Baby Darby

1st Camping Trip at Woodward Reservoir

2009-07-12T20:38:00.000-07:00

What an amazing time and boy oh boy did I get dirty!! Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Grandpa and I left for the fun-filled camping trip on Thursday July 9th and came back home on Sunday afternoon of the 12th. I had a blast getting dirty, eating dirt, playing inside and outside the motor home and playing in my push car around the campsite. I did not sleep very well on Friday night due to all the loud noises from surrounding campsites partying the night/morning away. On Saturday night, it was quiet but, I still did not sleep well and woke up at 6:30am which made the entire family get up. On Friday, everyone except Grandpa went home to take showers and bring back the boat so that we could use it as we had a water front site. On Saturday, Nana, Papa and Auntie Billie came for a day visit and brought us 20 gallons of water. We needed water because the motor home water inlet value burst and drained the entire fresh water tank leaving us with no water. Mommy and Daddy had to go into town and buy water bottles so that we could wash dishes and Grandpa decided to use lake water to flush the toilet when needed. Also on Saturday, Daddy had to call the local Sheriff because the group that tried take over our campsite were doing illegal things and starting to cause grief which the family did not like. Once they showed up, the party dispersed and all was quiet the rest of the night. All in all, we all had a great time and we are looking forward to the next trip in August with the Luna Moms Club.

Alameda County Fair

2009-07-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

On July 5th, Mommy, Daddy and Brother took me to the Alameda County Fair. We met Auntie Sandy, Uncle Joe, Sydney, Jordan, Spencer, Papa and Uncle Kevin at the fair for the fun. While at the fair I got to pet many different animals like goats, pigs, deer, baby chicks, a snake and finally several bunnies just to name a few. We watched the pig races, kids tractor pull where Sydney participated, and I got to watch brother and friends ride the carnival rides. While watching my friends, Daddy was holding me near the games and I noticed something really neat and kept calling for it until Daddy heard and understood me. I noticed that one of my favorite foods was hanging there and I wanted it. When Daddy turned around and noticed what it was, he decided to try and win it for me. There was several sizes from small to extra large bright yellow stuffed nana's. Daddy and I walked over there and the guy said that if Daddy bought the $5.00 bucket he was guaranteed to win. So needless to say, Daddy paid the money and tried to place a ping pong ball into a small round fish bowl. He got one in, but was the wrong color. It was ok, I still got one and I really enjoyed chewing on it for the evening. :) We stayed at the fair until around 7pm and then decided to eat at On the Border. Once dinner was complete, we drove home and did our nightly routine before bed. It was a great day with friends and family and was nice to see everyone.

4th of July

2009-07-04T20:37:00.000-07:00

This was my 2nd 4th of July and what a great day we all had!! We did not make it to the parade, but we did see the last part on our way to the park for the festivities. We walked around and saw several people we knew. Mommy talked with Gina while Daddy played with me and showed me the festivities. After Mommy was done, we walked around, ate lunch, and went back home. Next, Mommy took to me to my friend Nicholas' 1st birthday party, while Daddy built a stand for the washer and dryer. It was fun seeing some of my little friends and getting to eat cake!! After the party, we came home and got Daddy, and then went to Auntie Rhonda's Mom's 60th birthday party. We stayed there awhile and visited with friends, and then we went to my friend Kaitlyn's house for a B.B.Q. We ate yummy hotdogs and hamburgers and had brownies and ice cream for dessert!! YUMMY!! :) We really had a great time!! After dinner, we went to Grandpa's house and we joined the block party going on in his neighborhood where we watched the fireworks. The were really loud and so pretty to look at! I didn't even cry, I just gazed at them in amazement!! It was a really busy and fun-filled day!!

