Johnny and Chelsay's Wedding

Saturday, Cash attended his second wedding. This time it was a McDowell wedding. Janice's niece Chelsay was married at noon at St. Stanislaus in Wardsville with the reception to follow at the Wardsville Lion Club. The wedding was beautiful and Chelsay and Johnny are both country, so it was pretty much a country reception. There were lots of cowboy boots and stomping going on. I did notice the Maid of Honor put cowboy boots on for the reception as well. At one point, the best man, Johnny's brother, got out a trough and started rocking on it back and forth to a certain song. It's one thing I can honestly say, I have NEVER seen at a wedding. Apparently, this is a family thing. His two daughters got into the trough as well. I tried to video it, but it was too dark and you can't see anything.

Cash had a good time as well. He was able to take a nap, even with all the noise. He was passed around and visited with family. He even gave Janice a nice gift! Cash spits up, sometimes its more than you can imagine, but this was ridiculous! He might as well have filled up a cup and then tossed it on her. There was so much, it was hilarious! As Janice says, he didn't spit up, he puked.

Later in the night, Cash and I got out on the dance floor and danced to the end of the Cupid Shuffle. He had a good time and enjoyed dancing. :) Too bad we don't have any weddings on the calendar for the future.

Grandma Janice and Cash (pre-spit up)

Grandpa Casey and Cash

Hard to see, but the best man is standing on both sides of the trough, rocking back and forth

Flower girl and miniture bride in the trough

The McDowell girls doing the electric slide, oh and Jason too (Chelsay's brother).

2 Months

On Wednesday, Cash turned 2 months old! I can't believe how fast the time is going by and how big he is getting in such a short amount of time. On Thursday, he had is 2 month wellness checkup. He weighed 11 lbs 13 oz, 23 1/2 in long, and circumfernce of his head was 39 1/2 cm. He gained 2 pounds in 4 weeks, so he slowed down, which I am thankful for. Dr. Rogers said his weight is in the 50th percentile and his height is in the 70th percentile. He looked at Cash's belly button again and decided not to put silver nitrate on it this time because his granule is starting to harden and hopefully will receed on its own. It may need to be surgically removed if doesn't do anything and continues to ooze. Let's hope we don't need to go that route. Overall, Cash looked great and goes back in 2 months. Then it was time for the dreaded shots. Cash was so happy in the doctors office. He was smiling and talking, but he didn't leave the doctors office in the mood he came in. The two nurses came in and double teamed him. Oh, he screamed and turned so red. I felt so bad for the poor little thing. I started to tear up, but about that time they told me I could pick him up now. So I comforted him for just a minute or so and he was all better.

Here are some pictures of 8 Weeks and a few from his 2 Month birthday! Enjoy!

I'm 2 months old today!!!

Playing on the activity mat

Dad and Cash sleeping.

Chillin with Uncle Brice

Cash, Uncle Brice, and Howie all watchin some tv

MU plays today!

I love the sneakers!

Uncle Brice and Cash

My Cute Little Man

This past Friday, Cash turned 8 weeks. He is doing all sorts of wonderful new things. He is tracking so much better than before. He has begun batting at things on his activity mat, he's much more talkative, more and more awake, and he's starting to put his hand in his mouth more than he used to. Friday he actually found his thumb! I quickly took it out and he put it right back in. I took it out again and gave him his pacifier. He has forgotten where his thumb is and hasn't been able to find it since! His PAT lady was here today for our second visit. She says that Cash is right on target. She noticed that he has also begun working his fingers in a pinching motion. She said it will take much more time to develop, but he has started. She said she can tell such a difference in him since her last visit. I don't know if she had more fun with Cash or with Howie though. She adores Howie (and how could you not?). They played fetch and he got all kinds of lovin from her.
I have always said I was not going to be a parent that puts my children in front of the tv and I am sticking to that. But Baby Einstein has a dvd for 3+ months called Baby Mozart. Ryan and I purchased it this weekend, thinking he wouldn't even be interested in it for another month, but we put it in anyway to see what it was all about and Cash LOVED it. He cooed and gurgled and let out screams. I told Ryan this is a once a day activity. I don't want the tv babysitting him, nor do I want him to be a couch potato like his parents! :) I think this is where the teacher in me comes out. It is limited, yet educational.
Here are some pictures of Week 7. Enjoy!

Too cute! I love this outfit, but the booties are way too big and fall right off!

Off to Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner

Taking a cat nap

Give me 5!

Sporting the overalls!

Herr/Koelling Wedding

Boy, it's harder to get on this computer in the basement than I thought. Oct. 3rd, we loaded up bright and early and headed to KC for my friend's Nicki's Wedding. Nicki and I attended Warrensburg together and had ajoining rooms in the Alpha Phi house. When I think back to the time we spent together, all the laughs, drinks, talks, etc., it seems like we spent at least 1 year together in the sorority, but it was only 1 semester-Aug-Dec. of 1998. I was her Forget-Me-Not (sorority stuff). I left that Dec. and she actually left in May to attend UMKC. She and I have remained friends for all these years, after spending such a short time together, but a fun time. I guess that is why we are Forget-Me-Nots.

Ryan made great time on getting us there by 1:00, but didn't realize we were going straight to the church. He thought we were going to the hotel first. So we had to change in a McDonald's restroom. Grabbed a couple sandwiches and made it to the church without a moment to spare. It was a very nice wedding. Cash did great too. He fussed once, but quickly stopped. After the wedding, we checked into our hotel at the Arogsy Casino. We took short naps, then headed downstairs to the reception.

