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Holiday Plans

2008-11-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

What are your plans for Turkey Day?

We're having a couple of friends over and Dave will be attempting to do the turkey on the grill.....

Kai is now sitting up with assistance and tasting solid food! (Maybe we'll puree some turkey this year).

Orion is 'helping' him with absolutely everything!!!!

Happy Late Halloween!

2008-11-17T10:53:00.000-08:00

We're so sorry it's taken so long to post new pics of everyone! Kai and I are always playing and we just don't stop! And since we never get the time to update our blog, Mom and Dad will be taking it over for us. You will be getting more frequent pictures from them too!

As for Halloween, we had lots of fun! Mom pieced together all of our costumes and I got lots of candy!!!

We love you all and we'll be posting soon!!!

Kai Smiley

2008-07-28T08:43:00.001-07:00

It's possible that Kai is full of 'hot air'.....

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-16T10:36:00.002-07:00

I hope everyone had a Happy Father's Day yesterday!

I got to go to Sunday Brunch with Grandpa, Dad, BubbaSue, Gramy and Mom. Oh yeah, and Kai. But he was sleeping the whole time. That's how I got to walk to the car with just my dad!

We even got to wear matching shirts. Happy Father's Day, Dad! I love you!

Family Time

2008-06-07T10:13:00.003-07:00

It's nice to know that even though there's a new baby, my parents still love me just as much! I'm such a proud big brother.

And I can't wait to see Nan, Gramy, BubbaSue, Grandpa, and Aunt Margie for my 2nd birthday!!!!

I'm A Big Brother!!!!!

2008-05-23T17:46:00.004-07:00

I'm finally a big brother!!! My new baby brother that Mom and Dad kept talking about finally showed up!!!
His name is Kai David Berger, he was born on May 19th at 12:53 pm. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Sometimes I miss being the only kid around, but Mom and Dad say I'm very helpful and sweet with Kai. I'm really glad he's here and can't wait until he can play with me!!!!

.....And Disneyland The Next!!!!

2008-02-21T10:22:00.002-08:00

Not only did I get to go to California Adventure, but the next day Mom and Dad took me to Disneyland!!!!!
I was so excited!!! I got to see so much stuff!!! I went on lots of rides too!!! I went on the Dumbo ride, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, the Teacups, I got to try to pull the sword out of the stone even!!! We watched a really neat parade too.

AND I MET MICKEY MOUSE!!!!

At the end of the night, I watched the fireworks, and I've never seen something so cool! They ended and I was begging my parents for more!!!

Since it was Mom's first time here too, sometimes she was even more excited than me!!! We got matching mouse ear hats with our names on them and city hall gave us special 1st visit pins too!

I can't wait to go back! (But I think I wore out Mom and Dad...I guess 12 straight hours will do that to ya!!!!)

California Adventure One Day.....

2008-02-16T12:23:00.001-08:00

Mom and Dad took me to Disney's California Adventure for Valentine's Day!!!!! I got to see a Muppet 3-D movie! I got to go on the Monsters, Inc ride too!!!!! We went on the giant ferris wheel, and I saw the Country Bears tell me all about nature. Mom and I wore Dumbo and Minnie ears, and I got to pretend to be a fireman too!!!! I never knew my parents could be this much fun!!!

Maliha-my new friend

2008-01-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

Meet Maliha....my new friend! We have so much fun playing together. We fly like superheroes around the house, share our snacks, and play with my Legos!
Her mom and dad are really nice too.
We sometimes get to even eat dinner together, that is, if I don't get shy and stop eating....

By the way....how do you like my new haircut??????

An Update

2008-01-10T08:34:00.000-08:00

My little brother is growing just fine! We all went to an anatomy screen where they took lots of pictures and put gooey stuff on Mom's belly. I even got a picture to put in my wallet! My little brother is 11 ounces!

And on another note, I LOVE my dad's spaghetti!!!! Billy, you're not the only one!!!! I had three helpings just last night for dinner!

Happy Holidays!

