30 days = Eyebrows & Acne

May 21, 2007 Statistics:
Weight: 11lb 1 oz (+2lb 15oz)
Length: 23.5 inches (+2 inches)


Last Saturday was Simon's big 30 day celebration. A lot of tantrums and fits were thrown (by Becca) when we told people in San Francisco that Simon was going to be blessed at the Ning Family home in Pasadena. With the 30 day celebration scheduled, it was tough trying to get everyone gathered together twice in such a short period of time.

On his 30 day birthday, there were two things were noticed different: Eyebrows and Acne.

For his blessing, we had immediate family available gathered at the Ning Home in Pasadena. Grandma Robinson accompanied the group on the piano as we sang Hymn #304, Teach Me to Walk in the Light. Grandpa Ning opened us in prayer. Simon then began a huge fit which was inconsolable. We ended up doing his baby blessing whimpering in the background. Simon was blessed by his father, and supported by great examples of Priesthood Holders. On both sides of the family, Simon is the first grandchild to be born in the covenant.

For the 30-day Birthday Celebration, the Ning Grandparents arranged for family and friends to gather at a Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Alhambra. Grandma Ning prepared a little Chinese Outfit for Simon including a little hat with the queue in the back. They're pictured here in the outfit. His hat was pretty big as was the rest of the outfit. He looked super-cute in it and hopefully he'll be able to wear it this October for Halloween.

Traditional Red Eggs were served. Cari enjoyed those the most.

The Rail family drove up and Simon was able to meet his cousins for the first time. Davis and Noah get bigger and bigger every time we see them. Visually, Noah changed the most in size...they're both really good eaters.


This is Noah having fun with his plate.


Recently, Davis has been using a pair of training chopsticks. Here he is with a fashioned pair of training chopsticks. He was able to pick-up a salted peanut from his plate with them.

Unfortunately, the Rails had to leave before all of the dinner was served. Everyone enjoyed having them around.



A birthday cake was brought in which looked like a baby blanket with Simon's name in the middle.








Here's some of the dinner party. Thanks to Aunt Bobbi for sending us this picture.

Susie and I are constantly amazed and we feel so grateful for the love and support from our friends and family. We can feel the love and prayers that go out to us. We are truly blessed to have Simon.