sassy

Sean was playing with the letter "R" today, and I noticed that the brand on it said "Sassy." He thought it was hilarious.

September update

A few weeks ago we drove to Washington, DC in search of Great Grandma Hogan, who was in town for the day as part of Honor Flight. Somehow, among the hundreds of WWII vets there that day, we found her!


She was the only woman (at least that we saw) in the entire group from Dayton. :)


Sean and I stayed in the shade as Jeff took some pictures around the WWII Memorial.

Afterward the three of us walked to the Natural History Museum. We hoped Sean would be a little more interested in the dinosaurs, but I think the sun and the heat from the morning had worn him out!

The next weekend we did a 5k walk for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The plan was to push Sean in the stroller, but he started to fuss so I carried him in the Baby Bjorn. Also there were stairs involved, which we didn't know beforehand, so it was just easier to carry him. It made for a better workout, I guess!

He's got some room to grow before this sweatshirt will really fit. This is a genuine 1970's vintage sweatshirt - thanks to Grandparents Spoonhower for saving it for Sean!

This one is a little blurry but I like the facial expression.



Sean likes to wash his hands and play in the water.

Sometimes he actually has fun in the carseat! He likes to sit back there with Dad, who is quite the entertainer (surprise, surprise).

Last weekend Uncle Paul came over for dinner on Sunday. It looks like Sean is about to fall off the couch but Jeff reassured me that everything was under control while I was in the kitchen....

Elana

We got to meet Elana for the first time last Saturday - Ev, Erica, & Elana were in Carlisle, PA at Erica's sister's house. She is quite a cutie!

Notre Dame @ Michigan

Hmm.... no comment on this one.

Walking this weekend

We are planning on walking a 5k this Saturday to raise money and show support for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. If you feel so inclined, you can donate and help Sean in his first fundraising effort! Just click here.

Who Dey!

GO IRISH!!!

Videos

Sean has finally figured out the connection between hitting the keys and making sound. We just have to be careful about the slobber factor - he tries to put everything, including the piano keys, in his mouth.

Sean loves the Jumparoo!





Here Dad gets some giggles and shrieks.





And last but not least, Dad and Sean having some sort of deep philosophical conversation:

Stuff

Sorry for the lack of posts.... I am starting to sound like Vnak!

So Sean has some crazy legs that we thought could be put to good use in a totally insane-looking contraption also known as a Jumparoo. (It matches his personality nicely!) We aren't really into having a whole lot of stuff, but this is something that actually entertains Sean for a few minutes, which is a nice relief since we otherwise have to hold him almost all the time. Thanks to the Stratmans for the gift card we used to buy it! Here is Uncle Paul with Sean (silly Uncle Paul - is that a Penn State shirt you're wearing?!?)

I think he likes it (the Jumparoo, that is, not the Penn State shirt)!

Here is Sean gearing up for his first game watch. Grandma and Grandpa Hogan bought him this jersey last Christmas, so it was exciting to see it on Sean. He actually attended the Penn State game last year, but he didn't see any of it because he was in utero.
Thanks for the awesome green 'fro, Aunt Elizabeth!

Here is Sean smiling a little bit in his sleep - I think he's dreaming of Notre Dame beating Penn State this Saturday!

I have some videos to post but I'm having technical difficulties, and it's late... so those will come later. Stay tuned....