2008-01-03T10:28:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a great holiday season!
I know I had lots of fun!
I got to see Gramy, BubbaSue, Grandpa, Aunt Bobbi and Uncle Chuck!
I got lots and lots of toys too! I'm starting to recognize who Santa is, and boy is he nice to me!!!
I must have been a REALLY good boy!

And I'm so excited for 2008! I don't understand it yet, but I know it means that my little brother will be here soon!!!!

Oh Boy!

2007-12-14T12:02:00.000-08:00

MOM WENT TO THE DOCTOR AGAIN AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE'S A 90% CHANCE THAT I'M GOING TO HAVE A LITTLE BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a very happy Turkey Day! I know I did!

I got to see BubbaSue, Grandpa, Aunt Margie, Uncle Evan, and even got to meet Aunt Bobbi and Uncle Chuck!

There was lots of good food, and Dad even tried his hand at making an apple pie from scratch! It was a hit!

I can't wait until next year! Then I won't be the youngest one anymore!

12 weeks

2007-11-15T10:24:00.000-08:00

Although I've been making phone calls, I wanted to let everyone know that it will be 28 more weeks until my new little Berger brother or sister will be here! Mom had her appointment and everything is going well! We got new pictures and the baby is starting to look like a baby instead of a blob!

I was also told I was very well behaved while we were there!

I'll keep you posted!

Grrrrrrr!

2007-11-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!!!

This was my first time trick-or-treating and I did grrrreat!!!

Big Brother

2007-10-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

I'm going to be a big brother!!!

Mom and Dad got me my own baby doll to get used to this whole idea. They keep saying Mom's belly is going to get big, but I'll believe it when I see it.

I'm so excited! I've got a lot to do before my new sister or brother gets here! And I only have until the end of May!

I'll keep you posted on how we're doing!

Pondering Olives

2007-10-17T21:15:00.000-07:00

It may be blurry, but we thought you might appreciate this one, Gramy.

WE'RE SETTLED!!!!

2007-09-23T22:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody!!!

We are finally in our new place! It was a bumpy ride what with having to live somewhere else for a month and moving again, but we're in safe and sound now! I couldn't be happier!

I now have a new babysitter named Lily who I just adore, I get to run around on carpet and it's SO SOFT on my feet, and I'm doing lots of new things! Lily taught me how to cheers my sippy cup, I'm a new fan of salsa, and Mom got to take me to the bay! I found my first seashell! I even got to see a giant whale sand sculpture!

Mom and Dad even put black olives on my fingers! Yummy!

We live two doors away from Grandpa and BubbaSue too. It's nice to see my family more often. (But don't think I've forgotten about you, Gramy! I talk to you on all of my phones I get to play with!)

I have two new fish in my room too. Their names are Bruce and BJ (short for Bubba Jr.). I even get to feed them!

So far things are going pretty well here in California! And now that we're hooked up to the computer, I'll be updating you more often!

Moving

2007-07-21T00:26:00.000-07:00

Well, as you may know, we're moving again! But this time, it's back to Long Beach! Look how happy Dad is about it! It's written all over his face!

I can't wait to go to the beach every morning with Mom! (Or should I say Mama--it's what I called her for the first time this morning!)

We will be out there by the 1st of August! Wish us luck and we will keep you informed!

Love,
Orion (and my parents)

Thank You

2007-06-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

To everyone who came to see me on my birthday, thank you.

I got lots of great toys and presents, and it was great to see all of my family that came in from out of town.

Thank you Emily and Kaylee (and your parents!) for coming to my birthday party! I had so much fun! I hope you did too!

And thank you Grandpa, BubbaSue, GrAmy, Nan, and Great Aunt Ann for everything. It was great to see all of you and I hope we can do it again soon!

Thanks for making my 1st birthday so great!!!

1st Birthday

2007-06-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to me,
happy birthday to me,
happy birthday to MEEEEE...

Happy birthday to me!!!!

I'm 1 year old........

(P.S.-I LOVE cake!! Thanks Mom!)

Visitors

2007-06-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

What a fun week I had!!!

Mom's friend Aunt Shayna came into town to visit. That means I made a new friend!!! His name is Stryker and he is almost 2. And that means he taught me how to act like I'm 2!!! Mom was going crazy!!!

