Massachusetts Fall 2010

~We had the most fantastic time on our latest trip to Massachusetts. This is Cody's fourth trip to Mass and by far has been the best. The first 2 times Cody was under 5 months old so there wasn't much for us to do with the other kids. The 3rd time he was 11 months old, so alot more fun, but he wasn't quite walking yet and we were only there 4 days, so not really enough time to see everybody for more than a few hours at a time.

Cody Sandwich

~We spent a few days with Melissa and the girls, then off to Vicky's house for a few then we ended @ Sandi's house with her girls. Within that time were were able to see my both brothers David & Dom, my sister Cindy and all 3 cousins - Brendan, Stevie and Hannah. What a nice treat for us. Cody also meet his Great Auntie Paps for the first time and we had a special day together.

~I was very nervous to fly this time with Cody as he is so mobile now, wants nothing to do with sitting still and this was our last free flight that he would be sitting on my lap. I had horrible visions of him trying to run up and down the isles and him screaming in my arms as I held him. I was pleasantly surprised and very lucky. On the way up we had the seat next to us empty on the first flight and he calmly sat on my lap playing on the second. For the return flight we were lucky enough to get an actual seat for him on both flights so I was able bring his car seat on. Wow what difference that makes. He was a perfect angel and Mommy may have even been able to read a magazine....

~We both had a great time playing and spending time with the people we love, but this trip especially was hard to leave. Watching my little boy playing with his cousins and his far away friends is bittersweet and makes me just a bit sad that it's a couple of times a year :( but also makes me realize just how speical it all is.......

Fall Festivities ~ 17 Months

Wow, what a difference a year makes... Last year at this time Cody was just barely sitting up and with 2 visits to the Pumpkin Patch not even a smile to be captured on film. This year we herd about this Farm/Pumpkin Patch/ Petting Zoo out west. It really reminded me of something you would find up North (minus the 85 degree weather). There was a farm stand with all fresh fruits and veggies as well as fresh baked goods, plants and flowers. Out back they had a small Petting Zoo with chickens (fresh eggs), turkeys, a pot belly pig and some goats.

Spooky Pumpkin Patch

On the far left of the property they set up a Pumpikn Patch with old fashion red carts, they also had a semi spooky maze house for the kids to go through. I was quite impressed with there set up and will continue to go out west for yesars to come

Silly Cody

~ Silly Monkey ~

The last few weeks have been kind of crazy in the Bautz house. Cody ended up having the ear tube surgery. Over the past 16 months Cody had gotten at least 10 ear infections. After the 7th one we were sent to the specialist. Dr. Kay said that if he got 2 or more in the next 3 months then we should consider the surgery. Well he had 2 in 3 1/2 months so we went back to the specialist. After reviewing the surgery and the fact that Cody only has to go under gas we decided to go for it, especially since when we went he for his pre-op screening, he has another infection.

The day of the surgery we had to be there @ 6:45am for a 7:30a procedure. We were ushered back around 7am and @ 7:30 Dr. Kay came back and went over the procedure 1 last time to make sure we didn't have any other questions. Within 5 minutes Cody was wisked away and back to the waiting room we went. Dr. Kay was finished within 5 minutes and Cody was in recovery within 15. Everything went perfectly, except Cody came out of anesthesia. He was hysterical, it was heartbreaking... Luckily once I got him home and gave him a bubba he was ready to go back to sleepy-time and woke up as if nothing happened and was ready to play.

We went back for our 2 week check-up yesterday and everything looked perfect. So relieved. It just might be coincidence, but we swear his words are much clearer and he is saying more. Just in the last 2 weeks he's saying clock, please, more, ball, truck, apple, grape and a bunch more I can't think of. It's so exciting to watch this little person growing up, but so sad to see my baby turning into a little boy....

Cody ~ 16 Months

In the midst of our visitors last month Cody had his 15 month check-up. He weighed in @ 24.6 lbs, 31 inches long and 47 cm in head diameter. Again his head is off the charts @95%. Funny that by the growth charts 24 pounds is only in the 50 percentile for 15 months, but for every childrens medicine, 24 lbs is is the next step... states 24 lbs or 2yrs, kinda weird.

