Milestones

Okay, first, let's see if this video will work... It's from almost a month ago, but it's the most current digital camera video that's on this computer...

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Now for a quick entry.
I can't believe Reilly is almost a year old. This last Sunday he climbed up several stairs for the first and time and also took his first steps. I weighed him at my OB abbt and he weighs 25 lbs even. Definitely hoping starting walking and the weaning off formula soon helps him slim down. :) He amazes us daily (when he's not driving us crazy as he continues to cut his top two teeth). Right now he's jabbering away behind me as he looks at one of his picture books. It's impressive how many things he can get into in a short time.
We are doing well. I am almost "6 months" pregnant and Jeremy only has 5 weeks left in his first trimester. His parents are coming this weekend, and next Thursday (while they're here) we'll have Reilly's first birthday party. There are about 14 little kids and their parents that are invitd, and that's just the families right around us or that we interact with several times a week. It's a bit crazy... Better go, Reilly is feeling neglected. :)

Something about me

Well, I usually write about Reilly, but all I'm going to say is that I'm glad he is a different child today than he was yesterday. I wasn't sure we were going to make it through yesterday at times, but he seems back to normal for now, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly!

So, something I took from someone else's blog:

Favorite Food: Right now? Panda Express. Mostly because I can't GET it. Usually it's more like some kind of Italian. Fettucini Alfredo (when it's good) is a definite favorite.

Favorite Month: December. I love love love the Christmas season, breaks from school and work, and the cold. Snow is a big plus, and this year is even more exciting, since we're hoping to have our baby then, and we'll see most of our family right around then.

Favorite Movie: Baby Einstein's "Neighborhood Animals." I am more excited about its existence than I am about most movies... :) I'm really not sure. There are too many I like, and at the same time, I don't have much time for movies these days. For now I'm going to say "family videos." Can that count?

Favorite Sport: To play or watch? I have really enjoyed soccer since I had a class in it at BYU, but I prefer watching horse racing or sometimes football.

Favorite Season: Winter. See "favorite month."

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Butter Pecan, especially if it's Ben & Jerry's.

Favorite Time of Day: Reilly's naptimes.

Last Car Ride: Yesterday afternoon when Jeremy, Reilly, and I went to check out the mall in Moline. And Reilly fell asleep. In the car. No, I'm not kidding.

Last Movie Seen in a Theater: The latest Harry Potter.

Last Phone Call: Jeremy, at the end of his lunch period.

Last CD Played: Actual CD? Not an mp3 mix? I think it might have been The Runaway Bride soundtrack...

Have You Ever Been on TV: Not that I know of...

Thing You're Wearing: Maternity clothes. Yuck. At the same time, I'm rather grateful that they exist...

Thing You've Done Today: Peacefully got Reilly down for his name, changed, dressed, fed, entertained, chased, etc. said child. Talking to Jeremy, edited some "friends" videos for DVD, folded some laundry, picked up the basement more, got the mail, mailed (a little late, whoops) our rent check, spent some time on the internet...

Thing You Can Hear Right Now: Aforementioned Baby Einstein video, Reilly's comments on it, the a/c

Thing You Can't Live Without: Time for myself and my projects. I know I can, but it's not the best kind of living...

Thing You Do When You're Bored: Doesn't happen much... Call someone on the phone, I guess.

Coke or Pepsi: Gross. Not a soda person, but when I do drink it, it's not a cola.

Hot or Cold: Definitely cold.

What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? A lot, I hope. I would love to go white-water rafting someday.