Our Little Night Owl

John has an amazing ability to bounce back full of energy late at night. The other evening we got back late from a Sunday School Christmas party, and John fell asleep on the way home. While I was changing his diaper and getting him ready for bed a dark room, he just came to life! I finally turned on the lights and just videoed him. You would think it was the middle of the afternoon!

Getting in the Christmas Spirit

John is really enjoying his first Christmas. He went to Tyler with Matt and his family on Saturday and opened his own Christmas present. Of course, the tissue paper was equally exciting as the present.

All that opening presents and playing wore him out though . . .


On Sunday, John went to his first church candlelight Christmas service. Even though he spent it in the children's building, that didn't stop us from putting on a holiday outfit and taking some pictures!

First Trip to See Santa

As we mentioned before, John had his first trip to visit Santa at the Waco Junior League Gift Market. We scanned the picture so we have a digital copy now. He certainly isn't scared!

6 Month Appointment & Christmas Spirit

John had his 6 month appointment this afternoon, and he had a good time hanging out with the doctor until we got to the shots part. He continues to grow and grow! His length is 26.75", and he now weighs 19 pounds and 11 ounces. We can't believe he's almost to 20 pounds!

John's also been getting in the Christmas spirit. Below are some pictures of John in some holiday attire.

Baylor Basketball & Christmas Tree Lighting

On Thursday, we all went to the Baylor vs. Arizona State Men's Basketball game. It was John's second basketball game, and he had a good time once again. This time he hung out with Landon Willis for a little bit which John thought was really cool. Landon was a little less interested.


After the game, we went to the Baylor Christmas Tree Lighting where John got his picture with Judge Starr the Baylor President before heading over the to Christmas tree for some more pictures. The event was really neat with the Student Center decorated inside, an outdoor ice skating rink, a concert, carriage rides and more.

John and the Quacking Duck

Matt's parents have an inflatable baby pool/tub that is shaped like a duck. John learned this week that the beak makes noise when he squeezes it. He thought that was pretty hilarious! Below is a video of him from playing with it and some pictures of John having a pretty good time.

Baylor Shirt & First Ear Infection

Ever since John started going to Mother's Day out, we have begun experiencing the joys of a sick baby. Last week he got his first official ear infection. We both felt so bad for him and wanted to make it all better. Luckily for us, he was still one happy little man.

He didn't go to the Baylor game since he was sick, but that doesn't mean he can't get ready for game day. The shirt he's wearing was Matt's when he was little. You can see it says 19??. This is one of our favorite pictures!

Jumperoo - John's New Favorite Activity

When John isn't rolling over and putting on a floor gymnastics show, he LOVES to play in his Jumperoo! Sometimes when he finishes playing in it for a while he will still just be bouncing his legs everywhere he goes.

Waco Christmas Market

Emmalie had a booth at the Waco Christmas Market this year so John came up to see everything. He wore some Christmas attire and got his picture with all the family members. He even got his picture with Santa, but we weren't allowed to take our own picture with our camera so we'll post that later.

Sometimes I get the feeling he just needs a little more attention! :)

John's First Halloween!

John had a great first Halloween! Both of our parents came over to see him and help hand out candy.

John even went for a stroll around to visit our neighbors so they could see him on his first Halloween!