Perfect timing

 

Yowzers!

This was Henry's reaction when we heard the news today...

4 months
20 lbs. 2 oz.
28 1/4 inches

Okay, it was more MY reaction, though I suspected something as big. I mean, come on....get a load of those cheeks!
He's a healthy, happy boy and he just wouldn't be Henry without the chubby legs! He did pretty good with the shots (so sad - I cried!) and his doctor and nurse both commented on what a sweet, content baby he was. Shucks.

 

Play with me

Well dad, you see, these are my toys. They're pretty cool. I'll let you play with them if you want. But seriously, try munching on the butterfly. I TOLD you they were cool!

(Okay seriously though, is that not the CUTEST? STOP IT! I'm dying behind the camera lens!)

Ladies...

 

My blog should be named "Pictures"

But it's all I have to share!

"What'd you say??"
I know, I know. It's blurry.

Here's a great shot of Henry during his "happy" time Sunday evening...
Oh yeah...my baby loves me. =D

 

Has anyone seen my daddy? I can't find him!

 

Autumn in Oregon

It's like on the one hand, your lawn is all brown, there was no rain in July and you miss your cold weather clothes...but on the other hand - my pants hems are all wet, our gutters are all clogged and our dog can't go to the bathroom without bringing in the backyard with her. What to do?

Day by day by day by day by day...

So it seems that Henry is learning new things every day. Tummy time is much improved and by jove! What is this? I can put stuff in my mouth??? This was discovered a couple days ago. Henry has also been bearing his own weight standing for the past couple weeks. He looooves to stand. Unless he is hungry. Then he will scream in your face. =) Also, the babe is starting to "hold" his bottle. Okay so he's not really holding it. But it's a start! He's got the right idea and if the bottle's not too full, he can totally hold it on his own. Anyhoo, so here are a few pics of all his new tricks. Isn't it funny how we use baby steps in adult language to mean take small steps toward a larger goal, but in baby terms, baby steps are HUGE!!! Love to all!

 

I'm not a team member

This blog posting is dedicated to Jen, who released all our long lost comments but has now restricted comments to "team members." I'm not sure what this team is or why I'm not a member but the whole situation is tickling me. That's right. Tickling.

GO TEAM JEN!

Happy Halloween!

Okay, so we only dressed our little guys up so we could take pictures of them. Look how cute they all are! So what if they won't remember it. We will! Henry was a bear, Carson a lion, Ethan a monkey, Nathan an elephant and Silas a cowboy. Here are some pics of the evening...


...and by the time we got home, somebody was spent. Night night.

 

Angel eyes

 

Just daddy and me

I know it's the same theme as my last post, but can you help it when they're so adorable? Henry pays such close attention to Jim...it's really cute. Oh, and do please notice what everyone is wearing. I seem to recall someone saying THAT would never happen. =) Hee.

The things I'm most thankful for

 

Sleep in heeeaavenly peee-eeace

Nothing too exciting to report here.

The fall leaves are pretty.

My baby is cute.

Daytime TV is stupid. Not that I watch it regularly, but what else are you gonna do when you're feeding a baby?

I would like it to snow.

 

Ode to the husbands of mothers

There's nothing so sweet as having a child
Smiling and cooing with eyes shining wild
They can learn so much in one simple day
Finding things out in their own special way
The mothers, they cry and they squeal and they cheer
For no one's as smart as their sweet, little dear
Toys are selected and books are read
All to make sure that their child is well-bred
Tummy time, batting time, bathing time, sleep
This schedule is one thing the mommy must keep
Her world revolves around each little cry
This bundle of joy, this star in her sky
But then to the point of this poem I must get
Before this poor mommy's brain does forget!
The daddies come home from a long day at work
Their brains need to rest or they will go berserk
But too bad! As soon as they walk through the door
"The baby did this! He did that! Wait, there's more!"
After a whole day with baby, she forgets to say
"I'm so glad you're home" and "How was your day?"
Blubbering on till at last there's no more
She remembers "It's dinnertime!" and moves on with her chore
Daddies are left standing there all confused
I'm sure even some of them feel quite abused
But the thing about daddies that makes them so neat
Is they let all that go and claim their defeat
They pick up their baby, their gift from above
And the household is filled with the sweet sounds of love.

Time is ticking...

What?!?! You say I gave birth almost 3 months ago? How did 3 months go by so quickly? I suppose it must be right...Henry has nearly doubled his weight and is about to change diaper sizes for the third time.

Remember how I tried in vain to get Henry to take a pacifier? Well, he had other plans. Oh yes, my friends. Whenever I hear a suspicious silence, I look over to find this...

Thinking about how fast 3 months have flown by makes me think about the fact that we were starting college just 10 years ago. Some days it seems like yesterday, but then there are the times I remember all that we've done in that "short" period of time. The best, by far, is experiencing this thing called parenthood. Now I spend my days feeding and cooing, entertaining and cuddling. What could be better? Oh, and let's not forget...dressing up baby.

AHOY, matey!

Henry loves batting at things now. He has even grabbed on and HELD on to toys on his own several times this past week. He's a good little boxer. Jim thinks he is going to be left-handed because he goes crazy-boxing style with his left hand. Boom, boom, boom, bam! Then he looks at me as if to say, "Did you see that mama?" Here is Henry playing with his play gym that MY mama got him. Seriously, it's his favorite past time.

I have heard it said so many times - no one can make baby laugh like daddy. Well, now I know it's true. They don't even have to work that hard! Maybe it's because they aren't shoving their faces within inches of baby's all day begging for attention. Who knows.

Oh daddy...you're so funny.

I am so richly blessed with the things that matter most in this world. Family. Friends. Love.

Drill Sergeant Sam

Someone is getting better at tummy time! No more crying! And if he starts to get lazy, Sam keeps him in line.

 

You're no match for me!

These first two pictures are so funny to me and I think lots of moms can relate. You struggle in vain to get the perfect, super-tight swaddle. Baby is all bundled and looking like a gloworm...night night. Then it's time to wake up and what is that arm doing out of its swaddle??

Henry thinks he is funny. Ha ha mom. You can't swaddle me! The best part is when you can hear them on the monitor as they work with all their might to realease themselves once you've left the room. "Ungh, uh, gnnph." It always makes me laugh.

These next two pictures are so sweet to me. I love to watch babies sleep. So sweet and pure. And what a cute outfit! Thanks, Ben (Jeanelle)!!