Ian Karl

Known to his parents-to-be as "Bumper", Ian Karl was born eleven weeks early after his Mom, Barbara developed Preeclampsia. Ian was born on January 22, 2006 and started his life in the new born intensive care unit (NICU) at the local hosptial. Ian Karl's Blog Site follows Ian's journey through his time at the NICU, to his home coming and beyond.

Friday, August 07, 2009


Look who's taking the photos now!!
Yes, Ian has now mastered Daddy's SLR Camera! Not only does Ian take a really good photo, he gives commands on where to stand and always says "another one" to be sure he gets more than one shot in. It's the way he quickly looks into the back of the camera to see how good his photo's are that makes us laugh the most!




Party time
We had a quick chance to visit with the Boston gang before heading out of New England at a wondeful party hosted by our good friends Jon and Franchesca which allowed us to enjoy a terrific afternoon of fun with plenty of young friends for Ian to hang out with. Great seeing you all guys!











To the Wequassett!
Mom and Dad took Ian the Wequassett Resort on Cape Cod, to revisit where we were married in 2004. Ian had a blast, since we had several visitors join us the resort and enjoyed some great catch-up time with beautiful weather to boot. Uncle Eddie taught Ian to fly a kite on the jetty dock, while Ian also got to play with Matthew and Kevin running around endlessly while we got to hang with Kevin and Matthew's Mom and Dad (Jacqui and Michael). Baby Sarita even stopped by with her Mom and Dad (Ragav and Stacey) to enjoy the wonderful cape cod bay location. Finally Ann and Jim swung by for breakfast on our final day to conclude a wonderful stay in Chatham.






Beantown!
Next on our tour was to Boston, Daddy's favourite city! Daddy took Ian to Boston Public Garden, where we see Ian posing in front of the statue of Washington. A wander around Boston's many sites led to Ian spotting a mini-Baseball player whom he quickly sided up to. Ian found a Fire Engine to play on too. A visit to see Uncle Butter meant a chance to take some snaps on Boston's famous Beacon Hill streets.



Back to Connecticut
After NYC, we all went to Connecticut to visit with Auntie Olive. Then a visit to see Paige and Griffy led to a fun evening for all as Ian got to play with his buddies right up to bedtime (and beyond!).





In the Big Apple!
Next stop for Ian was New York City - yes, the Big Apple! Daddy took Ian to Times Square and then onto the Museum of Natural History at Central park so Ian could see the Dinosaurs. And boy did we see some!!! Ian got to pose on the steps of the Musuem afterwards - don't he look cute?!.




Ian's Big Vacation!
It all started in the UK, with a flying visit to sunny (wet!) Hitchin to see family and friends. Ian got to enjoy some fun in Nana Margarets garden on the skateboard and visit with Grandad Bob and Sue. As ever, Ian got to play Grandad's drums, waking up the neighbors on a Sunday morning!