Blogging Break

Well, it's Sunday night and who knows the next time this blog will be updated! Tomorrow, Henry & I are leaving with my parents to head to Ohio and then back to good 'ole Indiana. Henry and I are looking forward to spending one on one time with friends and family. We are sure gonna miss Kit ALOT as we won't see him for almost two weeks!!!

Poor Henry has not been himself and I am so ready for a tooth to pop at any time. This morning him and I stayed home and didn't go to church allowing him to take a nice long morning nap. Well, he pretty much napped all day long. The boy must need it. No fever though right now, just a yucky nose.

Anywho, we are so excited to be able to visit co-workers, friends and family.

As my mom said, I'm going to be in "no man's land" at their house without high speed internet so unless it's something I'm dying to post for Kit, I doubt I'll try to upload anything.

Take Care!!

~Grace

Panola Mountain

Henry and Grandpa sportin' their hats

Not feeling himself...
Cruisin' with poppa...just woke up from a nap
Today we went to Panola Mountain state park and enjoyed more of God's beauty all around us! Poor Henry, he has had a runny nose for the past week and I just assumed it was the weather as both Kit and I have had sinus pressure, sneezing, itchy eyes...

Well, I definately think he is also teething. With that said, he seemed to enjoy the walk today and did a really good job riding in the snugli either with me, poppa or grandpa. I love that kid so much! He is such a sweet heart!!

Enjoying the Outdoors!

Time with Grandma!

Henry & Kaitlyn...notice they are holding hands!!
About to fall asleep on Grandma!
Brenden wants a pot-bellied pig!

Pretty High Falls Park
Cruisin' in the Snugli with Grandpa! Sleepy!On the Alligator @ Dauset Trails
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Oh, what fun we've been having!! Yesterday my cousin Denise came along with the kids and brought my Aunt Vicki & Uncle Larry. It's always fun to see Kaitlyn & Henry together :). They are both really sweet babies! We packed up and headed for a nice stroll at Noah's Ark...and boy oh boy did it get hot ;).

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Today my parents, Henry & I headed to a few state parks. We enjoyed a nice picnic lunch outside and the weather has just been gorgeous! Poor Henry isn't used to not getting his naps so you'll notice a trend in the photos above...falling asleep on Grandma & Grandpa! ;)

Happy BirthdayS!!!

Happy 1st Birthday, Jaxson!

AND....

Happy 40th Birthday, Todd!!!

We both hope you have a WONDERFUL day today and we wish we could be there to help celebrate! See you both soon!! :)

Lovin' on Grandpa!

We LOVE havin' company!!

:)

23 weeks!

We're not in Indiana anymore...

...but we still say, "GO CoLtS!!!"

Green

Henry and I both wore Green to church today...we just HAD to get a picture together, of course!! :)

Roadtrip!

This morning we got up and took a quick trip South to Macon. Macon was really not what I was expecting but it was fun anyway to get out and explore. We hit the Bass Pro Shop and Henry really enjoyed watching the fish! We stopped at the Macon Mall but the highlight for me was...StEaK 'N ShAkE!! Something always sounds better when you don't have access to it and there aren't any around us except in ATL. So, it was a special treat to get a VaNiLLa Caffeine free DiEt CokE and cheese fries!! :)Henry wanted a ride in the camo truck :)
We stopped at High Falls State Park for a quick look on the way home...

Tonight we are enjoying a cookout with friends from church. I am loving that it's an extra long weekend for Kit and then on Tuesday my parents will be here...WAHOO!! We love having company!! :)

Also, Kit taught Henry this morning how to make lots of bumbleberries and that's ALL Henry did while we were out and about today!! :)

Henry likes to have his hands in his mouth CONSTANTLY. I am wondering if he isn't starting to cut some teeth :). If he is awake it's his first finger that he sucks on and if he's sleeping it's his thumb (I tried to take a picture yesterday but it's hard to tell)....

Havin' a ball :)

Starting to look alot more like his Poppa?

Kit

Mr. H

Happy Monday!!

5 months!

Oh boy, 5 months have never flown by so fast!! Henry is really letting his personality come through recently. He rolls from tummy to back really well and has just starting rolling from his back to tummy. He is grabbing at everything and even the dogs are realizing what a good grab he has! Like I mentioned in the previous post, he just started to eat cereal, fruits and veggies twice a day. He sleeps 12 hours at night and takes at least 2 naps; depending on if we are out or not, he might need a third. He loves to laugh at the dogs and in the evening becomes quite giggly. We are having so much fun with our Mr. H and are blessed to be his parents!

