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Patrick Turns 3!

branden — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:58:20 +0000

Well Patrick has turned 3! I can’t believe 3 years old already! So to celebrate this momentous occasion, we invited a bunch of Patrick’s friends from school and Gymboree to join us at Gymboree for a train themed birthday party. The party was led by his favorite Gymboree teacher Cara (Sorry Tina he still loves you but doesn’t get to see you anymore now that he is a “big boy”). At Gymboree the kids, played and “worked on the railroad.” Ate fruit snacks and cupcakes, then played some more. A grand time was had by all, including the parents!

Then we invited our family to come back to our house for pizza and more cupcakes, where all Patrick wanted to do was open presents. It was great to have everyone over, and see some Kindercare friends we haven’t seen in a quite some time.

We just got the “Thomas Camera” back from being developed (I don’t remember the last time I had to develope a film camera, I had to ask the photo counter tech for help filling out the form!). So here they are. We had one picture develop with out a background, and one background that developed without a picture. With a little help from photoshop I have put the two together and I think they came out pretty good.

Thanks to all for came to Gymboree, and our house and for all presents. Now that the pictures are in, we will be sending the thank you’s out on Monday morning.

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Patrick’s 2!

branden — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:36:36 +0000

Yes, ladies and gentalmen, it is true. Mr. Patrick is now 2!

Patrick now weighs in 24 pounds and 13 ounces, and is 33.5 inches tall.

Check out more pics from the two parties.

Patrick @ 18 Months

branden — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:02:38 +0000

We had Patrick’s 18 month appointment yesterday, and all is well. As a matter of fact they told us that he is at 2 to 2 1/2 year old from a developmental perspective. So here are the vital stats and some pictures:

32 inches long
22.14 pounds

As always more photos are available here.

New Look, New Start, New Schedule

branden — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:09:40 +0000

Well, we have a new look! Look for more frequent updates in the future, too.

Things have been very hecktic around the Simbeck Household over the last few months. In Novemeber we all partipated in the Greater Philidelphia Chapter of the ALS Association’s Walk to D’Feet ALS. Our team PopPop’s Patrol raised over $5,000. We also had a bit of tragity in November as well. On November 21st Kaylea’s Grandfather lost his battle with ALS, as one might expect it cast a bit shadow over the holiday season, however we did our best and pulled through.

Patrick had a wonderful Christmas away from home. We spent Christmas with Kaylea’s family, and while it is always a lot of running, we all had a great time, and got lots of great gifts.

The new year brought about many new things for all of us. My company has moved from just outside of Pittsburgh, to just inside the city. This puts me about 10 minutes closer to Kaylea’s work and Patrick’s daycare.

Kaylea has just started into a new position at her work, which hasn’t been without its challenges. And all of this then comes with a new schedule which is working out well for us.

The last big change this year is that I have been elected President of the Board for Project PCOS. Project PCOS is a non-profit organsation that I help found last year with my friends Ashley Tabeling, Linda Harvey, Tarra Hartl and Tammy Dolak. We also have an old friend from another PCOS organsation we use to work with on our board too Stephine Crites.

There are many exciting things going on, keeping us busy so we will do our best to keep you updated. I have posted some pictures of the holidays as well as some more recent ones below. As always you can find all of our pictures in our photo gallery

Patrick’s First Birthday

branden — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:09:58 +0000

Well we are finally here Patrick is one year old. He had is 1 year check-up last night and got three vacinations. Here are is vital statistics.

Height: 30 inches
Weight: 21lb 5 oz

He had is birthday picture on the TV Tuesday morning, you can click here to see the video.

There was a little celebration at school during the day Kaylea took some great pictures you can below, the rest are here. After the doctors appoint (and some guilt about torturing the poor child with shots at the doctor’s office on his birthday) we went to Eat n Park for dinner and finally home for another little celebration. Again pictures are available below and here.

He has his party on Saturday so watch for more pictures!

Patrick is 9 Months

branden — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:49:42 +0000

So, we just had Patrick in for this 9 month appointment, and aside from what we thing is allergies, he is perfectly healthy. Here is the vital statistics:

19 lbs 7 oz in weight
28 1/4 inches long

They offered a developmental delay screening, and we took it and he is pretty much ahead of the curve. He has started crawling, and trying to stand up. He loves the pool or any standing body of water for that matter.

And now without futher ado, some pictures of Patrick for your viewing enjoyment. The rest can be found here.

Patrick is now 8 months!

kayleajoy — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:02:27 +0000

Patrick is 8 months old, and doing well! He has two teeth, on the bottom. However, it seems as though there may be more coming in on the bottom. I thought they generally came in a few on the bottom, and then a few on top? Oh well! Anyway, he is still trying to crawl. He has the backward thing working for him, but forward, yeah, not so much. He loves anything that makes noise, lights up, or moves! He is very talkative, and can even say a few words! Patrick can now say: “Daddy” “Ba-Ba” “Ma-Ma” All done” (this one sounds more like Aw-duh), and even “More” (which comes out muh)! He is such a cutie! You can find some of the most recent pictures below. The rest are in the photo gallery.
Can’t wait to see all of you out east!

Our First Tabblo – Photo Book

branden — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:22:20 +0000

UPDATED – I just got the book in the mail today, and it looks great. I think the next one I do will be a large format book.

So what is a tabblo? Well it is a site where you can create photo books. I created a 4 x 4 photo book of Patrick’s first Christmas. If you would like to view or order, you can see it below.

Then came the big day. Christmas Day at home with Mom
and Dad then on to Grandma Simbeck’s.But we weren’t done yet. We spent New Year’s weekend having
Christmas at Nana’s and Grandy’s and at Nonie and Popie’s.

Then we wrapped up the season with a New Years Party at Grammy Kassie’s.

… See my Tabblo>

What do you all think?

Patrick’s First Christmas

branden — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:07:58 +0000

Okay I know we are half way through January and there are no Christmas Pictures of Patrick so here are links to all of Christmas pictures, and there are a few pictures below that.

And now for a few pictures.

Patrick Video and 4 month check up

branden — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:17:20 +0000

Patrick rolled over and sat, and had a 4 month check up. He is in good health and his ear infection has cleared up completely. He is 15lbs 8oz, and 24.5 inches long. He got four immunizations, but nothing he hasn’t had already. He will have his next check up in 2 months (at his 6 month birthday). I have some pictures of him sitting up, and I will post them later. In the meantime here is a short video of Patrick rolling over.