Trying out the high chair

Looks like a winner! Sorry for the poor lighting. I tried the flash on the point-and-shoot and it totally washed him out!

Visiting Daddy and lots of friends

Daddy got stuck working in Jefferson City all week, so we went to Columbia halfway through to meet and visit with him. While he was working, we ate lunch with Diana, talked with Jeremy, stopped to say hi to Brian and visited with Carolina and her family. Then, after work, Daddy met us and Aunt L for dinner at El Jimador's.

Sure was a busy day!

Soren Andrew - Week 10

More photos can be found in an album on Flickr, but I've included a few favorites below.

New Kicks

Snow! Snow! Snow! Snow! SNOW!

(Imagine pitches gradually getting higher with an increase in loudness a la White Christmas.)

Lounging 2

Soren Update: 2 months

Soren is 12 pounds 10 ounces and 24 inches long. The doctor said his length puts him in the 95th percentile for his age, and she knows it's his true length because he's not terribly hefty and just "a big boy."

We've switched Soren's formula to better deal with his gassiness, and it seems to be working pretty well. Burps and toots come more easily now, but sometimes Mama wishes Soren wasn't so free with the latter. Whew!

In general, Soren is a happy baby. He likes to kick, kick, kick when he lays down and stretch after naps and feedings. He's smiling more and really likes to play when Daddy gets home from work in the evening. His talking consists of coos now, and he likes to hold conversations with anyone who will listen and occasionally himself. He LOVES his swing that he got from the Merritts and has recently started playing on a baby gym that he got from his cousins, Ollie and Bella. Some days he's outstanding at tummy time; other days he could care less about building his muscles. He's also not a huge fan of reading yet. It's very rare that he makes it through a whole board book, no matter how short it is.

Soren Andrew - Week 9

Soren goes to the museum

We used to go to the art museum with relative frequency, and we decided that it was about time to visit again. The trip went rather well. Jason carried the stroller up the front steps like Rocky instead of looking for the handicap entrance. It was quite a scene to behold! We visited some of our favorite paintings, including one of Monet's water lilies. We can't wait to visit the new display in April. It will be like seeing them in Paris all over again!

Soren Andrew - Week 8

Lounging, a series

Reading with Daddy

After Tummy Time, Soren got to hear Daddy read the second act of The Importance of Being Ernest. It was very entertaining because he did different voices for all the characters. We're excited for the third and final act tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions for our next reading?

Nothing beats a late-night puking

Pro photos

We had a photographer come to the house to take a few photos of Soren. I think she did a great job, but I was disappointed in some of the editing by others. We bought a smaller package and scanned in the proofs. Check out the full set on Flickr.

He doesn't look like his daddy at all, does he?

Soren Andrew - Week 7

Outakes

Happy New Year 2011!

This year we were invited back to the Rodge Lodge to ring in New Year 2011. We were so greatful that our gracious hosts, Brian and Kathleen (and Mr. Maurer, of course), were totally fine with us bringing along an extra guest!







Soren mostly hung out upstairs where we stationed his swing, although he did make his presence known downstairs at the party. Food was good, company was better and we learned of our new favorite Wii game, Just Dance 2.

Soren napped throughout the event, but was awake to see Mama and Daddy kiss at midnight. Happy New Year!