Sunday, April 17, 2011

15 Months

It's been a few months, and we are LONG overdue for a new post! Lots has happened since Christopher's first birthday! I think that most everybody already knows, but just in case - We are expecting baby #2, a girl, in August :) We are very excited!




Christopher has been keeping everyone very busy since he started walking a couple of months ago. He actually officially started walking when Chris and I were on vacation in Miami in February. He was taking a couple of steps at a time before we left and was full-blown walking by the time we got home. Now he is so good at walking that he tries to run most places - especially when he is very excited.




He has been talking a lot more, and his vocabulary now includes mom, dad, thank you (this is the newest and is being said about 1,000 times a day), yeah/yep, ball, dog (sometimes), juice (trying), and more (usually only when referring to snacks!) :) He is like a little person now, and it's so fun to see all of the changes taking place!




He has been growing like a weed lately. He goes for his 15 month check-up next week, but we think he is weighing in at almost 29 pounds with a height of 32 inches, if not more! He has really thinned out, but feels like a solid pile of bricks when you pick him up! He has had several ear infections within the past year, so he will be getting tubes this Friday. We are hoping that they help him out because his ears really seem to always bother him. Keep your fingers crossed that it helps, and we will let you know how it goes!

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First taste of a funnel cake - can you tell we liked it?


Taking a break

Playing at the playground I don't wat to pose for a picture, Mom! Playing with Dad on the slide

On our way to the playground!


Blue eyes


Riding my fire truck



What?


This boy LOVES wheels of any kind!


Hmmm....What can I get into now?


Helping Dad


Happy boy


Snuggling with Lucky Grandma



Happy St. Patrick's Day!


snack time


On my way to find mischief


Sunday, January 23, 2011

1 Year Old

Happy birthday, Christopher! Time really flies - we can't believe that it's been one year already! We've been pretty busy the past couple of months. We enjoyed a 10 day visit in NY in December, and Christopher was able to experience a white Christmas :) He was even able to go for a sled ride in the snow!

He isn't walking quite yet, but we're pretty sure it will be coming VERY soon! He is excellent at cruising around holding onto furniture, and is getting braver and letting go more often, but no steps yet. Daycare said that he did take one little step on his own, but we have yet to see it. He keeps himself VERY busy, and I don't think there is anything left in our house that he hasn't found and ripped apart!



What's all the excitement about, and what is this thing on my head?


Birthday cake? Not too bad...



Getting a little more brave....



Is this what I'm supposed to do with it?

This stuff tastes pretty good! I need to stretch my belly!


Time for a bath!


Picture with Mom


My own little fort!


Old fashioned sled ride in the snow

All bundled up



Christopher's 1st Christmas morning


My new train


We were very intrigued by the Christmas tree. We touched every light, took off as many ornaments as we could reach, and even tried to hang a couple of our baby bottles on there after finishing them :)



Getting pretty good at cruising around on the furniture!


Merry Christmas!















Wednesday, November 17, 2010

10 Months

Happy 10 months to Christopher!

So many new things have happened in the last couple of months. We have started crawling, and our new hobby is pulling ourselves up on anything that we can hold on to :) He thinks he's a big shot when he does it and kind of looks at you with this satisfied little grin. It's pretty cute, but it does make me a little nervous because he is a little wobbly! He still has quite the appetite and also has a new favorite food - cheese quesadillas...yummy! We took him to the park for the first time, and he absolutely loves the swings.

We've booked out trip home for Christmas and will be home for about 10 days - can't wait to see everyone!


Kisses from Mom

Can I eat these?

A Christopher Sandwich


He LOVES the swings!



Slide with Dad


First time at the park


Playing outside


Buried in the leave pile


Hayride at the pumpkin patch


How tall am I?

Our $12 pumpkin

Pumpkin patch




Roooaaarrrr! Happy Halloween!


Football!


1st high school football game


Check out my teeth!


Dad's future golf buddy