Random Cuteness

Henri is quickly approaching his six month old well baby check up. He will see his pediatrician on the 16th. He is really hitting some fun milestones. He is taking about an ounce of rice cereal every evening and he is beginning to go down at bedtime much easier. That being said, he still does not enjoy staying asleep or napping much throughout the day. He is entertaining himself for longer periods of time and giggles out loud! In fact, we get the most giggles in the evening when he is getting ready for his bath. Henri has also discovered Carson in the last week or so....he is enamored. He just gets very still and quiet and stares at him. Carson has returned the curiosity by getting closer to Henri and sniffing his hands at times. All in all, things are getting very fun around here and a schedule is forming, it's wonderful. Here are some pictures of random fun and cuteness with our handsome boy.

5 Months

So Henri has hit some new major milestones in life. He is now five months old and he weighed 12 pounds even at his last RSV appointment. Boo for shots, he still is definitely not a fan. I have included in this post some comparison turtle pictures. I have also started something new. Henri received some wooden blocks for Christmas. We will use the blocks and his bear with his birth statistics on it. We starting introducing sign language with Henri a few weeks ago and it's going great. He really seems to watch us when we sign and gives inquisitive looks occasionally. He has started to giggle more often and for longer periods and really just loves his bath time. Cereal is still just a lot of practice and no real caloric intake, but it sure is fun watching his expressions when we are feeding him. Bottom line, he is really starting to gain a personality and is tons 'o fun to be around!!!


alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430875202832130498" />This bear is embroidered with all of his stats from birth, it's really cute.




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As you can see....turtle is getting smaller and smaller! Henri can now pick the turtle up and promptly put it's head in his mouth! Nice huh!

Random Holiday Fun

Here is a small montage of other holiday bliss from 2009. Happy New Year to everyone. Henri rung in the new year by taking a feed around midnight and then trying to party the rest of the night. It made for a very tired mommy.



Henri and Emma....they have figured out that there is another baby there now! Emma was almost two pounds bigger than Henri at four months....but as you can see....he is making up ground quickly. Our two new beautifuls......our family is so lucky to have two healthy beautiful children.....and of course Anna too!



This is what I call the Graham clan...my parents...brother and his beautiful family, and us.

Aunt Natalie

Another very exciting reason to go home for the holidays was a chance meeting with Aunt Natalie. She is on assignment in California right now and missed Henri's birth by three short days. She came to visit mommy on bed rest! Aunt Nat got Henri some good loot and a cute outfits, but most importantly got to love on Henri! We miss you already Aunt Nat....can't wait to see you again for a longer stretch of time.



Aunt Nati at our visit...she's the best...send Henri cute bibs from Cali!



Cuddle time with Aunt Nat!

The Boinays

So this last trip home for Christmas was great for many reasons.....one of which was Henri's first meeting with Josh's Aunt Grace, Uncle Paul, and kids Ben and Nick. They are a beautiful family and were very excited to see little Henri. Although....I think they were impressed with his growth over four months. Here are some pictures of us with them and them loving on our boy. We hope to take Henri to their house someday in D.C. for an extended visit! Hope you don't mind the self invitation guys!



Cousin Ben lovin' on Henri....Henri really enjoyed playing with him on his boppy.



The Boinay's....cousin Nick is holding Henri in this pic.

27 days

It's been 27 long cold days since we have posted to the blog. It has been busy....Josh putting in some major overtime at work, we geared up for the holidays, took a trip home, and are winding down from all the excitement today. Henri had his four month check up since I posted last....and it went great. He weighed 11 pounds even on the 15th of this month and was just a half an inch under two feet long! The pediatrician is thrilled with his progress and so are Josh and I. Developementally he is on target in every category, but his startle reflex is still fairly pronounced. The MD says it is nothing to be worried about! Henri also had his first of I am sure many colds this month with a cough and sneezing. Other than a few longer nights....it didn't seem to phase him! Henri is now sitting up and continues to roll over when placed on his belly. He loves to hold things and it enamoroed by his hands....they are in his mouth ALL the time. The trip home was nice...Henri met his Aunt Grace, Uncle Paul, and cousins Ben and Nick for the first time! The amount of gifts Henri racked up was unbelievable. Next year we will need a U Haul. And most of all....we remember the reason for all of our joy and happiness this season.....Happy Birthday Jesus....to a GREAT God!



The tree at papa and gg's house....these are the gifts for three grandkids and two kids and spouses.....



The tree at our house with all of Henri's loot. Carson was doing his offical inspection of everything.



All three grandkids together....Anna is all about baby Emma and baby Henri...loves to kiss them on the head!

The Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is over and it is time to usher in one of my favorite times of year! Josh, Henri, and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays. Henri is beginning to get in the mood for Christmas and his four month birthday is nearly upon us. Although this is NOT his Christmas outfit......I could not resist. We hope you all enjoy.