little fish, little fish

so we've started swim class at the ymca :)
our little skip (that's the name of our class) thought it was just pretty darn interesting. i'm sure von was thinking that it was a giant bath tub the entire time ... but nonetheless, he loved taking in this new environment. we sang songs, played with toys, and splashed around. ma and pa made the trip from PA to see his swimming debut and memaw gets to join us next week! just love it!!

menu

what's on today's menu?? GREEN BEANS and WHITE GRAPE JUICE!!
the big bad 5-monther has joined the world of 'solid foods' ... and he's doing great at picking up his bottle/trying to feed himself! it's so weird to put von in his highchair and eat dinner at the table again! seems like a whirlwind of change every time we blink!



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first Christmas

just like most parents, we have a TON of pictures from von's first Christmas (waaaaaaaaay too many to post), but here are a few that capture his Holiday Spirit until we are able to do some editing.

*daddy's outfit from 1980 *

tall drink of cuteness

we decided to let von discover the magic of drinking from a cup since he's been so curious lately. does this mean a sippy cup is in our near future?? gosh, 5 months sure has flown by!

pure exhaustion

lately ive been turning on some Christmas music, putting von in his jumper, and singing as i/we wrap gifts. von jumps, bounces, laughs, and squeals with delight. it really is one of the highlights of our day. apparently though, today was just too much for our little guy and he literally passed out during our 'Christmas hour' ... adorable, right?

gummin'

this is hands down my utmost favortist face that von makes ... i always try to capture it, but it somehow manages to elude me before i snap the picture. the humming noise that accompanies it is also to die for :)

mail call

here's what we looked like today when we decided to brave the snow and walk to the mailbox (it's all of about 20 yards to the end of the driveway)