Guess Who?

Guess who I finally got to smile for the camera????????????

Thinking about it...........

And here is Henry talking!!!!!



7 Months Old

You have become quite the talker latley and show more and more of your personality everyday.  By the looks of your pictures some would say that you are very serious sometimes unhappy baby but you are the complete opposite of that.  You love to smile and giggle especially at your mommy and daddy. 

You have become more and more mobile.  We have to watch where we leave you so you don't get into all of daddy's goodies.  You are trying more and more of mom and dad's foods.  You aren't took sure about anything yet.  You do like an afternoon snack of Vanilla Wafers.  You still look like your dad and I am just hoping that on most days you don't act like him. 

You had grandma and grandad come visit and soon you will have your great aunt and uncle. And of course your friends the Baker boys are coming.  I am hoping they can teach you a thing or two.  You also have a big month coming up with going to your first Packers game.  I know your dad is very excited about this adventure. 

Thank you Henry for bringing complete and utter joy to your dad and I.  I cannot believe that you are 7 months old and will be driving way before I am ready.  I love you more than you will ever know and am so thankful that I can call you my son. 

Love,

Mom

Oh how my little guy has changed!!!!! 



Thursday Thoughts

* I have really been bad about posting. Nothing really to post about and I like spending my time doing other things.

* I have gotten off work early a lot this week and have loved it!!!!!  More time with my baby.

* Hen officially has a tooth coming in.  It is about time.  It feels like we have been teething for months. 

* Henry can also now sit up by himself.  How is this possible?  How is he old enough?

* I will have a 7 month old baby boy next week.

* My aunt and possibly my uncle are coming to visit next weekend.  Can't wait!!!!

* It is really close to time for the Bakers' to come visit.  So EXCITED!!!!!!

* I have to start planning something for a special someone's 30th birthday in a few weeks.  Not sure what to do since he won't let me get a sitter for Hen.

* I am ready for the Olympics to start, I am sick of the crap on TV.

* I LOVE Big Brother and  can't get enough of it!!!!  I love that it is on 3 times a week. 

* I am beyond blessed with the wonderful things in my life but have so many things that I would love to change.  I hope in the near future we are able to make them happen. 

Grandad and Grandma

Sadly Grandad and Grandma's  visit has come and gone.  We all had a wonderful time.  We didn't do much since we have a little guy in tow but it was still fun.  We started eating as soon as they got off the plane.  We went straight to Tavern on France for happy hour which is one of our favorites.  Friday morning we did things around the house and then all headed downtown to a seafood restaurant that we all tried for the first time.  The boys LOVED this meal.  It was their favorite of the whole trip.  We then did a little shopping at Mall of America and then had a small dinner at Panera.  Saturday we went to the Farmer's Market where we all ate a little of everything.  It got hot really early so we had our fun and left.  We then went to another mall for a few hours and then went home and relaxed before another round of seafood at another place.  Sunday was super relaxing.  We spent most of the day at the lake and then had italian food downtown.  Monday Andrew went to work and we ran a few errands and then had mexican food.  I was really excited about this meal since I haven't had mexican since April.  Andrew was not sad to miss this meal!!!!!  My parents and I went back to Mall of America for a few hours and then to end the trip we had Cheesecake Factory.  It was one of the BEST weekends I have had in a while and much needed.  Sometimes you just need some time with your mom and I needed it.  I am not ashamed to admit it!!!!!!!!!!!

I have the greatest parents in the world.  They LOVE my baby boy more than anything (and of course their other 3 grandchildren) and do so much for our family and my brothers family.  I hope to one day SOON to live a lot closer so they can love on my baby daily or even weekly.  I was worried if Henry would take to them and thankfully he didn't hesitate one bit.  He is one smart cookie!!!!!!  We love you grandma and grandad and can't wait til we see you again!!!!

Here are a few pictures we took before dinner one night.  My dad took pics of everything but they are just on his phone and lets just say it's not an Iphone so they aren't worth posting!!!!!

Grandad and his youngest grandson

Family Picture

Love her!!!!

Grandad was unsure what to do(as usual)!!!!!

We LOVE grandma and grandad

We sure missed the rest of the Dykes family!!!!!!

Shots/Stats, Flea Market and preparring

Henry had his 6 month appointment on Friday and everything looked great.  He weighs 18.10 and is 27 inches long.  Growing like a weed!!!!!!!  He is changing everyday and it is so fun to watch his personality.  He is really into his daddy right now!!!!


Saturday morning we woke up and went to the flea market. We didn't buy one thing but had lots of fun looking around and dreaming. Henry was great riding in his stroller but when we got home he did not want to be put down. I am blaming it on the shots. Sunday we picked up and prepared for all of our upcoming guests and Henry took an extra long morning nap and we got tons of stuff done. It was a perfect low key weekend to prepare us for a month of visitors.

Look who would rather play with his diaper than wear it!!!!!

Picture Dump

Today we went to the  lake for the 1st time.  Henry LOVED it!!!!  We weren't able to stay long because his dad is overprotective and thought he was getting sunburned. 

 He had a busy day we went to the lake, swung in his new swing and then went swimming in his pool. 

Henry in his new stroller that I almost killed someone over.  Good thing he likes it and has plenty of room to grow cause we got it for a steal. 

Getting ready to go to the fort with daddy.

And of course I can't forget about the other little people in my life!!!!!!

Cal playing in a basketball tournament

He looks so old!!!

Princess swimming with grandad!!!

She LOVES her brothers

Having fun at brothers baseball game

An old picture- oh how they have all changed. 

Happy July 4th to everyone!!!!