Summertime Facts & Fun

Happy 4th of July, from the BIG KAHUNA!

I just had my second developmental tests done and I am happy to report that I am right on track, even with my three months age correction. So, though they tested me as a 13 month old, I ended up being more developmentaly on track with my birth age of 16 months. The Doctors were please with everything, except my weight. I am still a little guy, tipping the scales at a mere 18lbs. My dad thinks I am solid muscle - must be all those squats I'm doing. :) Anyways, they gave us some eating tips for fattening up, but I'm a pretty picky eater - so we'll see how that goes. (Keep this in your prayers :) )

I would much rather dance than eat . . . here's me doing my favorite pasttime:

Summer's been awesome so far - I went on my first plane ride (BTW - I did great - loved the turbulance - just made me giggle like on a rollercoaster) on a trip to Hawaii that we were supposed to take last year, but then I came early and surprised everybody. :) But it was well worth the wait - here are some pictures of my time with mom, dad, nana and papa:

I love the waterfalls!

Our favorite spot on the beach to spend the morning:

I loved my morning walks with Nana.

And swimming in the warm ocean!
Loungin' at the pool was pretty cool too!

But dancing with Nana and Papa can't be beat!

Oh - and I got to go to my first baseball game and saw my friend Tony Clark - he's so much bigger in real life than on TV. :)

Have a great Summer!!!

Check me out . . .

Some of my first steps:

Check out what I did to my Daddy . . . glad he has a hard head! :)

1 year and counting . . .

Last week was a big week for me - as of Monday, May 4th, I have been home from the hospital for one whole year! Thursday, May 7th was my due date and therefore I am "officially" one year old and exactly a week before I turned "1", I took three steps to my mama! :)

More pictures:

Cousin Braydn and me!
Uncle B, Dada and Me on Easter

I call this my finger roll!

My buddy Spence let me borrow his tractor at his B-day party - Happy #3 Spence!

I LOVE to hang upside down.

And I am always laughing.

This used to be where I slept when I got home from the hospital, now I'm way too big for it . . . never thought I would say that!

Peace to you and yours!

Trevor's Final Four

Hi Everyone,
I have had some requests for updated pictures and some news on how I have been doing . . . so, I thought I would give you my "Final Four" pic's on some of my favorite things . . . Top Four words I can say:
1) Hi (this was my first word)
2) Mama
3) Dada
4) Bat (as you can see I like my yellow bat)

Top Four games I like to play:
1) Peek-a-Boo (as seen above)
2)Driving my race car (that my uncle Timmy and aunt Hollywood gave me) -
I can really push the button on the remote to make it go and turn - my Nonnie taught me how!
3) Patty-cake (I like to roll that dough!)
4) Playing Ball (rolling them, putting them in a hoop, kicking them - I love it all)

Top Four things that make me laugh:
1) Pretty much anything my Daddy does - especially when he dances around or chases after me and mommy.
2) Being tickled
3) When Andy from the TV show "The Office" sings
4) Watching Dog and Cat animal bloopers

Top Four favorite things (besides my fam and friends):
1) DOGS!! I love them - big or small and especially when they bark
2) Swinging on the swings at the park (see pic below)
3) Going to see Daddy at the gym
4) Learning to walk - crawling is fun too - but standing is my favorite

And, I bet you want my pics for the real Final Four . . . well, I am not a betting man, but I have a good friend who told me to cheer for Villanova all the way . . . I even have my own Villanova onesie - so maybe it is destiny?

And last but not least . . . here's a short video of me in action (sorry that it starts off sideways):

WE DID IT!!

I just got a call from Mary Birch this week and they said we are able to buy the crib! They were so very thankful and they are going to have a plaque made for the crib. Jeff and I are overwhelmed by all of your generosity. It has been so amazing to watch so many come together around a common purpose to do something really awesome for the babies in the NICU. What a blessing for our family to watch this community do something great together. Trevor's 1st Birthday will forever be memorialized. Thank you. You are all amazing.

More thank you's are due to:

• Claudia Aldana
  
• Gena Kyllo


• Melva Hale


• Donna Lalev


• Mary Tucci


• Nicole & Richard Schmaeling


• Barbara & Wayne Clookie
  

With all our Love,

The Roses

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

I wanted to take a minute and publicly thank those of you who have already donated to the Warrior Fund to purchase a new crib for the babies in the NICU. It is because of you that this birthday wish is coming true . . .

THANK YOU:

• Amy Benson (aka auntie ABC)
• Great Aunt Kay Baldwin (you spoil me Auntie!)
• Kenn and Jere Carlson (my adopted grandparents)
• Bruce & Vonnie Fox (aka - the one and only Papa & Nonnie),
• Brad, Jen & Braydn Fox (aka Uncle B, Aunt Jen and Cousin Braydn)
• Dennis & Carla Kent (aka Corrith's parents-thank you!!),
• Monty & Athalie Okken (more adopted grandparents - I'm so lucky)
• Tiffany Rady (wow - dear old friend of mom and dad's - thank you so much!),
• Andrew, Annette & Spence Richards (aka the RoRiches!),
• Dennis and Jean Rose (aka the one and only Papa & Nana),
• Mama & Dada Rose,
• Tim Rose & Hollie Waite (aka Uncle T & Aunt Hollywood),
• Scott, Linsey & Hunter Wildey (and sweet baby girl on the way!)

Together we raised $2,525!! We (my parents & I) are so amazed and touched by everyones generosity for this cause that is so near our hearts.

Only $661.75 before we can purchase the crib, and once this goal is reached I will send a final email telling you we reached the goal.

And from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. Love, Trevor

Warrior Fund Update

I only have a second for a quick update, but I wanted to let you know the awesome news . . . we have raised a total of $2,525 for the pedi crib!! Only $661.75 to go. You are amazing!! Keep you posted as the final donations are rolling in.
Donation thank yous and a birthday recap in my next note.
TJR