Let the Countdown Begin!

The countdown is on!! AJ's first birthday is only a couple of weeks away.  Mommy and Daddy are busily preparing while trying to sell the house at the same time.  Between house showings and cleanings, we're working on some great surprises for his first birthday.  While we're doing all of that, AJ is very busy GROWING!

This big boy needs his paci!!  (Mama can't wait to get rid of it though)

Sure he's interested in the vacuum now...just wait until I ask him to USE it one day!

Mess?  What mess?  I don't know what you're talking about.

Who wouldn't love this adorable little face?!

  

Play time is SERIOUS business!!

Maybe not that serious ;)

The Simple Things

I can't believe how fast time has gone by.  A.J. is just shy of 11 months old now...and he has changed so very much.  One of his most noticable changes is how he can keep himself amused for longer periods of time.  And it seems to be the simplest of things that hold his attention the longest.  Meet my little buddy, "A.J. Bucket Head"!

Practice Makes Perfect!!!

AJ is getting better and better at walking every day!  He gets lots of opportunities to practice at Grammy's house.  This week he took his first two unassisted steps to Mommy.  Both Daddy and I got to witness this event...we were very proud parents!!



Baby Steps!

AJ has been practicing a lot of new skills these days.  Once he learned how to crawl, his self confidence sky rocketed and he's getting braver every day.  Some of AJ's new favorite "sports" are standing on his own, bending down to a crouch, standing from a crouch, furniture surfing, dancing, and now....letting go of things while standing!  It's been a VERY busy month!! 

AJ's Got the Moves

Not only is AJ a fine dancing machine, but he's determined to walk.  Here are a few video clips of him learn to walk.  Here are a couple of video clips of him trying to figure it out.  (Of course, he's a wee bit distracted/mesmerized by the TV.)  We'll try again tomorrow for a nice clean set of steps! :)

I can do it myself, Mom!

AJ had his 9 month appointment at the pediatrician last Friday. She was very impressed that AJ knows how to clap on demand and wave. At the appointment, we discussed his pincer grasp development...which wasn't quite there. AJ is determined to make a fool out of us. As soon as we got home, we gave him some snacks and low and behold....he has developed his pincer grasp and CAN feed himself!!

   

 

 

 

AJ's 9 month stats:

Weight: 21 lbs 12 oz. (75th percentile)

Height: 29 1/2 inches (90th percentile)

Head Circumference: 45 1/2 inches (50th percentile)

AJ's other new talents are brushing his tooth by himself, climbing up on EVERYTHING, and turning everything upside down to see how it works! Mommy's new talents include: taking the tooth brush away when he sticks it too far down his throat, peeling him off of everything he climbs on, and turning everything right-side up. Whew....we are TIRED...but we are doing SOOO much better at sleeping (we're up to 10 hours a night thanks to the sleep training we did this past week....HOORAY!!!) so we have more energy to chase after the little guy!

 

       

TADA!!!

Baby Bam Bam Strikes Again!

Happy New Year ~ Bring on 2012!!

2011 was a very eventful and FAST year for us.  The highlight of our year was the birth of baby Adam (“A.J.”).  I can’t believe how fast he’s grown in just 9 1/2 months…nor can I believe how we’ve managed to function for 9 1/2 months straight WITHOUT sleep!!

No matter where your night takes you, take some time to stop and think about all the great moments of the year.  And for those moments that may not have been so “great”, take some time to reflect on how much more stronger you’ve become.

From our family to yours, we wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2012!!! 

Happy New Year’s Eve and stay safe!!