Okay, it's more like 30 seconds of fame, but hey, we'll take it! The week before Thanksgiving, we took Keaton to the Cherry Creek Mall to get his picture with Santa. Channel 4 News happened to be doing a story on gift cards and so we got a little cameo. So funny! : )
Check out our cameo. There is a little advertisement before the news clip:
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
We had a snow day...so we took pictures. Lots and lots of pictures!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Five Days and Counting...
until I'm officially a stay-at-home mom. It will be bitter-sweet. More sweet than bitter. I apologzie for the looong post; however, I'm grateful we have survived thus far. Here is a collage of the last few weeks:
We went to the Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Patch with Tiff, Matt and Mackenna Mae. As you can see we dressed the babies in their halloween costumes. Mackenna is a banana and Keaton is a monkey...and we didn't even plan that! BFF esp, I guess! :) I think we have a new tradition.
Goodbye Auntie Krista and Uncle Justin! We are so sad to see you go, but so excited for the adventures ahead (and already on)! We got to hang out with them at the Snooze before they departed for Harare, Zimbabwe. They are on a year-long trek to Africa, Nepal, Russia, Guatemala, Central America and Europe. They'll sure be missed. To follow their travels, pray or offer support, check out their blog at ochockisoverseas.blogspot.com.
Brotherly love...nothing like having a 95 pound brother to lay right on top of your 14 pound body. I can't tell if Jack just loves Keaton that much, or is trying to SQUISH him out of the picture.
We went to the Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Patch with Tiff, Matt and Mackenna Mae. As you can see we dressed the babies in their halloween costumes. Mackenna is a banana and Keaton is a monkey...and we didn't even plan that! BFF esp, I guess! :) I think we have a new tradition.
Goodbye Auntie Krista and Uncle Justin! We are so sad to see you go, but so excited for the adventures ahead (and already on)! We got to hang out with them at the Snooze before they departed for Harare, Zimbabwe. They are on a year-long trek to Africa, Nepal, Russia, Guatemala, Central America and Europe. They'll sure be missed. To follow their travels, pray or offer support, check out their blog at ochockisoverseas.blogspot.com. 
Brotherly love...nothing like having a 95 pound brother to lay right on top of your 14 pound body. I can't tell if Jack just loves Keaton that much, or is trying to SQUISH him out of the picture.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Camping, Plastic, Giggles & the LSAT's
Well, I started out as a strong blogger, but as you probably can tell, I've let it fall behind on the priority list. Most of you know about the events of the past couple weeks, but I'll update this blog anyhow.
Keaton is well over 13 pounds by now...and could even be 14 pounds. I took him to his pediatrician after our Labor Day Camping trip. His right eye was watery and red. We thought he had a cold in his eye. However, I thought I saw a scratch on his eye. The pediatrician took a brief look and told me he had a virus in his eye (like a cold). He showed me how to massage the eye by rubbing vigorously in the corner and then pressing outward. I hesitated thinking that rubbing his eye would hurt if it was scratched. But, I mentioned to him and then trusted he knew best.
Well, needless to say after several days of rubbing and administering antibiotic drops, Keaton's eye was not getting any better. I was holding him up in the light, and again saw the same thing on his eye. So, I took him into my eye doctor. She put the dye in his eye and confirmed what I thought...he had a very deep scratch on his eye. However, it should have healed by this time...now nine days later. Another four days went by and I took him into see her again. She was concerned that it hadn't healed by now, so she sent me to Childrens' Eye Care. It was a relief walking into a place that could definitely take care of an infant's eye.
I was surprised to learn that it wasn't a scratch...but a piece of PLASTIC in Keaton's eye. Within minutes the Dr. had told me what he saw and was getting ready to take it out. They numbed his eye and I had to hold him up with his arms down to his sides, and the nurse held him by the top of his head and his chin...keeping his mouth closed. It was pretty traumatic for both Keaton and me, but the Dr. had the piece of plastic removed within minutes. Keaton slept very well that afternoon.
His eye has totally healed, and there is no sign of permanent damage. Praise the Lord! Needless to say, I'm a bit furious with the pediatrician at the moment.
In other news, Keaton has given Eric and I one of the sweetest gifts in the world...his GIGGLE! Once I figure out how to post this sweet sound that Eric recorded, I will. His giggle is remarkable. K smiles easily and loves to make us smile. His smile is so infectious!
Also, Cousin Ean has been visiting us from MT. He's been taking an LSAT preparation class, and is taking the LSAT's right now! He is going to do great things as a Lawyer. We're hoping he chooses CU or DU for his law school.
And, last but not least, I am headed back to work on Monday the 28th. I have so enjoyed my 12 weeks with Keaton. It's going to be a very rough Sunday evening. I know it'll be so good for Eric and Keaton to have some father-son bonding time on Monday's and Fridays!
Here are some pictures from the past couple weeks.
Snug as a Bug in a Rug!
Can you find Keaton in the picture?
So happy, even with a bum eye!
The site of our worship service on Labor Day...not bad, God.
Just before bath and right after a slobbery kiss.
Hey Mom, why don't you have this piece of plastic removed from my eye please!
We love Cousin Ean! Good Luck on the LSAT's, Cuz!
Keaton is well over 13 pounds by now...and could even be 14 pounds. I took him to his pediatrician after our Labor Day Camping trip. His right eye was watery and red. We thought he had a cold in his eye. However, I thought I saw a scratch on his eye. The pediatrician took a brief look and told me he had a virus in his eye (like a cold). He showed me how to massage the eye by rubbing vigorously in the corner and then pressing outward. I hesitated thinking that rubbing his eye would hurt if it was scratched. But, I mentioned to him and then trusted he knew best.
