Amusing

I have to say, I appreciate our local newspaper, The Niagara News. I like knowing what's going on around town, and I always enjoy perusing the classifieds... lately I've been amused by my discoveries there.

35' Trailer for sale. Was parked in Austin, Texas. Now located in a very nice man's back yard in Baton Rouge, L.A. Received minor tornado damage during the move. Only 2 years old. Asking $327 obo. For more info call Bubba at 123-456-7890
NEEDED immediately - person to clean our 18 bedroom, 10 bathroom, 31 sitting room palace. Experience required. 15 hours per day. $100 per shift. Apply in person to: Buckingham Palace, London, England.

Last week, someone had a magic wand for sale, complete with built-in magic tricks. The same person was also looking for their Grandma, who had just gone missing one day. If you see her, she's 5'2, gray hair, and answers to Edna, and please give them a call.

You've just got to love the local paper.

A few weekend shots

5 Months and Counting

Peter had his 5 month birthday last week, and on that day I noticed his first tooth coming in! He hasn't been incredibly cranky about it at all, which has been nice for all of us. We are enjoying his smiles and laughs, and his increasing amount of talking as well. He rolled over for the first time just a while ago, but since that day he has only done it once and refuses to even give it a try! I'm not feeling incredibly wordy, and it's taking me a long time to organize these pictures, so I think I'll just leave it at that, and hope you enjoy them...

I found this picture on the computer -
I had been fiddling in Paint before Peter was born
and this is what I came up withPeter on the day he was rolling overOpa came over for coffee one morning and got to hang out with PeterGrandma giving Peter a bottle
Hmmm... I think I might have posted this one before? Oh well, it's cute...Peter is becoming increasingly interested in KittyTrying his rocking chair out for sizeKind of a funny expression here
What? You want me to roll over? Think again, Mom
I'm just going to eat this thing.
Checking out the farm toy on the fridge

This Past Weekend

Grandma and Grandpa Vander Deen came for a quick visit on Saturday evening and Grandma got some cute pictures!

Little smirkThe guys hanging out on the couch having a good laugh

The Last Few Weeks

Peter with his first taste of rice cereal. About two weeks after this, he had some again, for the second and probably last time. We're not sure if it was the cereal, his formula, or the 4 month shots he had in the morning, but he had a serious allergic reaction in the evening which had us rushing him to the hospital. By the time we got there, he had calmed down, his breathing was back to normal, and he was actually extremely happy, but his face was still puffy and the hives had not gone down. I am searching for a good pediatrician for him now. No fun to deal with allergies!! Very scary stuff...Peter and his Great Opa Peter and his Great OmaThe cousins getting reaquaintedKitty seems to have a thing for Peter's toysHappy little guy - this is the morning after his allergic reaction, you can see his eye is still a little puffyGetting a bottle from OpaSmiles

Approaching 4 Months!

Reflecting on lifeWho's that cutie?Little flyerWhat a cool dudeHe's interested in this coffee stuff his parents seem to like so muchHe's usually quite thrilled about getting a bathStanding upI'm loving the smile!So cute (that word is a bit over-used but oh well)Pete and his DaddyPete and his MommyPete, Daddy, and Chester...In his car-seat, ready for churchLook-alikes?Family picturePete in his new Jolly Jumper (for now a Jolly Stander)What a lot of snow we got!

Sunday morning at the Vander Deens

Peter enjoying his Sunday morning pipe (NOT Mom-approved!!)Heartbreaker

March... where has the time gone?

Here's a bit of a goofy smile :DHe's got some big eyes!He fell asleep in his chairPeter and I hanging outHe got a super cute "pet" (hat, for the non-dutchies) from Aunt DanielleSunday morning before church, he fell asleep before we got him in his car seatI caught him watching T.V. the other dayHe already is possessive of the remoteSometimes we play cardsWhat a smart baby!His hands taste really goodHanging out on the couchApparently something was quite exciting!Cute cute cuteWhatcha thinkin' Pete?