My new cousin, Kaison James Mauer has arrived!

My new cousin, Kaison James Phu Mauer was born on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 4 weeks early. Thu and Kaison are home and settling in. This past weekend was also Thu's baby shower that mommy and her sisters were hosting. My aunt Cathy and Jackson came back for. They not only got to be a part of the shower, but also got to meet little Kaison. I have also met him, but don't really care. I would rather play with their two dogs. I don't think I even really noticed that little guy laying on his boppy pillow. Maybe when Kaison gets a little older I will be able to play with him and teach him how to be naughty for his parents. My allergies are driving me crazy. I have had a runny nose and a bit of a cough the last couple of days. I am still taking Singular and Zyrtec, hoping that will take care of the problems, but it does not seem to be helping. Hopefully this winter I will be better than last winter. My daddy is having Sinus Surgery on Thursday so keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I hope all is well with everyone! Talk to you soon.

My new bike!

My mommy and daddy got me a new bike. It is called a balance bike. The bike does not have peddles nor will it ever have peddles. I have already learned to move my legs and "walk" on the bike as I ride it. My daddy found this bike and it is amazing. Once I figure out how to get going fast I can pick up my feet and coast. Eventually the key is that if I can ride this bike I will be able to get on any bike with peddles and go without training wheels. I guess time will tell. Besides my new bike, I also got a helmet. I love to wear it around the house. The picture of me in my helmet looks just like my uncle Brian's baby pictures. Mommy loves this picture. On Saturday we were grilling out for family and friends and what do you know the hot air balloons went over our house. Well, all but one. That particular one had to land in our backyard and have all the guys help get it taken down and loaded in the truck. It was so cool to see a hot air balloon in my backyard. My allergies have flared up again. I am now taking a daily dose of Singular and now Zyrtec. Ugg, I can't wait for it to freeze. Hopefully then my allergies will go away. Today my cousin Carly and I got our flu shots. We both screamed, but I think I screamed louder. I HATE SHOTS!!!!! Everyday I am learning new words. Mommy listened to me talk to cheerios in the car on the way to grandma's house last week. I was saying "Hi cheerios, Hi cheerios!" Mommy was laughing. I also love to say "Hello, bye, papa, grandma, my daddy, and any other word I can repeat, even words my mommy and daddy don't want me to repeat, "uck me." This past Saturday, I also went to my new Move and Groove class. I of course had a blast because I got to run all over. The space is pretty small, but I loved it and can't wait for Saturday to do it again. I take the class with Cali Bach. Funny thing is when we were on our way we argued about "Timmy, my daddy." "No, Timmy is my daddy." I think I get a little confused about Timmy. I know who my daddy is, but I love Timmy and I love to say his name----"Timmmmy, Timmmmy." Next week my aunt Cathy and cousin Jackson are coming back for Thu's baby shower. I'm sure I may have a baby cousin by then, but who knows. Kaison James Mauer weighs 7 lbs and Thu is 35 weeks this week. My aunt Katie is also pregnant for those of you who do not know. She is about 15 weeks and all is going good. Keep praying for all my pregnant aunts and for my mom's friend, Barbie. They all need extra prayers!!! Hope all is well with everyone. Talk to you soon.

Playing outside!

This past weekend I went out to Kathy and Mick's house and played with Zoie. I loved Zoie and also saying her name. I got to play on uncle Mick's tractors and run all over outside. I loved it and am still saying "Hi Mick and Hi Zoie." My new words are "memote (remote), Mama, I pooped, outside, walk, and old. Basically I repeat everything my parents say so they have to start watching the language they use around me because otherwise they may hear me say something that is inappropriate. Mommy has been back at work for 4 weeks now and she says she is very stressed. I guess she has a lot of "change" going on and we all know that my mom does not like change. I hope school gets better for her. Daddy has still been traveling a lot lately, which allows for mommy and I to spend lots of time together. I love when she tickles me and plays with me when she gets home from work. We have so much fun. I wish daddy didn't have to travel, but mommy says "at least he has a job," unlike a lot of people in the world right now. Daddy is getting ready to have a sinus surgery on October 1st so hopefully all will go well. Pray for daddy and a speedy recovery. Tonight I actually wanted to call Papa to tell him good night. Mommy said I had to call daddy and then we could call Papa. I left a message on grandma Meyers' phone for grandma and papa. I sure hope they get it. I love hanging out with them everyday. My grandparents are so great----all of them! I hope all is well with everyone and I will talk to you soon.

P.S.

Baby Kaison Mauer is holding strong and weighs 5 pounds 2 oz at 33 weeks. Thu has started going two days a week to monitor her and baby Kaison. Who knows, maybe he will be here before we hold her shower in September. I can't wait to meet him.