A little of this and a little of that

Matt is almost five months old, I can't believe it. He is getting bigger each day, not sure how much he weighs right now. He is still in 0-3 month clothing, some 3-6 month stuff, but most of the pants just fall right off. He has rolled over a few times, so we are hoping soon that it will become a habit. Matt still loves to suck on his hands and every toy go straight to his mouth. We are definitely looking forward to our first Christmas with him, such a blessing. This time of year can be crazy and often we lose sight of the importance of Christmas, but Matt is a big reminder of how fortunate we are and truly blessed by God. Enjoy the random photos.

December is finally here, and so is the cold weather. No snow yet, but definitely cold enough for our Blue's car seat cover. Yes, I know more hockey. Matt is a Gardner, what do you expect?

A few weeks ago we got Matt's high chair out so that he could sit in it while we eat dinner. Well, he loves it, however this particular night dinner wore him out. (And he didn't even eat)

Me and Matty watching Daddy put the Christmas lights up, the house looks so good all decorated. I will have to try and take a picture.

This past Thursday was my 26th birthday, so we headed to dinner earlier in the week. We decided to eat at Red Robin, I love their BBQ chicken wrap, so yummy. While at the restaurant, Matt decided that he wanted to hold his own bottle. He has started to hold it on and off... Brian is really excited and hoping that Matt gets better at it soon.

Brian and Matt at Red Robin
Playing in his high chair, watching Mommy and Daddy make food

Brian baking, we had to make 4 batches of scotcheroos for his work cookie exchange this week

Matt helping us with the scotcheroos

"Yummy....I think I can get this in my mouth"

Getting the family Christmas Tree

Last weekend we headed to Uncle Bob and Aunt Barbara's nursery to pick out our Christmas tree. We got a really nice tree and Matt had so much fun helping us pick it out. He loves the lights on the tree, anytime we turn them on he just stares at it them. Next year though, will be a different story, touching, staring, and probably destroying. Oh well, I am going to enjoy it while it lasts.

Matt and Me at the nursery

Matt in a Christmas wreath

Brian, playing with the camera

Our family with our tree

The finished product and the presents are even wrapped

Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Gardner's. Hard to believe that next year Matt will be eating dinner with us, but this year he got to sit in his highchair and just enjoy the view. He also had his 4 month check up earlier this week, he weighed in at 11lbs 15oz and 24.5 inches long. He have a tall and skinny baby, who is still in his 0-3 month clothing, but he is growing and doing well and for that we are blessed. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sitting at the table with the grown-ups

Nana, Grandma Nancy, and Matty

don't mind Nancy's black eye, she got hit in the head with a hockey puck... OUCH
Our little guy

Happy Thanksgiving

Watching the singing tree that Grandma bought for Matt

Watching football with Grandpa

Here Comes Santa Claus

While Grandma and Grandpa were in town, we went to see Santa. Matt did so well... bet next year will be a different story.

Santa and our big guy

Santa and Grandpa (my daddy)

My dad video taped Mat sitting on Santa's lap... it is too cute.

Grandma and Grandpa Soeder Visit Again

My parents came in for a quick visit the weekend before Thanksgiving, they needed a quick Matty fix before Christmas. They loved it and couldn't believe how big Matt is getting. They even got to enjoy watching OSU beat MICHIGAN!!

Grandma and Matt ready for the big game

The many faces of Matt

Touchdown OSU

Football watching buddies

Grandma and Matt

Matt is such a happy baby, always smiling

He loves those hands

An Early Birthday Celebration

While my parents were in town, we went out to lunch to celebrate my birthday, I loved getting my presents early!! Lunch was awesome, lots of food and ice cream for dessert, yummy.

Our family at lunch

All of us

Brian, Me, and Matty
Grandma and Grandpa with Matt

Our sweet baby

November is almost over

Hard to believe our baby boy is almost 4 months old, next week he goes back to the doctor for some shots and his check-up. Matt is truly a blessing, such a good baby, very easy temperament. He loves to suck on his hands and you can always get him to crack a smile. We love watching him play and interact with the world around him. Enjoy the random photos.

O-H-I-O (He decided to be he H)

Loves his walks

Family Photo

My boys are tired after working all day

Watching Daddy get ready in the morning... just chillen

1st Halloween

After raining all week, we finally had a nice day. For Matt's first Halloween I decided to make his costume, he was a little scarecrow. His costume turned out great and he was very good for the most part.

Our little scarecrow

Mommy and MattyGrandma Nancy and Matt

Aunt Marissa came over to see Matt in his costume

"Okay mom, I am done with these pictures"

With four kids under the age of four, it was near impossible to get a picture where everyone was looking, but oh well

Luigi and Mario (Aiden and Blake)

"I am done..."

My little pumpkin all ready for bedHillary and her little skeletons