Bathtime at Gammi and Grampa's sure was fun! Wes loved sitting in the sink, which is more than twice the size of our sink in Germany!

Wes' Christmas Fun

Watching Grampa's train with Daddy
My new photo book from Aunt Kristi
Check out my new tools in my carpenter pants!
Daddy and I both got tool boxes for Christmas. He made his many a years ago and painted it himself. How did Santa know that's just what he wanted for Christmas?
My stocking is bigger than I am!
Big Mac came to see me on Christmas with Amy! They brought me some fun noise making toys! He looks like he could be a daddy...better not wait until you're 30!

Washington

We sure were lucky to spend 3 weeks with our family in Washington! Wes never lacked for any affection or attention from both family and animals! He was able to meet his only living Great-Grandfather, which was very special for us. We had a wonderful Christmas at Gammi and Grampa's!

Wes enjoyed his movie time in Daddy's seat!
Fresh in from the airport...where we had no luggage! Fortunately Gammi had borrowed a carseat just in case!
Great Grandpa Kendall with #9!
Four Generations of Kendall Men...the only of it's kind!
Merry Christmas!!

Home is where the heart is!

We are so fortunate to have 3 places to call home with family and friends that love us very much....and we love them too!
Wes feels right at home under Auntie Deborah's Christmas Tree! Maybe, maybe not!



My very special, dear best friend Heather got to visit with Wes a few times! We've known each other since we were his age!
I remember you!

Fast asleep with Daddy. Home sweet home!

The Campbells--Deborah, Dennis, Brett, Brittany and Brooke

We were able to spend lots of time with my sister and her family! It was so neat to have our children together!

Kentucky

After Thanksgiving, Wes and I flew on a C-17 to the states so we could visit our family there! Wes got to meet so many new people! It was so special to stay at Mom's for a few weeks and see everyone! I loved bringing Wes down in the morning and playing with him, talking to him in her bed. Then we'd take a bath and she'd get him dressed and ready for our always busy days!


Auntie Beth saved both myself and Wes when she took care of us while I was sick! Most importantly, she nursed Wes back from his first ear infection and pink eye! Thank you!

MeeMaw sure loved holding and watching our beautiful boy!

Wes and Gram

Gram showing Wes one of her trees!

Aunt Susie and Drew had fun with Wes, even though he was feeling a little under the weather. You could hardly tell he had his first ear infection.

Cousin WES...William Edmund Steinbock

First real meal--caught on tape

Here is the video that goes with the pictures below...

Auntie Kristi Visit

Two weekends ago Wes got to meet his Auntie Kristi for the first time. Kristi was returning from a 10 day trip to Egypt, and we visited her during an overnight layover in Frankfurt. We got to hear a ton of great stories about her trip, and Wes was kind enough to fall asleep in her arms during lunch.

During his nap, Wes decided to show Kristi his newly learned D.J. skills. Here, he shows her how he pumps music from the 1s and 2s.

Here, he shows Kristi how to lead the crowd and "put your hands in the air!"

Here, he is just showing off, letting Auntie Kristi know "which way to the beach"

He Likes It!

What a big boy!!! Wes had his first taste of rice cereal last night! He had quite the audience of three generations of Vrabecs, our wonderful friends! He did really well and even opened his mouth for a few tastes! He thought it was all pretty funny, until the end, when he was ready for it to be over! When I nursed him right after, he made squeaky noises that sounded like he was saying "what is going on" and "I'm so glad to have my mommy to feed me milk"! It was pretty sweet!

~ very first taste~

That's Funny!

I Can Fly!!!

Tubby Time

Our Little Guy

Play Time

We've had a pretty small group lately, as many of our friends are back in the states and on vacations! The younger 3 were together last time, and Mitchell came over to our house to play for a little while.

Bath Time

I'm ready for bed now....here's how I got there!

Daddy comes home, has dinner and takes me to his room. He lays me on the bed and makes me tell him all about my day. He takes almost all the laughs out of me...then he takes my clothes off!
He's still talking to me, but then he gets on the floor with me and puts my in my warm tubby for some fun times!
I found my toes this week! Daddy holds them up for me, because if he doesn't, he knows he'll get very wet from my splashing!
Almost ready now! Mommy gives me a massage and puts on my pjs...then we all snuggle in bed until I'm fast asleep!