We got to go to the zoo, even though it was so hot that we didn't stay a long time. But we did get to see the giraffes, elephants, and orangutans!!!

Stryker and I got to share my room and all of my toys too!!! We even got to take a bath!! He loves to splash and got Mom soaked!

I already miss them and hope we get to see them again!!!

(And our thoughts are with your family right now!!)

1st Haircut

2007-06-06T08:34:00.000-07:00

About a week ago, Mom and Dad took me to this really cool place where I got my first haircut! I got to sit in a big yellow car and everything.

I got a certificate with my picture Mom's favorite lock of hair on it!

For being such a good boy, I got a new spaceship tub toy out of the deal!

All I ever hear now is how Mom and Dad miss my curls....

Boys Will Be Boys

2007-05-31T22:14:00.000-07:00

Usually bathtime is lots of fun. This time...not so much.

I got so excited to hear the noise of the bathtub filling, that I ran in and tripped over Mom's foot....

And fell straight into the corner of the tub.

I've never seen Mom so scared!!! Okay, maybe once, when I ate that Hershey's Kiss.

A Busy May

2007-05-28T18:20:00.000-07:00

I know it's been quite a while since you heard from me last, but I've been sooo busy!!!
My Aunt Margie and Uncle Evan came to visit me a week after Gramy left. I had a blast! We went swimming at night, and I even went under water!!! We took them to Old Town and got them on the chair too! They were even in town for Mother's Day. We went out to breakfast, and Dad and I made Mom chocolate dipped Oreos saying that we love her! (Okay, Dad made them...I just took some of the hugs). Aunt Margie and Uncle Evan also got to babysit me their first night in town so Mom and Dad could go to Emily's parents' wedding! I had so much fun with them and can't wait to see them again!

I've been going to the Splash Park a lot too, and hanging out with my new friend Kaylee! She's a little younger than me, but she's really cute!
I got to go swimming in our pool today and meet all the neighbors!
Happy Memorial Day!
And congratulations Aunt Margie!!!

3 Vacations in 1!

2007-05-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

While I had a fun few days alone with Gramy....

Mom and Dad went to Las Vegas without me!

(I hear they had as much fun as I did!)

Sunday Outing With The Girls

2007-04-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

While Dad was at work on Sunday, Mom and I went to lunch with Stacie an Jaylan! We haven't seen them since we got to Arizona! Wow, Jaylan has really grown up...

She even shared some of her toys and we made a mess with biter biscuits! (Thanks for the tip, I swindled Mom and Dad into buying me some of those....)

It was great to see both of them and we can't wait to do it again!!!

Happy Easter!

2007-04-08T23:21:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad are teaching me that I can be whatever I want when I grow up...

And today I want to be the Easter Bunny!

Maybe next year I'll deliver some eggs to your house!!!

Happy Easter!!!!
Love,
Orion

Baby Grand

2007-04-03T14:28:00.000-07:00

With the present that Gramy got me for Christmas, Mom and Dad finally got me something...

My very own Baby Grand Piano!

This thing is the coolest. Everything I press makes noise!!! And I get to make my own music!!!

Watch out, Mozart-- you've got some competition!!!

Friends

2007-03-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad took me to a good-bye party for someone Dad used to work with last night, and guess who I saw! My good friend Emily!

Emily is 4 months older than me but we connect on so many levels...

Like having fun with cracker crumbs!

Our parents put our high chairs together too, and we just had a blast. We even got to have our own baby-talk conversation! (Mainly about diapers and bottles...being older, she gave me some great advice).

Emily, I'm looking forward to seeing you again!!!

9 Months

2007-03-20T10:58:00.000-07:00

As of the 19th, I am now 9 months old!!!

Hey Dad, can you take me golfing with you now? I've been waiting since 3 months in Minneapolis!!!

St. Patty's Day

2007-03-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone!!!

During the day, Mom and I went down to the fountain to see it turn green. But it was too hot to stay out for very long.

So Dad took me back out when she went to work!!! Wow, we had so much fun. I got to dance to live music, (I guess you could say I was shamrockin'), watch the fountain turn green again, and there was even an announcement that my Dad was (and I quote), the "GREATEST DAD 2007"!!! I'm so proud!!!

