Big News

Big News: Owen's going to be a big brother! That's right... we are pregnant! We saw the baby's heartbeat last Friday. Here is a picture, the blob at "five o'clock" is the little guy/gal. Currently, our official due date is Valentine's day. (yes, it seems forever away for me too!). So far, I'm just occasionally nauseous (not too bad) and smells are overwhelming (great, except when I'm at work).

Sunday with Grandpa

We were spoiled this weekend. First, Saturday night out. AND also Sunday night. Last night, we went to see RENT for my mother's day present. About six weeks ago, I had this conversation with Lucas:
Me: Hey Lucas, do you want to see RENT?
Lucas: NO!!!
Me: Hey Lucas, I mean, you are taking me to see RENT for Mother's Day.
Lucas: OK, then I will go. You buy the tickets.

So, last night my parents (aka Grandma and Grandpa) came up to watch Owen while Lucas and I enjoyed a nice dinner and theater. I LOVED it. Lucas HATED it. But I'm pretty sure I loved it enough for both of us... He's a good guy for even going with me!

Owen had fun with my parents.

They climbed the stairs many many times. So much, that mom said he's knees were bright red.

They had dinner.

Hands stills faster than forks, but he's definitely starting to master the skill.

And book reading with Grandpa (doesn't my dad look great!).

I know he had fun... he woke at FIVE this morning to tell me all about it. He also had a huge breakfast! He was barely up two hours before he needed another nap. Which was a nice nap for me too!

Weekend

Just a few pictures from the first part of our weekend. Saturday night we went to Tony's surprise 50th birthday party. I think it was a true surprise too! Owen stayed at home with Lucas' parents (aka Grammie and Grandpa) he had a good time. (as did they)

Here's upside down baby: Lucas and Owen enjoying Sesame Street.

This picture doesn't quite due it justice, but Owen's mouth is PACKED FULL of crackers and cheese. I didn't realize how quickly a little mouth can be over loaded.

"what? I don't have that much food in my mouth!"

I just love his eyes!

Tickle Monster

Owen and Lucas had some great tickle time last night on the couch. I don't know who had the better time!

The video. I like that it's choreographed to music, and the final karate kick ending.

Fork it Over

Owen is learning how to eat with a fork. It seems easier than a spoon, but more dangerous to the eyes. But he's getting it. Today for lunch he had mac-and-cheese with broccoli. He still needs the veggies in it to eat it, but the ratios have decreased substantially. Soon, my kid will be like the others... a plain mac and cheese eater.

Here's a little video of him stabbing the macaroni successfully and eating it. Second try, not too successful... then the final realization: hands are still quicker! He also was stabbing the left over pancakes from this morning which are also on the tray.

Big book

Owen has a new word... While I'm pretty sure he's saying "see it"... but it sure does sound like "shit". It makes me laugh... He says it while pointing at things, so I hope it's "see it"...

Here's my happy man smiling at the camera.

Owen got a huge book for his birthday. It's a "find it" book. He will gently turn the pages, occasionally sit on it, kiss the page with the monkey eating the banana. He's just so sweet!

new additions

Today is a big day in Lucas and my life... we upgraded our phones to "i phones"... No longer are we the owners of flip-phone technology (see picture below)...

Today, we entered G3 technology... I can find a restaurant, map it, and figure out the driving, walking or mass transit directions to such restaurant. I can check my email, my voicemail, my stocks (if I had any). I can play drums, play whop-a-mole, and poker (if I so choose to pay $0.99 for these games). It can fart on command...yes, there is an app for for that.

We like our new phones...

self portraits

Yesterday, Owen and Doc helped my pose for a self portrait! Owen's eating my phone, and Doc seems put out by us, but it's all three of us all the same! Just me and Owen... Doc thought the photo session was over.

Owen is now wearing 18 month clothes... which mostly fit him...but I always to a double take when I see "broken foot" action going on. Luckily, it's only this pair of PJs that create this phenomenon.

Penguin

It's not the best of photos... somehow, I always wake up Owen when I try to take a picture of him sleeping. So, this is super zoomed, from the doorway.

Owen got a penguin for Christmas from his Aunt Suzi. He LOVES it! When he gets into the crib, he grabs it, squeezes it, kisses him and talks to him for a while before going to sleep. (we occasionally keep the door cracked a half an inch and spy on him... I'd love to get a video of it... but there's no way he'd do it if he knew we were watching!) He will use it as a little pillow, but most the time, we find him "spooning" penguin. It's so sweet!

Graduations and Markets

Yesterday, I went to the zoo twice. The first time, Lucas, Owen and I ventured out to see all the animals. We thought being a cloudy Friday morning, not many people would be there. We were right, if you weren't counting every elementary school in the Portland-Metropolitan area celebrating the last day of school! Kids EVERYWHERE!! We still had fun.

The second trip to the zoo was for my best friend Tiffany's graduation from pediatric residency. She is DONE! Now, she is off to Phoenix. I'm glad I'll have a place to visit in the winter! Today we went to the farmer's market. Owen had his first cherry and raspberry. He, of course, loved them both! (He also had: biscuit, cheese, egg, sausage, pate' and bread... I have a very hungry caterpillar!)

First bite:

At first, I thought this picture was an erasable shot... then I noticed both Lucas and Owen have the SAME face on... too funny!

Trying to help, but too juicy to not have help.

I wanted a picture of both boys looking at me. Lucas cooperated, Owen found it a great opportunity to grab a raspberry!

Car rides

Owen is getting so big. He loves riding in the car... especially now that he faces forward. He also likes his buggy. Here he is going for a ride with Lucas... along with the other boys: Nick, Brock and Porter. (amazing that all five are looking at the camera!)

Baby Buggy

Owen got a "Push Around Buggy" from Grandma and Grandpa for his birthday. He is a fan... AND it came in a really neat box too! His hair in the wind...

Bathtime and hats

Here's one cute baby... So, I bought a birthday hat for Owen to wear while he ate his birthday cake... of coarse I forgot to make him wear it. So, I made him wear it latter... he was NOT a fan. Once, it make him instantly cry... this time was a little less tearful... but not a fan.

And, Owen's first solo bath.

Nice body placement...

One Year Check-up

This is last night...

Owen passed his one year check up at the doctor's this morning. His stats:

22lb 9 oz (50%)

30.5inches (75%)

Still tall and skinny.

AND, Dr. Snyder said he was in the top five cutest kids he's seen... while I'm sure he says this to all the parents... I have to agree with him!

This was after the doctor, but before the shots. Note the destruction of the paper underneath him...

He cried for a little bit after the shots, and then in the car ride I found him trying to eat his band aid... Thank goodness he's facing forward now!