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Growth Chart
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Date |
Weight |
Length |
Comments |
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Sept. 25th |
7lbs 14oz |
18.5” |
What a handsome little man! |
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Sept. 30th
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8lbs |
19” |
He smiles! |
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Oct. 9th |
9lbs |
21” |
Making baby noises! |
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Oct. 16th
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9lbs 14oz |
22” |
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Nov 14th |
11lbs 9oz |
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He laughs hard!! |
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Nov 19th |
12lbs |
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Dec 9th |
13lbs 14oz |
25” |
You’re such a character! |
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Feb 10th |
17lbs |
26” |
Topping the charts! |
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Apr 9th |
18lbs 1.5oz |
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May 6th |
19.5lbs |
26.5” |
Crawling like crazy! |
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June 27th
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21lbs |
27.3” |
Walking around the furniture! |
Monthly Commentary by Mommy
1st
Month: You’re already one month old… that was quick! Landon
you are so beautiful… no one can seem to get enough of you! Sleeping at
night with you in my arms feels absolutely wonderful… I love you more and
more each day.
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Wed.
September 25, 2002 |
Landon is
born at 1:47am |
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Sat.
September 28, 2002 |
Landon’s
first outing: Overwaitea |
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Mon.
September 30, 2002 |
Landon
makes his first smile |
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Precious Memories:
“Bringing Landon home at last!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“Baby smiled for mommy and daddy (5 days old).” |
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Special Notes:
“You are an incredibly handsome and bright little man. You’re
curious and you’re very happy and content.” |

