On a Tuesday night

We love dancing in our family and Henry's getting into the swing of things. This is what we did on a Tuesday night, perhaps.

Order

Today while Todd and I were going through our stuff and packing I noticed Henry had been quiet for quite some time and that is VERY unusual. So, I peeked in on him and found that he had put all of his toys in a line. The last time I checked on him he had dumped the basket out and the toys were surrounding him so I was so surprised to see what he had done with his toys!
Wow.

Henry the Kid

We have so much fun with Henry. He babbles, sings, dances, laughs, drums on everything, and now he's walking . . . almost by himself! I think he's a pretty happy kid most of the time.
While I was feeding him lunch I started clicking and he started waving his arm to the beat, kind of like conducting.

I caught him bouncing or "dancing" to his theme song.

One of Henry's early birthday gifts was a Lion. He loves it. And he loves it when his aunt Danette plays with it with him. Oh, I love to hear him laugh.

For months Henry has toddled around holding tight to my fingers and he has finally started to venture on his own and I love it. I'm so proud of him, and I'm also looking forward to not feeling like a hunchback by the end of the day!

P.S. Funny coincidence, Billy the Kid's real name is Henry McCarty--not that Henry will turn out like Billy the Kid, but . . . Henry is a kid.

Wagon Rides

One of Henry's favorite things to do is ride in our friend's wagon. The first time he rode in it he fussed whenever we went over bumps and he was a bit nervous. Now he is just as content as can be, and even tries to stand up.

Betty, Brains and Baby

We had a fabulous birthday, but I didn't share any of the gifts we received. This year, Todd gifted me (drum roll please) . . . a DRESS! Yes, I think I've decided that every year for my birthday I want a new homemade dress. When I am old and gray I'll have a fleet of dresses made by Todd. Todd always out-does himself. I am always amazed at his talent! When I wear this dress if feel like a Betty. I love it.And for Todd I got him new glasses. I knew he was pretty brainy before, but when he puts these glasses on their is no doubt about it. He's my studly brainiac.
This past week we also entered Henry in the Freedom Festival Baby contest. Oh boy, he looked sharp. He was happy. We sat him on the judge table and he just looked at each judge (UVU college girls). He didn't cry, but he hardly cracked a smile. I think he was so confused, the poor little guy. He didn't win, and I can't remember who got 1st, but I sure remember who got 2nd.

Rock. His name is Rock. He was behind us in line. He had a patriotic pinwheel and a barbershop hat. He was wearing a suit and tie and his hair was slicked over. He really new how to charm the ladies. I still know who's number one in my book!

Don't worry, I'm not really bitter. I've just become one of those moms who thinks that their child is the most beautiful, smart, wonderful child ever. I didn't really think I'd become that mom, but it's hard not to when your child really is the most beautiful, smart, and wonderful child ever.