Thursday, December 10, 2009

Oodles of Noodles

One of Henry's all time favorite dishes is spaghetti. This happens to be my least favorite to clean up...he gets it EVERYWHERE. I'm not even sure he enjoys eating it that much...I think he gets excited on spaghetti nights just because he has oodles of noodles to decorate our kitchen floor. Needless to say, the shirt comes off pre-spaghetti dinners.




Some other things Henry enjoys at 19 months...

Putting lotion in his hair after baths






Reading books with Grandma


Helping Daddy with outdoor chores






Watching Mickey Mouse in the morning while Mommy puts on his shoes and socks...Mickey is the ONLY thing that he'll sit still for...and this is the only time we watch T.V. Well...Mickey in the mornings and football on Saturdays. Henry cheers, "Go Cowboys" every time Wade has a game on...doesn't matter who's playing.






Oops! Five minutes of Mickey passed...my window for shoes and socks...gone.


And one of his newest and most favorite past times...pulling out Mommy's shoes and sporting them around the house.

It's finally happened...

Henry has enough hair to wear a bath time mohawk.


Henry's hair is growing taller and taller in the tub. In fact, it's almost time for us to visit Stephanie again (Stephanie cuts Henry's hair).


Funny thing is...while we're celebrating that Henry's hair has finally decided to grow, I got 8 inches cut off mine on Friday. That's right boys and girls...8 inches. I feel like a bobble head doll. No more 20 minutes to wash and blow dry. I'm a new woman with extra time on her hands. Who knows, family...maybe you'll see more frequent blog postings in the morning?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Peanut's blog debut

Peanut at 9 and a half weeks. (Doctor is measuring from top of head to rump...head is pointed down.)



Happy Thanksgiving

Yes, it's been FOREVER since I last updated you on Henry and family. I do, however, have a good excuse. You see, I've been nauseous, very fatigued, and needing every extra "Z" I can catch in the evenings. Come to find out, Henry is going to be a big brother! "Peanut" is 9 weeks old, growing, and developing just perfectly. We had our first ultrasound yesterday and saw Baby Shaw's rapid heart beat and her little arms and legs dancing around like crazy. (Wade insists we refer to Peanut as a "her"...he's crossing his fingers for a girl and thinks this will increase our chances. I, on the other hand, don't feel strongly one way or the other. Always wanted one of each sex, but I LOVE my baby boy...have all the baby boy clothes, which I'd love to break out of the storage bins and use again...)

Since learning we were pregnant (OSU Homecoming week), Henry has been up to A LOT. We visited a pumpkin patch in Perkins, OK, Halloween has come and gone, Henry was serenaded at an OSU tailgate, Henry reached the 18 month milestone, and we've enjoyed the last warm days of fall.

Now how do you suppose I'm going to get this heavy pumpkin in mommy's car?


Perhaps I can roll it...


Now these are more my size!


Whew, this is hard work. Think I'll rest here a bit and let mom do the work.




Once he finally decided on a pumpkin, Henry wasn't letting it out of sight! He held tight until we got home and found the perfect spot for his new pumpkin - on his picnic table in the backyard.


Our little spider at Sunnybrook's Harvest Carnival. Henry LOVED the moon bounce. He was technically too small (when has Henry ever been too small), but they let him and other kiddos his size on for a few minutes. It was hilarious. Someone would jump and Henry's eyes would get huge...then he'd fall down, get up, and brace himself for the next jump.




Fishing for buried treasure. Who knew the packing peanuts would turn out to be the treasure for Henry. Now I know what to get him for Christmas!


Our friends, Mike and Anne Greenwood, invited us to join them at their tailgate prior to an OSU football game. Henry had great time...he was the center of attention.


He made funny faces and tried out every chair in the tent.




Mike and Anne are some of the Cowboy Marching Band's biggest supporters and were serenaded with OSU fight songs before the big game. Henry boogied and clapped after every song.




Soaking up every last ounce of sun before winter arrives, we all enjoyed lunch on the back patio after church.


A typical Henry lunch - fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, and bananas.


Even Deuter escaped to enjoy the weather. (Yes, my 18-year-old cat is STILL alive.)

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy 80th, Papa Bo

Papa Bo celebrated his 80th birthday this month (October). The whole family came to celebrate in Blackwell. All kids (Papa Bo and Grandmother had 5!), grandkids (15), and great grandkids were there (3)...minus Jamin and Blake - we missed you guys!

Two of the greats playing tunes on the organ.

Henry: Look Lily...this button makes it REALLY loud!


Pounding his heart out


Henry smooching Lily


Going in for another...the boy LOVES kisses


Trip - show them how it's done!




Cousin Jamie. I miss you! Why did you have to move all the way to Iowa?! My vote was for Tulsa!


Jamie and her hubster, Ryan


Yea for carrots!


Waiting in the front yard for Grandma and Grandpa to show up for OSU Walkaround.


Hugs from Grandma...such a good feeling


Listening to Grandma tell Henry how much she loves him


Trying to crinkle leaves like Grandpa




Henry with Grandma and Grandpa at Theta Pond

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Kisses

I was blessed with two precious hours with Daireth and her baby girl, Tatum. Since Daireth moved to AZ (only two or three years ago), we've both got married and had children. We had a LOT of catching up to do!

Henry and girlfriend Tatum...what can I say? The boy's got passion.


Singing The Itsy Bitsy Spider to Tatum


Henry has onery written all over him


Scrub a dub dub


Eight bottom teeth...can you count them?!


Have I mentioned that Henry's onery??? Check out the hum dinger on his head! He fell off the bed...again...and onto my suitcase. Ouch! He cried for all of two seconds and then was off playing with his barn animals again.


Our little munchkin has become very independent. He prefers to do everything himself...even rocking.


Henry had french toast for breakfast. After the toast was gone, he decided to experiment with his leftover syrup and sticky fingers. His discovery - maple syrup makes for INCREDIBLE hair glue.




Selp portraits with mommy and Henry's hair glue.




Cousin Ricky - Henry is enjoying his leggos...I know you'll be proud.


Dressed and ready for the chilly weather. I know...we've got nothin' on Matine and Montana!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Go Pokes!

Although we didn't make it to the game, Henry did get to experience his first Cowboy tailgate. Not only did he get to hold his first Heisman trophy, but Henry got his face painted, played football with the pros, and cheered the Cowboys on to their first victory of the season.


Check out that stellar pose! (Henry is the one in the middle...towards the bottom.)


The picture with Pete was near the end of our tailgating fun. Henry was ready to escape the humidity and have his AM snack.


Showing off his spirit whilst enjoying dinner w/ his Jayhawk friend.




GO POKES!


Minutes after sharing an ice cream sandwich with daddy.


Grandma and Grandpa surprised Henry with his very own gameday chair. He loves it...makes him feel like such a big boy.




Papaw's magic touch.


Out like a light.


Learning our animals...




Baby toes