Weekly Photo Outtakes

Sometimes I never get a good photo, but this week it only took me 8 tries!

10 Months!

Dear Lincoln,
Time is just flying by and your birthday is just around the corner! Taking your picture is getting harder and harder. Between you grabbing Stella and her looking for your food, it's almost impossible to get you in the same picture. Sometimes I just have to give up having you both look at the camera.

Celebrating Daddy's 30th birthday at 40 weeks.

You are such a smiley guy and I love hearing you say "Hi" to everyone. Sometimes you sit in your carseat and just say, "Hi hi HI hi Hi HI" over and over again in the sweetest little voice. I try to get you to say "Hi Ma Ma" but you've only gotten "Hi Da Da".

It's starting to get cold around here - 41 weeks

You're still in size 2 diapers which makes your friend Amelia laugh, since she is 5 months younger than you and in size 3! You seem to grow a little bit every day. We are putting away the 6 month clothes finally since they are too short. You fit in a lot of 9 month and 9-12 month clothes. We even got you really shoes. They make you look like such a big boy.

Your favorite foods are definitely fruit- blueberries, pineapple, applesauce and oranges. You also like bread and every once and awhile I can get you to eat eggs and meat. You've discovered what fun it is to throw food on the floor for Stella- even though it drives Momma crazy! Every once and awhile you will master the "all done" and "more" signs, but in the end, if you throw it on the floor- that means you're done.

42 Weeks

You've also realized now that you can throw things (as you can see in this picture) which is exciting. It definitely keeps Daddy and I on our tows. You can pull up, crawl and you discovered on our trip to Charleston, SC over Thanksgiving, that you can climb stairs. It seems like you learn something new every day. I love to watch you try something over and over after you see us do it. You even rub your fingers over our cell phones now. I'm sure it won't be long before you discover how to unlock it!



43 weeks- on vacation for Thanksgiving.

We got your passport this month so that you can travel with us to Costa Rica in February! I'm so excited to show you different parts of the world. I know you won't understand it now, but it's important to learn how people live in other parts of the world. Gramma and Papa are coming too and it is going to be such a fun trip!

Daddy and I joke that you are either sleeping, eating or MOVING! You never stop moving. It's wonderful to see you explore your world and sometimes, it's just exhausting. I know someday we'll be able to sit and watch a show together, but for now, you want to MOVE. I guess when you've only been able to move when you want for the last 3 or 4 months, I would want to see what I've been missing too. You are fun to play games with now too- you love peek a boo and even play with Momma while we are driving. You hold up a blanket over your face and then pull it down and you giggle and giggle. You have a laugh like your Daddy, it is infection and just a joy to hear.

We made it through November mostly healthy, but you got 4 new teeth. You have all 4 of your top middle teeth coming in.

You bring such joy to our lives little man. I find myself singing songs and making the craziest noises just to hear you laugh. You give the best hugs and just lay your little head on our shoulders. Whatever is going on, it's so easy to forget and just snuggle in with you.

Love,
Momma

Merry Christmas!

9 Months!

Dear Lincoln,
I'm a little behind on these, but as you get older, you are keeping us busy and our hands full! Remember when I could just bounce you in your bouncy seat with one foot and type with my hands? Not any more!

36 Weeks.

In October you mastered going from army crawling to crawling on your knees. After that, it was on. Everything from the seat of a chair and below was accessible by you. We had to start baby proofing quick! Starting with outlets (your favorite) and power cords (second favorite). You also love Stella's food and water bowl and when you get your hands on those- what a mess you can make! You do understand the word 'No' now and when we say it to you, you stop and look and sometimes do what we say. You also understand the word 'Sit' cause we have to say that to you in the bath tub all the time. You like to pull up on the edge of the tub and see what Stella is doing.

At 9 months old, you've finally mastered taking a nap! Hallelujah! Unfortunately, only at home. At day care, you still only take 2 40-45 min naps, but at home, oh joy, you take a 1.5-2.5 hour nape from 8-10ish in the morning and a 1.5-2 hr nap from 1-3ish pm. It is wonderful and you are usually so much happier when you wake up!

37 weeks!

You like to play with the remotes and our cell phones a lot- all the things we try to keep out of your hands! You like to push buttons and chew on things mostly though. You still love to see that baby boy in the mirror.

We took you to the doctor this month a few times. Once on Momma's birthday! You got your first real sickness, Croup, and you sounded like a little barking seal. My poor buddy. Momma had to stay home from work a few days and take care of you. When we took you to the doctor for your well baby appointment, you were just over 18 lbs which is in the 25% for weight, you were over 28" which is the 75% and your head was finally on the charts- 98%! Daddy and Momma never expected such a skinny baby. Momma was a big round baby!

