On the go!

Well, Mason has finally decided to walk! Here he is, a little over 16 months old and is finally on his own. He has been playing "walk the human" for the past few months ... he would walk around with the assistance of an adult finger ... and anytime we'd let go, he would shriek in displeasure and often times, would cry pathetically  ... now, he can walk all on his own!! 

We had a wonderful family Christmas and enjoyed five days strait of holiday parties. We had Christmas Eve dinner with all Grandparents and Mason's "GG" .. that's his Great Grandma Suzie. Christmas morning we woke up and exchanged gifts as a family and then went over to Tim's folks for Christmas morning breakfast (and we were joined by my folks, too). 

Mason wasn't too interested in Christmas ... he was more interested in the bows that decorated the presents! The one thing he really loved was the

 rocking chair that was given to him by his Auntie Kara. He sits in his chair and tries to rock back and forth .. it is pretty cute.

Everything was hunky-dory until Mason came down with my cold on Saturday night ... he was feverish and a little grouchy for our family party in Chico on Sunday. Even though Mason was sick, we still braved the trip to see Mason's other Great Grandparents, Jim and Rita. So five days and five pounds later, we had a wonderful Christmas and Mason is finally on the mend. Even though he has a runny nose and a pretty good cough, his fever has broke and he is jovial as usual.

I have included a link to some pictures taken around Christmas time. I have also included a video taken with my camera of Mason walking!  

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=60cie9o.5gx2g3sk&x=0&y=-ienahv&localeid=en_US

I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and that you have a safe and happy New Year!

Love,

Jenn, Tim and Mason

This past Monday, I worked an incredibly long day. I arrived home around 9:30pm to quietness. The Christmas tree lights dimly lit the living room and not a sound was heard throughout the house.  I couldn't find Tim at first, until I realized that he was in Mason's nursery. When I peeked my head in, I saw Tim standing in the middle of the room, trying to rock a wide-awake-baby to sleep.  

Seeing that Mason was still awake, I asked Tim if I could try and rock him to sleep (since I had not seen my boy for two days as the night before was a sleep-over night at Grandmie Marge's house). As I settled into the rocking chair an cuddled Mason in his fuzzy blanket, his body relaxed and sank into mine as the chair squeaked with a rhythmic creek. As he became more relaxed,  he finally focused on my face. We locked eyes and I couldn't help but smile. It was truly a heart-warming experience. I couldn't resist

 the temptation to see his whole face, so I pulled his pacifier out of 

his mouth. As I did this, he smiled at me and let out a cute little giggle. Unable to control myself in observing his cuteness, I too, let out a giggle. What was a moment of sentimental bonding quickly turned into a giggle fest as he returned my laughter. I was unable to control myself as Mason's giggle turned into a full-on belly laugh. And if you have heard his laugh (at this stage), you can confirm that it is hard not to reciprocate the hysterics!

After we laughed so much that Mason got the hick-ups, I started to quiet him down in an attempt to have him in a relaxed sleep-state once more. After a few minutes, I was able to finally lay him down in his crib so he could lazily drift off to a slumber. 

I closed the door to his nursery with laughter in my heart and a truly thankful spirit. I am blessed to have such a happy little boy in my life. Tim and I are very appreciative of the blessings we have in a warm, happy, and loving home! We hope this Christmas season brings warmth and laughter into your own homes and hearts. Take a moment to count your blessings and enjoy the true meaning of CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas to all of you and your loved ones!

Love,

Jenn, Tim and Mason

Christmas Photos

Liz and I took Mason and Connor to Sears the other day to have Christmas pictures taken. Connor was in a wonderful mood and subsequently, took some REALLY cute photos! Mason ... yeah, not so much. The poor little bugger was tired and it was really hard to get him to smile. Given his mood, I was pleased with the fact the photographer was able to capture a few "smiling" shots of him .... nevertheless ... here are the pics! Enjoy!

Mason and Connor look like little criminals here .... BUSTED!

Mason and Connor on the sled ....

Mason Bubba with his teeth

This is a look he does often, "abuwaaaaaaaa????"

Our smiling little boy ....

Connor is so cute! .......

Cutest little smirk .....