Baby Suess

our journey as parents

Friends & Coffee … a good combination October 11, 2009

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Last Saturday morning, a group of San Antonio friends got together out at The Loft Coffee Shop in Spring Branch. What a fun, rainy morning with such a neat group of women! There are rumors of getting together again during Christmas when certain Seattle & California residents are in town. ;)

Courtney, Casey, Matthew, Brooke & Carlisle

Courtney, Casey, Matthew, Brooke & Carlyle

Carlisle, Allison & Reid. Reid was not so fond of mommy holding Carlisle -- he gave her the fakest cry I have ever heard! Sweet, handsome Reid.

Carlyle, Allison & Reid. Reid was not so fond of mommy holding Carlisle -- he gave her the fakest cry I have ever heard! Sweet, handsome Reid.

Me & Brian (oops, I mean, Reid) :) Somebody looks like his uncle & his grandpa!

Me & Brian (oops, I mean, Reid) :) Somebody looks like his uncle & his grandpa!

Allison, Mimi & Piper

Allison, Mimi & Piper

Pam, Matthew & Courtney

Pam, Matthew & Courtney

Brooke & Carlisle

Brooke & Carlyle

This picture makes me happy! I hope to see it again very soon Court!

This picture makes me happy! I hope to see it again very soon Court!

 

busy girl October 10, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 1:47 am

Boy! Have we been busy! The Suess family has had many fun adventures in the past couple of months. I have missed quite a few blog opportunities, so I will attempt to squeeze them all into one now! Enjoy!

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Piper got to meet her Great Grandma June Kruger at the end of July at Mimi & Pop Pop's house. It was really neat to see my Grandma meet her. My dad kept reminding her that Piper was his baby's baby.

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Great Grandma Kruger & Piper

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Our friends Julianna & Ryan Hammet stopped by to meet Piper.

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Piper wasn't too sure of "Uncle" Hammett. He is pretty silly.

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Sharla & Mimi put Abby & Katie in the car and brought them to Austin! We all enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Central Market Cafe.

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CM has an awesome patio/playground out back where the kids (ehem, Shar) played after lunch.

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Even baby doll got to play.

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And of course, we forced Mimi to tend to the babies. Sweet Katie slept as usual.

After CM, we took the girls back to my house and attempted a photo shoot of the babies. Katie & Piper.

After CM, we took the girls back to my house and attempted a photo shoot of the babies. Katie & Piper.

like, whoa.

like, whoa.

I don't think I've ever had so much fun in all my life.

I don't think I've ever had so much fun in all my life.

Photo shoot assistant getting everyone straight.

Photo shoot assistant getting everyone straight.

Katie closing her eyes while trying to think calm thoughts: "PIPER! You are smushing me!!!"

Katie closing her eyes while trying to think calm thoughts: "PIPER! You are smushing me!!!"

At a farmer's market in downtown San Antonio.

At a farmer's market in downtown San Antonio.

Here is a picture of Piper really enjoying the farmer's market.

Here is a picture of Piper really enjoying the farmer's market.

The breakfast tacos were wonderful! Right, Abby?

The breakfast tacos were wonderful! Right, Abby?

The cousins ... they share so well. (Piper, Katie, Abby)

The cousins ... they share so well. (Piper, Katie, Abby)

Pop Pop making funny faces & noises at Piper.

Pop Pop making funny faces & noises at me.

Mimi makes me hold my own bottle.

Mimi makes me hold my own bottle.

She really does love me though.

She really does love me though.

Enjoying some down time with my dad. He's the best.

Enjoying some down time with my dad. He's the best.

What else has been going on with me???

I LOVE bathtime!

I LOVE bath time!

I even learned how to break out of my swaddle. Now I sleep without it.

I even learned how to break out of my swaddle. Now I sleep without it.

I'm learning to sit & read at the same time!

I am also learning to sit & read at the same time!