Finally on the move

2009-03-18T21:57:00.004-07:00

After many frustrating days and nights, I have finally figured out how to crawl. I saw a book on the floor that I wanted and decided it was time to go get it. Mommy, Daddy, Brother, and our friends were enjoying a nice St. Patrick's day dessert that Shawnna made, and all of a sudden, everyone looked down and much to their surprise, I was crawling for the first time!

St. Patricks Day

2009-03-18T21:57:00.003-07:00

Well there was a lot of green around. Mommy had me all dressed in green so no one could give me a little pinch. We had a pretty relaxing day and we went to T-Ball practice and finally to our friends for a great dinner. Mommy and Daddy had Irish stew, soda bread, Irish cheese and crackers, Irish beer and finally a green creme brule'e. I also really enjoyed the Irish cheese and could not get enough. While they were eating dessert, I started crawling for the first time.

Finally, I have 5 teeth

2009-03-18T21:57:00.001-07:00

I went from 1 tooth to 5 teeth in the matter of 3 months. I am really enjoying my puffs, Cheerios, bread, sweet potatoes, rice and pasta. Mommy is not liking this as much as I seem to bite her while feeding from time to time. As these teeth come in, it becomes very painful and I can be grouchy and not happy. Hope everyone understands.

Valentines Day 2009

2009-03-18T21:56:00.001-07:00

What a day for the entire family. Mommy and Daddy had grand plans to go on a nice dinner date while Nana & Papa were going to watch me. Mommy made dinner reservations at La Strata in Napa, but the plans fell short when both Daddy and I got the stomach flu and were down for the count. Instead of this nice evening out Daddy spent a romantic evening with the porcelain god and a whole lot of time in bed. Brother was also sick, but he was at his dads house laid up as well. Finally, two wonderful days later when both Daddy and I were feeling better, Mommy got really sick as well.

Auntie Krissy coming today

2009-01-23T11:07:00.001-08:00

First Tooth (12/8/08)

2009-01-06T21:59:00.000-08:00

Ouch, I am in a lot of pain and finally know why. I had my first tooth break through and welcome itself into my mouth. This little white thing thing is so tiny and sharp, Mommy is now worried when I feed.

Vacation Down South (12/7-12/13)

2009-01-06T21:58:00.001-08:00

WOW, what a busy week in Sunny Southern California. We started our trip visiting Great-Grandma Darby and Great-Grandma Schultz-Brittain in Hemet. While visiting them we went to dinner which is where I got to meet/visit all my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. After dinner we settled in at Grandma Darby's so that we could get up early to start the next adventure. When we woke up, everyone got ready and packed the car to head to Legoland for a fun filled day. This was really a neat place and the first time everyone had been there. We say Las Vegas, New York, San Francisco and the Daytona 500 Race Track all built from Lego's. After the day was over, we drove to San Diego so that we could go to Sea World. I slept through the night as I was completely exhausted and needed my beauty rest. We woke up Tuesday morning and were at Sea World shortly after the gates opened. While there, we had lunch with Shamu the killer whale and then went and saw everyone (including Mommy and Brother) get soaking wet as they were in the splash zone. While Mommy and Brother were soaking wet we decided to go do the last few things before the park closed. While getting from place to place, Mommy took a tumble while trying to take a picture of Brother in front of a surf board. Mommy really hurt herself and was in a lot of pain with her thumb throbbing. Mommy tuffed it out and eventually had to see a doctor while at Disneyland. After all the adventure in Seaworld, we drove to Anaheim to get ready for 4 days in Disneyland. During this time we meet up with Mommy and Daddy's friends Shawnna and Dave, ate breakfast with Goofy, visited California Adventure and Disneyland, had dinner with Lori, Matt and kids at the Elephant Bar (Volcanoooooooooo). While there, we stayed in the Disneyland hotel which was very convenient and we rode the monorail into the park. We also had special dinner reservations for Club 33, which is the exclusive restaurant within the Disneyland park. During our dinner, Brother decided he was tired after such a busy day and was going to take a nap at the fancy restaurant. The server brought over a second chair for him to spread out on and offered a table cloth as a blanket. This was too funny and we have photos. After dinner the park was closing and we had to walk all the way back to the hotel as the monorail was not running any longer. All in all, this was a wonderful trip and myself and the rest of the family really enjoyed the trip and hope to go again next year.

