I'm a Big Kid Now!

So, Mom and Dad have decided that it is time for this hungry kiddo to start eating some solids. Upon my return from Buffalo, we hit up Target for a highchair (and my Jumperoo of course). On the menu, Gerber Rice Cereal...nummy num!!! Here are some pics of my experience, which I rather enjoyed!

Check me out in my new highchair! Don't I look like a big boy?

Ready or not. That stuff looks kinda funny. And a spoon, what's that?

I wasn't too sure about that first "bite".

Okay, so it wasn't so bad!

Nope, not bad at all!

In fact, it's pretty darn tasty!

Here Mom, let me help with that.

Daddy's turn!

Let's try that again tomorrow, okay Daddy?

My First Thanksgiving

Hello Everyone!!

I had a busy first Thanksgiving! On Sunday, Mom and I flew to Buffalo, NY. I kinda liked the airplane...lots of faces to look at and when that got boring, great white noise and turbulence to put me right to sleep! When I arrived in Buffalo, I got to meet my Great Nana and Bud.

Then on Tuesday morning, my Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Rick got there!!

On Tuesday evening, my Great Uncle Michael, Great Aunt Erna, and Wesley all flew in from North Carolina. On Wednesday, we piled into two cars to cross the border and head to London, Ontario to meet with the rest of the family at Great Aunt Melissa, Great Uncle Ken, Christopher, Joshua, and Rachel's house!

My cousin (once removed) Wesley and me hanging out on Thanksgiving morning! Wesley and I are 6 months apart in age.

Grandpa Rick and Great Aunt Melissa preparing ONE of the Thanksgiving turkeys.
Just "chillin'" while everyone waits for and prepares for the big feast!

Grandpa Rick gives me lessons in turkey carving


The table is all set and the food is beginning to be set out! Toward the end of the meal, everyone got to share what they were thankful for. Aunt Melissa had also prepared beautiful name cards ahead of time that had our name and it's meaning, as well as a scripture on the back. We each shared these items as well (Mommy shared mine). Did you know that my name means "exquisite"? Mom and Dad had only ever seen "water" as the meaning of Dax. I'm kinda diggin' exquisite! :)

One thing I was thankful for this Thanksgiving was this Jumperoo!! I had so much fun in that thing that I now have one of my own at home!

The whole group gathers for a photo op after dinner. Mom says, "Pay no attention to the stain on my pants!" She has me to thank for that one. She realizes she should have changed her pants before the picture, but oh well!

Great Nana had alll 4 of her kids with her for Thanksgiving AND her 29th birthday this year!!

Everyone gathered for a sing-along that ranged from hymns to songs from musicals to old TV themes! I finally had to go to bed, but I know it lasted for quite some time.

Here are some random pics from the rest of the week...

I had a great time meeting so much family and seeing my grandparents again!!! Thanks for hanging out with me everyone...you're all so much fun! Until next time...

xoxoxo ~Dax~ xoxoxo

Being a Lil' Stud Muffin!!

Showing off my new threads from my Uncle Jacob!

Goodbye to Grand Island...Hello to Lincoln!

Mommy, Daddy, and I got to hang out with Jack and his 'rents one more time before we headed to Lincoln...I'll miss you JP! Make sure you come visit me!

Camden and his mommy stopped over to say goodbye. You come visit me too, k? You're so much fun!

Now that we've moved into a house in Lincoln, we gotta shop for furniture. Here I am hanging out in my stroller at Nebraska Furniture Mart! Fun stuff!

And I also get to hang out with my Uncle Jacob a lot more!!! Yeah!!

And here I am helping Daddy get the computer back online so I can catch up with my blogging!

As Mommy and Daddy get rooms painted and everything, I'll post pictures. Right now, it's not a lot to look at. Mommy and I are headed to Buffalo and Canada for Thanksgiving where I'll get to meet Great Nana and Great Bud, Great Aunt Melissa, Great Uncle Ken, Christopher, Joshua, and Rachel, Great Uncle Michael, Great Aunt Erna, and Wesley (he's only 6 months older than me...I bet we'll have fun!), Great Uncle Tim, Great Aunt Patty, and TJ. I'll also get to see my Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Rick again!!! It's going to be quite the family reunion!! I'll make sure to post pictures when I get back!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Oh, and here are a couple pics of the outside of the house for now.

Is it possible?

I'm 3 months old already!!!

Today I am weighing in at 15 lbs. 11 oz. and I am 24 1/2 inches long!