Walking to Starbucks with mom & dad.

Walking to Starbucks with mom & dad. I fell asleep on the way back. No lattes for me.

I wear myself out on my play mat. Oh yeah, I have also learned to suck my thumb!

I wear myself out on my play mat. Oh yeah, I have also learned to suck my thumb!

Sometimes I get sleepy...

Sometimes I get sleepy...

...sometimes I'm not so sure...

...sometimes I'm not so sure...

...sometimes I even get mad!

...sometimes I even get mad!

...but mostly I am as sweet as can be. (at least, that is what everyone tells me.)

...but mostly I am as sweet as can be. (at least, that is what everyone tells me.)

Thanks for reading this looooong post! Hopefully, I’ll (this is Melissa speaking now) do a better job of keeping up with the times from now on!

 

Growing like a weed! October 9, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 1:21 pm
This is SO much fun!

This is SO much fun!

I am wearing my mom's outfit from when she was a baby. Stylish?

I am wearing my mom's outfit from when she was a baby. Stylish?

I guess I am getting used to that silver thing with the bright light.

I guess I am getting used to that silver thing with the bright light.

 

Vocal talent October 7, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 11:12 am

Somebody recently found her voice and boy does she ever love the sound of it! (So do we!) She will sing quietly to us in the car & grocery store … OR she will sing loudly to us at home, in her crib & just about anywhere. She just loves to sing or talk. Here is a small sampling we caught yesterday.

 

squeaky clean October 6, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 2:14 am

Recently, Piper has started to really enjoy bath time! It is so much fun to watch her kick her legs and splash with her arms. Her newest trick in the bathtub is to suck her thumb, which she turns her head to the side to do. When turning her head to the side, she has discovered the yumminess of bathwater and now tries to drink it. (ick?!?!) Makes a mama proud! She usually doesn’t start this towards the end of the bath … once that point hits I have to keep my hand under her cheek to keep her mouth OUT of the bath water! Then it is bed time! Isn’t she cute?!

 

wrapped around her little finger… October 5, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 11:13 pm

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girlfriends September 29, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 1:51 pm

Piper had two new girlfriends join the world last week! We cannot be more excited. Congratulations Hardys & Browns. We love you guys!

welcome to the world maylee claire hardy! born: Sunday, September 20 at 5:47pm.

Welcome to the world Maylee Claire Hardy! Born: Sunday, September 20 at 5:48pm. 7 lbs, 6 oz, 19 inches.

Happy Birthday Harper Grace Brown! Born September 21 8am-ish. (Stats to come)

Happy Birthday Harper Grace Brown! Born September 21 8:04 am. 7 pounds, 7 ounces, 19 inches.

help, i've fallen and i can't get up!

Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!

ladies, who's up for a manicure?!?! that womb really did damage to my cuticles.

Ladies, who's up for a manicure?!?! That womb really did damage to my cuticles.

 

the sky is falling September 13, 2009

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No! It's rain! Piper hadn't seen it before and wasn't quite sure what to think!

No! It's rain! Piper hadn't seen it before and wasn't quite sure what to think!

 

Staring contest … me & you September 7, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 1:44 am

This video might be boring to you … but it makes me laugh. This is just a glimpse of the father/daughter bonding time that goes on in our house. Billy likes to quote movies … see if you know this one.

 

napping is overrated September 4, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — melissaksuess @ 8:03 pm

So yesterday Piper decided she didn’t want to take a nap … ALL day long! She picked the busiest day of my week too. Smart girl. I still managed to get most of my work done and capture a few videos of her as well. This is me giving up on one of her many attempts at a nap yesterday. I guess when you become a mom you will even embarrass yourself by posting your “baby talk” online for all to see. :) Laugh at me if you want … but I know you do it too.

P.S. She is currently trying to wake herself up from her 3.5 hour nap today. phew! (After it took her 40 minutes to cry herself to sleep :( )