Cody's 15 Month Photo's

Cody's new favorite thing to do is walk. He doesn't want to play with his toys or watch his cartoons, he just wants to walk. At first it was really cute, he would put his chubby little hand up and to grab your finger hand and bring you over to the front door. Now it's a bit repetitious. But off we go every night around the block. Whats nice is we have a little kids area in our complex that has a couple of slides, so we stop off there for a bit, go down the slides a few times then off around the block we go.

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Cody has also gained a few words in his vocabulary. He's been signing more for months now, but Grandma finally got him to say more. It is really adorable, he says mmmmor and signs at the same time. What he hasn't started saying is NO, which I know is a blessing, but is only a matter of time.....God knows we say NO to him at least 20 times a day, this baby of ours is all boy, he is into anything and everything and the messier the better......

Dom & Trish's Florida Trip

Lion Country Safari

Dom and Trish were here in Florida for the past 2 weeks or so. Cody was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with his Auntie and Uncle as they had him 3 days a week plus we spent all 3 weekends together. I had to work most of the time but was able to take 2 days off there last week here. We had lots of beach and pool time as well as our first trip to Lion Country Safari.

We started off taking an hour drive through the park to see the animals in there natural habitats. Then to the park we went. There were a lot more animals to see as well as a Ferris Wheel, Carousel and a fun little water park for Cody to run in and splash around in. After about 4 hours aut in the 90 degree sun we were all a little pooped and home we went (Cody was sound asleep within 5 minutes)

A few weeks ago Dom called me and asked if we knew any Ministers in the area becasue he wanted to surprise Trish with renewing there vows down here as it was there 10 year Anniversary (so sweet) Luckily a friend of the family is in fact is a preacher and was more than happy to help us out. We set it up @ 6pm on the beach on there actual anniversary. Trish was so surprised and touched. My Mom even made her a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers. It was such a nice couple of weeks and I am so happy that Cody was able to bond w/ Dom & Trish.

Cody's 1st Boat Ride/ Keys Baby II ~ 15 Months

We went on our annual lobstering trip down in the Keys with Matt, Amber and her family, and of course had a great time. Cody took his first big by boat ride on the first day of our trip. He was a little apprehensive at first but once we got going, he was happy as a clam. He would sit in the captains chair or on the front of the boat and watch his daddy, uncle and auntie catch the lobsties. After about 2 hours in the hot sun, my little monkey fell fast asleep on my arms. Overall for the entire weekend they caught over 40 lobsters... YUMMY

The second day while the boys and Amber went back out on the high seas Cody and I spent some mommy and me time back at the condo and down by the pool. The pool @ the condo is perfect for little ones. It has a walk in little end that he could sit and play with all his toys while I caught some rays. A nice weekend was had by all with some yummy dinners ahead.

~ Summer Fun~

~I love the Slide~

~Zoom Zoom~

~Happy Monkey~

Cody is has pretty much grown out of all his baby habits except for a couple.... his blanky is the first one. He is attached to both his lovely and his blanky and can't sleep or nap without them. The nice thing is that is doesn't matter which lovely or blanky he has, he is a happy boy and it's really cute to watch him walk around with them clutched in his fists. The second is his bottle. This one worries me a bit. He has been drinking all liquid other than milk from his sippy for a while now, but when it comes to milk, he throws the cup and walks away. He is drinking milk in the cup @ school but at home will only drink a few ounces. I am trying to be strong and will only give him the bottle @ night (not ready to give that up yet), but it is hard when he cries for his Bubba....

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Cody is finally cutting more teeth. He got 10 teeth well before his first birthday 6 on top and 4 on the bottom but hasn't gotten any since. I was a little worried because he got his bottom molars before the 2 on the bottom sides, but all is good now.

Grandma, Uncle Dom and Auntie Trish are coming back over the weekend and we cannot wait. I took a few days off to spend with eveybody and have some fun stuff planned. We did just fine without my Mom but I am happy that she's coming home......