And Then There Were Four: July 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Big Boy Car Seat

It is official, my baby is now a toddler. We went to the doctor's on Monday and Matthew weighed in at 23 lbs 4 oz and measured 30 inches tall. He is really growing now, no longer is he a tiny guy. We also got the go ahead to buy a big boy car seat and turn him around. Well he loves it and has had so much fun talking and singing with us.

Enjoying a snack on the ride

1st Birthday Party

Last weekend we had Matt's 1st Birthday Party at our house. The weather was hot so most people stayed inside but we still had a great time. Matt loved his cake and got lots of cool toys and new clothes.

Helping mommy decorate

The front door decorations

Some of the monkey decorations

I made monkey bread to go with the monkey theme, it turned out great

The cake (it matched the invitations)

Matt's little cake

Happy Birthday to Matthew

He dug right in

Opening some gifts

The three of us

Playing on his new hockey mat that Uncle Gary and Uncle Timmy gave him

Happy 1st Birthday Matthew

Last Friday our baby boy turned 1 year old. I honestly can't believe it has been a year, it truly has gone by so fast. It's hard to remember those early weeks with sleepless nights and a tiny 6 lb baby. Matthew's birthday was a good one, Daddy was out of town for work so we just spent the day together running some errands. Our first stop was Greenpark to take a look at his sign!!

Birthday Boy

Gramma and Papa came over later on to drop off his gift, a new wagon, which he just loves

At Red Robin for his bday dinner with Gramma and Papa

Watching them sing to him

Clapping for the singers

New Floors and Carpet in the Gardner House

After lots of discussion we finally decided to get new flooring upstairs and downstairs. However we waited and had it installed the week of Matt's 1st birthday party, needless to say I was a mess and so was my housed. But it is all clean now and looks great.

Laminate floors in the dining room

More dining room

Living room floors

More living room and the hallway

We then got new carpet on the steps and in the basement

We also added some pictures and Matt's letters to his room (it only took us a year)

Matt's 1 Year Pictures

We got professional pictures taken of Matt right before his birthday. He was a little stinker at first but then warmed up and was smiling and showing off by the end. They all turned out so well, but here are some of my favorites.

Matt showing me the FACE (being a stinker)

Just love his smile

Our family

Me and my boy

Daddy and Matt

Praising Jesus

One of my favs

Monday, July 19, 2010

Visiting the Brights

After the wedding we headed to Toledo for Heather's baby shower and then spent a few days with Heather and David in Marysville, Ohio. We got to see their new house and the town that they are living in. It was very nice to just relax for a few days and enjoy the blessings of good friends. We miss them already and can't wait to meet Baby Girl Bright.

Hillary, Jeni, Julie, Heather, Laura, Britnye, and Katie (we haven't all been together in years)

It was great to spend the afternoon with the girls

Matt and Molly playing together. Matt took started off walking to Molly and then basically took off at Heather and David's. Now he is walking everywhere.

David playing the guitar, Matt loved it

It is literally calling my name

Enjoying a summer snack

Me and Heather

Matt took off walking, here is a video of him going

Jamie and Ken's Wedding

Well, all three Soeder girls are officially married. On July 10th, my sister Jamie tied the knot back in Ohio. Her wedding was beautiful and the weather was perfect. Matt was great, he was not in the ceremony but was a trouper all day (actually he was awesome during the entire trip).

Me and my boy in his wedding outfit