38 Weeks!

We had airplane tickets to Chicago just a few days later and mommy was so nervous, but you healed pretty quick, thank goodness! In Chicago you went to your first wedding and wore your first tie too! You were adorable as always.

You continue to be a go with the flow baby which amazes me every day. You'll still sleep in your carrier when we are out and about or traveling. You'll take a warm bottle, a cold bottle and you still nurse (although your mobility is making that a challenge at times!)

You're learning to like new foods, but you seem to have a milk allergy like your cousin, Connor. The few times we've given you cheese or yogurt, the result is not pretty and you usually end up in the tub (which you love so that's ok with you) but your little tummy just can't handle dairy quite yet. You love puffs, applesauce, green beans and other yummy baby food that momma makes for you. You are getting the hang of feeding yourself, too!

Happy Halloween at 39 Weeks!

You love to observe the world around you and I always wonder what you are thinking. Seems like you are learning something new every day- like waving bye-bye. It's hard to believe that your first year is almost over. This age has been so much fun for your Daddy and I to watch. You learn so quickly, but that also seems to come with an opinion. It's amazing to see you watch us and learn from it.

Love,
Momma

October 2013

 Our little man was Clark Kent for Halloween thanks to a cute little onesie from his aunt and uncle! I dressed up like Sandy from Grease and Glenn was Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory. Maybe next year we'll get it together and have a family costume! We had fun handing out candy to the kids who came to the house (not so much to some parents who asked for candy too!)

 Lincoln wasn't too impressed with the pumpkins. It's one of my favorite traditions so I hope he enjoys it next year!

I love the fall and it seemed to go by too quickly as it always does! Hard to believe I'm typing this while listening to Christmas music. 2013 where did you go?!

Minnesota Buddies

Zoey, Henry and Hayes eating some lunch

I uploaded these pictures from August, but never posted them. Makes me excited for December and getting to see all of them again!

Lincoln got to meet Kellen for lunch. Too bad Erin was out of town. Hopefully we'll catch her next time around.

Lincoln got to meet Jack for the first time too! They are only 2 months apart and it was fun to listen to them babble to eachother.

My besties and our babies (minus Annabelle who was home with daddy).

Lincoln loves Gramma and Papa!

Adam and the kiddos came to Rochester for the weekend as well. Connor is becoming such a little man, not a little kid anymore!

Lincoln met his aunt and uncle for the first time during this trip as well. Lincoln even stayed at their house.

Lincoln was enjoying some man time (no he didn't actually smoke a cigar, just a photo prop).

Lincoln looks so little in these pictures! He is going to look so different when the family sees him next.

Chicago!

L and I travelled to Chicago last month for the weekend for my oldest friend, Jenny's, wedding. After much uncertainty with Glenn's schedule and Lincoln being sick, L came with me and was an absolute angel (heavenly music) on the flights. Glenn wasn't able to make it but we bought travel insurance for his flight and he spent the weekend on the aircraft carrier. We got to see Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Smith on Thursday night as well. A last minute plan that worked out wonderfully!

A wedding isn't quite the same with a sleeping baby strapped to your chest but it was fun to see old friends and neighbors. Plus, Lincoln looked extra cute in his wedding attire. 

Since the wedding was on Friday, we still had time to see my brother and Jen on Saturday. Miss them so much!

Impromptu cocktail hour between the wedding and reception.

It would have been so much more difficult if my parents weren't also attending the wedding. They brought the pack n play and we all shared a hotel room together. We stayed at a Embassy Suites on night and a Springhill Suites the next night. Both perfect for traveling with kids. One room for the baby to sleep in and another to hang out while they are sleeping.

 

We lived next door to the Krema clan for 12 years. What a wonderful family! Miss them!

Me and the Krema girls. Michelle got married last May, Jenny in October and Ali is next June! They are going to keep their dad from retiring for a bit I think! :)

The beautiful bride and our families.

On Saturday we drove down to Naperville and Lincoln got to see his Aunt and Uncle!

 

I'm glad Christmas isn't too far away and we will get to spend more time with them. See you soon family!



Happy Fall!

House Updates?

Remember when I used to post about things other than my kiddo? Yeah, kind of a time suck they are, but I've managed a few updates in the 9 months he's been alive. Not quite the pace I'm used to, but maybe we'll have crossed everything off our list by the time we move again. Maybe...

The guest bedroom started like this.

And then looked like this for 3 weeks as I painted the ceiling, trim and finally the walls. I finished just in time for my parents to visit! I was a little hesitant about the dark blue, but I love it now. Only one room and a hallway left to paint. Glenn's next det is in November. We'll see if I have the strength to start another paint job. Especially one that can't be closed off when I come in the house.