 feet though to get his toys!

He adores his uncle Stubot. Stuart will play Wii and Milo will lay right next to him on the ground, propped up on a pillow just like Stuart. Milo is going to miss Stuart while he is on mission in Fiji. Yup, Fiji.

He also has piano lessons from his grandma -- mommy is not allowed to interrupt, Milo doesn't like to be interrupted.

Milo LOVES when his cousins come to play!!!

2008-06-19T16:43:00.000-07:00

Milo's cousins came and slept over the other night. He had SO much fun.

At first, it was just Milo and Brayden that stayed at Grandmas house while the older kids went to a baseball game with Grandpa.

Milo and Brayden went on a long walk and shared their toys.

The next morning when Milo woke up, it wasn't a few minutes that later Clayson came running in excited to play. They both climbed into bed with Grandma and Grandpa, although, the boys and toys soon took over and the grandparents got up.

Milo is just now learning what it is like to share, and sweet Clayson was very patient with him. Milo's cousins are very sweet giving him hugs and kisses -- loads of them!

2008-06-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

Well, Milo is 5 months old now! Can you believe it?! He is so much fun. The best part is, he just loves his mommy! He is so funny when I come home from work, he gets so excited and just laughs and squeals.

Tonight, his cousins came to stay. Milo LOVES his cousins. He watches them play, and laughs when they laugh, squeals when they squeal and shout right along with them.

Every morning, he waits for the animals to jump up on grandma and grandpas bed. They each take turns walking up to him, or really, walking on him. He just smiles and laughs so hard when he sees them.

I'm so lucky that he is such a happy sweet baby.

Mommy, will you please put me to bed?

2008-05-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

OK -- So, while Milo was playing with his toys with his Grand-dad, he fell asleep!

Fine, so he didn't really have a nap this afternoon, and had been asking his mommy for a nap, oh, say for about an hour at this point.

He almost had fallen asleep, but then his Stubot came home, so, Milo had to inspect.

Than, he again had almost fallen asleep, when his Tann came over. Once again, play time!

And yes, you guessed it, Grand-dad came home!! Anyway, we were in the family room watching Stu play Wii Fit and Grand-dad was entertaining Milo.

All of a sudden, while in the middle of chewing his toy, he fell over, slowly....and I took a picture!!

My Uncle Loves Me

2008-05-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

So, you've all met him right? My uncle Stubot. Well, grandma got me this bib to wear. I LOVE it! The pictures are of me laughing and adoring MY Uncle Stubot.

He's funny. He's really funny when my mommy gets mad at him and he laughs, then I laugh too!

My Uncle Stubot

2008-05-12T05:06:00.000-07:00

So, Stu is forever and always getting SOMETHING in the mail. He even gets little surprise for me :)

On this particular day, all I saw was the box....so, mommy thought it would be funny to wrap me up as a special order for The Stu.

Funny Faces

2008-05-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

My mommy has taken so many pictures of me, that I finally know what to do when the camera is on....

Make Funny Faces!!!

My Baby Blessing

2008-05-04T19:55:00.000-07:00

Well, what better place to start with I guess than pictures of us at my baby blessing. My mommy got a new haircut just the day before.

I was blessed on April 13th.