Baby Update

A note from mommy......the doctor has been monitoring the new little guy closely over the past few weeks.  An ultrasound a few weeks ago showed that he already weighed almost 7 pounds so she doesn't want him to get too big.  Since Noah was almost 9 pounds, the chances are good that this one will be a bit bigger.  The decision was made at the last appointment to induce on January 4th.  We can't wait!  My doctor still thinks that I will go before that, but as the days go on, I think she might be wrong :)  One more week to wait and see!
Noah is getting more aware of the baby coming, and although he is doing really well, he has his moments where he lets us know that he doesn't care for the idea that much.  For example, when we were putting the baby seat in the car today, he had a meltdown and insisted it was 'his car.'  We re-assured him that his carseat wasn't moving anywhere, rather, he was just going to share the backseat now with baby.  He also can't seem to leave the baby's cradle alone.....I guess he just wants to be 'the baby' of the family for a little while longer :)

We are praying for one more week of a healthy pregnancy before baby arrives!  The end is near!

Christmas 2011

Since my baby brother is going to be born soon, Mommy, Daddy and I didn't go anywhere for Christmas this year.  Instead, the three of us stayed home and had a great holiday!  Daddy stayed home with me on Friday since daycare was closed, and I get to spend all day Tuesday with him too.  I got a lot of nice presents for Christmas, I am a very lucky little boy.  Here are some pictures from this holiday weekend:

Making carmel corn with mommy 

Opening one present before church

Opening one present before church 

Ready for church!

Our attempt at a family picture this year...take 1 

And take 2 :) 

Helping hand out presents

So excited!

All of my presents...lets get started! 

Rock and Roll Mickey!

Cars! 

Finding Nemo!

Vikings Mickey....no more tantrums when we goto Toys R Us now :)  

Cars Geo Tracks!

Daddy's favorite gift...I wasn't as excited.  Sorry, Daddy.  I changed my mind
after he spent all day putting it together for me :)   

My new fort, so much fun!  

Helping Daddy put together my Cars Geo Tracks

Playing with my car mat on Christmas morning

Thank you to mommy, daddy, Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles and everyone else for all of the cool presents I got this year.  I am a very lucky boy!  Next year we will be back with everyone to celebrate the holidays!
Merry Christmas everyone!

Visit from Grandparents

Last week, Papa Randy came to visit me.  I always like when people come to visit, so much that I tend to get a little 'wild' while they are here :)  Mommy always swears I act like a different little boy when we have company (a.k.a. I turn into a bit of a show off); I just can't help it because I'm so excited!
Mommy and I made some brownies before papa came.  My favorite thing to do is help her in the kitchen right now.  Even if she is getting a glass of water, I have to quick grab my stool and help to make sure I'm not missing something.

Helping stir up the brownies

Oops, I spilled flour all over the floor...time to clean up!

Mmm, licking the batter, the best part!

Here are a few pictures from my visit with Papa:  

Teaching Grandpa how to play IPad

Being silly with Mr. Potato Head

A week after Papa Randy came to visit, Grandpa and Grandma Owens came to visit me too.  I didn't get any pictures while they were here, but we sure had fun.  I played a lot with Grandpa Larry, our favorite game was playing with our tape measures.  I also read a lot of stories with Grandma Patty.  

Thanks for coming to visit everyone since we can't make it home for Christmas this year!