Happy 30th Birthday Uncle Zach!!

Calling All Moms!

I could sure use some advice. I am so confused at this whole starting cereal, fruits and veggies thing.
I started Henry on cereal after his 4 month appointment just in the evening. After about a week or two we added some fruits. Just last week I worked in veggies and just the past few days I have started adding cereal in the morning. So, he has a bowl of cereal and anywhere from a 1/2 to whole jar of fruit. At night, he has 1-2 bowls of cereal, 1 jar of veggies and 1/2 jar fruit. He wakes up around 8 and happily plays in his crib, never having a "hungry" cry. I usually get him and do a diaper change and then let him play for a couple minutes while I get my breakfast ready and start his. Then he eats. I've tried nursing right after and also waiting about an hour and either way Henry will always eat. He seems to be able to tolerate somewhere between a 3 1/2 to 4 hour schedule this past week. Does this look right? Any suggestions??. I mix his cereal with water, not breastmilk or formula.
8a awake and eat cereal and fruit
9 a nurse
10a nap time
12p nurse
2p naptime
4p awake and nurse
6 30p cereal, fruit and veggies
8p nurse and bedtime

Thanks for your thoughts!!

Go ahead. wrinkle your nose. Me? I want a spoon to gobble him up!

Note to self:

Keep fingernails trimmed!

My Gift

Today it came. A simple gift. I've been looking for something simple, yet personal to wear since having Henry. I didn't want it to cost alot of money or be any big to-do. Well, it came today and I absolutely love it! Thanks Kit for my Mother's Day present! That and...my Tulips!! I love you!! ;)

First Piano Lesson

Maybe I'm starting a little early with Henry but he had alot of fun on the piano today! Usually I let him sit on my lap while I play and he is constantly reaching for the keys. Today I let him try all by himself!! The above picture looks quite impressive, doesn't it? Below you can see he was sitting on the Bumbo!

Henry "Playing" the Piano :)

"How did that sound, Momma?!"

Rolling & Last day at MOPS

Last night I awoke it a very strange cry at a very early hour. It wasn't a hungry cry. It wasn't a scared cry. It almost sounded...happy?! As I stumbled into Henry's room wondering what the problem was...there was a very giggly, happy Henry. He rolled over for the first time in his crib and was delighted with himself to be on his back instead of his belly!

Oh Henry!... ;)

Today was our last day at MOPS until it starts back up in September. We enjoyed the morning with a victorian themed tea! MOPS is a wonderful program and I would definately encourage any one with preschoolers to check and see what is available in your area!! :)

It's great to have that connection with other Stay at home moms and Henry & I are staying quite busy. We are finally getting into that nice, solid routine and I love it SO much!!

Monday~ Grocery Day

Tuesday ~ Laundry

Wednesday~ What I call "Fun Shopping"/errand/exploring day (If we feel up to it) and Library Day; church in the evening.

Thursday~ Mommy Day (Rotating at different mom's houses) from 12 00 to 2 30

Friday~ Cleaning Day and Poppa is Home for the weekend!!

Saturday~Family Day & Yard Work

Sunday~ Church

Pretty soon the pool will be open and we'll have that to enjoy also! :)

Our Talkative Henry

This is usually what I get to hear all throughout the day, unlike most videos I post where it is "quiet" Henry. Also, if you notice he has really started to enjoy playing with his tongue and can be found "flipping" it over while talking...quite impressive Henry!

Happy Mother's Day!

We hope everyone has a Happy Mother's Day!

Love,

Kit, Grace & Henry

A BIG Thank You!

Notice it's the "Heath & Henry" brand...LOVE IT!!! Thanks Mamaw & Papaw
All the wonderful well wishes :)
This is a close-up for Mom!
(Hope it doesn't take forever to see on your sssssllloooowww dial-up ;)).

Thanks so much to everyone who has helped to make this a really great FIRST Mother's day for me! I appreciate all the cards and well wishes :). The other night Kit and I were talking about how fast this past year has gone by! This time last year we knew we were expecting but kept it a secret until Memorial Day!

I love getting mail; it's so rare since it's usually just junk ads or bills but I've had alot of fun going to the mailbox these past few days! There's just something about getting a handwritten card :)

I am truly blessed and absolutely love being a mother!

Thanks again, everyone!