Matthew is a very, very happy baby. He loves to laugh and finds almost everything amusing. He rarely gets upset unless he is hungry or tired. (He HATES to go to bed). He still gets swaddled for sleeping, but works his way out during the night.
He also loves to talk (although we have a hard time understanding him). He will spend all day talking to anyone that will listen.
He started daycare a few months ago and, after a rough patch, seems to enjoy it. He made it through his entire first week before he came home with a cold!
He started watching football. Unfortunately we forced him to watch the Texas Longhorns- it was the wrong year to start that!
He went to his first movie with his mother and GiGi.
He is rolling over on his own.
He loves playing with his feet.
He loves playing with anything within his reach.
He loves putting anything within his reach in his mouth.
He loves playing with the dogs. He finds them hilarious, especially pulling on Charlie's hair.
He has had numerous occupational therapy sessions for torticollis. His neck has improved, but still needs a little work.
He ate rice cereal for the first time. Next up is squash.
He loves playing in his exersaucer and jumperoo.
He is big. He is over 18 pounds and has been wearing 6-12 month clothes from about 4 months on.
He usually sleeps through the night (since about 2 months old).
He was Christened. His godparents are Uncle Ben (not the ricemaker) and Aunt Julie.
It took until he was about 5 months old, but he now goes out in the sun without flipping out.
He met Santa Claus (picture below).
There is probably more, but that's all we can think of now. Time for Matthew to go to bed. So enjoy the random pictures below (for some reason the date of the photo did not come up, so these are in no particular order).
Daddy saying goodbye to Matthew for his first day of school.
A picture of Matthew enjoying life from a couple of months ago.
Matthew at 2.5 months old.
A few fairly recent photos.
Matthew and mommy enjoying Matthew's first movie.
Matthew's shirt says "Hi" even when he can't.
Matthew wondering why his mommy is taking a picture of him in his diaper.
Matthew meeting Santa last week.
Matthew getting ready to go to school two weeks ago when it was really cold outside.
Matthew shortly after Thanksgiving, getting in the holiday spirit.
Matthew from about 2 months ago enjoying going outside in his stroller.
Matthew just taking it easy about a month ago.
Matthew and Oscar are best friends.
Matthew from about 3-3.5 months ago, back when it was hot and there were mosquitoes everywhere.
Matthew from about 3.5 months ago. This was when he still hated the sunlight and would only go outside if wearing the appropriate sunglasses.
Daddy and Matthew playing about a month and a half ago. Notice Charlie in the background waiting for someone to throw him his ball.
Matthew out at the Arboretum with Mommy, Suzanna and her twins. From about 3 months ago.
Matthew and Oscar from several months ago. Notice how Matthew compares in size to Oscar from the picture above.
Matthew sleeping peacefully with his Wubba-Nub. From about 3.5 months ago.
Matthew practicing tummy-time about 6 weeks ago.
Matthew playing with Mommy about 2 months ago.
Matthew loves these because they are easy to hold.
Matthew when he was learning to roll over. He always stops to see how he looks whenever he passes a mirror.
Matthew is always glad to see us when we come get him in the morning, from about 3.5 months ago.
We sometimes wonder if Matthew has enough toys.
Matthew working on tummy-time about 3 months ago.
Another picture of Matthew and Mommy at the Arboretum.
Recent picture of Matthew enjoying the holiday spirit. (Don't worry, we never leave him alone when he is up there).
Mommy, Daddy and Matthew celebrating Daddy's birthday.
Matthew's owl hat for when it is cold in the morning (from about a week ago).
Matthew thinks Christmas is the best time of the year.
Matthew working on standing up a couple of months ago.
Matthew practicing getting ready to eat about 3 weeks ago.
Matthew's first attempt at food about 2 weeks ago. Surprisingly, most of the food when into his mouth (although it may not look like it).
Matthew enjoying his high-chair several weeks ago.
Matthew is never sure what food Mommy is bringing him (but it's always rice cereal (at least so far)).
Matthew dressed for bed about 6 weeks ago. He doesn't look very tired, though, does he?
Matthew at 5 months.
Matthew getting ready to play some football (Charlie was ready to play, too).
Matthew from about 2 months ago.
Matthew shortly before Halloween.
Matthew in his shark hat that Mommy loves.
Still not sure if he has enough toys to play with.
Just about the only picture where he isn't smiling. From about 3 months ago.
Matthew trying to look smart to impress the ladies. Worked on Mommy!
Matthew at 4 months old, obviously!
Matthew enjoys a good book before bedtime.
He also loves to talk on the phone. We always have to watch our minutes!
Matthew enjoying life about 6 weeks ago.
Matthew's first time in his exersaucer.
Matthew is always disappointed when there is nothing good on TV.
Matthew is his cowboy outfit about 3.5 months ago.
Daddy and Matthew working on his neck exercises a few months ago.
Matthew's Christening.
Matthew always feels nice and relaxed after a long bubble bath. He also loves his robe.
Can you guess how old Matthew is in these pictures (answer below)?
(3 months!)
Mommy working on neck exercises with Matthew.
This was a 3.5 months ago when Matthew still fit in his bouncer.
While most babies love swings, Matthew does not. This is a rare occasion where he tolerated it...just long enough for us to take a picture.
After a hard day of having fun, Matthew took a break on the couch.
From 2.5 months ago.
Matthew and Daddy taking it easy about 3 months ago.
Mommy and Matthew reading a book 3 months ago.
Matthew at 6 months old! He wants to do everything himself, including holding the sign!
Hope you enjoyed the pictures of Matthew over the last few months. We enjoy every minute with him!!! Til next time.
