4 Months

Four months old! We sure have been busy at the Eder household. We took Anthony to doctor for his 4 month check up, and he has doubled his birth weight and has grown 5 inches! He now weighs 16 lbs. and 8 oz. and is 26 inches long.

This month's big milestone: ROLLING OVER! Such a cute story, I've gotta share. On Friday, 4/8, I took him to daycare, and right when I walked in Miss Karen just had to tell me the news that Claire (who is one day younger than Anthony) had just rolled over the night beofore. I said, "Did you hear that, Buddy?! You can't be having Claire show you up!" He just looked at me and smiled as I laid him down on his tummy on the play mat. I stood up and was chatting with Miss Karen when I felt a thump. I looked down and Anthony had rolled over and landed on my feet! He laid there smiling up at me! He wanted to let us know that HE could roll over, too! Miss Karen and I stood there with our jaws on the floor! Before I left for work he rolled over two more times. I tried to get him to do it that night for Daddy to see, but no luck. He just wanted to let us know that he could do it, but only when he feels like it!

I AM A DOG.

... Here is a little tribute to Butler for another incredible season. Last year my parents saw this Nike Ad in the Indy Star. Nike recognized Butler when they made it to the championship final. I've always liked it..so I decided to share it...

I AM A DOG.

NOT AN UNDERDOG.

A DOG.

A MEAN DOG.

A JUNKYARD DOG.

A DOG THAT BELONGS BEHIND A BIG FENCE WITH A BIG SIGN THAT READS "BEWARE" IN BIG LETTERS.

AND YES, MY BARK IS AS BAD AS MY BITE.

FORGET ABOUT MY SIZE.

WORRY ABOUT THE FACT THAT I JUST ATE A T-BONE STEAK AND I'M STILL HUNGRY.

WORRY ABOUT A BEAST THAT DOESN'T KNOW WHEN TO QUIT, NO MATTER WHAT SEED YOU PUT ME AT.

AND IF YOUR BALL LANDS IN MY YARD, CONSIDER IT GONE.

I AM NOT AN UNDERDOG.

I AM THE TOP DOG.

AND YOU'LL BE SEEING ME AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FROM NOW ON.

3 Months

Anthony turned THREE months old on March 10th (so this post is a bit late). The little stinker is doing great! Mama went back to work, and Buddy Boy started daycare. The first day was tough, and it's still not easy leaving him every morning. I miss him like crazy, and my work days seem so long.

Buddy Boy has hit some big mile stones this month. He graduated from his swaddlers and is now a free man! He's also reaching and grabbing everything. The little saucer seat with all of the toys attached have become quite the big hit. Anthony's been breaking in his "Johnny Jump Up", although he's not really jumping yet..just likes to sway back and forth and hang out. He also loves his bumbo. Hmm..what else...OH-the sleep thing has been going quite well! He's averaging about 6 hour stretches at night. One night he even made it 8 hours! Last week was the exception, he was up every 2 hours, but he's also fighting a cold. Overall we've had quite a productive month! Cheers! :)

Happy St. Patty's Day!

2011 Bucket List

So my friend, Mandee, inspired me to make a 2011 bucket list (check out her list). I wish I would've done this back in January, but better late than never. I thought it was a cute and clever idea...so here goes...

1. take a walk along the canal


2. implement Friday night pizza nights with neighbors and friends


3. play tennis with my dad


4. teach Sophie to play tennis


5. complete an oil painting


6. learn to make tiramisu


7. organize a game night with friends


8. write a poem for Anthony


9. get Anthony on a consistent sleep schedule


10. lead a team for Race for the Cure


11. have a wine tasting party


12. start a savings account for Anthony


13. start a 529 college fund for Anthony


14. increase our retirement account contributions


15. complete P90X


16. donate blood


17. learn how to thread my bobbin on my sewing machine


18. finish making a bedding set for Anthony's room


19. make a quilt for Anthony


20. make a raspberry cake on Mother's Day


21. plant flowers


22. make pretty flower boxes for the deck


23. hike at Eagle Creek Park


24. go to Vegas for a girls weekend


25. complete our wedding photo album


26. make a scrapbook for Anthony


27. re-learn to knit


28. take a Sunday cruise in Grandpa Vern's '56 Cadillac


29. go to the Broad Ripple Art fair


30. go fishing


31. visit my grandparents at the cementary


32. stay in my PJ's watching movies all day


33. go mushroom hunting


34. go on a family picnic at the Morgan Monroe State Forest


35. play golf with my husband


36. recyle


37. have a spa birthday party for my niece


38. go camping


39. try Jocamo's Pizza


40. watch Jake play baseball


41. stand under the water falls at McCormick's Creek


42. watch fireworks on July 4th


43. go to the Bean Blossom Bluegrass festival


44. make fried green tomatoes


45. visit friends in Chicago


46. join a yoga class


47. watch horse races at Indiana Downs


48. read the Twilight series


49. read the manual for my new camera


50. go to an Indians game with AJ an Anthony


51. make a video using iMovie


52. buy a new/used road bike


53. get a massage


54. see live music at the Jazz Kitchen


55. give Sophie Spanish lessons


56. get family photos taken


57. see a ballet


58. plant an herb garden


59. make and jar basil pesto


60. go artifact hunting with Dad


61. go to a concert


62. go on a date with my husband


63. oil paint together with Dad


64. have a picnic Oliver Winery


65. go hiking in Brown County


66. go shopping in Brown County


67. visit the home of TC Steele


68. attend the Covered Bridge festival


69. go canoeing with Dad


70. have a margarita at La Jolla


71. have a Corona at La Piedad


72. take Anthony and Riley on walk on the Monon


73. make scented candles with my nieces


74. have a cookout with old neighbors


75. have a cookout with new neighbors


76. get a sub and homemade ice cream at the Morgan Co. Fair


77. have a water balloon fight with my nieces & nephews


78. take Anthony swimming for first time


79. spend an afternoon at Southeast Way Park


80. roast marshmallows


81. make AJ a chocolate banana malt


82. watch a meteor shower


83. go to the State Fair


84. go to the apple orchard with Mom & Sophie


85. bake a homemade apple pie


86. take pictures of the autumn leaves


87. go to the Fall Foliage Festival


88. carve a pumpkin for Anthony


89. give toys to the kids at the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital


90. make fudge with my Grandma


91. plan a trip to Europe for 2012


92. see Anthony take his first step


93. adopt a family for Christmas


94. bake Christmas cookies with Mom & Sophie


95. See the Nutcracker with Mom & Dad


96. invite Sophie and Lily over to make gingerbread houses


97. take Anthony to see Santa


98. attend the candlelight service on Christmas Eve


99. make my 2012 bucket list


100. kiss my husband on New Year's Eve

2 Months

The last two months have been quite a whirlwind, but in a good way! Our little boy is changing every day. At our two month doctor's visit he weighed 13.1 pounds and was 23 1/4 inches. He's been smiling so much and loves to coo! I'll try to post some videos soon. As far a schedule, wish I had better news to deliver. His feedings are pretty consistent, about every three hours. But his nap time and bedtime are still a work in progress. He is getting up about 2-3 times a night. I go back to work on March 3rd, so I'm hoping for a little progress by then. Pretty please!

New Pix!

So I finally took some time to sit down and upload some baby pix! You'll notice I've added a new link to the right ("The Eder Family"). I've updated this site with pictures ranging from the day he was born to some taken just last week. We just love our little Buddy Boy!