Well, needless to say after several days of rubbing and administering antibiotic drops, Keaton's eye was not getting any better. I was holding him up in the light, and again saw the same thing on his eye. So, I took him into my eye doctor. She put the dye in his eye and confirmed what I thought...he had a very deep scratch on his eye. However, it should have healed by this time...now nine days later. Another four days went by and I took him into see her again. She was concerned that it hadn't healed by now, so she sent me to Childrens' Eye Care. It was a relief walking into a place that could definitely take care of an infant's eye.
I was surprised to learn that it wasn't a scratch...but a piece of PLASTIC in Keaton's eye. Within minutes the Dr. had told me what he saw and was getting ready to take it out. They numbed his eye and I had to hold him up with his arms down to his sides, and the nurse held him by the top of his head and his chin...keeping his mouth closed. It was pretty traumatic for both Keaton and me, but the Dr. had the piece of plastic removed within minutes. Keaton slept very well that afternoon.
His eye has totally healed, and there is no sign of permanent damage. Praise the Lord! Needless to say, I'm a bit furious with the pediatrician at the moment.
In other news, Keaton has given Eric and I one of the sweetest gifts in the world...his GIGGLE! Once I figure out how to post this sweet sound that Eric recorded, I will. His giggle is remarkable. K smiles easily and loves to make us smile. His smile is so infectious!
Also, Cousin Ean has been visiting us from MT. He's been taking an LSAT preparation class, and is taking the LSAT's right now! He is going to do great things as a Lawyer. We're hoping he chooses CU or DU for his law school.
And, last but not least, I am headed back to work on Monday the 28th. I have so enjoyed my 12 weeks with Keaton. It's going to be a very rough Sunday evening. I know it'll be so good for Eric and Keaton to have some father-son bonding time on Monday's and Fridays!
Here are some pictures from the past couple weeks.
Making sure the beanie fits for camping!
Snug as a Bug in a Rug!
Can you find Keaton in the picture?
So happy, even with a bum eye!
The site of our worship service on Labor Day...not bad, God.
Just before bath and right after a slobbery kiss.
Hey Mom, why don't you have this piece of plastic removed from my eye please!
We love Cousin Ean! Good Luck on the LSAT's, Cuz!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Keaton Update
So, it's been a REALLY long time since I've blogged and sent out an update on Mister K. I'll tell you why. I became addicted to playing solitaire on Eric's phone during late night feedings rather than blogging or checking my email.
Keaton has been busy. He has been busy eating. Yes, eating. That's pretty much all he does. He is 2 months and 12 pounds. Yes, 12 pounds...at this rate, he'll be 20 pounds by Christmas and out of his infant car seat. He is pretty heavy to carry in his carseat already, and I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to carry him in it. He is officially out of newborn clothes and diapers. He's wearing 3-6 month sizes and his size 1 diapers seem to be getting smaller by the day. This kid is going to be bigger than me in no time! (I can just hear Eric say, well that's not going to be hard)! :)
Keaton also has the best SMILE!! I had a really cute video of him smiling, but it was too big to load, so I'll have to try again, and be sure not to make it a 15 minute video. I'm sure whoever is reading this will be happy about that! :) K is also getting ready to TALK! He loves to COO.
K is also getting really good at SLEEPING! Yahoo! He sleeps anywhere from 5 1/2 to 7 hours at night. I can't believe it. I feel like Super Woman!
Here are some pictures of Keaton's latest adventures:
Keaton has been busy. He has been busy eating. Yes, eating. That's pretty much all he does. He is 2 months and 12 pounds. Yes, 12 pounds...at this rate, he'll be 20 pounds by Christmas and out of his infant car seat. He is pretty heavy to carry in his carseat already, and I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to carry him in it. He is officially out of newborn clothes and diapers. He's wearing 3-6 month sizes and his size 1 diapers seem to be getting smaller by the day. This kid is going to be bigger than me in no time! (I can just hear Eric say, well that's not going to be hard)! :)
Keaton also has the best SMILE!! I had a really cute video of him smiling, but it was too big to load, so I'll have to try again, and be sure not to make it a 15 minute video. I'm sure whoever is reading this will be happy about that! :) K is also getting ready to TALK! He loves to COO.
K is also getting really good at SLEEPING! Yahoo! He sleeps anywhere from 5 1/2 to 7 hours at night. I can't believe it. I feel like Super Woman!
Here are some pictures of Keaton's latest adventures:
Keaton had a special visitor - Kristin Rogers made a trip all the way from Nashville to see him! Well, not just him...but that's what we're telling him. She knitted him the cutest snowboarder's hat. LOVE IT!
Keaton made his first trip to a major Fashion boutique and met one of my favorite people - Lauren Metz, my former boss from NCM. Lauren owns DELISH DEMURE...an incredible fashion boutique. Check it out at www.delishdemure.com.
Keaton's first trip to the zoo! We had so much fun with Ally and her kids that we decided to get an annual pass. I'm so excited about going to the ZOO - and I think Keaton is too! :)
The New Nap
I can tell this bear is a mama. She is so tired she can sleep anywhere, and by the looks of it, she is napping as high up and as far from her cub's little paws as she can get. Smart Mama Bear.
Welcome Makenna Mae!
Here she is - Tiff and Matt's beautiful little girl!!!! Keaton already loves her! She was born early Monday morning - 5 lbs 15 oz! She is a little peanut! :)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Family Fun, Part II
The past week has been filled with lots of family, help and the bustle of activity. Eric's parents arrived last Sunday to help with Keaton. They cooked, cleaned and LOVED ON KEATON! They are very excited Grandparents!
Also, the GREAT Grandparents came into town with Cousin Chaz. It was so great to see them and very fun to get to introduce them to their first Great Grandchild!
Grandma and Grandpa Ochocki
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