Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Bath Time!!!

Henry is REALLY enjoying his bath time! Check out this video, it is definitely one of our new favorites!! 




What a difference a few weeks make!! 


Week 11                                                                                  Week 2



Henry just loves his time with Dad!
*Sorry for the poor focus...I'm still learning how to use our new camera*










Thursday, December 5, 2013

The week I went back to work...


I'm not saying it was easy to start back to work but I truly can't complain. My wonderful mother-in-law Laurie volunteered to help us out by coming to watch him at our house for the first two weeks. We can't thank her enough for helping make this transition a lot less stressful for both Gabe and I! It was extremely reassuring to know our little guy was in such good hands! 






Thanks so much Grandma Laurie! 


I love my job and have truly enjoyed a great week back. I work at one of the best schools with the best co-workers who couldn't be more supportive but the best part of the day....coming home to hold this guy : ) 


 Hard to put this baby burrito down at night. 


What else was happening this week? We had wonderful set of visitors - Jessica Heying and her girls Grace & Emma! Future babysitter for sure : ) 




Thanks for the visit ladies! Can't wait for our ice cream date next week!!


Sunday, December 1, 2013

Thanksgiving in Wisconsin {Part 2}


One of the best parts of going home to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving is not only seeing family 
but also beloved friends! 

Sarah Gruen Mullenburg will forever hold baby Henry close no matter how much he spits up! 

Amy gave him a trial hold in preparation for her own little babe. It is hard to imagine she will be holding her own in only a few short weeks! 

Beautiful model Jessalyn Bartz

I love the look Henry is giving - You are going to have to wait your turn lady!

Sweet Anna - the first 'baby' to enter our clan!


Time for a diaper change at home before the next round of meet and greet begins for Sir Henry! 

Look who came to see you, Henry!!


 Beautiful cousin, Savannah! What a baby holder : ) 



Cousin Mackenzie got in a few squeezes as well! 

 And then there was Aunt Jess and Uncle Bill (again) getting their baby fix! 

When they weren't playing with Henry there was baseball action happening outside





 and card playing inside.


















 The point at which Keilah and Dad have an interesting discussion about why she is so dressed up to milk cows....?
Why are you so dressed up, Aunt Keilah?




Henry definitely has a lot of loved ones but no one is more excited to play with him than his cousin, Nolan.

Some of our favorite Nolan quotes of the weekend.
Nolan: I can't wait till we can play baseball together. 
Nolan: He's my little buddy.

Me: We are headed to Aunt Dee's for a visit.
Nolan: I can babysit Henry for you Aunt Mariah.




The night ended with a special visit to a Great Aunt Dee. 
            As Nolan commented when we left -she's the one with the candy : ) 
           


    Cousin Tricia couldn't let her mom get all the squeezes in so she buzzed on over to get in a few snuggles.

 Last picture of the wonderful Wisconsin visit - Grandma Jane getting in one last snuggle!

 Seriously, we can not wait to be home for Christmas!!




Thanksgiving in Wisconsin {Part 1}

The Feast {Part 1}

Grandma Jane giving one of her famous cookie cutting lessons. 


Our little turkey finally reunited with his godfather, Uncle Bill. 

   Yes, I bought this outfit purely for the turkey butt. 

The point at which Nolan announced that this was probably going to be the best meal ever! 

The Feast {part 2}
As is part of our tradition it was time to head over to the Walsh house for the evening. Who better to introduce Henry to everyone than Great Aunt Doe! 


He was in prime time smiling mode! 




 Aunt Leigh sneaking in for the hand-off!


 The baby whisperer aka Uncle John is at it again! 



There were only a few pictures taken of the little guy!



Nolan wasn't feeling up to wearing his homemade ceremonial garb so Haley modeled it for everyone. 


Steve Powers made it to the table so you know it was getting late and the night soon came to an end. 


Until Christmas..... Be safe everyone!