We are adjusting to life as a family of 4. Micah is a great eater and is starting to get into a routine. Abram is an amazing big brother and he was thrilled to celebrate his 3rd birthday with all of his school friends.
Abram's 3-year stats:
Height - 37 3/4 inches (59%); grew 2 inches
Weight - 29 lbs, 13 oz (31%); gained 13 oz
Abram just can't seem to get over the 30 lb mark. He is such a talker and loves to ask questions. Abram is into racing cars, anything having to do with the movies Toy Story and Cars. He enjoys watching Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go, and most of the Disney Channel shows and loves to read books (even by himself). Abram took another session of swim lessons and loves being in the water. Music class is still a lot of fun and Abram will start back later this summer.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Micah's Bris
The day has arrived and Micah will be given his Hebrew name and also have the "procedure" done by the mohel. This is what Mommy and Daddy explained during the ceremony...
Micah – is a name of Hebrew origin meaning humble; and who is like G-d in English. The name Micah was chosen to honor two very special Miltons who impacted the Isenburg and Tobman families.
Milton Eig was Grandpa Ray’s uncle. Milt was an exemplary father and family man and a very special uncle to Grandpa Ray. He was a pillar of his community and available to anyone in need of help. Uncle Milt could be relied on to do whatever was necessary and his accomplishments were always done with ease and humility. Unfortunately, Uncle Milt met with an untimely passing, and his memory was honored in 1976 when Melissa was born and named for her Great Uncle Milt.
Milt Tobman was a quiet unassuming man with a dry sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband to Tillie and a great father and father-in-law. He knew the value of education and after his service in WWII he put himself through college and engineering school. Being an engineer and a perfectionist, he was always tinkering around the house and could fix anything.
There were other Miltons that we knew and loved, all seemed to share the finest of human qualities and dignity.
It is our hope that Micah demonstrates the same strengths and attributes associated with our beloved Miltons. We wish that elements such as humility, wisdom, grace, confidence, generosity, along with knowledge and a sense of humor become woven into Micah’s personality fabric and endure throughout his lifetime.
Jarrett – chosen to carry on the tradition of “J” middle names. The meaning of Jarrett is brave spearman.
Itai – Hebrew name chosen to honor Melissa’s maiden name Isenburg. Itai means friendly. My father Ray will bring to a closing the name Isenburg, spelled I S E N B U R G. My sister, Stacy, was named for our grandfather, Saul, and my father, Raymond Louis, was named for my great grandfather, Louis Isenburg, The Isenburg family migrated from Germany to Newark, New Jersey, in the mid 1800s. My great grandfather was a patrolman for the city of Newark. My grandfather would have been 100 years old on June 3rd and my grandmother turned 90 years old yesterday. Our hope is that Micah will carry on the Isenburg spirit and honor the family although the name will ultimately come to a close.
We had an amazing group of friends and family celebrate with us today. Our baby nurse Penny gave Micah his first official bath and prepared Micah for the bris.
Micah – is a name of Hebrew origin meaning humble; and who is like G-d in English. The name Micah was chosen to honor two very special Miltons who impacted the Isenburg and Tobman families.
Milton Eig was Grandpa Ray’s uncle. Milt was an exemplary father and family man and a very special uncle to Grandpa Ray. He was a pillar of his community and available to anyone in need of help. Uncle Milt could be relied on to do whatever was necessary and his accomplishments were always done with ease and humility. Unfortunately, Uncle Milt met with an untimely passing, and his memory was honored in 1976 when Melissa was born and named for her Great Uncle Milt.
Milt Tobman was a quiet unassuming man with a dry sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband to Tillie and a great father and father-in-law. He knew the value of education and after his service in WWII he put himself through college and engineering school. Being an engineer and a perfectionist, he was always tinkering around the house and could fix anything.
There were other Miltons that we knew and loved, all seemed to share the finest of human qualities and dignity.
