October Trip to Minnesota

Summer Memories: May-Sept. 2007

Introducing Grayson to Finger Foods

Grayson is learning to eat Gerber Graduates Finger Foods and to drink from a sippy cup! He is EIGHT MONTHS OLD TODAY!! :)

Family Christmas in the Mountains

Gordon's Questions--video

Happy New Year!

Santa really came through for Gordy, bringing him the prized "hawn-a-mower" that he's been wanting for months. It was an extra special Christmas for all of us, having almost the entire Schueler side here to celebrate, spending a lovely week up in the mountains together in a snowy, winter wonderland! Christmas was especially fun for Gordy, as he is now old enough to get really excited about all the festivities. He enjoyed making Christmas cookies (see photo), visiting Santa, singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus, and looking forward to seeing Papa, Grammy, and his aunties and uncles.

Grayson is getting SO BIG, and is such a busy boy! Unlike Gordon was at 8 months, Grayson is very anxious to move around, and has been crawling (in his own unique style) for about two months now. His latest endeavor is to stand and ultimately walk, pulling himself up to a standing position, however and wherever he can manage to do so. That development has added a bit of extra anxiety to my life, as I don't want him to fall and hurt himself; he's taken a few tumbles, but appeared to be more frustrated by the setback than physically hurt.

With so many blessings in the past twelve months, we anticipate more joy and laughter ahead in 2008, watching Gordy and Grayson grow and learn so many new things...! Happy New Year! :)

A Visit with Santa

Gordy had been practicing for weeks, what he would say to Santa when we visit him -- "Lawn-a-mower and Little People," his Christmas wish list. As we approached the giant Santa display at the mall, Gordy showed both joy and fear, and clung to me with some anxiety as I got him out of the stroller. It didn't take too long for him to warm up to the idea, and realize that if he wanted to get that bubble mower, it was his obligation to convey that information to Mr. Claus. As you can see in the photos, he wasn't completely at ease with the situation, but overall, I think it was an okay experience for Gordon.

Grayson was in complete awe of Santa the entire time, and couldn't keep his hands off of the very real beard on Old St. Nick. As I retrieved Grayson from Santa's lap, he mentioned, "He's got quite a strong grip!" I told Santa that was the reason I have such short hair now. :) Grayson is a strong little guy! At seven months now, he cut his first tooth on Wednesday -- his bottom right tooth (left to us) is poking through, sharp and ready to tackle steak in a few months, I'm sure. Other Grayson news -- he slept straight through the night last night, from 11:00 p.m. to almost 8:30 today! He's probably exhausted from teething and all the energy he's been putting into his crawling skills.

All I can say is, Gordon and Grayson make this time of year extra special -- I'm so fortunate to be their Mommy!