Go Packers!

Since this boy of ours has been around, it's been an exciting few months of sports. He was born at the start of playoffs for the SF Giants, who went on to win the World Series.  Next, the Wisconsin Badgers made their way to the Rose Bowl, although weren't as fortunate as the Giants.  Now, the Packers are going to the Superbowl! We had a fun Sunday watching the NFC Championship game, and can't wait for the big one! A few photos from this past Sunday...

who says we can't all fit in the same chair?!? 

adopt-a-family (she's dressed appropriately in a Wisconsin shirt!)

Now he sits a bit straighter and taller! (3 1/2 months)

 

Remember this little guy?? (3 weeks)

 

Someday these guys will know that "say cheese" means smile, right? It's not like we were trying to make them wear cheeseheads (not yet at least)!

Frits is catching up!  I think Arjen will always weigh more though, even when they're the same height...look at that chunker!



Aside from watching the Packers, we've had some other weekends of fun visits with friends and fam, as well as some good play time in between.  Arjen is getting better now at holding/lifting his head up when on his belly, although he still complains about the whole tummy time thing after 5 or so minutes.  He hasn't quite figured out how to get his arm out of the way so he can roll over on his own.  He definitely likes to stick his butt up in the air, so as soon as he can figure out how to involve the arms, I'm sure this child will be mobile.  Already, he scoots himself across the floor if his feet have something to push off of.  One of these days I'll catch him on video.  Right now though, he seems to be too smart already - as soon as the camera comes out, he stops whatever he's doing, and just stares (see photo above...really, someday he'll learn it's fun to smile for the camera right??)
A few photos from the past month, including a couple rare smiles caught on camera.  :)

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playtime with GGma Clarice...we were all impressed with her agility less than a year after having a hip replaced! Arjen especially had fun though...he was full of gibber jabber

"look ma! Auntie Ranee has some fun tricks up her sleeves!"

free babysitting.  who needs baby monitors when you have a pole-dog??

"he looks like a fun friend to have!"

"sneaky mom! you caught me smiling!"

"okay then, let me ham it up!"

Wasn't intending the Blair-witch effect here.  But Arjen has spent the last few weeks working his way from getting a fist of knuckles into his mouth, to now just the thumb.  Yay for self-soothing!

Helping with dinner prep.  Learning to love his veggies early!