Becoming a BIG BOY!

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, we took some pictures of Rowen. He is holding up his head very well and is growing so fast! At his last check up, the doctor said he's still in the 90th percentile for height and weight (he's currently wearing size 9-12 months). As you can see, his hair is also turning more red every day. His learning how to wave bye-bye & how to give a "high five." He smiles and giggles often and is getting to be so much fun!!  : )

Tummy Time

First Week of Fall

Hope everyone has been enjoying the first week of fall. It has been very hot here in California. Rowen and Lisa have been sick this week and they are slowly starting to recover. Great Grandma Diana stopped by for a visit today. Rowen loves all the attention and he smiled and played almost the entire time (even though he is still sick). We were supposed to go out for breakfast/brunch for Lisa's Birthday today, but we didn't make it. She wasn't feeling "up to par." Instead, we just stayed home and tried to relax. We will try to make it out to dinner on Tuesday for her "real birthday" celebration. Hopefully, everyone will be feeling better by then. We are gearing up for the annual St. Anthony festival next weekend and/or for other "fall activities" which are coming up soon.

 Below are a few recent photographs of Rowen/us.

Small Victory for Rowen Thomas!

Today while Rowen was doing his daily "tummy time,"  he lifted his head and pushed his arms up three times! I know this probably doesn't sound that exciting - but we were getting a bit concerned because his head is getting so big. We wondered if he would ever be able to hold up that head on his own! Anyway, I tried to get a picture or video - but of course it happened too fast for me to get it. Maybe next time...

Visit with the Hochbergs

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, we visited with the Hochberg family. It was a nice visit - and all the kids (and Keri & Mark of course) got to hold Rowen and spend time with their little cousin.

3 Months

Rowen turned 3 months old today. Here are a few recent pictures:

 Rowens Room

 Great Grandma

 Staring at the Baby in the Car

 Go Dodgers!

 Naptime

 Stretch!

 Here we are

 Gigglin the Days Away

Life has been pretty calm these past months. Most of our time is spent taking care of Rowen and watching him grow up. We have attempted several outings, some of which were successful (others not so much). For now, we continue to lay low, spending most of our time at home. We are planning a ski trip for the Thanksgiving Holiday. and we are hopeful that Rowen will be "cooperative." We hope that everyone is enjoying these final days of summer (we've heard reports of snow in parts of the Rocky Mountains) and we look forward to seeing many of you during the upcoming holiday season.

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Rowen at 10 Weeks

He's getting much, much bigger - and more alert every day. He weighs 12 1/2 lbs. now and is 23 1/2 inches long. He lifts his head, kicks his legs, and dances to Jennifer Lopez and Johnny Cash. He giggles and smiles often! : )