Birthday Eve

My baby boy will be waking up a one-year-old in the morning and I don't know if my 

heart can handle it. This has been the best year of my life, and it has flown by faster 

than I could have imagined. 

I  think back to those early newborns days and it seems both like it was a 

lifetime and just yesterday. How is my baby already going to be a 

year old? I know life will go on and my days with him will only get more fun, but 

it's still hard to not feel a need to mourn the end of his babyhood. 

Thanks for being my baby, Henry boy. 

You have brought me more joy than you will ever know! 

I just wanted a cute picture

Hank got a fresh haircut and all I wanted as I put him down for a nap was a cute picture of his new do

He had a different idea; after all, I was interrupting his personal party time. 

I should have known better - this baby doesn't sit still for anything, especially a photo! 

80th Birthdays!

Grandma & Grandpa Lambert both celebrate their 80th birthdays this 

spring and they deserved a big party to celebrate! Scott and Kari surprised us all by 

flying in for 24 hours to be a part of the festivities. It had been a 

very long time since the whole Lambert extended family had been together, and it was 

so much fun to see everyone! (We missed Andrew and Kristen!) 

Happy Birthday to Grandma & Grandpa!! 

How lucky we are to have their examples and to be a part of their family! 

11 Months of Henry

Our boy continues to be as happy as can be, while adding a bit of attitude to the mix. 

He has no interest in walking; probably because he's a speed crawler and doesn't 

want to take the time to learn. He loves, loves, loves people! His first word 

was "Hi!" (said "Hi-eeee! Hiii. Hi. Hi-ee!!" all in a row). He says this all day long 

- to his toys, to every single person we pass at the store, when I get him out of bed, to himself in the mirror, to pictures in his books, etc. 

This month he has seemed more like a little boy and less like a baby to me. Which is 

fun and exciting but heart breaking at the same time. 

Life with our Henry boy just gets better and better!

  

Easter 2016

We had a wonderful first Easter with our Henry boy! It was a day spent with 

family and remembering the sacrifices our Savior made for us. 

Oh, sweet the JOY this sentence gives: "I know that my Redeemer lives!"

 

 Is it just me or has Henry turned into a little boy over night? Where did my baby go???

Banana Muffins

My baby threw his first tantrum tonight.

We're talking full on screaming bloody murder at the top of his lungs. He was in his high chair
refusing to eat his dinner of stir fry and rice. I knew he was very tired, but he had never acted
 like this before. I called Michael at school so he could hear the wails firsthand. Then it hit me - there
was a container of  banana muffins (his new favorite food) on the counter and he was letting it be
known that he wanted those for dinner instead. Who knew some innocent muffins could
cause so much frustration?!

He didn't get the muffins and we were both miserable for a while. Parenting is no joke and I
feel like I got my first tiny taste of it tonight. 

Now that he's in bed and sleeping like an angle, I'm using these photos to remind myself
of how sweet and darling he normally is. I will try a little harder to be a little more patient tomorrow.

  

     

10 Months of Henry

  Time keeps marching on and our baby boy is somehow ten months old! 

About 50 times a day Michael and I say to each other

"We have the best kid in the world!" or "We have the cutest baby ever!"

I guess you could say we are pretty in love with our little buddy. 

A Little Trim

This kid's hair grows like crazy! Maybe it's all of the biotin 

pills I've been taking to try to get my hair to grow back?

He's already had a second haircut. It was just a little trim because 

I'm just not ready to give up the baby look yet! Michael says the 

next one has to be a real cut; we'll see about that...

9 Months of Henry

He's been out as long as he was in!

It feel like Henry has been in our life forever, but also like he was just born yesterday. 

He is curious and into everything, loves making messes, and is constantly jabbering and cheerful. 

This kid brings us so much happiness while keeping us busy and on our toes. 

At his doctor appointment this month we learned that he has slowed down on the 

growth curve. This wasn't a surprise to me at all - I could tell he was thinning out which 

makes sense since there is not a moment of the day that he's not moving! 

height -  28.74 inches (68%)

weight - 20 pounds 14 ounces (72%) 

Our Fancy Family Date

We have a made a weekend tradition going to Costco, grabbing some food,
walking the isles, and picking up our list of items.
My two favorite guys in my favorite place!

bath time = happy time

Can't you just see the happiness in his face? I think tubby time is often 

the best part of his entire day. Hank can be a tired mess, but then 

he hears the bath filling up and he's happy has a clam fighting to dive in. 

                   

8 Months of Henry

 Typical Henry - much too busy to pose for a picture! 

7 Months of Henry

If I had to use three words to describe Henry at 7 months they would have to be
happy, determined, and busy. 

 This boy is as smiley and friendly as they come! He is rarely mad, and if he is 
we know there is a good reason why. While he is so social, one of his favorite places 
is still his bed. At the end of the day he parties a bit by himself before falling asleep. 
I guess he values alone time! I love to watch him on the monitor as he crawls and 
rolls all over his crib and listen while he squeals, jabbers, and sings to himself.

  

If he wants something there is nothing stopping him. He crawls over whatever is
in his path to get what he has his eye on and will keep trying and trying or reaching and
reaching until he gets the results he wants. I'm hoping this determination will be a
quality he holds onto and puts to good use. 

His body is constantly moving - I can't keep up with him! I'm not only talking
about his crawling everywhere, but he rarely stops moving even when he isn't
getting from A to B. He is a wiggle worm and constantly looking for his next item to
grab. Somehow he manages to find every cord in the house and get into things he's
not supposed to. I love his curiosity even if it is exhausting! He still refuses to
snuggle, probably because he would have to hold a little bit still for that! 

I can't believe this sweet baby has already brought us 7 whole months of JOY!
We still just can't get enough of him!

Thanksgiving 2015

 We kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday with a freezing family 5k race 

and ended it sharing a delightful meal with our Woodhead loved ones. 

Our list of things to be grateful for in 2015 could go on and on, but at the 

very top is our sweet, healthy, and happy baby boy!