I went to bed a little late, but it was worth it! My first St. Patty's Day was lots of fun!!!
And Happy Birthday, Uncle Jim!!!!

Art Festival

2007-03-14T00:05:00.000-07:00

Other than going to the Chili Cook-Off this weekend, we made our way down to Old Town Scottsdale too. What a beatiful day to be outside! It was 85 degrees and sunny!

We went to the Scottsdale Arts Festival, walked around Old Town, and Mom and Dad got their well awaited photo op of me on the chair to add to their collection.

I'm really glad they take me to all of these places. I may fuss when I get ready to go out, but I love all the new adventures!!!

(I hear there's another one of these giant sculptures somewhere out there too...)

STICK 'EM UP!

2007-03-12T00:10:00.000-07:00

WANTED:
-NAPPING OR AT PLAY-

'YOUNG GUN' AND OUTLAW
LAST SEEN AT THE FOUNTAIN HILLS CHILI COOK-OFF

WANTED FOR HAVING A KILLER SMILE

REWARD:

NO DIAPER DUTY

A Day at the Pool

2007-03-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

Since Bubba Sue and Gramps are in town, yesterday we went to where they are staying. Boy am I glad we did! I finally went swimming for the first time!!!

It was like a giant bathtub!!! I got to see lots of other babies and there was even a pool especially for us half-pints! It was great!

I just love this wet stuff! Let's do it again tomorrow!!

The Great Fair

2007-02-26T23:11:00.000-08:00

The Fountain Hills Great Fair was in town, and we got to go!!! And it was right in our backyard!!! What a busy day!!

My hair is all slicked over because Mom and Dad thought it necessary to slather me in sunscreen. But boy did I need it!!! I got to see lots of stuff. Lots of dogs in strollers like me, even some in chest carriers like I have too!!! I made great friends with a 14 month old girl (all the older women just love me). I met a golden retriever that made me laugh SOOO hard every time he barked!! I just couldn't stop!! (And neither could Mom or the people around us!)

I also got a little blotchy with a runny nose and watery eye, and we're still not sure why, but think it might be from a new kind of grass at the park. But we got home and I got to splash around in the tub and now I'm all better!!!

Wow...what a day!!! I definitely slept well that night!!

(And Lily, I'm thinking about you!!! Please take care!!!)

Boycott

2007-02-23T12:43:00.000-08:00

Either I have new nose hairs growing, or I am not very happy with all of you.

Although finally I see that some of you left comments, not many of you have been lately. I need to know that you care! I need to know that you check up on me!!! I am very disappointed and it's written all over my face.

I didn't want it to come to this, but I WILL boycott if I have to!!

(There...I said it...I feel much better now)

Hallelujah to Beets!!!

2007-02-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

If I were to start my own following, I think I might call it 'The Beet and Cauliflower Movement'.

Dad thought he'd make something new for me to try on my 8 month birthday, so he brought home beets and cauliflower to mix up.

And contrary to what Mom and Dad were both saying, I loved them!!!!

(It's just an added bonus that I'll be able to make giant messes with them)

8 Months

2007-02-19T12:11:00.000-08:00

I demand that everyone know I'm 8 months old today!!

I'm crawling all over the place, standing, and getting into everything already. And it's all just begun...

Zzzzzz....

2007-02-19T11:44:00.000-08:00

It's not always playtime.

Sometimes I actually need a nap.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2007-02-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

Will YOU be my Valentine?

Happy 3rd Anniversary!!!

2007-02-11T19:25:00.000-08:00

I thought it fitting to give Mom and Dad something for their anniversary....

With just a little help, I can now stand up!

(And I think my shirt says it all)

Where's Orion? Part 2

2007-02-07T23:11:00.000-08:00

Now that I can crawl, I'm already getting stuck in the strangest of places!!!

Okay Mom and Dad--get your running shoes on! It won't be long now!!

Planning Ahead

2007-02-03T20:26:00.000-08:00

I just had to share another picture with all of you....

I think I can read my own future....

Can you?