Thanksgiving Holiday

2009-01-06T21:53:00.000-08:00

This was my first Thanksgiving and got to spend it with the entire family in Vacaville. Nana and Papa hosted the wonderful day while Grandpa, Uncle Scottie, Uncle Kevin, Cousin Brittany, Big Brother Brandon and of course Mommy and Daddy enjoyed the company and food. I missed all the goodies and got to enjoy my milk. After a fun-filled day with family, Daddy took Grandpa and Brother to the hotel for the evening. Then he came home and got me ready for bed. I had a very good night, since I slept through it. While I was sleeping Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Kevin and Nana all went shopping for the wonderful deals and to by me cute clothes.

The day after Thanksgiving we went to lunch at Chevy's in Dixon where I had my first vegetables (Green Beans). After my yummy green beans and everyone finished lunch, we went to Silveyville Tree Farm in Dixon to pick out our Christmas Tree. Daddy really had to pack the truck well as we had all of our stuff as well as purchased a tree for the family as well as a little one for me and brother.

Am I realy doing this? (11/26/08)

2009-01-06T21:52:00.000-08:00

Today is November 25th and Daddy sat me down to see if I could sit-up on my own. To much daddy's surprise, I sat up without him holding me up. I was a bit wobbly at first as I tried to gain my balance. This was so much fun and I saw life differently as I was looking at things straight on instead of sideways. What an experience and something I am going to continue doing.

Finally FOOD!!! (11/2/08)

2008-11-04T22:51:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Daddy finally fed me that great stuff called Rice cereal. I really enjoyed it but must say it was not very tasty, but rather quite bland. Mommy and Daddy have been feeding this to me at least once a day and hopefully start twice a-day soon. I tried and succeeded in taking the spoon from Mommy as I thought I could feed myself.

This picture says it all, don't you think?

Yes Daddy put me in the Pumpkin

2008-11-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

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Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-13T11:15:00.000-07:00

Wow, I got to go to two pumpkin patches over the weekend. I really like these bright orange things they call pumpkins. We were on our way home from Amber's surprise party at Fairyland in Oakland and saw these large pumpkins off the freeway. We found our way back and bought a couple large pumpkins that Daddy is going to cut open large enough to place me into for pictures. This should be really cute. On Sunday, we went to BJ's for lunch and Dell Osso Farms in Lathrop with my friend Kaitlyn. They had games, a play area, food, hay rides, mining and of course the famous corn maze. We bought a couple more pumpkins there and enjoyed our time there. After a fun filed weekend and day in the sun, we went to Kaitlyn's house for a yummy dinner and dessert. Finally, after all of this, I went home and ate again, took a bath and went to bed. This was yet another busy weekend.

Daddy Made it!!!

