I'm in Chicago!

 
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Translation:


We are in Chicago!  I got to go on an airplane and it was pretty cool. 

You are probably wondering about the picture above....well, like my cousin Karen likes to say...."That's how I roll!"  I can cut past find pictures and put them in a blog WAY faster than my mom and I just wanted to show her how to do it ALL with the keyboard. 

So, back to our trip.  Mom and Dad say I was a very good boy on the plane.  I had all the ladies oogling over me.  I made lots of friends. 

Now we are in Chicago and visiting with a lot of people.  My Papa Jeff and Gigi Laura, my Aunt Judy-Lynn and Cousin Karen.  My Great-Grandma and Grandpa are on their way here too and later the crazy Braun's are coming.  It's going to be a very busy evening. 

Oh,.......and GO BLACKHAWKS!

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(Translation)
Not feeling so good today.  My morning went well but after my nap (which was a little long) I had a bit of a fever.  My mom called the doctor and we have to go see him in the morning.  I took some medicine and did feel a bit better, even enough to play for a while.  (See pictures below....I was sitting all by myself too!!)

After playing we had an early dinner and bath before hitting the hay.  I didn't go to bed easy though because, well, I'm really not feeling well again.  Mommy gave me more medicine before bed and my fever is really not too high, but I just am achy and can't get comfortable.  Mommy is getting a bottle all set and maybe some warm milk will do the trick.  I'll be sure and let you know how my doctor visit goes.

I have to be better soon!  I have a plane to catch on Thursday!!!!!

Monday, Monday....

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Translation:
Our morning started out kinds slow.  I guess my mom and dad were really sleepy because the LOST series finale was on last night and they stayed up to watch Jimmy Kimmel live after it was over.  I don't get it, mainly because I wasn't alive for most of the series.  But they like it so....whatever floats your boat, right?

This afternoon I got to play outside!  Mommy brought my exersaucer out there while she and daddy did some yard work.  Daddy bought some very cool lookin' grass plants and they had to go in the ground before we go to Chicago this weekend.  It was very hot outside but I got to stay in the shade and supervise. Harry the Dog was lying down next to me.  That's the life!

For dinner we went out!  Well, I still ate Peas, Oatmeal and Bananas but Mom and Dad had some noodles and rice at some place that had the air conditioner on a little too strong!  It sure was chilly in there.  Then we went to Babies R Us where.....OF COURSE....I got some new stuff.  It's because I'm so cute and lovable.  They just can't resist getting me fun stuff!!

Now it's time for be because apparently they think I"m crabby.  To that I say....no way!  But I must admit, I do like laying in my bed looking at this cool projector my Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Gulbransen got for me.  It's really cool.  All these sea creatures light up on the ceiling and lullabies play quietly.  It's very relaxing and I love it.  In fact....I think it's about time to get in there and watch.  Good night everyone!

(This is a picture of me and my mommy getting ready to blog tonight! And then a couple of me blogging.)

Yay Blackhawks!!!!

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(Translation)
AH!  Relaxing!  I just got out of the bath tub.  I love bath time.  Mommy gave me some new toys today to play with in the tub.  I already had a duck and a crab.  But now I also have an octopus, a fish and a turtle.  I love watching them float around and I see how far they can float away before I can snatch them back up!

Yesterday Mom and I went to Cooper's birthday party.  We had a lot of fun.  There were lots of people there that thought I was cute and they all wanted to hold me.  I think it's cause I was the youngest person there.  Oh well, I like the attention.  My poor friend Cooper!  He wasn't feeling well and didn't even want to eat his cake.  His mommy (Miss Jacquee) took him to the doctor today and it turns out he has an ear infection.  I hope he feels better soon.  It sure was fun playing with all of his toys though...even his new squishy blocks!

Today Mommy and I were busy again!  Daddy stayed home to watch baseball while Mom and I went to see her friend Ashley and her son Gavin at Downtown Disney.  Gavin was born at the end of September and I was born at the beginning of December....so we are just 2 months apart!  But, I think we messed up Mommy and Ashley's plan today because when we got there I was sleeping and Gavin was awake and then Gavin fell asleep right when I was waking up.  What does that mean.....no pictures!!  Mommy and Ashley were sad but little do they know Gavin and I planned it that way....hee hee hee....ha ha ha!  We did make plans to go visit them in St. Augustine soon and hit the beach!  That will be super fun.

And last I just want to say....Daddy and I are very proud that Johnny Toews didn't touch the trophy!  Good job!  Go Blackhawks!!!!!!!!

Now I'm off to sleep so Mom and Dad can watch LOST.  Night!

(This is a picture of me being a clown.  I love to bang on the arm rest of the couch!)

Lazy Saturday Morning

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(Translation)
Happy Saturday!  I am very excited because today I get to go to my first birthday party!  My friend Cooper is turning 1 year old and I was invited to help celebrate.  I don't get to have any cake, but I'm sure it'll be fun anyway.

Daddy is very proud of me because I'm sitting up by myself very well!!  I can't do it for a long time, but I'm getting stronger everyday.  :)  The pictures posted below are of me sitting with Daddy watching TV.  I love to have the remote.  Just wait till I'm in charge of the channels...mom and dad will be in big trouble then!

