Swimming Lessons

We started swimming lessons this week and are enrolled in the "Sea Squirts" Class for little ones. I'm afraid we have a little water bug on our hands! Henry loves the water and seems to be very comfortable. We go every Tues and Thurs for a month and are learning how to blow bubbles under water, how to "torpedo" through the water, and a whole lot of play time. My little sea squirt spends the majority of the class seeking out a "baaa" or ball. Balls and the word in general are his new obsession as of Monday! He is fearless and will literally try and jump out of my arms to get to a baaaa!

Before class tonight modeling one of his new swim suits

Mommy and Henry

Torpedo-ing

Before class on Tues sporting another summer suit

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny made a stop at our house Saturday night and brought Henry some very nice things. He got some pajamas, new swimming trunks and a few other little goodies!

We went to early church so Brad could make it to work and then Henry and I went to Mimi and Pops for a great lunch!

In his cute bunny outfit

Henry practicing standing on his own

The Fam before church

Dying Eggs

I waited till the last minute to dye eggs tonight and these two clowns were the only ones left to do it with. Henry was probably too young this year! Anyway, they made fun of my egg dying skills the entire time....even though they turned out FABULOUS!!!

Spring Has Sprung

Saturday was one of those perfect days spent outside in the beautiful spring weather. Brad and Uncle D grilled ribs and a Boston Butt and Henry was in absolute heaven being in the outdoors all day! Mimi and Pops came over for a few beers/Diet Cokes in the afternoon and we ate a delicious meal around 8:00.

These two are turning out to be "Two Peas in a Pod". Pops drops EVERYTHING to do ANYTHING Henry wants to do. The man was put on this earth to be a Grandfather!

He pulled H on several laps around the neighborhood in the "Flyer".

Fun with Mommy & Daddy

One of my favorite times of the evening is just after Henry gets out of the bathtub. He LOVES the tub and is just giddy and cuddly after he gets out! These were taken a few nights ago.

Bye Bye Bottle

Henry has been off the bottle for 2 or 3 months or so, but has been drinking out of the soft spout Nuby sippy cup. In my opinion, this cup is essentially a bottle in that it has a soft spout like a nipple. He has refused all other kinds of sippy cups, until today! I gave him his milk in an Avent hard spout cup today and he loved it. Woo Hoo!!! I'm throwing the others out and we can close the book on that chapter of our lives. Kinda sad really, but big boys need big boy cups! He also drinks really well from a regular cup (with a little help).

No more FORMULA and no more BOTTLES!!!

Lunch Date and Crocs

I had a lunch date with the cutest kid in town today! Henry and I went to Target for Easter prizes then to Charley's Steak joint in the mall for a teryiaki chicken sammy (hold the mayo and cheese please) and some french fries. I ate the most b/c Henry is most certainly cutting his molars on top and food seems to bother them. They are almost in...I can see white poking thru!

This is a pic of his new Crocs that Pops bought him on Sunday. Yes, that is a skull and crossbones "jibet" on them. Daddy got him that!

Welcome to the World...

LILLIAN MONROE HANNA

Born last night at 1:21am

8lbs even

Congratulations Cecilia and Troy on your new baby girl! We couldn't be happier for all 3 of you!

Lots of Love,

Shelby, Brad, and Henry

Easter Egg Hunt

Mimi and I were in charge of the Easter Egg Hunt at our church on Saturday and it was a great success! Tons of children came out to hunt eggs and as you can see below we had a baby pool filled with eggs for the little ones. Henry was too young this year to participate in the actual hunt, but he'll be loving it next year!

*Henry is the one on the right in blue. He kept taking the eggs and dropping them outside the pool going "UH OH!"

12 Month Checkup

We went to the pediatrician on Wednesday for Henry's 12 Month Checkup and got a whole lot more information than we bargained for. We got the results back from his allergy blood test and he is allergic to MILK, EGGS, and BEEF. I've had my freak out moment, but now am ready to tackle this head on. Been doing lots of research and we have an appt with a pediatric allergist in 2 weeks. Hopefully he'll be able to do more tests and give me more direction on lifestyle and eating changes.



Now on to the positive! Henry's Stats:

• Weight: 24 lbs 8.5oz (75%)
  
• Height: 30.5 inches (75%)
  

He is right on target with everything and had a great checkup otherwise! Still not walking, but showing more interest everyday.

It Doesn't Get Much Cuter....

Than This!!!

The Smashing of the Cake

Birthday Loot

Henry is one lucky little boy to have gotten such nice gifts for his 1st birthday! Below are a few of his goodies.

Chair from Mommy and Daddy
First Pair of red kicks from Mommy and Daddy
Awesome alien, farm tractor and flapping ducky from Aunt Hanna
Treasure Chest and Table and Chair set from Nana and Papa
Radio Flyer Tricylce from Conner, Uncle Ernie and Auntie Jean

He also got a really neat Thomas the Train Set with table from Mimi and Pops that I didn't get a pic of. Will get a photo as soon as we set it up.

Margaret gave him "The Giving Tree" and another Dr. Suess Book!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the party and brought Henry such nice things!

Henry's 1st Birthday Party

We had a wonderful little first birthday party for Henry on Saturday at Noon! Brad cooked up some burgers and dogs on the grill, Mimi brought her delicious homemade potato salad and hot dog chilli, and lots of folks came to help us celebrate.

Henry with Nana and Papa at his new table and chairs
The Cake

*Mimi and I had big plans to make blue with brown polka dot cupcakes and a special BIG cupcake for Henry, but Mama just wasn't feelin' up to it with the flu and all....sooo

Good Ol Publix Bakery to the rescue!

On his new tricycle

The Smash Cake

Poor Little Conner didn't like that silly hat

Mommy and Henry before the party
Daddy and Henry before the party
Conner and Henry
Henry and his little friend Jesse
Henry and Aunt Hanna

Thanks Aunt Hanna for all your help! We couldn't have done it without you!

*i'm very sad i didn't get any pictures of Mimi and Pops with Henry at the party. if anyone took any that they would like to send me that would be great!

Henry's B-Day Dinner at Mimi and Pops

Mimi and Pops had a special birthday dinner for Henry on Thursday night. They ordered chicken fingers and wings (usually his fav, but was on an eating strike due to teething) and Brad and Daniel made homemade french fries. The Lews came over for dinner and gave Henry a balloon and a cool little bubble machine that he is obsessed with.

Hank with his balloon
Mrs. Jean and Mr. Lance giving H his gifts
H and Uncle D

D-dogg couldn't be at the party b/c he was whoopin' it up in ATL with his buds at the Nascar Race. We missed you but Henry certainly understands b/c he can't wait till he's old enough to join you in some good ol' redneck fun!

A Year in Review

moments after birth

day 1

1 month

2 months

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

8 months

9 months

10 months

11 months

1 year old

Happy 1st Birthday my sweet boy! What a year it's been! I love you all the way to the moon and back!!!