Henry Louis Martin

More to Come

2010-12-28T22:38:00.004-06:00

Dear Friends and Family,

I have more pictures to come before this year is over with. I have a super tight deadline since I have procrastinated for the last three months and three days left before it's 2012. I know...I know...I tell you all I will do better blogging but I am fibber now. I am not so good these days. Since we have been trying to sell our home I think Aaron and I spend most of time cleaning and picking up after a growing baby that is curious about everything.

Henry is 15 months old now and we have had a great holiday season so far. We had three Christmas celebrations...We had ours on 12/18, The Martin's on 12/19 and The Wu's on 12/25. We have been so privileged and grateful to have the Martin's here with us in town and have been able to travel to see the Wu's in Reno and Houston. He loves his Grandma, Grandpa, Yei Yei, Nai Nai, Uncles, Aunt and Cousins.

The cousins play super well with each other. Henry loves to hang with the older kids. O and S are growing up so fast and so well behaved. I miss them so much. I wish they were closer to us. The day we were leaving Houston, I was holding H, the boys and Uncle Steven at the table eating breakfast and O said, "Aiyi (Aunt in Chinese) I am going to miss you." My goodness...to hear that sweet voice say something so sweet put tears in my eyes then and now. Anytime I have to leave my family I cry...yes...cry. I actually have a very tender side. Ha!

Alright peeps...have to go to bed. Early start in the morning. Nite. Nite.

Testing Mommy's New Camera

2010-12-28T22:09:00.006-06:00

Mommy and Henry. Henry's still 13 months old but quickly approaching 14 months old.

Our sweet son. Henry is thinking we are nuts because we took a million shots that day.

Now is this cute or what? He's our life. We are truly blessed!

Thanksgiving at the Martin's

2010-12-28T22:02:00.007-06:00

Grandparent's cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for us. Look at that beauty!

Loves turkey.

So happy at dinner table.

Japanese Maple Leaves in the Martin's backyard. How beautiful is this shot.

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We had a wonderful meal. Henry loves turkey. I was thinking this is the best meal for him because he would get sleepy after his meal time....Not! Not my baby. He was super happy and not sleepy one bit. Henry spent lots of time with his grandparents. We played and played, ate and ate....what fun! David had company this year at Thanksgiving. His friends from KC were able to spend the holiday time with us. They hadn't seen H since he was first born.

Side note--COE: Since I have a new camera now....shouldn't use such a high res even though they take awesome pictures. They are taking forever to upload onto the blog. I normally can upload five pictures at time,now only one picture at a time. Argh!

Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Party

2010-12-28T21:52:00.006-06:00

So again we attended the annual Christmas lighting ceremony at the Square. We had a nice dinner with friends and later watched the lights come on.

Chocolate....Yum!!!! He didn't care for decorating. All he wanted was the icing!

Nightmare! No...not really. He was actually fun watching him. He didn't want to smash his birthday cake so I got to enjoy the moment.

Ready or not...

Loved wearing his apron. He was super fun at Caleb's party. Probably because the Cotton girls were with us.

So we attended Caleb's 5th birthday party. It was a cake decorating place in Springdale. Henry had a blast. Thanks for the invite Caleb O.!

Firefighter Pancake Breakfast

2010-12-28T21:46:00.004-06:00

Henry standing at the back of the fire truck.

His bestie Grayson.

So since I have known Aaron we have always gone to the annual Firefighter breakfast at the Station. We have carried this tradition and now we get to share this moment with H. This was his second annual visit to the fire station. The fire fighters put on another great breakfast. Henry loved all his pancakes and sausage patties. It was nice day and later that day got to watch some Razorbacks play on TV.

Halloween 2010 on the Square

2010-12-28T21:37:00.004-06:00

Henry 2nd Halloween. We went to the Square again. It was a Gorgeous day!

Best Friends.

Went to Mr. Bobby's office. Henry had a great time there. Mr. Bobby had the biggest bucket of candy for him.

Does Grandpa look so happy or what?! He's pretty crazy about his grandson.