It seems I'm getting sleepy...so I should go take a nap now.  That way I'll be fully rested before going to the birthday party!

An afternoon with the neighbors

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(translation:)
Had quite the afternoon.  Very nice and relaxing at first....but then overwhelming!  Mom wanted to go outside and water the flowers...so we did!  She even brought my exersaucer out there instead of making me sit in the bouncer seat.  I was loving it!  Very warm out, but I was in the shade and there was a warm breeze.

Then....the kids from next door came out to play and spotted us.  They sure LOVE me!  But it's a bit scary when all these noisy kids come over and start talking to me.  So I cried a bit.  But then after a little while, mom stood me up and I got show off my moves.  I think they're alright now!  They played with me while mom watered the flowers and trimmed the Hibiscus bushes.  Now she's making my supper and I'm relaxing in my swing.

Phew!  I need a bath!

Exersaucer!!

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(Translation)
My blogging days might be limited.  I just spit up a bit on mommy's mouse pad.  I can't help it, but she told me...."That's it!  You're done!!"  And lucky for us, dad got it on video....hee hee!

This morning Daddy doesn't have to go to work till the afternoon so I got to cuddle in bed with  him!  Mommy never takes me in their bed.  Daddy's a sucker for my sweet face and cute ways ;)

After cuddling I decided it was breakfast time.  And boy did I let them hear about it.  Well, soon enough mom got me a nice big bowl of oatmeal and some pears on the side.  YUMMY!!  Although they were tasty and satisfying I needed a bit more and so....I got a bottle.  All this communicating made me sleepy though (not to mention the milk is warm!) and I zonked out for a quick nap.  Mom is now afraid I'll be messed up for the rest of the day with my sleeping schedule.  I keep telling her I won't be cranky, but she doesn't believe me.

Now I'm off to do some tummy time.  I can almost crawl and I love it!  Check out my pictures of me in my exersaucer this morning.  It's one of my favorite toys!

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(Translation)
Good Morning!  Slept pretty well last night.  This morning I've been playing on the floor and I'm near exhaustion!  I have figured out how to flip from my back to my belly and vice versa.  It's a lot of work!!  But at least I'm learning how to move around.  Mom and Dad are in big trouble!  I'll be crawling before they know it!!

I think I'm about ready to take my morning snooze.  Below is a picture of me on the floor getting ready to blog to the world.

Lunch and Errands

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(Translation)
Good Afternoon!
Mommy and I just got home from an afternoon out.

Before I tell you about my day, let me say I took a wonderful nap this morning.  Mom is very happy.  This afternoon though.....not so much.  Mom thinks I'll be cranky now at dinner time....but I don't think so.  I'm not sleepy at all!

Well, like I was saying, this afternoon Mommy and I went out to lunch with Thad.  He is so silly.  And then we went to Publix and the Bank.  I wouldn't know too much about those two places cause I was sleeping.  Don't worry....I wasn't asleep long!

Now we're home and I'm going to go play with all my toys now.

Bath and Bed

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(Translation:)
Just got done with my bath...I'm smellin' good!  All in all a pretty nice bath.  I played with my duck and a crab.  My mom is super silly because she kept making a duck quack noise.  It was cracking me up!

Now I'm sitting here, relaxing in my cozy bath robe my Aunt Amanda gave me.  (See Pic Bellow)  Let me tell you....I'm cool!  Pretty soon I'll be hitting the hay. Until tomorrow.........

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(Translation)
Had a super morning nap!  Mom gave me carrots for lunch (see picture below!) and they were pretty yummy!!  This afternoon I plan on spending some time scooting around the living room and my mom and I might take a walk to the mailbox!  It's really hot outside though so I don't think we'll be out there too long.

Good Morning World!

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(Translation:)
Just got finished with a morning full of activity!  Had some breakfast this morning in my new high chair...I'm such a big boy now!  I don't have to eat in that little bouncer seat anymore.  I had applesauce and rice cereal and a bottle to finish...YUM!

After a hearty breakfast my mom thought I would enjoy a little time in my exersaucer....and boy did I!  I really love hitting that alligator.  I also spent a little time in my bouncer seat reaching for the animals that hang down from the arch.  I'm now off to relax a little in my swing.  I think my mom is hoping I'll take a nap....but don't worry, I plan on fighting it!

My First Post

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Translation:
I just woke up from my afternoon nap. My mom and dad are very proud of me for actually taking 2 naps today! I'm still kind of sleepy and now my daddy is going to take me away because I managed to spit up on my recently changed into outfit even though I have a passy in my mouth!

Hello to Everyone

Inspired by my friend Lindsey and my sister Amanda, I have decided to make a blog for Nicholas. At first I thought it was kind of a crazy idea. But after giving it a little thought, it's really a pretty good idea! Having so many of our friends and family live out of town, this really is a great way to keep everyone who is interested up to date on the happenings of Nicholas.

He loves sitting at the computer and banging on the keyboard, just like mom and dad do. This way I can update on here how he's growing, what he's doing and I don't have to subject the whole facebook community to it. In the longrun, this might even be a good developmental tool for him....being exposed to technology and one day, being able to do this himself!

So....here we go, the rambelings of a boogerhead!