For the record - teeth and walking

Charlotte finally got her first tooth!  She has been "teething" for 6 months now and one finally broke through on the bottom. I think it broke through on 1/2/13 - happy new year little tooth :)

Also, she also took her first steps this week - she has done it with Nicole and Geoff - just 2 unassisted steps and then she sits or topples over.  That would make her 9 and 1/2 months when taking first steps.  We are in trouble :)

Breakfast with the kids

(early) January 2013

Going Going

Charlotte and Sam at lake

Some photos that Nicole took of Charlotte and Sam when we were at the lake the weekend after Christ,as for Kevin's wedding.

Sunday Night Football

Geoff getting some much needed cuddles and the kids super happy to climb on him :)

Charlotte - 9 months

Charlotte had her 9 month birthday last week.  I am so happy that Geoff's Mum got to meet her and that we named her after Alison.  She is such a happy and smiley baby - and so incredibly strong.  She is on the verge of walking and eats incredibly well.  She has 3 melas a day and formula with her naps and bed.  She is a great sleeper.  Really we could have not asked for a better baby for our family.  I think she much have gotten the memo that we had a rough go of it with Sam, so she has more than made up for it.  It is so nice to really be able to enjoy all the baby stages with her - she is all the good stuff.  For her 9 month check-up she was 23 pounds and 8 ounces.  So overall her weight and head are in the  95/97th percentile and her height is around 86th.  She is usually in the high 90s for height as well so it could just be timing of groth spurts, or she is leveling out a bit.

Sam Pre-school

Some recent photos of Sam from his school:

This was one of the first days of school

Reading with Mrs. T.