Kaelem's first Thanksgiving!

My first Thanksgiving outfit. I sure laugh a lot now.

Kaelem doing his "tummy time"

Kaelem riding his horse....with a lot of help from Aunt Sam

Kaelem has really changed over the last month. He now weighs almost 14lbs and is 23 1/4" long. He still is in the 5oth percentile for his age. He really laughs out loud a lot now and has started reaching for and grabbing for his toys. He loves to play in his play gym every morning, right after he does his 'tummy time' to help his neck strengthen. He is really holding his head well. His newest venture is that he loves to be held so he can bounce (jump) with his legs. He really has gotten strong and pushes himself to a stance when you hold him up.

Kaelem enjoyed his first Thanksgiving with all the family at Auntie Noi's. He had a great time seeing all his aunties and cousins. He never lacked any attention, and mom got a nice break. It was sure nice to see his Auntie Amanda and cousin Emily again and finally meet Uncle Geoff. They were up from San Diego.

In a couple weeks Kaelem goes in for his four month check up, so we will keep you posted on his progress. Thanks to all for thinking of us. We hope you are enjoying the holidays and had a nice Thanksgiving.

Kaelem's busy month!

Happy Halloween

What a cute giraffe

Kaelem finally got to meet his daddy

It was a very busy month for all of us. Right after Kaelem visited the doctor for his first shots, were off to Tobago. It was great to see Kev and for him to finally get a chance to meet his son. The flight down went well. Grandma Sylvia traveled to Houston with us, then we continued on to Trinidad then onto Tobago.

We had a nice stay, and time went extremely fast. The flight home wasn't as easy as we had a lengthy delay in Houston. Thank goodness we both had our own seat.

Kaelem got to experience his first Halloween, and didn't mind wearing his giraffe costume. He did some visiting with his aunties at his great aunt Sharons, and then at his aunt Dana's, then was visited by his cousin Dreyson. It was really a fun day.

The worst part of October coming to an end was that it was time for me to go back to work. Commuting to Newark isn't easy, but I will make it work. I worked my first trip back on November 6th. Luckily I had a 3 hour Portland layover, so spend most of the trip at home. While I am working Kaelem stays with Grandma Sylvia. The first trips I took away from him weren't so bad, but it gets harder every time as he is so much more active. I am afraid I will miss a milestone.

Kaelem seems to have really grown and is so much more active. He is doing so well holding his head up, and has started reaching for toys. He is so active, and will kick his legs and move constantly while awake. He still is not sleeping through the night, but usually only gets up one time. Hopefully it won't be long until he sleeps longer.

I promise to update this more often as I will have more news to report as he gets more active. Thanks for thinking of us!

Kaelem is already two months!

Kaelem loves to lay on his back and play

Kaelem loves to sit in his rocker and play with the animals above

Kaelem in his frog prince outfit

Kaelem turned two months on October 11, 2009. He has grown so much I just can't believe it. On Thursday he had a doctor appointment and weighed in at 11lbs 10oz. He is 23 inches long. Those measurements put him in the 50th percentile for both height and weight. I guess he couldn't be more average. He wasn't too fond of his vaccinations, but faired well and only cried for a split second.

After a long day in Seattle on Wednesday, we finally received Kaelem's passport so next week we can make a trip to Tobago to visit dad. Our fingers are crossed that he will enjoy flying and the whole trip will go smooth. Grandma Sylvia is going to accompany us to Houston to make sure the first flight is ok, and to help with all the luggage. I am sure we will have this all down to a science soon. I will be sure to post more pictures from our trip upon return.

Thanks to everyone for all your support.

Kaelem's Travels

Kaelem ready to go on his first walk with Mom and Grandma Sylvia

Kaelem posing for GQ... maybe someday!

Kaelem and Mom sneaking a short nap

Kaelem with cousins, Jen, Sherri, Abi, his great aunts, Sally and Sharon, and with Grandma Sylvia, and Mom in Eugene.

Kaelem had a busy week. On Wednesday he, mom, grandma, and aunt Sharon went to visit Great aunt Sally and Don in Eugene. We had a chance to have lunch at the Hakkos and visit with Sheryl, David, Jen, and Sam. It was exciting for everyone to meet him, and as always great to see everyone.

