A Day Spent With Henry Thomas

Today Grandma spent the day at my house. She came to visit me and my Mom and Dad too, of course. We had a good time playing. Grandma got to see all of my nice toys and books. She could see how much my Mom plays with me and makes me laugh. 

I'm getting stronger every day. My Mom helps me exercise when we play.

It must not have occurred to her yet that she is going to be chasing after me when I can crawl and walk.

She should think this over.

I'm really sweet and easy to play with now.

Grandma's Being A Little Naughty

Today Grandma thought and thought about how bad it would be to "borrow" a picture from my Mom's baby blog! She decided to go for it since the photo is "so" cute. I'm sure my Mom won't mind....right Mom? If you check out both blogs, you shouldn't mind seeing it twice as it is really "so" cute.

At Uncle Jon's Again

Last weekend we went to visit Uncle Jon again. He was cooking brats on the grill but I couldn't have any...yet! Grandma and Grandpa were there too. We got to see Patty's Christmas decorations before she took down her tree and put away all of the "good" stuff that made the house look so nice.

This picture is a "little" soft but you get the idea. Loving my toy. It is noisy and makes laughing sounds and lights flash.

It is a butterfly. I'm chewing on the antennae to help my new tooth get through. Won't be long till I can have steak.

Christmas Eve at Grandpa Landmann's

I'm going to Grandma and Grandpa Landmann's house for Christmas Eve. I'm wearing my special "Santa" suit that Patty gave me, don't you think I look cute? We've just arrived and everyone is very excited to see me again. This should be a really fun day. Something always smell good at Grandma's. Ummm! I think I smell ham and cookies.

Dad, Mom and Me. This is my family!

Opening my first Christmas Presents! Fun!

Patty gave me a bunch of "Big" books. I like this one a lot.

This is Uncle Paul! He held me and let me drool all over his arm and he didn't even care. Some people don't seem to like my drool. 

A Real Together Family

On Wednesday night December 7th, we all met at a grill your own steaks place called "Hookers". It is a nice place on the Wisconsin River, not that it matters at this time of the year. The occasion was Uncle Jon's birthday. It smelled marvelous in there but I had arrived with a full tummy so just smiled and cooed and drooled for everyone. And now to the "together" part, they all knew it was an occasion, and they all knew that I would be there but no one brought a camera. Now this together family has five digital cameras but no pictures that night. Anyway, we had a great time. My Grandma was so pleased as she got to hold me while Mom ate, at least part of her meal, and I didn't cry or fuss or anything. They had a great time and I did too.

Mom knew Grandma would want some new photo so she emailed her one of my up to date shots. I'm having a good time here too, playing with my "Paddington".

Went to Grandma Landmann's for Thanksgiving. Everything smelled so good. I think there were lots of good things cooking. My Mom dressed me up real cute in my lion outfit. She plays with me and makes me smile. I'm learning to talk and smile just like my Mom.

Here I am getting all changed into a new outfit. Sometimes I kind of mess up what I'm wearing so need to change into another fabulous outfit. I seem to have a bunch of clothes.

I think they will want me to take a nap soon. I'm way too interested in what's going on. I may wait to sleep until on the drive home. I wonder if I really AM in charge.

Ummmmm! Bananas

Today my Dad gave me a taste of real food. My Mom was a bit worried but felt I was probably ready for it. I WAS! Yummy! It was only a very small taste but I'm looking forward to more interesting things to taste very soon.

Wearing My Movers Overalls

Wore my big boy overalls to help Uncle Jon move into his new house. I wanted to help move the big TV but Mom insisted on feeding me and watching the Packer game.

Dad and Uncle Jon are working so hard. I hope I grow up big and strong like them. Grandma and Grandpa are here too helping Patty and Uncle Jon move in all of their furniture and other neat stuff.

Babies Make Us Silly

Henry Thomas came to visit again on Thursday night with his Mom and Dad. Tom was again generously working on my woodshop wiring. After dinner and helping briefly in the shop I got to visit with Em and Henry. He is becoming very responsive to light, movement, noises and people. He was very fun to watch and talk to.

After getting his tummy full and a nice nap with Mom, Henry was ready to interact with us. You have never seen such a funny scene (as I look back on it) as Emily talking to Henry Thomas and he was gooing and cooing and with big smiles and dimples while Grandpa Henry and I stood there leaning over him and listening as though we could understand every thing he was saying. Wow...look at that ...he is talking....he is sooo cute. I'm a very lucky Grandma to be able to see Henry Thomas often as he is growing and changing with each visit.

Henry Thomas in His New Swing

Henry seems to like his new swing. Emily says that he can see himself in the mirror that is on the back of the flower above him. He loves to be held while walking and swaying or to be rocked so he should love the motion of the swing. He is wearing his "camo" sleeper that Grandpa Henry just had to get for him at Sheel's in EauClaire. What a sweety.

What a swinger! 

Another Visit to Grandma's House

On Friday the 7th Henry came to visit Grandma. Tom was doing the wiring in my new woodcarving shop so I was busy trying to be helpful there and taking time to visit with my new and best grandson. He is certainly a MaMa's boy as he knows who holds and rocks him best. It was nice to see how well he is growing. He is very strong and determined when he is unhappy.