(We all know that Dad will jump at the chance to buy me the appropriate shorts)

It's TEE Time!!!

2007-02-03T20:13:00.000-08:00

Since it's Mom's birthday weekend and the PGA tour is in town, we all went to the FBR Open!

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that many people in one place in my WHOLE LIFE!!! We got some much needed sun on our Minnesota skin, and watched lots of pro golfers!!!

We even saw Davis Love III make an Eagle! (Whatever that means-I'm told it's a good thing).

Hide 'N' Seek

2007-02-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Since Dad took Mom out to dinner for her birthday, I got to have a babysitter!!!

Ashley was great. But I couldn't let her off easy!! I had to give her a little bit of a hard time and keep her on her toes!!!

(Great hiding spot, huh?)

Sad Face

2007-01-28T13:51:00.000-08:00

There is definitely one time that you WON'T catch me smiling---

When Dad blows his nose.

(But mom sure does get a kick out of it!)

Good Morning!

2007-01-25T10:52:00.000-08:00

This was me this morning when I woke Mom and Dad up.

I'd say it's about time for Dad to lower my crib, wouldn't you?

A New Toy

2007-01-25T10:43:00.000-08:00

Sure, I may have lots and lots of toys, but I think I prefer the edges of my playmat best.

I Have Graduated!!!

2007-01-17T22:22:00.000-08:00

I am no longer getting clean in the kitchen sink!!!
I'm still a little wobbly in the big tub, so I got this cool duckie to help mom keep me still!!!

And the duck actually quacks!!!

Bathtime is so much fun (especially now that I can sit up)...

Where's Orion?

2007-01-14T22:45:00.000-08:00

Here's a game for everyone---

It's called 'Where's Orion?'

Can you find me among all of my cool stuffed animals?

I bet you can't find me!!!!

Post Number Three!!!

2007-01-07T19:46:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know this is my third post in a row, but there was so much I did on my trip!!!

This is my new friend Benjamin. He is the son of Tim and Kori, who are old friends of my dad's. He's only 10 weeks old!! For once I'm older for a change! As you can see, I was very curious about him. I liked him a lot!

They all, along with my dad's other friend Will came with us to the beach. Aah, it seems like just yesterday that I was Ben's age (ha ha ha).....

Ahh, the Beach...

2007-01-07T19:41:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun that I just had to show all of you more pictures of me at the beach.......

Hello, California!!!

2007-01-07T19:20:00.000-08:00

My Bubba Sue's 60th birthday was this weekend, so Mom, Dad, and I drove the 6 hours from Phoenix all the way to Long Beach. What a trip!!!

I finally got to see the ocean and I loved it!!!!! I was all smiles the whole time we were there! It was a little chilly, but that didn't spoil any of my fun.

Dad got to see all of his friends and Mom got her long awaited sunshine on her face.

On the trip I also tried pineapple and avocado for the first time. YUMMY!!!!

I can't wait to go back! I loved the coast!

Happy New Year!!!

2007-01-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!!!!

We hope 2007 is going to be great for all of you!!!

Happy Holidays!

2006-12-30T20:32:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun visiting everyone in Portland this year! My first Christmas was a blast. I got lots of cool toys, met lots of new relatives, and even had an experience with two little dogs...

I even got to meet my other great grandma!!!

Even though it rained the whole time, Oregon is really pretty! Mom, Dad, and I hope everyones holidays were fun and safe, and wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!!!!!!

Meet Emily...

2006-12-17T17:03:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, Mom and Dad took me to see Santa. While we were there, I got to meet another baby. Even though she is an older woman, we really seemed to hit it off.
Her name is Emily, and she is about six months older than me. Her dad works with my dad. (And don't worry Kamyra, we're just friends).

Hello, Arizona!!!!

2006-12-11T13:40:00.000-08:00

Hello, everybody!!!
We made it to Fountain Hills!
We may not be done setting up our new place, but we did find time to go to the park across the street!!! Mom and Dad took pictures of me on all of the sculptures!!! There was a playground and a splash park there, too! I may be too young for them yet, but they looked like lots of fun!!! After that we played and watched the World's Highest Fountain (behind the picture of me surfing-it wasn't going then), we got ice cream at Cold Stone, and checked out the gift shop!
And I have a feeling there will be lots more fun to be had!!!