2nd Month:
Well buddy, here we are… 2 months old! You’re sleeping
in your own crib now and mommy’s getting slightly more rest. And oh yes…
are you ever a happy baby… you’re such a smiley and giggly little fellow.
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Wed.
October 16, 2002 |
First
Doctor’s Appointment |
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Precious Memories:
“You’re first real bath! You love the water… it totally relaxes
you!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You are a strong little man! You can stand with a little help…. And
there’s no stopping you.” |
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Special Notes:
“You’re beginning to talk and share stories with everyone. You’re
very alert!” |
3rd Month: Landon, Landon, Landon, you are such a
blessing. I don’t know where I’d be without your beautiful little face in
my life. Daddy and I love you so, so much. God bless you and watch over
you all the days of your life. Amen.
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Thur.
November 14, 2002 |
1st
Real Laugh |
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Tues.
November 19, 2002 |
6 week
check-up. Weight: 12lbs |
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Precious Memories:
“It’s hard to believe how fast you’re maturing… you’re a real funny
little character!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“Full of giggles… 1st laughed Nov. 14th!” |
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Special Notes:
“You’re sleeping a little more…. 1st stretch is 4 hours
long! Fussy time 9:00 – 11:00pm. Happy Hour: 6:30am.” |
4th Month:
Well little man,
you’ve got three teeth already and you’re almost sitting all on your own.
You seem to have developed all too fast. Oh well, you’re just advanced.
You must get all that from Mommy! I love you SO much!
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Sat.
December 7, 2002 |
Your first
girlfriend, Leila Lorraine Gabrielle Goodship is born! |
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Mon.
December 9, 2002 |
1st
shots!! 13lbs 14oz. 23” long. |
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Wed.
December 25, 2002 |
Landon’s
first Christmas!! |
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Precious Memories:
“You’re 1st Christmas was absolutely priceless. You
couldn’t get enough of the pretty tree lights and brightly wrapped
gifts!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You’re teething really badly… you seem to start everything early.
I guess you’re just advanced! And oh yes, you can’t get enough of
your jolly jumper!” |
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Special Notes:
“Well sweet-heart. I don’t know where the time has gone, but you
sure are the most precious little guy ever. We love you so much!” |
5th Month:
Mommy took you swimming and you absolutely love the water. You also
started talking to us in your own little language… we say something, you
copy us… very smart little guy!
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Wed.
January 8, 2003 |
Landon cut
his first tooth! (bottom right) |
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Wed.
January 15, 2003 |
Photo shoot
for most photogenic baby contest! |
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Fri.
January 17, 2003 |
Cut his
second tooth! (bottom left) |
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Tue.
January 21, 2003 |
First
attempt at solid foods: rice pabulum and bananas. |
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Precious Memories:
“You were such a gem for your photo shoot; boy do you love the
ladies!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“Landon cut his first and second teeth!!” |
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Special Notes:
“You are such a sweet boy; everyone always comments on what a happy
baby you are; always full of laughs!” |
6th Month:
Well Landon, seven
teeth and still counting. Mommy’s gonna have to stop nursing soon! You’re
sitting all on your own now… you’re quite content playing by yourself with
your toys! Still not sleeping through the night but what can we do!?
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Sat.
February 1, 2003 |
Rolled over |
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Mon.
February 3, 2003 |
Found feet
and put them in mouth! |
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Mon.
February 10, 2003 |
2nd
Immunizations. 27” long, 17lbs. |
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Tues.
February 11, 2003 |
Third tooth
comes in. Bottom. |
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Precious Memories:
“You went swimming for the first time with mommy, Aunty Dianna and
Leila… You love the water; you are such a fish!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“3rd tooth. You’ve managed to learn to mimic the voices
of people surrounding you. We talk to you and you talk back (so
cute!)” |
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Special Notes:
“You’re finally learning to go to sleep on your own… lucky for us!” |
7th Month: Well buddy, we had you baptized on
Easter (April 20th 2003)! You were such a ham… you laughed at
the other little baby while the holy water was being poured on his
forehead… you thought it was great because you just love bath-time! You
just began crawling!
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Precious Memories:
“You’re so adorable…. You love playing peek-a-boo with mommy.” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You now can stand holding onto the coffee table; you’re trying to
pull yourself up.” |
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Special Notes:
“You are suffering from skin eczema and a teething rash on your
cheeks.” |
8th Month: ACTIVE! Landon you are into
everything; you’re crawling like crazy! You’re also walking around the
coffee table while holding on. The baby proofing has begun.
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Sun.
April 20, 2003 |
Landon's
baptized at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. |
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Precious Memories:
“You’re beautiful baptism! Half the church was there just for you!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You’ve begun to crawl… snowglobe is your motive.” |
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Special Notes:
“You’re such an advanced little boy… everyone is shocked at how
strong and mobile you are! PS: You’ve got 8 teeth!” |
9th Month: You little monkey… my prediction:
you’ll be walking in the next month or two… you’re so fast and quick to
get into anything and everything… you especially love Sophie’s cat food!
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Precious Memories:
“You bought mommy some beautiful roses for ‘Mommy’s Day’. How sweet
of you!!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You’re crawling like crazy now and you’re pulling yourself up
everywhere: coffee table, mommy’s leg, etc.” |
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Special Notes:
“You are such a good baby… We couldn’t be happier with you! You
truly are a gift from God!” |
10th Month: You love to play catch with the golf ball…
you wind up, aim and fire!!! Then you puff out like a proud little bird
and try to hold back a smile… everyone claps for you and you think its
great!

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Precious Memories:
“You’re now said ‘Dad-dy’ and ‘Ma Ma’ loud and clear. Mommy caught
you in the bedroom with a bottle of sunscreen smeared all over the
carpets and all over your hands and face!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You’re walking all around the tables and you’re talking like
crazy!!” |
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Special Notes:
“You are so smart… the most inquisitive little man ever!” |
11th
Month: no comment available
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Precious Memories:
“Every time we take you to the park you start to giggle and kick
your legs as soon as you spot the swing!!” |
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Monthly Milestone:
“You’re managed to get out of your bath tub ring to stand up in the
tub.” |
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Special Notes:
“You are such a friendly baby… all of the adults in the nursery at
church all talk about how wonderful and cheerful you are.” |
   
    
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