The room didn't open until 5, so we sat outside in the seating area for about 15 minutes and took a couple pics. When we entered the room, they were serving wine. It was a very classy wedding and reception and I would expect nothing less. We found our table and enjoyed ourselves. We were supposed to be seated with a bunch of Nicki's co-workers, but not all showed, so they all moved to the 2nd table of co-workers and we sat by ourselves. I kind of enjoyed being served first at the table and not having awkward conversation with strangers.

After dinner, Nicki's mom came over and apologized for us sitting by ourselves, which again, was no big deal and told us to take home lots of cookies. In the Herr family, it is tradition at all the weddings to make tons of cookies and put out around the cake. You should have seen this table. I wish I would have taken a picture. There were tons! And they were yummy! Ryan even told me to email Nicki and get one of the recipes!

Then, Nicki came over to visit. She also apologized and we caught up a little. Then she made her rounds. After a while, she came back over and said she would take Cash so we could go dance. I think it was just an excuse to hold him. :) So we went and danced and then went back to visit and visit with Zach. We left the reception around 9:00. Cash was pooped and so was dad. For not knowing a soul there, he didn't complain and did great.

We had a wonderful time and hope to see Nicki and Zach soon when they come back to Jeff to visit some of his family.

Waiting in seating area

Self photo taking at the dinner table

Zach, Nicki, and Cash

Cash and Nicki

Nicki, Cash, and me

Merry Christmas (Early)

This past weekend, Dad and Janice gave us our Christmas present early. Cash enjoyed their rocker recliner so much when we were over there the weekend before, they said they would get us one for Christmas, just pick it out. When I asked Ryan if he wanted one for Christmas, he said, "Yes!" Whenever we go to dad and Janice's or my grandparents, Ryan eats and then heads to the recliner and lays out and usually falls asleep! So, Monday night, Ryan, Brice, and I headed to go pick up our new recliner. Dad and Cash are really enjoying it! I am also attaching a couple pics of Howie and Cash that I took. They were too precious not to share!

One Month Checkup

Today Cash went to see Dr. Rogers for his one month checkup. I swear, this boy is growing like a weed! He is now 22 1/2 inches long, 9 lbs 10 oz, and head circum is 38. To sum it up, he is still gaining a pound a week!!!! He has gone from the 28th percentile to the 45th. Dr. Rogers checked everything out and said Cash looks great. He did put some silver nitrate on his belly button as he is still oozing a little bit and not fully healed. He said that should help and if it is still oozing next week to come in and we'd do it again. Cash really didn't seem to even notice Dr. Rogers sticking the stick into his belly button and swirling it around. I on the otherhand cringed! I remember going to the dr. every week and every two weeks and having them put that stuff on my wound from my surgery from my cyst. Oh how it stung! But then again, Cash didn't have an open wound in his belly. His test results came back from his newborn screening and everything was normal there as well. He goes back next month for his 2 month checkup. He isn't going to be too happy at this appointment as he gets all his shots then. Until next time... (Sorry, no pictures this time.)

One Month Old

I know I just said it Friday, but where does the time go? It is really hard for me to believe that a month ago today, Ryan and I were at the hospital where we just delivered our new bundle of joy. Everyone says, the time goes by fast and to cherish every minute. Well, I had no idea just how fast the time does go by. Before long he's going to be crawling, talking, walking, starting school, going to college, I have to stop! But I definitely am cherishing every moment I have with him. When I go back to work, it's really going to be hard to not be around and see him smiling in his sleep, cooing and squealing because he has something to say, and watch him as he learns and discovers new things. In his first month, he really has already had some big firsts that I will remember forever.

Friday night, Cash had his first bottle. It was really weird for me to be giving him a bottle. He took it really well though. Then he had his second bottle Sunday night. Ryan fed him this time, so that was definitely a first since dad doesn't have the capability to feed him without a bottle. :) Cash got his tummy full and was happy until it was time for his next feeding. Right now, he is getting a bottle at his 6:30 feeding every other night. We will probably do this for a couple weeks, then start every night getting a bottle.


Saturday, Cash went on his first overnight away from home trip. Ryan's Aunt Sis and Uncle Bob are going to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in December, so Kelly and her sister Tracy threw them a surprise party at the Theodosia Country Club this weekend. It is about a 4 hour drive for us to get there. Cash slept most of the way there. He woke up to eat, and went right back out. Bob and Sis were really surprised when they got to the country club. They had no idea this was in the works. Kelly and Tracy really pulled it off. For most of Ryan's family, this was their first meeting of Cash. Of course, they all thought he was just adorable and looked just like Ryan. He was passed around all evening into the arms of grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins. I must admit, this night was really kind of hard. I have never gone that long without being able to hold him when I wanted to, but I get to hold him all the time, so I let the other family members enjoy him. Cash finally crashed a little after 11 that night and still only woke up once in the night. Sunday morning, he was sleeping hard when it was time to leave the motel and meet the family for breakfast. When he finally did awake, I fed him and we left for home. Since he slept so hard Sunday morning, he was an hour off of his normal schedule, so he was still ready to eat all day at his normal times, even though he had just eaten. He has an internal clock of eating times! But he was able to stay content with his binky.

In 2 weeks, Cash will experience his first wedding. We will be traveling to KC Saturday to celebrate with one of my friend's from college. I am sure I will have pictures of this first as well.

Great Grandpa Jim and Cash

Great Grandma Lil and Cash

Grandma Jeanette, Cousin Brenda, Mom, and Cash

Mom, Dad, and Cash

Sleepy Boy

I'm one month old today!

Smiling in his sleep

OH-and you know how I said Howie wasn't being deprived...

Uncle Brice and Howie watching tv