Time Square!

Friday we decided to pack up Saturday morning and head to the Big Apple! It was our first spur-of-the-moment trip with Henry, but we think he really didn't mind at all! He was such a great kid! He spent alot of the time asleep in his stroller, but when he was awake he was studying EVERYTHING!

This is the view from our room! It was amazing!

This is Henry's first time at Bubba Gumps. We used to each there alot in Monterey, and I thought we wouldn't have the chance again but it was 1/2 a block from our hotel! Yea!

This is Henry in Time Square. There was a lot for him to stare at so he was very happy!

And this is the view at night. It was such a fun weekend!

Central Park!

"So is this the greatest Father's Day or what?!"

"I love Mommy!"

The Empire State Building!

"Holy cow guys! What are you doing to me?!"

"Both hands Dad. Hold me with both hands!"

Safe inside the lobby of the observatory deck

Does this look familiar? It's the elevator in Sleepless in Seattle!

More big day!

Today we had to go to Virginia to the Army Navy Country Club for Rob to receive and award from the Air Force. This was Henry's first official Air Force event!

This was his Club outfit.

This is the acting Chief of Staff of the entire Air Force! That's the top guy. Yeah, those are three stars on his shoulder... :) It was a big honor for Rob to receive this award and Henry and I are very proud of him!

And this is how we finished the night. Covered in oatmeal. Henry has finally started to enjoy his new food! Tonight was hilarious, because I would give Henry a bite, he would stuff his fist in his mouth and then hang it over the side, and Ollie would come and lick it clean! It was as gross as it sounds!! He thought it was very funny!

Henry's big day!

This is Henry with my new camera!! Thanks Rob!

"Oh guys you're so funny!"

"yikes!"

This is a picture of Henry and I tonight. Henry was laying on the floor on his tummy, like the Dr. ordered, crying. Rob got down on the ground with him and I was on the couch. I swear Henry looked at me in the middle of his fit and said clear as a bell "Mama!" and then went back to crying! Needless to say I yanked him up off the ground and he never has to go back if he doesn't want to :)

Henry can't give up the bottle!

After a very enlightening Dr.'s visit today we learned the original Dr. told us the exact opposite from what the specialists want us to do for Hank's constant puking. This includes, but is not limited to, cereal!

Here's Henry's first round with cereal:

He HATES it! He screamed more with every bite!

Have you ever seen anyone this stressed out from a little mush?

Put a W in Henry's column...

We'll try again tomorrow, and hope it goes better!

Hey Henry, guess who's coming to see you...

Is it Santa Claus?

Is it the Tooth Fairy??

No! It's my DADDY!!!!!
We miss you Daddy! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!!

I'm here!!... Now where's my dad?

I got to hang out with my Grandma Dane! She's so funny!!

This is my partner in crime, Maelie!

And I got to meet my new friend Kendall!! She's so nice. We held hands!

But I can't wait to see my Daddy! I love big handsome Daddy!!

2 more days!!

'Is it time yet Mom?'

"I'm all packed guys! See you in two days!"

3 more days... and we're packing!

"I have to pack my rod and reel so I can go fishing with Papa."

"I am so excited to go see the BIG animals with Maelie."

"And I need to get ready for Uncle Drew's party!"

"But I'm really going to miss this guy. I love my Daddy!"

No one makes Henry happier than his Daddy. By the way, can you see any resemblance?

4 more days

I love this profile.

How gigantic do his feet look?! These shoes are still a little too big, but the kid has big feet!

What child of ours could not wear flip flops??

Henry's Room

Henry's helping

'Uh, Mommy, your last post was wrong. It wasn't eleven days, it was ten!'

'Here use this if you need help counting!'

I was so excited to get Henry in his spaceman jammies. I thought they were a 6, but they were a 3 so they should have fit perfectly. Instead, Henry's foot tried making a break for it and the market piggy made it out!

Tomorrow is eleven?!

Holy cow! I'll say it again, Holy Cow! Tomorrow is eleven days until Henry and I go back to Dallas. Let me tell you I am excited about going home to see everyone. And especially excited to take Maelie to see the big animals, but I haven't even thought of the logistics. Am I asking for trouble? You bet! I typically go into every situation with as little preparation as possible (or so it seems) so I'm confused by this new feeling sweeping over me as I think about packing for myself and a kid that throws up 87 times a day for 9 days. I think they call this feeling panic. Add in bottles, pacis, diapers, back up clothes for weird weather and my head is positively spinning! Look out friends and family, this train wreck is about to commence!

Kisses for everyone!!

One for me...

And one for you!

Just laying around

And my latest trick... GRABBING!

My first Mother's Day!

These were actually taken at the end of the day. I am so blessed to have Henry in my life. Thank you sweet baby for letting me be your Mommy. It's the best job I've ever had!

Happy Birthday Growly Bear!

It's a little early, but I wanted you to know I love you and am wishing you a very happy birthday Uncle Kyle!!

I can't wait to see you again!

Henny's nekkid!

"Hey it's you guys! Good to see ya."

"Wasssuuuup!"

Henry's red blanket.

Henry's gone GREEN! This is one of my new favorite onsies. It's 100% organic from WalMart, so hey 'Go Earth!', but I like it because it says 'Be Nice to Your Mama'

4 month check up today!

Henry went in for his four month check up today, and other than some really yucky reflux (which is going to send us to Walter Reed for an appointment with a specialist) he's doing great! He's in between 50-75% of weight and 75 for height, and 90% for that giant noggin! He weighs in at a respectable 15 lbs, 7 1/2 oz and 25 1/4 inches tall! He can roll from his back to his tummy over either side like its nothing, and sits with little support!
It is amazing how big and strong he's getting. Watching him figure things out, like grasping things and holding his own hands is so exciting for all of us! We can't believe how blessed we are to have such a healthy, strong little monster! We also can't believe there are only 20 days until we get to see everyone again! Yea!!