Here We Go!!!!!

2006-11-24T13:32:00.000-08:00

Well, it's off to sunny Arizona!!!! Mom and Dad have been hard at work getting things packed up while I've been trying to quietly stay out of their hair.....

Mom and I fly out Sunday morning while Dad and Gramps drive all of our stuff down. I've gotta say, I'm a little excited. When Dad came back from Arizona, he brought me a stuffed thing called a cactus. I've heard so much about them that I can't wait to see one in real life!

As soon as we get the computer unpacked and plugged in, I will let you know how things are going. We will talk to you soon! Wish us luck!!!

Too Much Good Food!

2006-11-24T13:25:00.000-08:00

This is Dad and me after we got home from Thanksgiving. Boy, were we stuffed!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

2006-11-23T19:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope everyone had a good holiday! We all got to spend time with Lou, Alecia, and the rest of the family. Since we are moving down to Arizona, it was nice to see them before we leave. I got to see Kamyra once more (for those who don't know, she was born three days before me and is my first 'girlfriend').

All of the adults had lots of great looking food. Kamyra and I enjoyed the mashed potatoes (Kamyra loved them).

We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday! My first Turkey Day was great! And we will miss you, Hernandez Family!

P.S.- Kamyra...Keep in touch!!!!

Mmmm....Prunes....

2006-11-12T16:21:00.000-08:00

Lately, Mom and Dad have been giving me all sorts of thick stuff on a spoon other than just the boobs and bottles like I'm used to. I've tried carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, rice, cereal.....
And finally something I actually like! Prunes! Whoda thunkit??? I couldn't get enough of them! As you can see, I got a little carried away with them...

Another New Toy!

2006-11-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

I'd have to say that I love getting bigger!! It always comes with perks!!!

This is my latest...

A new doorway bouncer. My baby friend Kamyra had one and I loved it so much that Mom and Dad had to go out and get it!!Everything I press makes a noise or plays music and I bounce all over the place!

The days of just laying around are coming to an end!!!

Mini-Dad

2006-11-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

Right now it's just Mom and me hanging out for a few days while Dad is in sunny Arizona looking for our new place...

While he is gone, I have to be the man around the house. So I decided to dress the part! Mom called me her little Mini-Dad.

We love you! Come home safely!!!

Happy Halloween!

2006-10-31T19:32:00.000-08:00

I'm not so sure what the big deal was,
I can only guess that today was a special day.
I say this because Mom and Dad actually let me leave the house without my stroller!
Instead they dressed me up in a new outfit and put me into my wagon with some sort of large orange ball?
It was great... I got to lay down while they pulled me around and everyone kept on smiling at me.
Mom and Dad told me that this was Halloween...
Well, whatever Halloween is I like it and I can't wait until it happens again!!!

BRRRRRRR

2006-10-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Can anyone out there help me?
It's freakin freezin here!!!

Boo!!!!

2006-10-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

Well, tummy time is going swimmingly......

I've been lifting my head more, pushing up on my arms, and rolling onto my back a lot too.

But come on, Mom,

get that camera out of my face already!!!

The Basketball Game

2006-10-16T15:08:00.000-07:00

Dad took Mom and me to the Timberwolves home opener. We sat right up front next to the cheerleaders!! Wow, they have lots of shiny stuff to stare at...
I got to see Kevin Garnett, met a waitress with a son my age, and they even let me take home a Gatorade towel and sit right next to the court after the game!! How cool!
Since Dad was nice enough to bring me to my first NBA game, I thought I'd let him take a picture with me...he was almost as happy as I was that day...
Thanks, Dad!!!

My New Bumbo

2006-10-15T10:12:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad got me this new chair....
I'm not sure how I feel about it yet though...
What is this sitting up business all about?
Is sitting up actually necessary?

Well, my new Bumbo chair has won lots of awards, and these two swear that it's a good thing, so maybe I'll trust them on this one. Besides, I get a better view of my feet this way!!!

