Tuesday, October 16, 2012

1 year mark.


Henry turned one last month -- and I'm a bit behind on posts since our house has been a bit under the weather. The start of the cold-flu season has really taken a toll on the Sobczak-Beach household. I think we are all finally on the mend (fingers crossed) and hope we can start to enjoy this beautiful fall weather we are having!

At Henry's one year check-up he weighed 22lbs, 2.5 oz (65th percentile) and was 32 inches long (95th percentile). After observing Henry walk (run, climb, open all the cabinets, drawers...) and talk during his check-up Henry's pediatrician wanted to make sure that I had the number to poison control handy as Henry is one of those kids you have to "stay 3 steps ahead of at all times." Some parents might be shocked by this statement, but I was not. Long ago I put all harsh chemicals on high shelves in locked closets waaaaay out of reach of our busy little man. And boy is he busy. Busy building with block, chasing Charlie around, reading all his books, driving his cars, making sure Mommy and Daddy are doing their jobs. Very rarely is Henry's body at rest, unless it is truly at rest (sleeping). At every other point of his waking hour he is in constant motion. Oh, Newton, you were so so right. 

Here are some pictures from an August wedding... he still looks like a baby!

I will try my very best to post more often and get some updated pictures on the blog -- Henry has changed so much from the pictures below!


"Oh, Mom, you want me to follow you?"


"Actually, I think I'm going to go this way..."


And he's off...


Very determined -- look at that tongue!



Minor fall...


But that doesn't stop him!




He's up and back to running!




The family (and future ping pong world champion!)





Monday, September 3, 2012

Cake for Pies!

Happy Birthday, Henrypie!!!

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

What a completely fitting quote for our birthday boy....

Wow, how a year has flown by --




Just a few days before Henry...


One day old...


At his frist birthday dinner!!



Happy Birthday, Henry. You are growing up too fast!

New milestones: Walking, Running, Throwing, but still loves to dance!
New Words: This, That, Yes, Ball, Light (ight), Uh-oh
Foods Henry Loves: Cheese!! (grilled cheese, quesadilla, mac n cheese), Avocado, eggs, yogurt, toast
Best Friend: Charlie, of course :) 
Number of Teeth: 6
Favorite stuffed animal: tough one -- loves his panda bear, his moose, dog
# of Lovees he takes to bed: minimum of 4
Official stats will come when we go to the pediatrician next week




Here are some other fun pictures from his birthday weekend!


Out and about in the hood


Taking a ride in his new car

Car Project: Speakers needed to rock out during walks!


"Check out my sweet cup holder!"


Swinging at the park




Loves it!


At the park on his birthday



Check out my new shoes!


Birthday cake from his party


Mommy and Henry with his new Tiger hat!


Thanks for the State sweatshirt, Liz and Mike!


I love my new hat. Thanks Grandma S.!




Fixing my new front loader from Grandma and Grandpa Beach with my new tools from Aunt Lindsey!


Just like Daddy.


Birthday morning -- firetruck, blocks, car...



Oh, but his favorite gift??


The empty roll of wrapping paper!!!



Phish t-shirts and Tigers caps... ready for another day!!

Happy Birthday, Henry! We can't wait to see what this next year brings -- we love you soooo very much!!!

Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Charlie




Wednesday, August 15, 2012

It's the final countdown!

Just a few short weeks and Henry will be 1 -- yes, ONE! 

Our little man is walking up a storm -- no more crawling, he's a full-time walker now!

Other new things: Clapping, pointing and saying "this"(what's this?) to everything (everything), says "woof" when he sees dogs/Charlie (and most other animals!), has a fascination with belly buttons, loves to look at and "read" books, play tug-of-war with Charlie, and loves hiding-- under blankets, behind curtains, anywhere!

Henry is loving daycare - he's been painting, making/playing with playdough, playing with all the other kids, having music time, story time, and even taking some great naps! Success!

We love you, Henrypie! We can't believe you will be one so soon!


Loves reading his books


Go Tigers!


"I see you, Mommy!"


"There you are!"



"Hi!"


"Daddy, the phone is for you."




"I have something very important to tell you..."



Barely fits into the shelf....


(Remember this? In April he fit in there quite nicely!)


"Charlie, Would you like to come inside?"




"Hi, Dad"


"Are you sleeping, Daddy?"


Not anymore!


Let's read a book




"woof"


"I can read!"


Snuggly Henry




Reading with Daddy and Charlie


Stay tuned for Henry's 1st birthday post and his 1 year stats after we go to the pediatrician!