Michigan

Our trip to Michigan was complete with a day at an indoor water park and a day of sledding, including a ride on a horse drawn sled! Nathan really liked the water spouts and the waves. He didn't really care about sledding. (I don't think he likes wearing his snowsuit!)

Christmas (in reverse order)

I am so thankful that Briant was home for Christmas once again this year! Thanks to him having strep throat and not being able to work! (Last year he was home because his flights got canceled due to bad weather.) I wonder what it will be next year :)

We had a hard week last week with Briant being sick and Nathan also having a sinus infection. Briant is now better. Nathan is still kind of a pill but he was healthy enough to enjoy his first Christmas! Heather cooked a great meal for us and the adults were even able to play a game in the afternoon.

"Christmas Eve"

The 3 of us are ready to celebrate Christmas tomorrow.
(Yes, on the 22nd! :))

Big Boy

A Mess

Yes, Mommy should pay more attention!

Nathan "Singing"

Usually, when we say "la, la, la", Nathan repeats it. He'll do it over and over again. It's so cute!

Nathan Tastes Broccoli

Crazy Hair

What can Nathan do?

Nathan turned 8 months yesterday! He can push up on all fours to play or go into a sitting position. However, when he wants to move, he goes back down to do his own version of the "army crawl". He knows it's harder to army crawl on the carpet so he'll sometimes try to go around it to get to what he wants. I have a feeling he's going to skip regular crawling as he keeps trying to pull up on things. He seems to like to stand quite a bit.

He is eating all kinds of things and tried yogurt for the first time this morning. He loves the bath, his little basketball, and opening and closing cabinets and drawers. He's still a terrible napper but a good night sleeper. He's also still really ticklish and smiley. :)

Places I Find Nathan

Ticklish

Mama!

This was originally one video but I couldn't get it to upload so I cut it.

Nathan's First Halloween

Bath Time

Life is Fun

Favorite Toys

This one is a little long - and slow - but it shows where Nathan's interests seem to lie!

Gettin' around

Yesterday I left Nathan with his toys in the living room. He "crawled" all the way down the hall to find me in my bedroom. He can finally do something about the fact that he doesn't like to be left alone! I love how he raises his eyebrows at me at the very beginning of the video.

Geneva airport - saying goodbye

Sailing

Fun at Nana and Grandpa's

Thonon

Yvoire - a midevil city

Jet Lag - 1:30 am

If only Mom and Dad were so happy and awake!

Growing

Nathan now has two teeth and is working on sitting up.

Trying on my new coat

Thanks Marmee!