the galloway family

6.28.2006

Congratulations Scott & Stephanie

Congratulations to our niece, Stephanie and her husband Scott

on the birth of a beautiful baby boy.

Landon Scott Maslanik

was born at 5:30am on June 27th, 2006

9 pounds 8 ounces

6.26.2006

Extra Pictures

Here's a couple of pictures I didn't post from last Sunday at Nonna & Pop's house.

Jacob with Uncle Tony

Sophia turned TWO

Saturday (June 24th), Sophia turned TWO.

She had her birthday party at Blu Rabbit. We had a really great time although Jacob just either slept, ate, or cried the entire time.

Because of that, I wasn't able to take a lot of pictures, but here are a couple of the best ones.

Jacob playing with Aunt Leah

Sophia blowing out her candles

Jacob & Aunt Karrie

6.22.2006

Yesterday was the first day of summer and the last day we have a babysitter (at least until the first of July). So, today Jacob came to work with me - not a good day - he HATES being stuck in my little office all day. Nothing made him happy.

After work, we went by babies r us and I put him in a walker in the store. He pratically ran down the aisle (going forward) and he was laughing.

Here are some naked pictures of him playing in the walker at home.

More Pictures

Here are few pictures of this past week.

4 months

Last week Jacob turned 4 months.

Here are his 4 month progression pictures.

Also, on the trip home from Nonna & Pop's house on Sunday - Jacob held his bottle by himself!!This wasn't the best picture, but I didn't know he would hold it until the very end.

6.18.2006

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Unfortunately, Lance is away working on the road.
We MISS daddy so much and can't wait for him to come home.
For Father's Day, we spent the day with my father (Pop).
Uncle Ted came over on his new Harley - we just had to get some pictures of Jacob on the motorcycle.

Slumber Party at Nonna & Pop's House

Saturday, Jacob & I went with Nonna to their house in Wiggins.

Karrie & Sophia met us there and we all stayed the night at Nonna & Pop's House.

Saturday evening Jacob & Sophia got in the little pool they had for them. Here is a picture of Sophia, but Nonna took the pictures of Jacob and I need her to email me some of those pictures (hint - hint)

Nonna & Jacob

Eating from a spoon

Friday night, I started Jacob on cereal.
He was so cute and ate it from the spoon really well. We can't wait to start fruits & veggies.

Okay, enough is enough

Sitting up

Friday, Jacob turned 4 months on Friday.

Wednesday morning we had his 4 month check-up and the doctor told us we could start Jacob on solids!!! She also told us that babies normally start sitting up on their own around 6 months. Friday evening (see pictures below), Jacob started sitting up on his own - without any support and for longer than a few seconds. He doesn't want to lay down EVER!!! If you hold his hands, he pulls up either to a sitting or standing position.

Jacob sitting for the first time unsupported

Age - 4 months : Date - 6/16/2006

Drooling & Sitting up - I think Jacob looks like a miniature Johnny Rivello in this picture :-)

6.03.2006

New Tricks all the time!!

Friday, May 25th, Jacob & I were laying on the floor playing.

Jacob has been trying for about 3 weeks to roll over he just couldn't get his arm repositioned correctly. As we were playing Friday night, he completely rolled over from his back to his tummy - he propped himself up on his arms and looked at me with a proud "look at what I can do" look on his face. I didn't think he would be able to do it again (so quickly), but I flipped him onto his back and got out the video camera. He rolled over 2 more times in a row. I have it on video, but haven't downloaded it yet. But here are pictures of him after his rolled over.

3 Months

Okay, Jacob turned 3 Months on May 16th - that was the week I was sick, so I forgot to take his 3 Month progression pictures with Pluto. So, on Sunday May 21th, I took the pictures.

Here are some of my favorites.

Check out his chubby little legs!!!

Jacob wore this outfit for his FIRST pictures taken in the hospital. Look at the difference 3 months makes.

First Swim in Pool

On May 21st, Jacob had his first swim in our pool.

It was just Jacob & me, so it was hard to hold him in the pool and take pictures with one hand, so I only got a couple of shots.

St Mary's Crawfish Boil

On May 20th (I know I'm a little late, but I was waiting for Karrie to send the pictures to me), we went to St Mary's Crawfish Boil & Bluegrass Extravaganza. Jacob & I met Karrie & Sophia and went with them. We didn't get to stay too long with 2 little ones, but we had a really great time while we were there. Jacob checked everything out for about an hour then he fell asleep and slept in his stroller for the majority of the evening.

Sophia on the other hand, was into everything. She was dirty from head to toe (after being pushed down by an older boy) then got ice cream from head to toe.

Here are some pictures of the evening.

5.31.2006

Cleaning Day

May 20th - my mom & Aunt Ruth (thanks again to both of you - it was a great help!!) came over to help me clean my house and get rid of all the germs, so maybe Jacob & I would stop getting sick.

As we cleaned, we put Jacob in his exersaucer.

He just loved it. He loves the sun with the smiley face. He looks at it and laughs!!

Quick Recap

Okay, since my last post this is what's happened.

May 8th - Lance left to go work in Virginia.

May 9th - Jacob was running a fever again and I had to take him to the emergency room. He was admitted to the hospital again and we had a much longer stay (May 9 - May 13). They couldn't determine the cause of the fever and had to continue to run test. My doctor told me take him out of daycare.

The week of May 15th - Jacob came to work with me.

May 17th - I got strep throat. I was so sick, 103 fever, etc. etc.

May 19th - Penny started watching Jacob during the day (until my mom retires).

Okay, that's the basic stuff - Now for more pictures

Here is Jacob playing on the bed in the hospital room.