Holidays/2 months

Wow time flies!

I had my 2 month doctor appointment back on December 20th (I was exactly 9 weeks old that day). I weighed in at 12 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 22 ½ inches long. I was in the 50th percentile on weight and the 25th percentile for length. Mom and Dad weighed and measured me again a week later on the 27th and I was up to 12 lbs. 8 oz. and 23 inches.

December has been an exciting month! Mom says I have really grown up and that I change a little more every day. I’ve had several milestones this month. For starters, I love to coo and babble and kick my legs and swat with my arms. Playing is my favorite thing to do these days.

My Aunt Stacey got me a soccer game that I love to play. If I hit the soccer ball into the goal, it lights up and plays music. Mom and Dad showed me how to do it a few times, and now I can do it on my own. I love to dance to the music after I score. I hope to post pictures soon.

My favorite, however, are the three khaki bears that hang on a mobile over my crib. Mom and I named “dah bears” Freddie, Otis and LeRoy. They make me laugh and coo with excitement. Sometimes I watch and let them come into my view. Other times, I follow each bear all the way around. Dad says bears aren’t really khaki, but I don’t care. Mom never gets tired of watching me light up with my bears!

Another milestone occurred on December 22nd and on 24th, when I slept through the night. Mom and Dad were really excited about this one!

On December 25, I got really mad and found enough strength to roll over from my tummy to my back. I’m getting stronger and can push up on my hands and push with my legs. I really had mastered the whole holding my head up thing last month.

My Oma and Opa came to visit for the holidays. They brought along Uncle Mike and their two dogs, Sundance and Gracie. We had a great time. Oma baked cookies and Opa told stories. Mike played with me, put my soccer game together and hung the train on the wall in my room. What a great Christmas!

Oma came up early for the holidays and spent a lot of time with me. She left this morning and I really miss her!!!

I got lots of toys and books and clothes for Christmas! Thanks to all my family and friends who thought of me. I really love everything, especially the toys!

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Catching Up

The purpose of this post is to help get everyone up to speed. My dad is a little slow at getting my photos out to everyone by email, so I'm posting these photos and telling a little about myself.

I was born on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 7:21 pm. I weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. I was long and skinny with long hands and feet. Mom and Dad were really excited to meet me. I have my Dad's eyes and my Mom's lips.

On to the photos . . .

Here's my room. Thanks to all my family for the toys and especially to Oma an Opa for setting it up.


This is one of the first photos ever taken of me and definitely my first with Dad, taken a few minutes after I came into the world.

This is Oma holding me shortly after. She didn't let Dad have me for long.

This is me finally getting sleep after they put me down.


My first Halloween. Man, I'm scary.


This is me at only a few weeks already balancing my bottle.


This is Mom's favorite early photo of me. She says it shows personality. Dad says "but it's the personality of a grumpy old man."


Well, they wouldn't actually let me vote, but they gave me a sticker.


This is me at the Rose Garden. Flowers are more Mom's thing.


Mom bundled me up for a walk to the park with Dad, Scout, and Toby.


This is me with one of my favorites. Dad named it Eeyore because I got it about the same time I got a Winnie the Pooh. Mom pointed out that it's actually a dog, but the name stuck and he's still my favorite (after the bears, of course).



Along with breakfast with Dad, and watching the bears, bath time is one of my favorite activities.



That's me under the hood towel.


Aunt Stacey Smiles and Ridiculous Uncle Brian brought my cousins, Wade and Mason to visit.


Wow, that was tiring.

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Introduction

Due to popular demand, I have created this blog so that my friends and family can check in and see what I'm doing.

I will be making posts as often as I can.

Noah

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