2008-10-13T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well well, Daddy made it though his 1st weekend with both kids by himself. Mommy decided to go scrapbooking for the weekend in Sonora with a bunch of women to get some things done. We had a busy few days and had a lot of fun. It started with me taking a nap after Mommy left which allowed for Daddy to get a few things done. After I woke up, we had to pick brother up from school and then get ready for a soccer game. Brother and team won the game and brother was the goalie. While defending the goal, he caught and kicked the ball over half way down the field. After the game we went to dinner at, of course, La Villa which I slept through. I did very well for Daddy through the night and played alarm clock for brother and Daddy on Friday morning. I woke up hungry and Daddy fed me until brother got ready for school. Grandpa came over to watch me while Daddy walked brother to school. After brother got out of school Grandpa, brother, Daddy and myself drove to Sonora to visit and have dinner with Mommy. This was a nice visit and I had a great BIG smile when I saw Mommy and boy was I hungry. After dinner we went to the Best Western hotel and called it a night. On Saturday morning, we went to breakfast and then to visit Mommy again. Once with Mommy we (family and Shawnna) went with to my 1st pumpkin patch and apple farm, while Grandpa went to the casino. Boy was that fun with the exception of the rain. Daddy did a good job keeping me dry for the most part. After we were all done, it was time to head home to attend a birthday party. We had a safe trip home and the birthday party was great. Everyone wanted to hold me until I started to cry as I was hungry. After the party we went home and called it a night. On Sunday, we just hung around the house and Daddy watched Nascar and football while he fed me. During the football game Daddy and I fell asleep and Mommy came in quietly. When she saw us sleeping, she took a photo to show we were wore out. Overall this was a great weekend and Daddy thought it was going to be harder than it really was. He now has a better understanding of how Mommy feels everyday. After all of this, Daddy is ready and willing to do it again anytime. Love, Addie (Daddy)

Dedication

2008-09-26T22:37:00.000-07:00

On Sunday September 21st, Addison was dedicated by Pastor Tom Burgos of Calistoga, California. Pastor Tom was the same Pastor that married Char and I. What a beautiful day and ceremony it was with very close friends and family. We had the ceremony performed her at the house and had food and beverages for all. The God Parents are Uncle Scott and Auntie Krissy which will both be great for Addison.

Finding her feet

2008-09-26T22:26:00.000-07:00

Well little Miss Addison finally discovered her feet. While getting ready for Brandon's birthday party on September 14th, Addison decided to grab a hold of her foot and smile all while holding it in the air with a tight grip. Later in the day we say her grabbing her little feet yet again. We must say it was the cutest things ever. She seemed so very happy.

Viva Las Vegas

2008-08-26T12:07:00.000-07:00

At 11 weeks old Addie has made her first successful trip to Las Vegas. Yes we made the trip in the heat of the summer, but then again not much different than Tracy. It was between 104-112 degrees and thank goodness for air conditioning. So on Sunday morning the whole (Phil, Charlotte, Brandon, Terry and Addison) family packed up into the car and headed on the 10 hour journey. There were many stops, but over all Addison and Brandon did amazingly well for such a long trip. On Monday morning, we picked up Krissy to join us for the fun adventures in Las Vegas. The entire family had an amazing time and say and did many things while in Vegas. Phil and Charlotte also incorporated an anniversary evening out.

Napa County Fair

2008-08-11T21:35:00.001-07:00

This (August 12) weekend we went to the Napa County Fair which Addie stayed awake and was watching everything that was going on. Nana, Papa, Cousin Brittany, Uncle Kevin, Big Brother, Mommy and of course Daddy were taking me all over the place. We watched two hypnosis shows, saw the animals and finally went to the rides and games. While Mommy, Daddy, and Uncle took Cousin and Brother to the rides, Nana and Papa took me around and was enjoying the time spent together.

Doctor Visit Update

2008-08-11T21:28:00.000-07:00

Well the two month shots have come and gone with many tears. Mommy, Addie, Big brother and Grandpa made it through the grueling visit with three (two in 1 leg and one in the other) shots in the legs and an oral dose. She also had measurments taken. She is now a wopping 24" long and weighs 12 lbs 2 ounces.

2 Month's old

2008-08-06T15:42:00.001-07:00

Well well, time is sure flying. Addison is now 2 months old and has really started to grow and expand her activities. She is now looking around and seeing movement and able to keep up with slow moving objects. She is also growing like a little weed. We should know more after her doctors appointment today (Wednesday 8/6/08) and after she gets her two month shots. More to come tonight. - Phil

New Addition

2008-07-10T21:58:00.000-07:00

Proud Parents Phil and Charlotte along with Big Brother announce the arrival of Addison Kay Darby on June 3, 2008 at 8:16am weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long.