My First Christmas

I had a fabulous first Christmas holiday! I had such a nice weekend just hanging out with both sides of the family. We ate a lot of food (just milk for me) and opened presents. Aunt Jilly loved my gift to her--I surprised her by letting her know I'll be taking my first plane ride in a few weeks to visit her and Eric in Florida. I can't wait to cheer her on in the Walt Disney Marathon! Grandpa Al had so much fun giving me my first big John Deere toy--an authentic peddle combine and wagon. It's a little too big fo me now, but at the rate I'm growing, I'll be ready for it in no time at all!

Social Butterfly

I have had a very busy week! Today capped off a full week of many visits from friends. This afternoon I went to Mommy's school to meet her students. They were very excited to see Mommy and meet me! They asked all sorts of questions like what I like to do for fun, what do I eat, can I walk yet, and am I potty-trained. Last week, one of mommy's students and his family stopped by to meet me and then the next day some of her co-workers came too. I also went to Mommy's sorority alumnae gathering and met the Chi Omegas. On Saturday Grandma Neese and Grandpa Al drove up from Sterling for the day! We went out for lunch and Mommy and Grandma did a little bit of shopping. On Sunday I got to meet Mommy and Daddy's friends Adam & Jenny (they got married the same day I came home from the hospital). After that, my best friend Cooper, his mom and dad, along with their doggie Ruby, also stopped in for a visit. Wow-what a week! Well, it's time to go help Mom wrap some presents; actually I think I'll just watch (a.k.a. sleep) from the Baby Bjorn. Only 7 more days until my first Christmas!

Look Ma, I'm Taller than a Poinsettia

Today I turned 6 weeks old. Time sure does fly when you're having fun! I'm growing like crazy and weigh almost 12 pounds already. I smile all the time now and even sort of laugh sometimes, especially when my mom tickles my face with her hair! I still love looking at lights and I'm starting to grasp at things too.

Jingle Bells

I'm getting very excited for my first Christmas! This weekend we put up the Christmas tree and decorated the house. One of my favorite hobbies is staring at lights so now I have tons of lights to look at on the tree. My mommy likes a lot of lights on the Christmas tree so it's like a bright light extravaganza for me to look at now!

I had some visitors too! Sarah, Matt, Mikey, and Meghan Lewis came to see me (the family Mommy used to nanny for). They all held me and brought me some cute clothes and toys. It was great to finally meet them!

Unto Us a Star is Born...I mean a Child

My acting debut went off without a hitch. It wasn't suppose to be a speaking part, but I decided to improv a little. Word on the street is, people really liked my crying--it really authenticated my performance. I wonder if I'll get an Oscar nomination?

The results are in!

The innies have it....

Have fun guessing what color my eyes are going to be. By the way, my daddy has brown eyes, and my mommy has blue eyes.

A Season of Firsts

I have been a busy boy lately! I went on my first road trip to Sterling, IL. I did very well if I do say so myself. I only fussed a few times and then I went right back to sleep after daddy comforted me. All of this was for, you guessed it, my first Thanksgiving. I didn't really get to enjoy all of the good cooking, because I only eat milk right now. While I was in Sterling, I got to spend time with my cousins Sawyer and Grady. It was the first time all three of us were together. Look, Sawyer has a tape measure; he's so cool!



I also took my first nap with Grandpa Zuithoff.

I met some new friends, Brecken Peterson and Ava Matteson. Their parents went to school with my parents, so we will probably be hanging out when we are all in Sterling.

I had my first dress rehersal. That's right, I'm going to be baby Jesus in the Christmas program. I'll let you know how it goes.

I was on my way to my first wedding, for my daddy's cousin Matt, but instead I got my first snow storm. I guess that is part of living in Wisconsin. I mean we can't all live in Florida like my Aunt Jill!

That's my backyard, and it's still coming down!












I also flipped my first bird, at least the first time it was captured on film.