Isn't our Monkey the cutest thing you ever seen?!

Proudest Grandparents

Our sweet family

The picture was on Halloween Day. We went to the Chaney's home. Henry went to the neighborhood parade and came back and passed out! He was tuckered out.

Reno Baby!

2010-12-28T21:21:00.006-06:00

My Uncle Charlie's 80th Birthday. We celebrated it at a local Chinese Restaurant in Reno.

Henry and Dada....He was a great kid on this trip!

Wu Family in Reno

My sweet parents.

Me:) Look at the view in the background. My Uncle Paul took us to Lake Tahoe for the day.

Aaron
You guys are probably wondering where H is....he was in the car asleep:( Don't worry Uncle Jamie and Aunt Melissa were watching him.

So we traveled to Reno in early Nov for my Uncle Charlie's 80th Birthday. He is the eldest on my dad's side of the family. We had a wonderful visit. Henry got to meet all his Great Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. We of course flew to the West and Henry was a awesome traveler. He did sooo good. We couldn't be more lucky. The flight attendants were all praising him and said he was the best 13 month old on the plane. I would say that is a great compliment.

The Day After

2010-09-26T22:10:00.005-05:00

This is my favorite picture.

Henry was having so much fun.

Henry heard a dog in the neighborhood. So he was saying, "Gou."

Henry pulling weeds around the tree.

Henry and Grandpa

Henry wants a Louis Vuitton too! J/K Aaron. I promise you I won't buy him a Louis. Maybe a Hermes wallet instead.

We are in the Pre-Op are at North Hills. The staff were all so great to us. Henry was playing before taken back with Dr. Manning.

Henry had tubes put in the day after his birthday. He did well. The process was very quick however the crying and screaming after his recovery was AWFUL. He cried for like 45 minutes just while we were there. The minute we came home Aaron took him for a walk. He calmed down and even fell asleep in A's arms when they were sitting at the pond watching the water. He maybe took a 45 minutes nap all day. This kid was wired and happy the entire day. He's such a champ. Later that afternoon we went to Daddy's office to hang out. We had a great time playing with Miss Laura. Miss Brandy W. was there too. Later we went to see Henry's tree. Grandpa and I were taking lots of pictures with him at the tree. He had fun and actually didn't want to leave the tree. It was so cute.

Happy 1st Birthday Henry!

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Henry's smash cake. He didn't like it all. Guess he doesn't like getting dirty like his mommy.

Didn't have anything to do with his smash cake.

Playing at the play area.

Henry and Grayson staring at the balloon.

Eating his lunch like a big boy.

Henry staring at the Moo Cow at Chick-Fil-A

Opening all his great birthday presents!

Sorry all, Henry had more fun playing with all the curly ribbon.

Digging to find his present.

Heading down to Doe's for dinner.

Well we hit a milestone this past week. Our baby boy turned one year old. I really don't even know what to think besides time has flown by. I know I say that a lot but really...it has. I guess people with children would believe me. I love Henry and I love love love being a momma. It's tough but I love challenges.

On Monday, 9/20 we went and visited an ENT Dr for consult to get tubes for his ears because since Jan '10 Henry has had six ear infections. Dr said, "What about Thursday?" I was like sure thinking it was the following Thursday. Nope, he meant this past Thursday. We were like let's do it and Happy Birthday Henry. What a wonderful gift the day after his birthday.

Henry had a great first birthday on Wednesday, 9/22. He woke up super happy without a whole lot of sleep. This past few weeks Henry has been teething super bad so he hasn't been sleeping well. We started out our day going to the North Hills Surgery Clinic to pre-register him for out patient surgery then we went to the Willow Creek hospital to visit Kim, Buck and Baby Kate. She was born on Tuesday, 9/21. Miss Kate was so pretty. Looks like an angel! Then we went home and picked up Uncle Jamie and Aunt Melissa so we can all go to Henry's birthday party at Chick-Fil-A. Henry had a great time playing in the play area. Henry ate really well and was really good until we brought out his smash cake. He didn't want anything to do with that cake. After his party we came home and Henry was still up so we let him open his presents. He loved opening his presents and playing with his toys. He got so many great things.

