Swim, Swim, Swim

"I kick and kick and kick and now I swim w/ my arms, but for some reason I stay put. What the heck...I'm high centered!!!!"

"I'm practicing my breaststroke!"

I think Will puts me to shame w/ the funny facial expressions!!!

Every time the light on my camera flashes before I snap the picture, this is what Will does. He takes a deep breath, wiggles really fast and pulls his chin in which makes his cheeks even chubbier. Most of the time I try to capture this look, but I get the shocked wide eyed look instead; but this time I got it!!! He's a funny kid!

Rough Weekend

Let me begin by saying teething is for the birds.... I can't sleep, I can't breath and my mouth hurts. BUT.....I got my first tooth!!!! I want to chew on everything including my new found toes. Man, where have those been, they are delicious!!!
"I got it, now move closer, closer"

"OH darn it, I lost them, try again!!!"

"Now closer, closer"

"SUCCESS!!!!! Yum"


Okay, now let me share my weekend of misery! Mom found my tooth friday night when I was going to bed. I kept mom awake most of the night with my frequent outburst of crying, then around 3:30; dad came and got me and brought me to their bed. Then dad tweaked his back some how, so he was in as much pain as me. So mom was taking care of two babies. Saturday was miserable because I couldn't breath worth a darn and that booger sucker is now the devil. Saturday night was a repeat of friday as well as Sunday afternoon. Then last night was the worst, I woke up coughing around 1:00, mom kept checking on me so she didn't get any sleep either, by 3:00 she took me to their bed so she could give me some medicine and suck my nose again with the devil. Well, that ticked me off to the point of uncontrollable crying, so I got a bottle and finally by 5:30 ish, I decided I'd worn us all out so I passed out for an hour. To be honest I think this lack of air issue is way worse for me right now than the teeth. So, today we are all pooped; wish me luck tonight, I'm hoping for some good sleep.

I'm 5 months old today

You always here parents say "I don't know how I lived before my child" or "I don't remember what life was like before my child". And before kids you don't know what they are talking about, but there is so much truth to that. Life before 5 months ago doesn't seem to exist in my eyes. Yes we had some special events that lead us to these last 5 months which will always be special in my heart; but our lives truly started August 6, 2008. Our baby boy turned 5 months old today; I honestly don't remember what life was like before him!!!

New Years Weekend

What a weekend! For anyone who lives in Oklahoma, you know how B-E-A-utiful it was saturday. Nice little taste of spring before the winter freezingness came back. Will took his lovely family to the lake place for the weekend where we enjoyed hanging out and of course lots of playing. Will rang in the New Year around 7:30 Wednesday night and mom and dad followed around 9:00 ish. Yeah, we are party animals! Here are a lot of fun pics from our weekend.
Just practicing my sitting up skills!

"I'm kind of stuck here!!!!"

Nothing like a mule ride to knock a person out!!!

Keeping the melon from burning!

"What's up????"

"What is this????"

"It moves when I put my hands in it...this is awesome!"

Just hangin with daddy! Mom likes to get pictures of me and dad!

"She thinks I'm pretty cute!!!"

"What the heck; it's cold again!!!"

We hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's and 2009 is a great year for you. Will is the best thing that happened to us in 2008 and now we get the blessing of watching him grow. No matter what happens in 09; having him around makes for a wonderful year and life! I know kids can make you want to pull your hair out at times and I'm sure we have that in store in years to come or months (who knows), but what greater gift and blessing is there than to have a child? I've learned so much from Will, we pray he will continue to teach us as we help him grow into a wonderful person.

Also, Will started daycare today, my days of being with him everyday are over. He was beyond amazed with everything at daycare and smiling and happy; mom on the other hand, was a basket case. It brought new meaning to crying like a baby when I was sitting in the nursery floor with 7 babies and I was the one crying!!!

Cereal Anyone?

I love my cereal... Who knew food would be so fun! I love making a mess and it taste pretty good too.

Let's Back Up...