A Fan For Life???

2006-10-02T09:41:00.000-07:00

I know that the Twins already have TC...
but I think that I should be his co-mascot!
I have now been to 2 games and they not only won both of them, but Joe Mauer won the Batting Title & the Twins won the American League Central Division...
I cant help but think that had I not been there none of this would have happened and Detroit would have run away with the title!
Watch out TC here I come!!!

Thank You Nan!

2006-10-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

My first plane ride took me to Medina, OH...
This is where my Mom spent most of her childhood.
This is also where Gramy and Nan live...
I had a lot of fun meeting all of my OHIO family and friends and I hope to come back again real soon!!!
Thanks for the trip NAN!!!
I am proud to be a 4th generation member of your family... Love, Orion

Coming Soon to a City Near You!

2006-10-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

It did not take long for Orion to figure out that crawling was too slow & hard on the knees...
and that walking required balance and a little more coordination...
But, flying was so easy!!!
So he wanted the plane...
and being the good parents that we are, who are we to tell him no?
So we raided the cockpit and took over the controls...
Who knows where we may land next.

3 Months

2006-09-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

Mom & Dad may be good at understanding when to satisfy my baby needs...
but they have a lot to learn about my ever developing curiosity...
The only way that I am ever going to get the things that I want in this world is going to be by teaching the two of them my language or by learning how to move,
and you know what they say...
You can't teach an old dog new tricks!
So I better start working out these arms!

Great Uncle Pat

2006-09-16T07:54:00.000-07:00

This is me and my great uncle pat...
he is from TEXAS!
I hear that they have some big and bright stars,
I think i'll like it there.
J and Joey I heard all about you and can't wait to meet you all real soon.
P.S. thanks for my new friends Pat and Ellie!

2am feedings

2006-09-06T01:40:00.000-07:00

Part of the joy of the 2 am feeding is the uncertainty of the whole process...
You race out of bed to comfort your little ones cry...
you change their diaper...
you swaddle them up...
and you start to feed them, when...
they fall asleep all over again!!!
P.S. mom i'll see you in an hour :)

1 more reason I love AZ

2006-09-06T01:29:00.000-07:00

I know that I am not the most experienced of drivers, but between the golf cart and the John Deere...
I would chose the golf cart any day of the week!

Labor Day '06

2006-09-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

Here are our picture strips from closing day at the Minnesota State Fair... it was a beautiful sunny day, so we decided to go to the fair one last time!

The MN State Fair

2006-08-31T09:39:00.000-07:00

Even the rain couldn't stop us...
Me and Girmane had to experience the deep fried food on a stick frenzy of the MN State Fair...
We even heard that there was a ride completley dedicaded to Magnum PI!!!
We saw all sorts of animals (I even got to touch a baby pig), we ate all kinds of food (I strongly recommend the Mac 'n Cheese on a stick... not the Twinkie), and we played a lot of games (Mom even won me a prize)...
And then there he was bigger than life... Magnum PI.

The Science Museum

2006-08-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

The day after Dad's Birthday we all went to the Science Museum in St. Paul...
We got to see Dinosaurs, the Body Worlds Exhibit and lots of other cool stuff.
It may look like it is extinct, but Mom saved me from this Dinosaur!

Auntie Margie

2006-08-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

Underwater Adventures... HA.
More like Underwater Nightmares...
If it were not for Auntie Margie talking me down once we got home, I may never have slept again...
Mom and Dad told me how cool all of these fish were going to be, and me only knowing Bubba and Shark Bait (my goldfish brothers) had MUCH smaller creatures in mind!!!
These things were huge and with big teeth and crazy eyes & I think that they thought I was food.

Dad's 31st

2006-08-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

Happy 31st Birthday Dad!!!
This is the fam getting ready to go see the sharks at the Underwater Adventure at the Mall of America.

I love fish!

Mommy & Me

2006-08-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Well I made it through my first set of shots and I am still smiling... & so is Mom!!!
How could she ever think that I would have been mad at her, it was Dad that held me down!

Golf Anyone?

2006-08-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to get back to Arizona and spend some quality time out on the links with my dad!

