A Happy Nappy Boy

This is you when waking up from your second morning nap. Dad came and got you and he, Ollie and I gave you some snuggles before getting you ready for some morning fun! You are 8.5 months old.

A Mover and Shaker

Caught!

While making your lunch today you were playing with the Zany Zoo. I peek my head in the living to check on you. Only to find you in this position with the BIG GRIN :):):) You go boy!~

My Little Sickie

(Dad and his boy watching football and resting up)


(Taken care of his little guy! You and dad hanging out and getting you better-Best Pals)

Aww, our poor boy! You recently got your first cold! We are not sure if you are teething or just caught something from the change in the weather. Sniffling, stuffy, sneezey! You and I were up for most of the night (Mr. Good Times back in the HOUSE). You just didn't understand why you felt so bad. Dad and I gave you some meds, used eucalyptus oil in the humidifier and rubbed some Baby Vics on your chest to help clear your sinuses. We got you all snuggled up. You rested at home, watched the game with Dad and had a little brunch with Uncle Joshua. Thankfully you are getting better. Im still keeping an eye out for a little toofers to pop (blame it on the teeth) to finalize the verdict-teething or just plain ill!

Gulp! Sip! Ahhh!

8 months old First time holding his own cup a video by nicole_keating on Flickr.

At 8 months old you've taken the sippy cup in hand and showed Dad and I that you are BIG enough to feed yourself...well, maybe not quite yet. But you are getting there!

Dance to the Music

8 months old dancing with Isaac a video by nicole_keating on Flickr.

Getting your groove on with your BFF Isaac! We found the "Story Song and Shimmy" class. SO MUCH FUNNNNN!

We danced to Lady Gaga, read Clifford and boy can you dance! BEST little DANCER ! You watch my feet and then groove. So many people are impressed with your dance Skillz! Kudos Baby Boy!

Welcome Rosalina Autumn Keating

8 months to the day of your birth your cousin Rosalina Autumn makes her debut. She was born on a beautiful evening on September 12, 2011 at 11:07pm. She is a real beauty...has Aunt Terri's lips and everyone thinks "Keating" everywhere else. What a blessing onto our family! Your BFF is here :)

A Comfy Cozy Rainy Morning

Doing Good For Others

As you grow your father and I hope to instill the importance of doing your part to help others, care for your fellow beings and being good to yourself and other people. On Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2011 we participated in the Buddhist Global Relief found. A non profit designed to raise money to help various organizations all over the world feed those in need. We raised almost $800 and our team name was "The Whipper Snappers" Part of our efforts will:


1. Women in Kenya are learning to self sustain through farming 2. Families in Cambodia receive Rice Support so they are able to keep their daughters in school instead of sending them to work 3. Women in Niger have a support group and classes on breast feeding to help reduce malnuturition


It was a lot of fun and we had the opportunity to walk in Riverside Park. Gorg! Most importantly we are helping others.

Let's Play Ball...

Kickball that is! Your dad and I are on a kickball team, The Leg Beaters. You had your first game today and at 8 months you are officially the team mascot. Next week everyone wants you to wear a suit and be the team coach. We had so much fun.

And everyone on the team are so good to you. You were holding on to the fence intensely watching each play and yelling out (doing your growl). You especially loved when dad was at "bat" and kicked the ball. You loved all the pretty gals too (who subsequently were holding you).

Fun with ya Fatha Victa (thats my New York Accent)

7 months old fun with dad a video by nicole_keating on Flickr.

So, dad started this little game of swinging you around like a roller coaster craddle. You love Love LOVE it! He did this a few days ago and you always motion for him to do it again. It's one of your favorite sports. And it could be a clue that you will enjoy rollercoasters just as much as Dad and I do. Amusement parks will be so much fun! We will be the triple threat on all rides. Bring it on!

Everybody Put Your Paws Togetha...

7 months Clapping Boy a video by nicole_keating on Flickr.