Thank you all for making his birthday such a wonderful day for our little boy.

Henry's Second Haircut on Wed 9/15

2010-09-18T20:32:00.007-05:00

Before the haircut.

First Cut with Scissors.

Mr. Johnny Sr. complimenting how well he was doing. He said he was good but not the best. Ha!

Henry was so curious and seeing all the flashes from the camera.

Mr. Johnny Sr. using the clippers now.

Night Night Everyone.

Henry Calling the HOGS!

Wednesday night we took Henry to see Mr. Johnny Sr for his first haircut with him. Henry did so well. He didn't cry or whine. Grandpa and Grandma Martin came to see the event too. Henry was so curious to what Mr. Johnny was doing to him. We undressed him down to his diaper and sat on this booster. Aaron and I took turns holding him down since we all know our boy has no fear. He would have tried to get down. After his cut we praised him!

His birthday is quickly approaching. We are just going to have a simple little party at Chick Fil A. We are going to have a very special guests there (Jamie and Melissa). Jamie is Aaron's Counsin. They are coming to visit us for one week. Melissa first time to AR. Lots of pictures to look forward too!

Henry is Almost One Year Old!

2010-09-13T20:22:00.004-05:00

Henry's driving Grandpas 1950's Chevy Truck. One going on 16 already!

Trush is YUCKY!

So our precious baby is about to be one year old in 10 days. We are in the process of getting Henry changed to his new classroom at school. Henry is going to be joining all the Toddlers full time next week. He's been in the Early Ts for some time now. The teachers tell us he loves to play with puzzles and sit at the table like a big boy.

We have an ENT appointment next week to get tubes. I think this will be Aaron and I's saving grace. We both need sleep. We just got done treating his sixth ear infection and then discovered he had trush from his antibiotics.

We have been super busy so again I apologize for not updating. I will update you all in about one week with all his birthday pictures and his second haircut.

11 Months Old Today!

2010-08-22T19:31:00.004-05:00

Here are some pictures of our guy sitting in his new chair from Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, Ye Ye and Nai Nai. He LOVES it. He got to see it this morning when he got up and has been sitting in it throughout the day. He loves to watch cartoon and take his bottle in it.

Henry giving himself a shot in the mouth. He really likes to play doctor already.

Today Henry is 11 months. Like I said, "Time flies when you are having fun!" We have a had a pretty good weekend. We (Aaron and I) have been trying to clean up our house to sell. However we didn't get as much accomplished as we wanted to. It's hard when you are wanting to use dangerous chemicals to clean and your baby wants to help! Selling our house is a HUGE step for us. Aaron has been here since law school and I have been here since we have married. We love our home and we pray it will go to someone special. We have actually found a neighborhood we love to be in. We are working with builder and Realtor. Pray everything will go our way.

So now.....let's talk about the special boy named Henry. He's sooooo fun. We just love him to death. He's so witty and has a mind of his own. He pretty much a serious baby. He watches and analyzes everything he sees. He's walking and standing up all on his own and he pretty much thinks he's cool! It's funny how babies do things when they are ready because now he's truly teething. He's still not sleeping well throughout the night but "whooot" needs sleep right?! I guess my dad, Ye Ye was right about having owl theme in his room. He said, "Henry is going to be up all night." Haven't I learned anything from my parents? We realize they are right from the start and again I didn't listen to him!!!!

Our Weekends

2010-08-11T21:17:00.008-05:00

Henry tired at the Grape Festival

Bestie G and Brook riding the Merry Go Round. All night G kept saying, No Ride, No Ride. Wasn't so bad after all, right!

On our way to the ZOO.

Henry driving. 10 months going on 16!!! He had a blast with Da Da in the front seat.

Playing with the baby loins. They were about eight weeks old.

