Valentine's Day 2015

Roses are red

Violets are blue

My baby is sweet

and so cute, too! ;)

{check out his heart bootie} 

I hope your Valentine's Day was filled with lots of love, hugs, and kisses…I know ours was!

Heisel Rules!

Henry is 15 months!

Well, I'm a couple weeks late, but our baby turned 15 months in January (10th)! Soo many new things have developed since he turned one-

He runs!
He laughs when we laugh!
He marches/stomps.
He gives hugs and kisses like they're going out of style, and when asked. I'm ok with that! :)
Sometimes when he hugs, he'll pat you on the back, and it's the sweetest thing ever.
He's the sweetest in the morning- endless BIG smiles, laughs, hugs and kisses!
He babbles-all THE time! I can see and hear new vowels and sounds everyday.
He's learning compassion- when he hurts someone, he'll give them a hug for "sorry".
His audible vocabulary includes- momma, dada, Bella, PU-pa *pats leg* (puppy), BA (ball), Boo (boobie/wants to nurse), HO-SY (horse), vrooom (car), and baby.
His sign language vocab includes- eat, more, all done, potty, sometimes 'thank you', puppy, and horse.
He waves and says "Bye" for hi and bye.
He's learning that bye means the person is leaving and most often will cry. It's the saddest thing.
He'll blow kisses-sometimes. He's stingy with those.
He points at everything.
He says, "whasssat?" meaning…what's that?
Or he'll say, "isssit?" meaning…what is it?
He weighs- 23.7 lb (but it sure feels like more!)
He loves to slide.
He likes to swing-for 5 seconds, then he's over it.
He still loves book. When it gets quiet, most often I can find him in a pile of books-flipping thru one.
He can point to his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, belly, wienie, toes, and head- on command.
He eats a LOT! I'm pretty sure he's hiding a teenager in that lil body!
He has these incredibly cute rolls on his arms and his booty.
This baby needs constant stimulation or else he gets bored.
But he sure is cute. :)
And just when I think he can't possibly look any bigger, he goes and turns another month older.

I'm sure it's hard to tell, but I kinda love this lil guy…like, a lot! ;)

Heisel Rules!

Auld Lang Syne - 2014

This year has been full of change, full of growth. Having Henry has given our days, weeks, months and year new meaning. Our 2014 was joyfully filled with celebrating all his firsts, living life all over again through his innocent eyes. And although we were tested a couple of times during the year, we managed to end it on the best note possible- being reminded that tomorrow is a gift and that each moment in between is what really, truly matters.

Here's a look back at our 2014:

 

We miss you, Grandpa.

Thank you all for being a part of our 2014! We look forward to a brand new 2015. Cheers!

Heisel Rules!

My baby is ONE!

One year. One long, short year.

I was warned it would fly by, but lightening speed was never an adjective. Or maybe I was in denial. Or just in love.  

One year ago, and I still remember each moment- 

It was early. Really early. 

I was exhausted. 

I was elated.

You made me work hard for you.  

Your daddy held you first, after all, I got to hold you all 42 weeks +1 day long, but momma wasn't too far behind.

You fed like a champ, you still do. 

You made us complete, you still do. 

A lot has changed, leaving not too much the same. Mostly for the better. (We'll fill you in someday.)

You walk. You babble. You blow raspberries. You give kisses. You're sad when daddy leaves for work. You noticed your shadow first the time last night. You eat big boy food; you love spaghetti. You LOVE bouncy balls. And trucks. And making truck noises-to anything that moves. You rarely sit still. You love to push your cozy coupe. You love to chase Bella (the dog). You have 8.5 teeth-4 on top and 4 on bottom in the front and one almost thru in the back (right). You've been a champ, my brave boy. You still have those sweet "arm muscles" that I adore. You love to run around nakie bootie. You have your own opinion far more than I'd like. You point, at everything. You dance at nearly every song that comes on. You love other kids. You weigh 22.9 lbs and you're 29.72 inches long. Big boy.

You, son, are my happy.

You made me come alive. I made you, and you…you made me. 

{In a way, this is "our day"- your birthday and our BIRTHday. :) I'll let you have it though. You're totally worth celebrating.} 

Thanks for redefining my life, our life, and teaching me to expect the unexpected and enjoy every day to the fullest because they sure fly!  

Happy first birthday, little man. No matter the years you'll always be my baby boy. I love you so.

Heisel Rules!

PS monthly progression comparison pics coming soon!