Casey is sick. Prison called yesterday & said we needed to come get him so he didn't infect the other jailbirds. Matt took him to the doctor...shockingly, he has another ear infection. Today we spent the day home sick...and Casey pretty much laid on me & slept the entire time. Oh, and he wiped his nose all over my shirt. Good times. Hopefully he'll be feeling better tomorrow when Matty gets to stay home with him.

Casey's first postpartum Easter was a smash, despite a runny nose and bloody lip.

The Easter Bunny left a basket at home, and Mr. Bunny's helpers (Grandma and Aunt Berta) had baskets full of books and snacks waiting at dinner, too. Despite a fabulous spread, Casey would only eat ham, which was actually a nice change for him from his favorite chicken nuggets.

For desert, Rice Krispie Treats.

Here's the 11 month/early birthday photos.

This picture is really from February 16th, but I never posted it. Casey was 11 months old today, but I didn't get a chance to post the pictures of his early birthday celebration with Caroline before we left for the night. Perhaps one night this week I'll get to do it. Casey enjoyed the little party Caroline had for him, and really loved playing with her.

We dined on corned beef and cabbage with the Zukowski grandparents, both aunts, and cousin. Casey LOVED playing with Caroline and followed her all over the house. She was fantastic and sweet with him, called him her baby cousin all night, and quite enjoyed his company.
Grandma read both tots Horton Hears a Who?

Apparently, we haven't taken any pictures of Casey lately, at least not with either of our cameras. Since our last posting, I celebrated the 31st anniversary of my birth. Mother Zukowski made delicious Holubtsi, which Casey ate furiously. Alas, no photos. On Saturday, we had a family birthday celebration, of which there no photos of Casey. On Sunday, we enjoyed a lazy day around the house. So lazy in fact, that there are no photos. I have taught Casey to make indian noises (don't get me started on political correctness - if you are offended, read another blog), although he sometimes smacks his cheek rather than his lips, giving the appearance that he may be special, and I don't mean in the adorable way. He has advanced to blowing kisses, which also occasionally originate at his cheek. I also taught him to belly crawl backward down the steps from the kitchen to the family room. Again, no pictures. If he gets distracted while standing, he will let go until he falls. New forms of entertainment include emptying any draw that he can open and reach into, and dancing. I have resisted childproofing thus far, because I find it annoying. Cousin Caroline is coming to visit this weekend, so we will try to remember the camera. In the meantime, here is something from the archive...

Aunt Cristen and Jason got engaged yesterday. Congrats to them.

We decided to go out to breakfast in light of Casey's good behavior at happy hour. Yes, I know, odd that I agreed to it as I am not a breakfast lover. Casey was pretty good, even with the food tossing, but I do not think we will be going out for breakfast again any time soon.

Will work for food...