Da Da, Henry and Baby Loin

This past weekend we had a blast! We took Henry to the Tonitown Grape Festival and to the Gentry Wilderness Safari Zoo. He had so much FUN!!!!

We didn't ride any rides at the festival. Next year will be here before we know it and he will be able to ride them. He loved eating spaghetti at MaMa Z's. We had a great dinner withe Fulcher's and Len and Kathy Edens. Henry and Grayson were so behaved at dinner. Henry got to watch G ride the Merry Go Around. I think he was a bit envious but we knew he was more tired:)!

He got to see many animals at the zoo. He called all of them "Gou Gou" which is dog in Chinese. He even got to drive with Da Da and pet Baby Lions. We met the Chaneys and Sachdevs at the zoo. It was the most perfect Saturday morning there. The temperature wasn't too hot at all.

The most amazing thing happened this weekend. I was giving H a bath and all of sudden H was standing up all my himself with the biggest grin on his face. I was screaming for Da Da to come and see it. I told Da Da what H had done but don't be upset if he doesn't do it again. Both sat there for a moment and all of sudden H stood up again. This time for at least 30 seconds or longer. Wow....growing up so fast. I told Dada that he might start walking while he was going to be out of town and sure enough...8/9 Monday, I went and picked H up from school and I witnessed him taking two steps towards me. All the teachers were clapping and screaming and all the kids were crying. They got soooo scared. I had tears in her eyes thinking how thankful I was for seeing that instead of hearing about it. 8/11-- So today I went back to pick him up from school and his teacher told me he took four steps today. They said, "Henry was so proud." I am so proud of him. Now, I am really going to have my hands full with him. Well, the positive I might shed a few pounds chasing him. Ha!

WOW!

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Look at him. Is he freaking cute or what?! This is Chris Stinson work. He does some fabulous work. We had these taken a month ago on a Saturday morning at the Fayetteville Square.

Visit him at www.stinsonphoto.com

New Toy

2010-08-01T16:39:00.003-05:00

Henry got a new today from his momma and dada. Dada says, "It's his first birthday present." and Momma says, "It's just a gift." Whatever! Henry loves it whatever it is. He actually cries when you stop or his moves forward in motion like come on!!!

Catching Up!

2010-07-28T22:49:00.018-05:00

Kara and Henry at our home. Kara just arrived from Chicago to visit Henry. He was flirting with Kara. It was hilarious!!!!

Kim and Henry on there way to Orange Mango!

Henry at the Tillman's home. We were at Katie's baby shower for Baby Paisley.

Henry getting Ice Cream. Yum Yum!

Henry with Laura at the Elk's Lodge

Henry and Mac playing in the jumping house. Henry doesn't know what to think yet!

In my PJs ready for the fireworks. Woo Hoo! Not sure what to think yet. Am I going to be scared? Nope not Henry. He's bored and falls asleep instead!

Bestie Grayson

Henry pulling Momma's hair out.

Henry having his swim lesson with Daddy at FCC.

10 months and moving fast!

My sweet Angel.

COUSINS!!!! Big Aaron, Henry, Allee and Lil Aaron

We have had a great summer so far. Obviously super busy since I haven't updated any pictures of Henry.

We have stayed home all summer hanging out with friends and family. Henry has so far been sick twice. We had another double ear infection last month and currently fighting a viral infection in his throat. He cut his first tooth on 7/22. Big day, first tooth, first time being 10 months old!

Back when he was 8 months old, crazy to say....My best friend Kara from Chicago came to visit us. She met Henry for the very first time. We had a great short weekend with her.

Nine months just passed us by....Henry got to see fire works at the Fayetteville Country Club, attended his first Crawfish and Shrimp Party at the Elk's Lodge. Henry's best friends all were there. He played hard all weekend with Mac, Grayson and others by the pool side. Henry did great with the fireworks. After like the third shot off he fell asleep :)! What a great kid!!!!