Christmas was amazing, but I had a lot of fun leading up to Christmas that I'd like to share with my friends and family. Here are some fun pictures of me leading up to the big day...

Aunt Traci came by to play with me one afternoon and she brought me some overalls and a onesie for Christmas. Mom got really excited because I had just grown out of all my overalls...

I found my feet....Yes!!! I like to pull my socks off now. (just a side note; if you blow this picture up and see the brown spot on Will's leg; it's a birth mark, not poooo!)

Sunday before Christmas we went to Grandma Great's for the family Christmas. She got me clothes and a toy, I had fun learning how to open presents over there.

I'm hanging out at Nana's house in this picture; she loves giving me hugs and making me laugh!

Another picture at Grandma Great's house, sorry I'm not looking at the camera; this paper is very interesting!

Saturday before Christmas my cousin's Drue and Cameron came to see us. I took them bowling because it was too cold to ice tube at the ball park. Just hanging with the guys!!!

Grandpa's office party was last friday; Jana was holding me and her granddaughter (my friend) Reese wasn't liking it at all!!!!

So, later Reese decided she'd just take my Grammy. Guess you don't mess with other kids Grammy's!!!

And here I am with my Nana and Grandpa Mike, showing them how to play with my toys.

Yup, Christmas was amazing, but I had so much fun on the way to the big day. So much activity can wear a baby out!!!

Christmas was Awesome!!!

I REALLY underestimated the awesomeness of Christmas! I would like to say that Santa and mommy and daddy spoiled me, but they didn't hold a candle to the Grandparents! Of course opening the presents was a blast, but eating the paper took on so much more joy. Here are few pictures I'd like to share from my 1st Christmas. Unfortunately the camera was dead for Christmas Eve at Nana and Grandpa Mike's, so mom has to get pictures from Aunt Wendy's camera so I can post those on here. I took some great pictures over there and I'll share them as soon as mom gets them....

Look what Santa brought me... I really love all my new toys, especially that ball thing on the left that lights up, man that's a blast.

Daddy's showing me how it works, pretty fascinating!

Do I look like an evil elf to you??

Are these all for me??? Wow, were there any left under the tree for the rest of you? This is going to take me all day.

I'm leave it to you mom; this paper looks delicious!

Oh, forget the presents, check out my new ride! Yeah, it honks and sings, this is definitely how I roll!

I got to sit at the big table for dinner; I didn't get to eat anything though, maybe next year!!!

And finally....this is my friend Pat, now by the pic you'd think we aren't pal's, but we are, I'm just tired and I've had a long day! Christmas was great, can't wait for next year!!!

HO! HO! HO!

It's Christmas Eve!!! Mommy and Daddy said I have to go to bed earlier because Santa is coming! Not sure who that is...




I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! This year is pretty special for us; Will has made our lives so amazing; sharing this holiday with our new baby boy is the best gift we could ever receive. I hope your holiday is as special with your family. Merry Christmas from Will, Ang & Michael.

My visit with Santa

Last weekend I got to visit with Santa again. Daddy's company had their Christmas party Saturday morning; I got to see my friend Caroline again and we took our picture together. She slept during our visit with Santa; guess all the attention wore her out! I was all grins this time, mommy said I looked shocked when I took my first picture with Santa. Caroline and I got spoiled pretty bad by all the women at Daddy's work.

Mommy Note: Caroline and Will are 2 months apart, look how precious and adorably little Caroline is and Bruiser in my arms is like double her size. Oh and that outfit he's got on, yeah,

6-12 months!!! He's growing out of clothes faster than I can buy them.

Little Christmas Present

The Christmas countdown is on...

All these presents and toys (ornaments) on the tree, man, I've heard Christmas is fun, but I think I underestimated how much fun I'm going to have.

Mom and dad said I can't open these until next week...sooo, I'll just snack on my fingers instead. Oh the anticipation is killing me!!!

If I could figure out how to clap, I'd show you just how excited I am...

This bear looks like so much fun, I'll just chew on his hear for a minute!