Balancing Act

Strawberries for Oden

Today Mommy discovered that Oden LOVES his strawberries whole! He was getting fussy while she was preparing his lunch, so she quickly washed a couple of strawberries, cut off the tops and handed them over. Oden loves being able to hold a whole fruit and to take bites of it with his new found teeth. It's so fun to watch him. Every once in a while though he feels the need to make strawberry juice and squeezes the life out of his strawberry before he crams it into his mouth. It's sooo great!

Last week he started eating whole peaches! He bites off the skin, spits it out, and devours the rest of the peach down to the pit. He's SUCH a great eater!

Oh, and he's getting really good at getting down off the couch and going down the stairs. It's cool to see him learn that you can't just jump off them!

Oden's Brand New Tricks

Oden has lots of new tricks to show the world!

Oden's First Tiger's Game - July 5, 2007

Mom and Dad took Oden to see his first live baseball game the day after his birthday. The Tigers were playing the Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers destroyed the Cleveland Indians 12-3 while Justin Verlander pitched a great game (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=AlhDkXIAMELDow0KmLgEh_O4u7YF?gid=270705106).



Oden seemed to enjoy the noise of the crowd and the excitement, but it was a very sunny day and it was hot - so he spent some time with Mommy in the shade while Dad watched the game.



Our little ball player even clapped when the Tigers had a rally going.

Mommy took Oden to find some shade for a break from the sun.... too bad she couldn't find anywhere to sit : )

Oden missed his afternoon nap, but was able to catch some Z's during the ninth inning, and Mommy carried him to the car as the Tiger statues waved bye bye to Oden outside the stadium. He'll be back.....

Happy Birthday, Oden!!!!

Happy Birthday to Oden! We can't beleive it has been an entire year..... as a reminder, here is the original note we sent out to everyone announcing Oden's arrival.

> ODEN ALLEN KEOVISAT ROWLEY came to celebrate Independence
> Day with his parents. He was born on July 4th, 2006 at 9:38pm
> (exactly 3 wks early, still considered a full term baby).
>
> Oden tipped the scales at 6 lbs 2 oz (all cheeks) and measured 18.5
> inches long. No complications or concerns, and as uneventful as a 16
> hour labor/delivery can be. Patricia delivered like a pro.
>
> Mom, Dad, & Baby are now home and doing great!!
>
> We can't stop looking at our new baby......so forgive us if we don't
> answer our cell phones.