Modeling Diapers

I tried to get some pictures of Steven modeling the diapers I've made him, but he was a quick little guy and not too interested in getting photographed, but I did manage a couple, slightly blurry, pictures.

Through trial and error of making my own diapers and using a variety from friends, I've developed (and still developing) my personal diapering preferences and really like these diapers. These are pocket diapers: the outer layer is made from waterproof PUL; the inner layer is soft microfleece, which wicks moisture away from baby, keeping them dry, and doesn't stain from poo - it rinses right out. And, being a pocket diaper, they dry very quickly, which makes them great for hand-washing.

Steven's New Potty Corner

I moved Steven's potty chair to the bathroom floor (it was previously on the changing table). I want Steven to get used to going potty on his chair on the floor so I don't have to be standing right there when he's going. I was a little nervous about the transition, thinking he'd just get up and walk away, but the toys and books (now kept in a little basket for him) are enough to keep him seated until the job is done. He loves to "read" while doing his business.

Steven Feeding Himself

A Look Into Steven's Party

Everyone gathered in our small apartment to celebrate.

Conscience Clause

"You have strong convictions, but President Obama says that doesn’t matter. He’s ready to rescind the Conscience Clause.

"The Conscience Clause was implemented by former President George W. Bush to give physicians and nurses the choice to act according to their conscience — to not participate in abortion procedures if it conflicts with their personal convictions. If President Obama makes this damaging move, if he reverses the Conscience Clause, pro-life doctors and nurses will be forced into performing abortion procedures, despite their individual beliefs.

"The announcement was made Friday, March 6, 2009. Since the official announcement was made, the public now has 30 days to file comments with the White House ... so we’ve got 30 days to make our voices heard at the White House.Make a difference in this nation and stand for the freedom to act according to your conscience.

"Sign the online 'Petition to Protect Pro-Life Doctors' below now. It will be delivered and filed at the White House no later than April 8, 2009. Get the word out now. BE HEARD! Petition to Protect Pro-Life Doctors"

Follow this link to sign the petition: http://beheardproject.com/

Red Envelope Project

Please visit: http://www.redenvelopeproject.org/

They are encouraging everyone against abortion to send a red envelope to President Obama on March 31st.

On the outside of the envelope, write:

"This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception."

Mail to:
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC 20500

Eating Cake

Eating his is first piece of cake.

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Steven's Birthday Party!

We had 20+ people come for Steven's first birthday party. We rearranged our living area to fit everyone in. It was a very nice time of visiting and food.

Steven seemed to be a little confused as to why all these people were in HIS space. He was not as smiley as usual and snuck away a few times to his own room. Here he's in his own world "reading" his book.

The kids enjoyed the balloons.

Aww, there's a smile!

Rev. Lanning reading Steven's birthday Psalm.

Daddy holding the cake. Banana cake made with baby-friendly ingredients.

His second piece of cake.

Home-made banana icecream (only ingredient: bananas)

Daddy, Mommy & Steven

Steven's FIRST birthday TODAY

I wanted to trim Steven's hair as soon as it got a little long; Sven wanted to let it grow out a little before his first cut. So, we agreed to give him his first haircut on his first birthday - today. It's a little choppy, but not bad for a mom who's never cut a 1-yr-old's hair before or a 1-yr-old who was crawling all over and pulling at his mom's hands as she tried to cut. No one was injured :)

Before:

After:

Reading on the Potty

Steven was enjoying "reading" his book while working on going #2. (His bouncing around at the end of the video was him focusing more on going #2 than on "reading".)

More Walking

Happy Boy

We were driving around for over 2 hours today. Steven barely made a sound, even though he stayed awake the whole time. I was so impressed with how wonderful he was, I had to take some pictures at the tale end of our drive - he was a very happy boy!

6 Months Pregnant

Walking

Steven was about to take his bath. My mom-in-law requested a video with Steven walking. He was tired, so a little tipsy. :) I'll post another one after Steven's had a nap.