Henry's Baptism

Sunday, November 17th 2013 

Henry William was baptized at St. Mary's church in Waverly, Iowa. 

Godparents: Bill Powers (my brother) & Amber Stauffer (Gabe's sister-in-law)

To recap the momentous event...

Henry was a champ and only opened his eyes wide while the water was being poured on his head. 

And he was wide eyed as we walked him around the church.

Grandpa Steve and Grandma Jane were there.

As well as Grandma and Grandpa Stauffer.

We were also really lucky to have Great-Grandpa and Grandma Stauffer there that day!

Three very excited Wisconsin cousins had a blast as well! 

 And of course, the Stauffer men are a proud bunch and were very excited to have you join the clan!  

One last group we were happy to have with us on that day, Henry's great Aunt Joanie & Uncle Leonard as well as Gabe's cousin Jared. Thanks for being apart of our special day!

Of course, everyone wanted to hold you close!

Your oldest Stauffer cousins were pretty excited to meet you! They will be able to teach you all sorts of manly things like football, wrestling, fishing, and how to survive in the wilderness! 

         

Finally, cousin Nolan was ready to hold him. He looks pretty proud to me!

So loved!

Future babysitters!!!

Thanks everyone for being apart of this special day! Henry is so blessed to have each and everyone of you in his life!

Time to meet the Godfather (and his family)and Auntie K

**Warning LOTS of pictures in this post - Just couldn't narrow them down!**

Aunt Keilah arrived Friday evening and was super excited to hold her newest nephew.  She was so excited in fact that she really never put Henry down.

She had to give Henry up at some point though and that time came once Uncle Bill arrived with his crew. Henry was such a good little boy letting everyone hold and play with him nonstop.

Lydia is a natural! She will be babysitting in no time!!

            

When they weren't holding Henry there was lots of joke telling...

squirrel feeding, 

airplane-ing,

and storytelling! 

  Now Haley's turn to hold her newest cousin!

He looks way to comfortable in her arms!

 Nolan was starting to feel the effects of no longer being the 'baby' of the family. Good thing Aunt Keilah's lap was open. 

One last close inspection and then it was time to go to the hotel.

Finally some fun at the hotel - pizza and pool!

Luckily, you had two Aunts to hold you so I could have fun in the pool!

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VISIT AND WE CAN'T WAIT TILL THEY COME AGAIN!!

SMILES

Now he has technically been giving us 'poop smiles' but this week he has officially started giving us 

REAL BIG SMILES like these!

And boy do they make us smile! (Unlike the Packer games lately...)

Oh Business Trips!

Why are you dressed super cute but looking a little nervous? Well, your crazy parents have decided to take you along on a business trip to Chicago! That's right you have your first stay overnight in a hotel at 6 weeks old and you were AMAZING!

 You were a ROCK STAR the entire drive. You would only get a little fussy when it was time to eat otherwise you watched out the window or slept the entire 5 (or more like 6 with all the stops to nurse) drive!

Not only did you get to go along with Daddy on a business trip and stay in a hotel but the best part was meeting my dear friends Tracy and Mike! We enjoyed a wonderful supper and a great chance to catch up. Tracy held you the entire time! Thanks Tracy and Mike for letting us crash your Tuesday night so last minute. We are so very glad Henry got to meet you!

Another Round of Firsts

First time in a ring sling! 

 First time at a cross country meet!

I made sure to bundle you up really well. Luckily for us a student had given me this 

adorably cozy reindeer suit.  

Already melting the hearts of women every where. 

 First show of strength captured on camera!

First Halloween!