It is our hope that Micah demonstrates the same strengths and attributes associated with our beloved Miltons. We wish that elements such as humility, wisdom, grace, confidence, generosity, along with knowledge and a sense of humor become woven into Micah’s personality fabric and endure throughout his lifetime.
Jarrett – chosen to carry on the tradition of “J” middle names. The meaning of Jarrett is brave spearman.
Itai – Hebrew name chosen to honor Melissa’s maiden name Isenburg. Itai means friendly. My father Ray will bring to a closing the name Isenburg, spelled I S E N B U R G. My sister, Stacy, was named for our grandfather, Saul, and my father, Raymond Louis, was named for my great grandfather, Louis Isenburg, The Isenburg family migrated from Germany to Newark, New Jersey, in the mid 1800s. My great grandfather was a patrolman for the city of Newark. My grandfather would have been 100 years old on June 3rd and my grandmother turned 90 years old yesterday. Our hope is that Micah will carry on the Isenburg spirit and honor the family although the name will ultimately come to a close.
We had an amazing group of friends and family celebrate with us today. Our baby nurse Penny gave Micah his first official bath and prepared Micah for the bris.
Monday, May 30, 2011
And now we are 4....
Micah Jarrett Blecker has joined the family.
Born May 30, 2011; 10:28am
6 lbs. 14oz.
20.5 inches
Big brother Abram is doing well in his new role. He is very protective and has enjoyed feeding a holding his little brother. Abram wore is Big Bro t-shirt to school today and showed off a picture of Micah...according to Ira, Abram was so proud and excited.
We are looking forward to family getting into town to meet the addition and share in our joy.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Abram 3rd Birthday Party
With all the excitement that we will be having over the next few weeks, we decided to host Abram's 3rd birthday party a bit early so that he could celebrate with friends before the arrival of Abram's little brother. Abram and Mommy have been enjoying a music class for the past few months, so we had Abram's music class teacher lead a class at the house. With the help of Abram's friends and his favorite Toy Story characters all the guests had a blast.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Success on the potty
Abram had his first complete dry and, most importantly, clean underwear weekend. Ira and I just put him down to sleep on this beautiful Sunday evening and realized that Abram had no accidents and finally pooped on the potty since starting the potty-training process. Hopefully the trend will continue.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Milestones, updates, and more...
Been awhile since we have updated the Blecker Family Blog. Lots happening in our lives. Abram continues to grow into an amazing big boy and is excited to announce that he will be a big brother soon. Yep, Melissa is almost 30-weeks pregnant. Another Baby Boy Blecker will be arriving in early summer. For now #2 is being referred to as "Junior". Melissa has been feeling great and it is amazing to see Abram talk to the Melissa's belly-button as if he is talking on a phone with his brother.
Since finding out the big news, Abram has hit some milestones in his life...
-Moved into a big boy bed at 30-months
-No more day-time diapers at 32-months (we continue to potty-train, thank goodness for daycare...hoping to be completely out of diapers by the time "Junior" arrives)
-Abram loves to play outside...he is into basketball, soccer, and baseball
-Started another session of swim lessons and Abram continues to enjoy The Music Class
-Abram is now on his second set of ear-tubes and had to have his adenoids removed (complete success)
Since finding out the big news, Abram has hit some milestones in his life...
-Moved into a big boy bed at 30-months
-No more day-time diapers at 32-months (we continue to potty-train, thank goodness for daycare...hoping to be completely out of diapers by the time "Junior" arrives)
-Abram loves to play outside...he is into basketball, soccer, and baseball
-Started another session of swim lessons and Abram continues to enjoy The Music Class
-Abram is now on his second set of ear-tubes and had to have his adenoids removed (complete success)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
25-month event
Potty-training as been going at the Blecker house....nothing too exciting to report until today. Abram went poo-poo on the potty and it happened on his 25-month birthday. Ira and I cheered and Abram's face was just priceless when he looked at what he had done. Big-boy underpants here we come!
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