Hissss, Moooo and Mama

We've enjoyed an easy weekend at home, just the three of us. Henry "hisssssed" like a snake, "moooooed" like a cow and shouted "Mama-Mama-Mama" all weekend long. Last weekend we were able to play at the park as the weather was spring-like and gorgeous. This weekend was not quite so nice, so we played with lots of other kids at "Incredible Kids Day" at a local community center. While the other kids played with balls and crawled through tunnels, Henry was most happy walking from one end of the gym to the other, hands straight in the air. His attempts to dodge the older kids, the balls, and assistance from mama and daddy were quite successful...he is very independent, and likes to do things on his own. Tonight he managed to climb up onto his Big Boy chair by himself, sitting quite proudly as daddy applauded. Each day brings a new adventure, truly. He eats pot roast, drinks from big boy sippy cups points to our eyes, ears, noses and mouths. He loves his toes. He laughs and laughs as he lifts his legs into the air, wiggling his toes and encourages us to lift our wiggling toes into the air too. As we approach Cowboy Henry's first birthday we are in awe at the little man he has so quickly become. He is such fun. New videos to come soon...

Little Angel

As part of my Valentine, my Big Valentine dressed my Little Valentine up like an Angel. Apparently after daddy carefully made the wings, he and Henry had an express photo shoot during one of my evening trips to Target. I have to share the pictures...I don't know which is cuter, the little Angel, or the fact that daddy took such care to make Angel wings for Henry to wear.

Henry is 11 months old tomorrow!

Sweet Valentine

What a special Valentine week we've had. Although we miss daddy lots, we had a really fun time with MooMoo and Grandpa Hacker. Henry loved showing off all of his tricks, and learned quite a few more to show daddy on Saturday. His favorite books right now are Green Eggs and Ham, and Talking Toucans and he can find them at the bottom of the pile if asked. Actually, he has about twenty favorite books...he loves to read. He lights up when he finds one of his favorites, squealing with delight at the pictures. It is not unusual for him to pick a book and bring it to us to read to him. This is one of my favorite things. This week he learned what the cow says and perfected his dance moves...he thinks it is funny to dance. His favorite game to play with MooMoo and Grandpa was peek-a-boo...he either holds his hands up to sort of cover his face, or tucks his cheek against his shoulder waiting to hear "Where's Henry?" We play this game over and over and over. We continue to enjoy every minute with our little guy. He is really developing a personality and it is funny, funny. He is very independent and assertive, yet still sweet and loving. Thanks MooMoo and Grandpa for such a wonderful week - we miss you already. Thanks Aunt Wanda for the super fun Valentine card...it was such a hit...Henry opened and closed it all week to hear the music. And, thanks Olivia and Sophie for the Elmo book...Elmo is a favorite at our house. We hope everyone had a sweet, sweet week.

Here we go...

It's Official!

Henry is officially walking, and we have a black eye and a cut lip to prove it. If we can ever figure out how to post a video - we've been trying for days - we'll show the world. If not, you'll just have to take our word for it. More to come....