Nap Time

2006-08-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

There is nothing like the comfort of your dad's armpit to put you right to sleep.

First Smile

2006-07-30T18:45:00.000-07:00

Oh no this was not just gas!!!
I was laughing at mommys funny face!

My New Swing

2006-07-30T18:34:00.000-07:00

This is WAY cooler than my papasan chair!!!
It rocks...
It makes sounds...
It has fish that swim over my head...
And a hypnotizing Light...
I LOVE my new swing!
Thank you so much NAN I can not wait to meet you.
LOVE, ORION
(Sorry about the name I didn't have a choice in the matter)

Tummy Time

2006-07-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

Dr's orders for irritable butt rash...
TUMMY TIME!!!
And I love it! :)

O Face

2006-07-14T22:39:00.000-07:00

McDonalds 2 cheeseburger meal... $3.99
80 diapers $17.00
5 Day hospital stay for Mom and Baby... $26,000
New Baby Faces... PRICELESS!

1st Bath

2006-07-14T22:30:00.000-07:00

After my checkup with Dr. Melchert Mom and Dad told me that I was stinky and gave me my first bath...
I thought that was how I was supposed to smell, and was kind of getting used to it...
Then Mom and Dad put me in a bin of this wet stuff and I loved it!!!
I don't ever want to stink again...
unfortunately I have no control over my butt.
I will figure it out yet!

1st DR's Visit

2006-07-14T22:23:00.000-07:00

At just 1 week old I had my first DR's Appt. and if you ask me, I took it like a champ.
I even lost some weight since I left the hospital, I guess I did get carried away with the McDonalds french fries...
I was a little weary of going back to the hospital, but I think that Mom and Dad picked me a good one with Dr. Melchert, he seems really nice.

GrAmy!!!

2006-07-08T12:43:00.000-07:00

I have no idea what you are trying to say to me GrAmy, but thanks for doing such a great job with my Mom!

BUBBA SUE!!!

2006-07-08T12:32:00.000-07:00

Now that Bubba Sue is not sick any more, Mom & Dad finally let her hold me.

GRAMPS!!!

2006-07-08T12:29:00.000-07:00

I don't think that he has been so proud since his own son was born 30 years ago!!!

Dad!!!

2006-06-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

This is my Dad...
He has more eyes than my mom and some very prickly skin on his face but he wears the coolest shorts so I guess that I'll keep him around to make sure that Mom does not try to dress me up in anything too silly...
One thing about him is that you would think that he had never seen a baby before the way that he always is holding me...
Mom tells me that he does it because he is such a proud Dad!
I told her that he could hold me as much as he wants just as long as he starts to get quicker about changing my diapers, I hate having a cold butt!!!

Mom!!!

2006-06-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

This is me and my mom...
When I first met her I was a little bit weary because she kept on looking at me with this strange face, turns out it was only the drugs!
Since I have come home we have really started to bond...
She is constantly giving me hugs and kisses & feeding me the most delicious milk...
She loves to talk to me, even though some times I have no idea what she is trying to say...
Dad says that this is normal, and just to smile, so I do and she seems happy.
I think that I am starting to figure her out, &
I am looking forward to some really fun times with her!!!

My Room...

2006-06-29T21:25:00.000-07:00

This is where I live, at least this is where I am supposed to live...
I am still a little scared of being all alone (not to mention the monsters & giant sized leaves),
so for now Gramps and Bubba Sue got me a new bed that is right next to Mom and Dads...
Mom and Dad keep on telling me that I am going to have to move back into my own room some day, but for now I think that they like having me right next to them as much as I like being there.

The New and Improved Berger Fam!

2006-06-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

After 14 hours of labor...
21/2 hours of pushing...
1 emergency c-section...
4 days of hospital food (& McDonalds)...
and 5 nights in the Special Care Nursery...
we were ready to get home!
And they were ready to get rid of us as well, at least they were ready to get rid of 2 of us...
The other stole the nurses hearts from day 1.
Thank you to the entire staff of Abbott North Western Hospital, especially the Special Care Nursery you were all awseome!
This is the Fam just before being released on 6/24/2006, and the beginning of our story!