5 months

Mmmmm we tried rice cereal today! He wasn't supposed to have solids until 6mo, but he had been sleeping through the night before and lately waking multiple times to eat, so we thought we could give it a try. He seemed to catch on quickly and love it. Next is avocado!

Christmas Suit

Complete with a homemade tie! (You can't buy baby ties in December- you need get your outfit ready in October which I did not...) Note to self.
Our first Christmas as a family did leave us a little disappointed... We had to saw through some trees in the lane to get out of our house early on Christmas Eve when the power went out. It was out for 2.5 days. We stayed at Grandma's. Henry and I had really bad colds and Henry has a sore finger where I think I clipped his nail too close. The weather kept us from getting to Christmas parties and Caitlin's baptism. Maybe our 1st Easter will be better???
But- no more complaining! Because overall we were very blessed in 2009.

1st Sled Ride

Merry Christmas from Henry!

Henry Roller Klein

That's right we've got a roller on our hands! His first time was from back to belly on Saturday and he's been rollin ever since! And he kind of does it in slow motion so he like wobbles over. Very cute!

Ho ho

Motherhood is...

...Forgetting your coat! Brrr! I left the house today with no coat, hat or gloves. But Henry had his hat, along with his blankie, illini paci, milk, 2 changes of clothes, and a Christmas bib to wear....with all that how could I remember anything for myself!
I'm sure you can relate!

Elf yourself!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/kUxZLlyFMB3ELtli

I guess I don't know how to make a link, so you will have to copy and paste. Enjoy!

Let it snow!

4 month check up

The Kleins went to Chicago on Tuesday for Henry to see his doctor. He weighed 16lbs and 5oz! He seems like a super chubber, but that is only in the 75th percentile... His height and head measurements were also in the 75th range. So he is doing good! He had a little bit of a meltdown during the shots but had forgotten about them 5 minutes later... We are looking to switch his insurance to somewhere closer, so maybe the next time we go to Chicago it will be for fun!

Big Day!

Hmmm let's see, today Henry turned 4 months old, went for a walk in his carrier (he loves being 'worn'), spit up, messed his pants, and umm got a letter from the President!!!!
And I'm pretty sure Barack signed it himself and Michelle hand addressed the outer envelope...HA!
Want to get a card for your baby? Send the birth announcement to
President Obama, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, 20500. Fun!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Kleins

Grandma and Boys

Brandon's Grandma LaVerne with Owen Patrick (5mo) and Henry Allen (3mo)

My Tubby Bubby

Henry got too big for the "whale of a tub" and I found him this floatation device online. He now gets baths in the laundry room sink...He loves the water so much! He doesnt even mind getting water in his face.
PS we try so hard to get him to smile for the camera but our 1980's camera isnt fast enough to catch him. By the time we get the picture to take he has stopped smiling and opens his eyes really wide! Maybe santa will bring a new camera...

Combining with Grandpa

Henry loved it! His eyes were wide open and he never made a peep. Then he fell asleep in my arms. Here is the next generation of Setchell Farms!

Daddy got a deer!

Henry does not believe in harming God's creatures....but he does believe in looking pretty darn cute in the camo!

Henry's Girlfriend

Henry had his very first date this weekend with Caitlin Mae Cushing! Henry started crying and Caitlin fell asleep..... So Henry thinks it went pretty well!

What a difference 3 months makes...!

Guess what?

Henry slept from 9pm to 5:30am last night! What a big boy! He looks as surprised about it as I am! Lets see if he can repeat it tonight...

Henry is reading!

Its never too early to check out a good issue of Field & Stream!

Happy Birthday Grady!

Welcome to the world Grady Thomas McLaughlin! Born today at 10:27am. 8lbs and 4oz, 22in long...Jen, Eric, Ellie, and Grady are doing well. Trick or treat, baby!!!

My new hat

And I am so excited about it...

Happy Birthday Dad!

The jumperoo

Boo! A Sneak Peak

Bumbo Boy

Baby Cush is here!

Caitlin Mae Cushing was born today! She weighs 7lbs, 4oz and is 18 inches. Henry is already asking for her phone number!
Amanda, Matt and baby are all doing well. Good job Manda!!!!! xoxo

15 pounds of twisted steel...

Tummy Time!

Hangin' with Brady

Hey there sideburns......!

Two months...7-28 to 9-28

Happy 2 months to our little miracle!

Where's Henry?

When daddies dress babies....

Note: No part of this outfit was altered by me before the photo and the socks are indeed neon/lime green!

8 week report

On my way to Chicago with Halstead the Lion!

Our little family returned to our favorite city yesterday for Henry and I to see the doctor. We did NOT have a good day... Henry had 3 shots and one oral vaccine. I had a postpartum check up and a flu shot! Daddy was so sad to see us covered in band aids!
Henry did as well as could be expected with the shots....so sad! But today he seems to be doing fine and not too sore.
The good news is he is weighing in at 13lbs 7oz! That is in the 90th percentile for his age! His height was average and his head was bigger than average. What a chunker!

8 weeks old!

On to Chicago tomorrow for 2 month check!