On Saturday, Kaelem's cousins, Erin and Kaysi came to visit. Of course, he enjoyed watching a great husky game too! Go Dawgs may be some of his first words...

On Monday, we tried out the jogger stroller that Krista gave us. It worked perfectly, so we went on our first walk. Hopefully it will make its way out of the garage more often. That is once Mom starts getting more sleep. Kaelem has really been cranky due to colic. It will hopefully pass. Please keep your fingers crossed for all of us!!!

Kaelem celebrates one month!

He sure has a lot of curls after his bath

Kaelem is so relaxed in his play gym... it puts him right to sleep.

Kaelem in his monkey suit


Kaelem went to the doctor on Thursday and has really grown. He weighed in at 9lbs 2oz. This only puts him in the 25th percentile for his age. He seems to be eating a ton. On Friday he was one month old, and we had to put away a couple outfits he has grown out of. Most of the newborn sizes with feet and getting way too short. Luckily he is still longer than he is wide.

Can't believe it's already been a month!!!

I can't believe that today Kaelem is one month old. It seems like just yesterday we brought him home. I can really tell that he is starting to grow. He is drinking a lot more and all of his outfits with feet are becoming too short. He is starting to be able to focus a little better and definitely knows certain voices.

We got his passport mailed in this week. Hopefully it will arrive soon so we can make a trip to Tobago to see dad. Next month he will get some of his immunizations and then we will go. I can't wait to take him to the doctor to see how much he has grown.

Kaelem's Doctor Visit

Kaelem playing in the "underwater" gym in his shark outfit

Kaelem is doing very well. He visited the doctor on Monday and had already grown an inch and is back to his original birth weight. He sure didn't like the doctor visit though. Once they stripped him and he was cold, he cried the entire time. I felt so sorry for the poor guy.

He is such a good baby. He never cries except when he is hungry or needs an immediate diaper change. He loves to stay awake and take in his surroundings. He's not much of a sleeper.

On Wednesday, we went with his Aunt Amanda and cousin Emily, and of course, grandma, to have his pictures taken. He did very well. I will get some pictures sent out as soon as we get them back from the studio. It was definitely an experience taking a newborn for a photo shoot.

We are just enjoying our weekend and hope you are too. We'll keep you posted!!

Ready to come home in his new dino outfit. Grandma had to go buy new clothes because everything we brought was too big.

On our way to our first doctor appointment. He's definitely a car sleeper.

Kaelem showing off his beautiful hair

Kaelem outside enjoying the beautiful weather

WELCOME KAELEM CLIFFORD KING!

I would like to introduce to you all Kaelem Clifford King. Kaelem was born on August 11, 2009 at 3:01pm. He weighed in at 7lbs 7ozs and was 19 3/4in. He has the most beautiful straight black hair. Although I am a little partial, I have to say he is a cutie. He definitely has grandpa's chin, and dad's feet.

We brought him home on Friday the 14th, which was grandma and grandpa's 44th wedding anniversary. What a great anniversary present! He has been nothing but a bundle of joy.

Kaelem is coming soon!!

I saw the doctor on Thursday and they have decided to induce me on Monday. I have to be at the hospital at 7pm, and hopefully if all goes as planned Kaelem will make his grand entrance on Tuesday. I hope its not too grand though!! I will keep you posted on his arrival!

My baby shower in Longview

Me, my cousin Krista, my aunt Dana, and my cousin Kearsten

MarySue Olson and the handmade sweater, hat, and booties for Kaelem

Me and Aunt Sharon, the hostess

Me and my BF Narda who came all the way from Vegas

Kaelem's cake for the shower

On Saturday, July 18th my aunt Sharon held a shower here in Longview for me. It was such a beautiful, but hot, day to be surrounded by all my friends and family. The amount of gifts I received was overwhelming, but everything is coming together for Kaelem's arrival. I really appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy schedules to spend the day with me. I hope you all will enjoy this blog as much as I will enjoy sharing this special event with everyone.

I will be going to the doctor this week, and will keep you posted on our progress.