He's Baaaaack!

After 3 weeks away from home, Robert finally arrived yesterday with Grandma and Grandpa Shiver. He was excited to see mom and dad but when asked who he missed the most, he told Grandpa Jack "Mary."

Gone Fishin'

Robert's travels through the Land of Enchantment continued Wednesday with a trip to Shady Lakes. The point of the trip was to try out his Lightning McQueen fishing rod, so Grandpa Jack enlisted the help of Great Grandpa Eddie as the Shivers are not known for their fishing prowess. After a few short casts Robert was soon hitting the middle of the lake, but he initially was not the best at "setting the hook." I had no idea what setting the hook is, but it is when you pull up on your rod to grab the fish. The first few got away but soon Robert got the hang of it and grabbed three trout in short order, one of which is 12 inches!

Milestone

Thomas has learned to roll over from his belly to his back.
Watch out world he is growing FAST!

Robert is on the final leg of his vacation, Albuquerque with Lucas' parents. Once again this week is full of activities--baseball game, hiking and fishing. I am not sure how he is feeling about coming home but I can hardly wait to see him. I have a feeling that as soon as he gets home he is going to run right past Lucas and I to see Thomas.

Robert Update

My dad called a couple of hours ago to let us know that they had just arrived at the San Diego Zoo. Yesterday Robert went to Sea World and had a wonderful time. His favorite part was feeding the sea lions. He also was kind enough to remember Thomas when he was picking souvenirs. My dad said that last night he had a blast picking avocado's off the tree at my uncle's house. Once again, it does not take much to entertain this child!

Of course this information is second hand, Robert still does not want to talk on the phone to us.

Where in the World is Robert?

Robert has been gone for 8 days now. He spent this past week with my mom and step-dad (Deryl) in Carlsbad. Thanks to "Uncle" Billy, he finally got the Lightning McQueen fishing pole he has asked me for every time we go shopping. The picture to the left is Robert casting his line in my mom's backyard with Billy and Elsie watching. They are probably remembering their baby casting a fishing pole, he graduated from high school in May and is off to college soon. Robert also saw Wall-E this week and spent some time with uncle Danny and GG. My mom gave Robert some Skittles one day when he was at work with her. A bit later they went to the park to play (he was VERY wound up) and while I was on the phone with my mom, Robert was playing with Deryl, and she had to get off the phone quickly because he was throwing his shoes and he hit another kid! That is what she gets for giving him candy!

Today he left for California with my dad. I believe that tomorrow they are going to Sea World in San Diego, Wednesday the San Diego Zoo and maybe the beach. Thursday and Friday they will spend in Calexico hanging out with my grandmother. I will update his travels later this week.

And finally, thanks to Ainsley for allowing Thomas to borrow her Bumbo seat, Thomas can sit up unassisted. What will they think of next.

On Thursday 6/3, Thomas was 14.3 lbs!

For Robert

Robert has been gone for 2 days but it feels like 2 weeks! I know he is enjoying himself but this year it is taking him a bit longer to adjust being without us. Sunday, he told my mom he was ready to come home. (That is the day arrived so this picture is for him) He is slowly warming up but it is hard to hear that your child is not having the time of his life. Today we went to the movies to see Wall-E. My mom said that he really like the movie and when I called she asked him he wanted to tell me about it and once again he said "NO." I am taking that as a good sign because last year he did not want to talk us either.

Thomas is now 3 months old and changing daily. I am amazed at all the new things he is doing. He has started to laugh out loud, but whenever I try to record him he stops. He is now wearing 3-6 month clothes. I have been reading books on making baby food for him instead of buying it. Maybe if I make food for him he will like more than 1 flavor of baby food. Robert loved sweet potatoes and that is all he ate, well fruit too, but no other veggies or mixed meals. Other than trying to broaden his palate it is more economical.

Today we went to visit a friend and had a great time. It is always nice to catch up. I have not been good about keeping in touch with people since Thomas was born but I hope to start being better.