Updates

Updates

Well it has been a while since I have updated our blog. I am sure that those of you that have or have had one year olds know that sometimes it is hard to sit down for long periods of time with out interuptions. Howie is doing great. I have had so many people tell me how much he is coming out of his shell and how great he looks. I hardly go a day with out some one telling me how cute he is. We have had a lot happen in the last month or so. We have finalized our adoption here. I already knew that he was ours forever, but it felt like a load off knowing that his name has been changed and he is officially an Eoff. He has been walking and talking non-stop. He loves to climb and just be active. His favorite word is Tractor. Grandpa loves it since he also loves tractors. We went to our first birthday party for our friend Ben. We had a lot of fun. At first it was overwhelming, but once he knew it was ok he was off and looking for toys and playing. We are being watched by the doctor because of our weight gain. We haven't been gaining as much as she would like, so we are on pediasure right now so that we can gain and maintain our weight. I think that he has finally reached the 20 pound mark, but we should know for sure in a week. He is still wearing 12 month and some 9 month clothing. Our shorts are 6 months and they fit perfect. I can tell that when it comes time to wear pants we are going to have to search for the right brand to work for us. There are so many times when Scott and I comment on how much he wants to be a big boy. Even though he wants to be a big boy he still loves to cuddle with mom. I can't believe that he has been ours for 4 months already. It feels like he has been in our life for so much longer. Some days I just look at him and am amazed that God blessed us with such a wonderful little boy. I have also posted some pictures so you can see how he is growing.

Trip to Colorado

Update

We got back this week from our first trip tp Colorado to meet some more of the family. Howie got to meet his Great Grandma, Aunt Melissa, Uncle Dan and his cousin Jase. We had a lot of fun. He did really well traveling and he did well to get back on his schedule when we got home. He is starting to walk more and enjoying it. It is still not fast enough for him, but he is trying which is what counts. We have another tooth coming in so we are pretty cranky right now. When this tooth comes in we will have 4 top and 4 bottom. We are still working on the talking, but it is coming. He is using his signs a lot and is stringing more than one together, like more please. We are really proud of him. We go to the doctor in a week or so and I am excited to hear what she has to say. I will try to post more often.

Some Pictures

Home!!!

Home!!!

Sorry that it has taken me so long to update the blog, but I have been busy, tired and just trying to get my barrings as a new mom. Lets see where to start, time change. We have been very lucky Howie has adjusted to the time change great. He goes to bed at 7pm and wakes up between 6:30 and 7am. He knew the first night that it was night time and went right to sleep. He has still been waking up every 2-3 hours for a bottle, but he goes right back to sleep after he eats. We are still working on the baby food, but he is doing much better. Some days he chows down others he is just not interested. We have found his current favorite food, mashed potatoes. He loves them. He has explored the whole house and is on the move most of the time now. He talks all the time (in jibber) and smiling all the time. We are all very happy with his adjustment. He is cutting a new tooth so this weekend has been kind of tough, but all in all his is still a happy little guy. I will try to keep this updated, but those of you who have children know how hard it is to find time to clean, cook, do laundry and do computer work. I will post some pictures though.