Dog Days

We had our family photos taken a couple of weeks ago at a farm in Bucyrus, KS. I like most of them and am having a hard time deciding which ones to order! If you would like to check them out, go to http://www.kmphotosonline.com/, click on 'proofs' and our password is 'Alison'.

Here are some pics of Matty playing with his new best dog friend, Winston. He even got into the dog bed with his buddy. Since Stan usually stays far away, Matty has enjoyed the extra attention from Winston!

The Wave

Matty recently learned how to wave hello and goodbye. Now, he loves it so much, he is waving up a storm! He waves at strangers in stores, joggers/walkers while in his stroller, our dogs, cars as they drive by, pictures of family members, ceiling fans, and even some of his books! It is pretty funny. He is either very friendly or just enjoys waving a lot!

The house is pretty empty now and I think my entire family is basically out of town. My Mom & Grandma left for Reno to see the Tigers play tonight, Jeremy left for PA to visit his family, Ashlei is in Spain, and even Erik is at the lake. So, that just leaves Matty, my Dad and me...oh yeah, and all 4 dogs...can't forget about them! My Dad & I are going to attempt to go out to dinner tonight if Matty is agreeable. Other than that, things are pretty quiet here, just counting down the days til the big move!

Hanging Out

Well, we are still hanging out at my parents' house, which is just fine with Matty. He usually has someone else around to play with other than me! We are looking forward to closing on our new home, which will happen in 1 week from today! Here are some pics from the week. Matty received a new Halloween book which he LOVES. He has also enjoyed chasing around Winston the puppy. Matty cracks up whenever Winston jumps or runs about. He finally has made a dog friend!

Random Pics

We have been keeping busy this week! Last weekend, we went to my sister's house for a yummy cookout. Matty played with her new dog, Barbie, out in the backyard.

My Mom made homemade chicken noodle soup later in the week, and we blended some up for our picky eater. He really loved it! I also purchased a new book called "Super Baby Foods", which I plan to read soon, so that I can start making homemade food for him. His gag reflex is still present, so we have to be creative with meal times.

Lastly, Matty will wave to this picture of Jesus, and will even kiss it! Thought this was a cute pic.

NICU reunion

Today we attended the NICU reunion in the park behind the hospital. We saw a lot of Matty's nurses, our favorite doc, and almost every friend that we met last summer. It was amazing to see how much all of the little ones have grown over the past year!

It's Official...I'm One

One year ago today, we brought Matthew home from the hospital after we had roomed in with him the night before. He had spent over 100 days in the NICU, and we were so excited to finally have him at home with us. It is so awesome to think how far he has come this year...he changed from a little 6 pound baby on oxygen who cried a lot to a virtual toddler who enjoys reading, playing, and exploring. Sep 8th was also his true due date, so he is now officially 1 year old adjusted age. We are so blessed with our miracle guy! Here are some pics from today, compared with pics from exactly 1 year ago!
Today...

1 year ago...

Teething...Again

We have been living with my parents for 1 week now. Matty loves having extra people & dogs around at all times! He has been a bit cranky lately, due to new bottom teeth. He has had 6 teeth for awhile now, and a new one is breaking through. He hasn't been sleeping very well through the night and has been drooling up a storm! He chews on just about anything, including his very nice crib...on a happier note, his new favorite hobby is to pull up to various windows and look outside at the trees.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

We're so excited that college football started this weekend! We are watching Mizzou beat up on Illinois right now, and Matty claps his hands when his team makes great plays. The cool weather mixed with football is definitely my favorite time of year!