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Baby's First Beach Fire

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

May 21, 2009 12:07:41 PM

It sounds way worse than it actually is.� Maybe I should've titled it, "Baby's First Fire on the Beach."� Eh - either way, it sounds like Emmett is committing arson.

Anyway, during an impromptu trip up to Maine last weekend (James was needed by his parents for some manual labor.� I shopped.), we made an awesome little fire on the beach.� James' parents actually live right on the coast of Freeport, Maine in Casco Bay.� Here's a shot of the fantastic view from their backyard:

[caption id="attachment_811" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Backyard View of Casco Bay "]Backyard View of Casco Bay [/caption]

Just beyond the lawn in their backyard, there is a steep embankment that leads down to the beach, which is where we started the fire.� Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure it was actually my first fire on a beach as well (please let me know if I'm wrong and I've actually had a beach fire with you before).� Kind of cool to share a first with my own son.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhC907lHN6M&hl=en&fs=1]


Emmett was definitely mesmerized by the fire ...





[caption id="attachment_812" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Emmett studying the fire "]Emmett Studying the Fire [/caption]

[caption id="attachment_813" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Emmett with Gran Lucy by the ocean."]Emmett with Gran Lucy by the ocean.[/caption]

Grandpa Mac and Gran Lucy bought Emmett his first life jacket, which makes James and I very excited for Em's first boat ride this summer� :)

Age Timer: 4 months, 6 days

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Topics: Weekly Updates, video, Firsts, Maine, beach, fire

Em's First Giggles

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Apr 29, 2009 5:43:10 AM

In the past week or so, we've been able to get some random giggles out of Emmett - when we pull a shirt over his head, blow a raspberry on his belly, etc.� Still, there's really been no surefire way to induce a giggle ... until now.

Apparently Emmett is ticklish!� Right under his left armpit.� It's pretty cute.� Last night, we got some video of the little tickle monster:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu8vweFqVgE&hl=en&fs=1]



It also goes to show that no one truly likes being tickled.

Age Timer: 14 weeks, 5 days
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Topics: video, Firsts, giggle, tickle, laughter

Breaking News: Emmett Rolls Over!!!

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Apr 20, 2009 3:07:12 PM

This just in!� Emmett was placed on his belly several times today, after which he proceeded to roll himself onto his back.� Here is the exclusive footage of today's monumental event ...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl2bJkBvT2s&hl=en&fs=1]


In other news, Emmett is also a preppy thug.





[caption id="attachment_777" align="aligncenter" width="442" caption="What?! What?! "]Emmett, the Preppy Thug [/caption]

Age Timer: 13 weeks, 3 days

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Topics: Milestones, video, Firsts, rolling over

Emmett Braves His First Shots

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Apr 6, 2009 1:20:08 PM

What a terrible blogger I am - more interested in manbaby videos than updating you with actual news about Emmett.� Whatever - you have to admit, that manbabies video was pretty hilarious.

So Em had his two month checkup almost two weeks ago.� Everything checked out fine.� He's in the 75th percentile for both his height and weight (13 lbs. 14 oz. and 24.5 inches!), his noggin is I guess average for a baby (his head measured in the 50th percentile), and he's hit all of those little milestones he should be hitting - beginning to have more control of the muscles in his neck and holding up his head, smiling and cooing regularly, etc.� Actually, he's quite the little talker.� James and I are thinking he'll be spitting out his first real word any day now.� I kid, I kid. :)

The absolute worst part of the visit was the shots.� The poor guy got three separate shots on both of his thighs.� My friend, Justina had prepared me for it to be difficult to watch.� Her son, CJ is exactly one month older than Emmett, so they experience all the milestones first and let me know what to expect, which is nice.� Still, considering I'm not really a huge softie, I figured I'd be fine.� Boy was I wrong - it was tough to watch the little guy go from being completely content to tomato-red and screaming in pain.� I mean, I'm used to seeing him cry, but this was the first time I was seeing him cry out of sheer, deliberate pain.� It was nice to have James there, too - I teared up little bit.

Dr. Prasad also showed us a fun little trick he calls the superman reflex. When you run your finger down one side of his bare back, his butt is supposed to swing to the opposite side.� This wasn't his best performance, but check it out!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-K64cfBSzE&hl=en&fs=1]



Age Timer: 11 weeks, 3 days
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Topics: Weekly Updates, Milestones, video, Firsts, checkup, shots, vaccinations, doctor

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