Ouch!

Stephen hit his lip on a shelf in our kitchen yesterday. After it stopped bleeding, he ended up with his first fat lip (one of many, I'm sure).

More eating independence

Stephen used a spoon correctly by himself for the first time yesterday. He was eating applesauce and did a pretty good job. He ended up with a bit on his nose, but most of it made it in his mouth. He was pretty proud of himself!

Not sure what that look is for. :)

The view out our window

We are getting pummeled with snow right now. There's a lot on the ground with more coming down. We're supposed to get around 15"! Definitely makes it feel more like winter than the 50 and 60 degree weather we've been enjoying. Here was the view out our window when I got up.

21 weeks

I finally got a belly shot taken. Still feeling good. I've been feeling the baby move a lot more which I enjoy. The kicks are definitely getting stronger. I think he/she might be taking karate lessons. :)

21 weeks pregnant

What Stephen's been up to...

Our busy little boy has been...

Enjoying our beautiful weather

Singing songs in his microphone

Playing with his soccer ball

Books, books everywhere

I recently moved a bookcase from Stephen's room into the living room. I knew this would mean they would most likely end up on the floor, but I wanted Stephen to have better access to the books. He does greatly enjoy taking the books off the shelf. He will also grab books and bring them to Steve or I to read to him.

Christmas Part 3

We ventured to Nebraska the second weekend of January to celebrate Christmas with my family. We had wonderful weather and a very cooperative little boy for both trips. We got in Thursday evening and stopped by to see the cousins, then went to Grandma and Grandpa's new house. On Friday we spent the day with the cousins. That evening we celebrated Amy's, Emily's, and my birthday. Saturday morning we took a family picture and opened all the wonderful Christmas presents. The afternoon was spend with naps and playing with the new toys. We went to Mass and lunch on Sunday and then made the long trek home. It was a fabulous weekend filled with fun, family, and good food!

Emily plays with Steve.

Clare and Jacob play with the real fire hose from Uncle Steve.

Megan made a frog cake for me and a kitty cat cake for Emily.

This was Stephen's favorite toy.

Our family picture

The cousins

The sisters and brothers-in-law

Checking out our stockings

Opening presents

Stephen and all his gifts (Notice the favorite toy in his hand.)

Playing Clare's new game

Steve playing Clare's new game

Playing catch with Aunt Megan and Aunt Amy

Hanging with Aunt Megan

Playing with the kitchen Grandpa made for Mommy's 2nd birthday

Playing with Daddy

Playing with Grandpa