Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Christmas Morning at Grandma's

Christmas morning started at my grandparent's house for breakfast with the family. Grandpa cooked all morning and the family strolled in at different times. Then time to open gifts with everyone. Matt joined in the fun, he loved the wrapping paper.
Matty and his Aunties... they just love him
Almost time for presents Grandpa cooking breakfast



I'm ready to open



Jacki, Patrick, Jamie, and Ken

Matt knew exactly what to do


Kisses for my baby


Look what I got


This wrapping paper is great


The family on Christmas morning


Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went to church with the family and then spent the evening at my grandparent's house. Matt was the life of the party, at least until 9 o'clock. Then it was time to relax kid free, this year we played left, right, center and blitz as a family. It was a great evening.
Our family on Christmas Eve

Such a handsome boy

Matt with Grandma and Grandpa
Sneaking a peak at the presents with Grandpa
Sorry mom, but I just had to post this picture. Matt's face just cracks me up.
Me and my boy before bedtime
The grand kids, minus Courtney (we missed you)

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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