So not sure where the rest of July went but now Henry's 10 months old. He's been super fun. He's walking assisted everywhere around the house, crawling super fast, eating big people food, says a few words like momma, dada, gou gou (dog in Chinese) now. He's not sleeping through the night yet. I am praying hard that day will come soon. He just loves to Play Hard and No Sleep for some reason. I know he doesn't get that from his momma because she loves to sleep!

Henry loves to pick on our family dog Louie. Louie of course is the best dog in the world because he doesn't bark and doesn't bite. Super friendly!!!! Henry just grabs Louie by the neck, tail, leg what ever he can get his hand on. Henry really thinks it's funny when Louie squeaks when H is hurting Louie. This is not a really good thing. Henry is going to think all dogs are like that and one day he will get bit. Don't what to be there when that happens!

Henry got to meet his second and third cousins this summer too. Alicia, Allee and Aaron. We had a nice dinner with grandparents, Uncle David and Cousins at Noodles. Great Times! Now we just hope that can come back to live in NWA so we could see them more.

Momma, I left Henry and Aaron for the very first time for a long weekend with my home town girlfriends. It was scary but I knew they would be great! It was good they got to hang out all weekend and just be boys. Not sure what my kid ate or wore. J/K! That isn't what I am worried about. I actually missed my boys so much. Maybe it would have been easier if I had left H more when he was younger for my sanity. I could hear him whine when he heard by voice on speaker and it just made me cry. He was soooo confused.

Well I am going to rest now since I am exhausted with sick baby. You know the saying...."Sleep when your baby sleeps." Well I really think I should live by that but I know it's totally hard.

Good Night. Promise I will do better keeping up with these posts.

First Swim at 8 months

2010-06-03T20:10:00.004-05:00

You can't tell from these photos but Henry loved the water. I was by myself with H so I really had to watch him while taking these photos. Henry loved it. He was splashing water and talking the entire time. The kiddie pool at the Fayetteville Country Club is just perfect for him except he was actually trying to climb out of this floaty. His feet touches the ground so he kept jumping and pulling himself. He's nuts!

Summer Fun in Texas

2010-06-03T19:59:00.006-05:00

Look at me. I was a great baby in the car.

Henry's cousin Otto playing by the water fountain.

Otto opening his early birthday present. Didi hanging out patiently.

Yei Yei, Mommy and H. This is right outside the hotel we stayed at in San Antonio.

Nai Nai and Henry hanging out with Daddy while he was a having a night cap!

My sweet parents

Our little family in San Antonio, TX.

Look at me! I am trying to cool off from the heat outside.

Super happy baby

Yei Yei and Nai Nai

All the Things We Did @ Seven Months Old:)

2010-05-21T21:05:00.008-05:00

Henry playing after school. Last day being seven months old. He's wearing Huggies diapers that looks like they are blue jeans. Aren't they precious?

Look at the Big O Smile:)

What are we going to do with our fireplace? Henry loves playing by it. We are going to have to keep a very close eye.

This is taken at the Fayetteville Country Club on Mother's Day. We had a great brunch with the Carrolls, Gribbles and Tooley. Henry was a little too calm. He just had a bad fall out of his highchair. He slipped through the legs and fell on the floor. He was super tough. He cried for one second. We also discovered the day after this photo. Henry has ezcema. It's a common skin problem. He's all better now.

My very First Mother's Day.
We had a wonderful day. Henry and Daddy got me a Mother's ring with Sapphire and Henry's first and middle name engraved on the outside band. It's so pretty.

Our dessert at Martin Sunday Night Dinner. Yummy!

This photo was taken at Avery Cotton's first birthday party. Mommy didn't attend because she was in Russellville attending a funeral. Daddy got Henry all dressed and took him to the party. It was a cool day at the park. Our favorite Kim played with H. Henry got a Large Pixie Stick and loved playing with it. H doesn't even realize the yummy stuff inside. Thank Goodness:)

Daddy was so prepared. He even brought H's hat. Good Job Daddy!

The Children's Park at the Botanical Garden's. It was so pretty. I can't wait to take H back there.

