Life of Henry...

Yesterday, I realized I had not blogged for nearly 3 weeks. Three weeks may not seem like a long time, but with a baby, and the convenience of an iPhone camera, 3 weeks means 3 million baby pictures. What did parents do before camera phones? No worries, I did not post millions of pictures, just a few (a lot) of my favorites from the past few weeks.

Life of Henry…

Meeting Dad for lunch. 

Henry's distant BFF, Charlie has some pretty awesome bibs. Henry decided to do some shopping, and order some new bibs. 

Green beans face.

All dressed for his coffee date
Mom drank the coffee.

We went to Texas a couple weekends ago, while there, we visited some friends from our Chevron Russia family. Rose and I would go on Wednesday walkies with Macy in Russia. We decided to introduce Henry to the tradition and take a Saturday stroll. 

Long car ride from Texas to Louisiana.
What entertains better than toys? Paper bag. 

Peaches face

Wearing his motorcycle shirt for bro league.
When the ladies go to their Junior League meetings, the guys get together for Bro League.
5 guys, 3 babies, what could possibly go wrong? :)

The start of the bro league meeting, 2 guys, 2 babies.
The remaining guys and babies arrived after the ladies left.  

"Help me out, Mom. My belly is full, leave my pants unsnapped." 

Helping with some grocery shopping. 

While out mowing the lawn, Ryan came running into the house, yelling to grab Henry and my wallet.
Henry's first experience with the ice cream truck. Ryan and I ate the ice cream. :)

Henry picked out an especially nice looking outfit for his girlfriends at Pebble Creek.
Pebble Creek is our gym's daycare.
Stone Creek is the gym name, Pebble Creek is the daycare name. Get it? :)

Peas face.

After the ice cream truck experience, we stopped to chat with our neighbors. They had just returned from taking their grandchildren to Steak n Shake. 

To be continued...

Life is not always better at the beach…

Last weekend, we packed up the car and drove to Florida. We spent the weekend in Seaside, Florida, rented a cute beach house, and enjoyed time with some amazing friends. It was Henry's first trip to the beach, and he decided life is not always better at the beach. The water was a bit too scary and cold for him. Regardless of Henry's first impression of the beach life, it was a great weekend getaway.

Things were going well until a wave came in, and Henry felt the water. 

"I do not like this."

No more smiles, so we decided to capture the sad faces. 

"I don't even like this sand chair."

Ladies and babies picture.

Relaxing while Henry naps.

Enjoying the balcony.

American Hunk

I think Henry really likes Carlos. 

Group photo in front of the gourmet popsicle place. 

Harper was trying to show Henry how to give a high five. 

4 Months and many firsts...

Four months, a third of a year, call it what you want, Henry is getting older and experiencing many firsts. September 2nd marked Henry's 4 month with a visit to the doctor. Henry continues to grow slowly, but he's growing. I had a goal of 12 pounds for his 4 month checkup and he weighed in at 12 pounds 11 ounces, and 23.75 inches.

Since turning 4 months, we have experienced many firsts. He has decided to start rolling over. I didn't think this was going to happen for a long time, considering his large head on such a tiny body, and since he hates tummy time, and doesn't even like to raise his head. This past week, he has been lifting his head, and rolling over. He doesn't even grunt or struggle, just rolls over like it's no big deal. When Ryan and I get excited, he looks at us like, "what's the big deal?" Personally, I think Henry was upset I told the doctor he doesn't lift his head or roll over during tummy time. Henry felt the need to prove me wrong. Good job, baby boy.

We have finally moved from Size 1 to Size 2 diapers! His footed pajamas have been upgraded to 3-6 months size, but Henry continues to rock the 0-3 months clothes on a daily basis. I can definitely say we are getting our money's worth out of his clothing.

Henry has also started solids. He has only tried sweet potatoes, but so far he seems to like them. We have had a lot of fun letting him "fully" enjoy the sweet potatoes. Sometimes it is hard to determine how much he actually consumed when looking at how much he has smeared on him. We will continue to introduce more foods, and I am excited to see what foods he enjoys most, and if any he does not enjoy.

And for the best part, pictures!!!!

Henry doesn't seem thrilled about Macy being in the photo. 

Macy appears to love being in the photo. 

Ryan and I enjoyed some delicious champagne, Henry only took a photo with the bottle. 

Let the eating begin. Day 1. 

Grocery shopping with Mom. No bananas yet, but in the near future. 

I don't know why you told the doctor I don't lift my head.
I will lift my head and roll over. 

My feet are big enough to wear shoes!

Taking Macy to her vet appointment. 

Future Bulldog doing some reading. 

Sweet potatoes. Day 2
Tossed the bib (too big), tossed the clothes (no need to stain more clothes). 

Fully enjoyed his food. Quick bath needed. 

Enjoying Labor Day by the pool.