Wiggly Writings

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve slowed down on the yellow chair pictures.  We figure he won’t change as fast in his second year.  Here is Thomas at 15 months old… we think he grew 2 inches over Thanksgiving!

Month 15 Yellow Chair

This is the first time that Thomas planted his two feet in the snow.  He is not sure what to think.

First snow footprints!

I'm all bundled up in my snowsuit so I can have a seat and look around.

The snow looks so soft, but it feels really cold!

I'm trying to get up but my hands are buried in the cold, cold snow. This is not what I had in mind.

This is no fun at all... Mom, get me some mittens!

We had a great week in Pittsburgh.  Thomas slept for 6 of the 9 driving hours both ways, which was wonderful.  Then we stayed in a guest room at Great-Grandma’s place.  The guest room was a very nice place to rest from all the excitement.

Thomas and Daddy hanging out on the couch with their remote controls!

We had breakfast every day with Great-Grandma.

At Grandpa's house I got to hang out with Uncle Eric.

Grandpa and Grandma have a new kitty that really likes me!

Me and Grandma at the National Aviary.

Grandpa gets to sit with me during story time at the Aviary.

Grandpa and Daddy fed fish to the birds! Me and Mommy fed a worm to the birds, too!

Here we all are having Thanksgiving dinner with Great-Grandma. Grandma Eileen is taking the picture!

This Halloween, Daddy took a little lion for a walk.  We picked out a nice warm lion costume, but it turned out to be 72 degrees outside.  When is it 72 degrees on Halloween?  Especially when we’ve already had our first snow fall this year.  Thomas the Lion had fun playing with the leaves in the yard.  Mommy thinks he is a very cute and snuggly lion.

Around here you can’t drive more than a couple miles without passing an apple orchard.  So, every kid gets to have fall pictures picking apples.  We also spent a few minutes in the pumpkin patch, while we were at it.  This is called “Fall Family Fun”.

Here is my 12 month yellow chair picture.  Yes, I know this is my first yellow chair picture in my pajamas.  Oh, and I had a 12 month checkup and the verdict is that I am a healthy, happy boy!  Here are some stats:

28 pounds, 8 ounces *
33 inches long
clothes: 24 month, 2T and even a few 3T’s (80-90 euro sizes)
shoes: 6.5 wide!  (5.5 H uk sizes)

* Momma says “Ha Ha” to Grandpa Jim and Daddy who both thought I would be over 30 pounds by now.  I’ve grown more than 3 inches in the last 3 months, but I’ve only gained a pound.  That’s because I’m crawling and taking steps all over the place so I’m burning lots of energy now.

Month 12 Yellow Chair

We took a 10 hour (12 hour) road trip to Virginia to visit Aunt Linda and Uncle Lee  for the first time and to celebrate my first birthday.  It was a long ride but we made it and had a great time!  🙂

Snoozing in the car - Snuggling with elephant

My main mode of transportation... the Thomasmobile.

Grandpa Nick and Grandma Eileen came for my birthday.

Uncle Lee takes me for a walk in the garden.

Uncle Leland and Thomas Leland

Snuggled up and taking a snooze in Aunt Linda's arms.

Thomas likes spaghetti… both the noodles and the sauce are tasty!

Noodle Face

Sauce Face

We finally have a few pictures from the family picnic when we were in Oregon. We are at Uncle Greg and Aunt Connie’s lovely house. We got to meet cousin Teagan for the first time. She is a sweetheart. Thomas had fun splashing in the big pool with Daddy. We all had a very fun time.

Hi Teagan... how do you like my Gramma's lap?

Auntie Barb and Uncle Alan II feed me a snack before my big swim!

This is the biggest bathtub I've ever seen!

Pool time with Daddy!

Having so much fun!

Splash!

Wow… where did this past year go?  He is getting to be such a big boy.  Will he be over or under 30 pounds by his 12 month checkup (2 weeks after the birthday)?  He is crawling up a storm, cruising the furniture and practicing balancing on two feet.  We think walking is just around the corner!

Next month we will be celebrating his very first birthday with Uncle Lee and Aunt Linda in Virginia.  We are so excited for this visit and to share his big day with them.

Month 11 Yellow Chair

July was Grandparent month.  This time, Grandpa Nick and Grandma Eileen came for a visit.  We had fun going on walks and eating stonyfield yogurt.  Thomas took Grandma Eileen to his music class and he even tried the swing at the park again.  He’s still not too sure about that swing, but I bet he will love it someday!

Hanging out in the Living Room AKA Thomas' Playroom

We went to visit Auntie Fran and Uncle Alan and it was so good to see them.  We miss them a whole bunch.  Thomas loved Uncle Alan’s sourdough cinnamon rolls.  His second sourdough experience in one week!  It is safe to say he is a sourdough fan.

Hello Auntie Fran!

Uncle Alan wants you to know that you are loved!

All babies love this...

This was the second trip to Oregon for Thomas.  He is becoming quite a traveler.  Here are a few pictures at Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Jim’s House.  We will post some from the Kreutzer-Heinze family picnic soon.

Family Sourdough Pancakes!

Thomas holds the 9's to "help" Daddy.

Sitting with Grandpa in the Garden

Thomas and Uncle Tom in the Kitchen

Testing out the Baby Pool

This is even better than the bathtub!

We went to Drumlin Farm to play with Gillian and her mom and dad, Amy and Jeff.  We had fun looking and ponies, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens.  We went on a hay ride!  The weather was perfect for our fabulous picnic and we finished the day playing in the grass in the parking lot.  That might have been the highlight for the kiddos.  It’s nice to know it only takes a few rocks and some weeds to entertain them!

Nice to see you!

Can you teach me how to do that?

Leaping off a rock!

Weeeeeeee!

I can't run like Gillian, but it won't be long...

This is my Dad!

Hi Mom!

Maybe I'll eat this leaf.

Gillian and Thomas

Having fun, together!

Amy shared some of her pics with us, so here’s a couple more… Thanks, Amy!

Hay ride!

Gillian, look, I can crawl!

I love the smile on this cutie pie!

Happy Face

I'm looking at you!

I really want to eat that camera!

Yes, my mom cuts my hair!

Turning into a little boy...

Mom and her camera, again!

What does it taste like?

What does it smell like?

I love this soccer ball.

Silly Face

There is a very interesting basketball and soccer ball on the porch that must be explored.

Basketball Grin

What is this mysterious orb?

I can pick it up!

I can crawl after them!

Thomas, what color is the soccer ball?

Watching Daddy

Just hanging out on the porch.