You just learned how to clap at 7 months. I would put my hand over yours a few days prior and would sing our "Clap, Clap" song. Then whenever I sang the song you would start clapping on your own. It's great to watch you learn and grow!

Celebrate Good Times Come On....

Let's Celebrate! As mentioned in an early post Mr. Good Times is your nick name. It has been since I've been pregnant for you. As mentioned, you never slowed us down. You were up for as much fun as we were ;) . I had three baby showers for you (one with family in NJ, one in BKLYN with friends and fam that couldn't make it to NJ and one at work). We are so lucky and grateful for all. Uncle Lao made this invite for your BKLYN Baby Shower. It was so fun. It was done in a bar with live band, music made by Aunt Ruby too, friends and yummy cupcakes. We all had a blast. Isn't the invite the best! (it's me and you).

Book Worm

Victor Rocco reading "Zen Shorts" at 3.5 months


Victor Rocco reading with dad at 5 months old

We've been reading to you early on. Since, you've been 5 or 6 weeks old your bedtime routine includes at least 3 books a night before you get your bath. And your love of books show in these pictures. Smarty!

FAN'cy That

We have a fan in our bedroom above our bed. This summer it was a hot one and we kept the fan on all day and night to keep us cool. You love the fan. Today, the weather got cooler so dad turned the fan off. You couldn't believe it and kept looking up at the fan grunting...wondering what happened. A few hours after I was feeding you and getting you ready for bed. In between feeding you'd stop, look up at the fan, then look at me and grunt. It was the funniest and cutest thing. You knew something was different and so curious to know what had happened.

The Greatest Skateboarder in the World

5.5 months old, first skateboard event a video by nicole_keating on Flickr.

Back in June we took you to your first Skateboarding event in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We had a lot of fun! You were 5.5 months old. Here's what you had to say about it!

My Hope for You

Aunt Pies and I were talking one evening. We were discussing friends, life, parenthood etc. In our discussion I mentioned what I wanted, as your mother, for you. She wanted me to write it down. Put it into a journal...I have yet to hand write it but I will share this here;

"I want Victor Rocco to have peace in his heart. To have wonderful, amazing, solid friendships in his life. People that will pick him up, laugh with him, be there for him. I want him to have so much fun in life. To enjoy all moments. To be good to himself and others. And to truly like who he is."

Weathering The Storm

(Aunt Pies took this shot at brunch...just before Hurricane Irene hit. She titled it "So Happy Togetha!")

Your First Hurricane. Her name was Irene. It was one week ago that she came barreling into Brooklyn, NY! No need to worry son, you were in good hands and we had lots of fun with friends! Aunt Pies and Uncle Nick were in town from Denver. We met up with them and had brunch as the sky darkened. We then went to a local pub with Auntie Coach later in the day as rain drops began spitting from above.

You tucked into your stroller. Your new stroller cover protected you from the impending storm. By 6pm dad and I had you home and ready for bed. The rain fell harder, the wind grew stronger and along with your aunts and uncles mentioned above Beth and Ryan came by. You slept. Thunder struck, lightening brightened the sky. We chatted, laughed, had some cocktails. By one am the house was quieter. Everyone had gone, and those who stayed the night were getting ready to slumber. The wind whistled loudly, rain drenched the streets, trees danced and swayed. By 5am you had awoken, I fed you, the wind, at its strongest, rain pelting the streets, trees falling to the ground. I moved you into our bed. We awake at 8am. The storm had passed. Some damage done in Brooklyn. Fun we had had! An adventure indeed and you weathered this storm with flying colors!

(Prospect Park the day after Hurricane Irene)

Hugs

Recently, you have taken to napping in our bed. You love having me or dad snuggle you. I just love having you face me and you put your cute little legs on mine and cross them. Its so cozy and nice! One of the things I look forward to!

Lucky 7

Someone is Lucky # 7 (months). You are actually 7.5months in this shot. I was a bit late on the shots from our traveling this summer, then getting your laundry done and just plane forgetting. But here you are! Adorable and growing so fast and so much!