Merry Christmas

Mommy took me to the her Neuroscience Christmas party.
I met all of her coworkers and was a big hit.
Here I am practicing horseback riding at Grandma's house. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Fun with Grandma

Taking a nap with Grandma. When is the Christmas tree coming up mommy?

I was hoping for a ride with Santa and his sleigh but this will do!

Trying to walk

Getting around

Playing with Hazel

Mommy and daddy will have to work with me on how to play nice!

First words?

Found my voice

I've found my voice and am starting to make some noise!!!

Playing guitar

Here I am helping daddy play guitar. I was more interested in the dog for most of this video but I am starting to catch on to music!

Some new photos

I am really getting around the house now that I can stand up and in all kinds of trouble!
I am all set to be a polar bear for Halloween!Jon and Alysa came to visit me over the weekend.

Packer Cheerleaders

My cousin Hazel and me cheering on the Packer's to victory!!!

New photos

Wishing daddy luck before he goes out bow hunting.


Grandma Linda showing me horseback riding. When can I get my own pony?

Aunt Katie showing me the gumball machine. Can I borrow a quarter?

Day care

Daddy has to get me ready in the morning now that I am in day care.


He is not the best one at getting me dressed ... but I don't care!

Weekend in Nebraska

Mommy and daddy drove me to Gretna, Nebraska over Labor Day! I met (Pastor) Robert and Marion Joslin. I was good for the whole car ride thanks to Baby Einstein videos and Grandma Lucy.

First family vacation

Mommy and Daddy wanted to go to the bed and breakfast that they stayed at on their wedding night to celebrate their 5th anniversary. They told me that I got to come along this year, but that this would be the only time--next year I have to stay with Grandma! So, I was on my best behavior to show them that they want me along every year. Here Dad and I are in our room; I woke up a little earlier than usual so that Daddy and I could play with my toys in bed rather than wasting his time sleeping in!


Breakfast was really good. Mommy gave me a Gerber cookie for the first time to help keep me busy while they enjoyed their meal.Here's a close-up showing just how much I enjoyed my cookie. Good thing they had a high chair, because otherwise my cookie would have been all over Mommy or Daddy!
Later that day we picked up Ezra from Grandma's and went hiking around Lake Nelson.
Ezzie, our dog, was pretty brave at breaking a trail through the woods. It was a little rainy, but still a fun day to be outside. When we were done hiking, Mom said that both Ezra and I were getting a bath as soon as we got home!! (I guess that shows Ezzie and I really had a lot of fun!) Can't wait to do it again next year!!

Mouthfull handfull

I am starting to eat real food now! Here I am enjoying my first meal - rice cereal. What about steak and lobster mommy?
Daddy and me sweeping the floor. I was more interested in chewing on the handle than helping.

Stuck in the sofa

Get me out of here!

Daddy and me

Daddy and me hanging out after a wedding. I've got my daddy's eyes!

Snuggling with Ezzie

Here I am snuggling with Ezzie; I'm finally bigger than her! I weighed in at my 4 month appointment at 16 lbs 7 oz and 25 1/2" long.

We're already best friends-- we share each other's toys, and Ezzie doesn't even get too upset when I pull her whiskers!!

Card Shark

Here I am playing cards with daddy. A future card shark in the making!

Sleepy head

Here I am sleeping in until 10 am on a Saturday morning!

Bad habits

I am starting to suck my fingers now. Good thing my teeth aren't in yet!

Outfit photos

Check me out in my new outfits!

Aunt Carla came to visit me

Aunt Carla came to visit not too long ago.

Here is me with Grandma Lucy, Aunt Carla, Aunt Cari, and mommy!

Dedication

I was dedicated at Hiawatha church this weekend. We had a big party afterwards for me. Everyone held me ... it was great!

Bad hair days

Daddy, get that camera out of my face!

Grandmas rule

Check me out in my new hat from Grandma Lucy. Life is pretty good when Grandma is around. Grandma Lucy getting me to exercise in the picture below.
Here I am with Grandma Linda.
Ahhh... If only everyday was a day with Grandma!

Hold your head up high

Here I am holding my head up. My neck is getting pretty strong and I can almost roll over now. I'm growing up fast so watch out!

Little present

Guess who left mommy and daddy a present this morning ... me or Ezra?

I did! I was hoping Ezra was going to get blamed for this but my wet pajamas gave me away. By the way, mommy put my diaper on a little tighter next time.
I'm just so cute that I know I'm not going anywhere even if I do pee the bed.
This all started a few weeks ago when mommy and daddy got the Supreme Snuggle Nest. The bed is a little crowded but it sure beats sleeping in the crib. If we could just kick daddy out of here then Mommy, Ezra and I could sleep just fine.

Life is hard

Here I am moments after my birth and I have to say life was even harder for me starting out 9 lbs 2 oz. I was born hungry and mommy's body wasn't ready for me! The nurses figured out I wasn't getting enough food on Tuesday March 13th after screaming for nearly two days. Mommy was just too good to me in the womb ... and I sure to miss it.

Speaking of the womb, here I am 6 months before swimming in the good life of easy food and a warm tummy. Whenever I am upset I like to be reminded of the good life I once had by being swaddled in warm blankets, given a warm bath, or carried around in the Baby Bjorn. Car rides are good too but my daddy's crazy driving makes me a little nervous!

Devorah JoAnn