This is where Chelsea and Stew got married at. The setting was so pretty. All natural.

Henry loved the music there. They are called Big Smith. He loved listening to all the instruments.

Our very happy baby.

Another happy shot of H. It was way past his bedtime and he was still kicking it.

This shot was the neatest. Henry's room is Owl Themed so I couldn't pass up this picture when I saw it. Isn't it neat?!

The cake was gorgeous. Pretty n Pink

Congrats Chelsea! She worked at my parents restaurant for years.

Our sweet family.

Mommy and Me

Another of mommy and me

Didn't take really any photos at Coleson's 3rd Birthday but we had a blast. It was MiMi and Paw Paws house with all the barn animals. We always have such a great there. Great friends, great food and great animals.

So again, I always wonder how fast time flies by. Henry is going to be eight months old tomorrow. Yes, eight months. Henry is just moving constantly. He is not slowing down at all. He eats so much too. He loves baby food and all his snacks. Henry still doesn't have any teeth and it hasn't stopped him from eating. At night when we get home from school he takes 2.5 jars of baby food with cereal in it and takes 4-6 ounces of milk before he goes to bed. Wow, huh! Henry is also using his big boy car seat too. We still have it rear-facing but gives him more space and he doesn't feel so cramped. He seems to really it so far. We will be able to tell if he loves it when we drive 10 hours to Houston next time.

Meeting Great Great Aunt Nancy

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Henry playing the piano at Grandma and Grandpas house.

Henry is a Prodigy. He's playing "Chopsticks" at seven months!

Getting lots of attention from Great Great Aunt Nancy.

Prodigies get bored quickly because they are sooo smart. Ha!

Grandma and GGA Nancy are so tickled with him.

Encore! Encore! Grandma and GGA Nancy played Heart and Soul! All time favorite.

Very focused listening.

Meeting Great Great Aunt Nancy for the very first time.

Daddy and Henry at Spring Fest 2010.

Having brunch and saying good bye to GGA Nancy. :( She was so much fun!

We had a nice quite weekend. Which is always good. We have been everywhere it seems like this year. Friday night we had a wonderful little cookout over at Andrea and Josh's home. Saturday we got up hoping to go to the Farmer's Market and Spring Fest but it just kept raining. So when it stopped around 3ish we rushed over to Dickson. Not a lot of people this year and don't think all the booths were out because of the inclement weather. We didn't stay long because another shower was coming through. Mommy doesn't like to hang out in wet clothes!

Later that afternoon we went over to Grandma and Grandpas home. We had a wonderful guest in town. Great Great Aunt Nancy!!!!!! She was up for our distant cousins wedding. She finally got to meet Henry. It was so neat seeing them visit with each other. For those who don't know. Great Aunt Nancy is Grandmas Aunt. She lives in LR. It was so neat watching them play the piano. It brought up some old memories for Grandma and so neat we could be apart of it. So off we go home so little H could have a late nap. Sunday we met up with everyone again at our favorite little restaurant called Emelia's. They have the best Eggs Benedict not on mommy's weight watchers plan but come on....don't get the opportunity to eat eggs benedict everyday, right?! So off Great Great Aunt Nancy goes back to LR but we will see her again. Bye Bye and Love you!

Henry at Six Months Old

2010-04-20T20:35:00.010-05:00

Henry and Lilly at Eyan's Birthday Party

Henry being silly!

Daddy likes for all the blood to rush to Henry's head! Promise he doesn't do it for a long time.

Henry playing with celery at Hugo's celebrating Mommy and Daddy's third wedding anniversary.

On the phone with my Aunt.

Right after school playing on the floor at our home.

Loves to get the books down under the coffee table.

I wish everyone could see how much Henry loves Nanook. Everytime Nanook barks, Henry laughs uncontrollable. It's hilarious!!!

Playing with dad. Daddy just got home from work. Look how nice he looks?!

Another month has pretty much gone by. He turns seven months in two days. Henry is super smart and developing rather quickly. He's crawling, standing straight up playing with toys and the best of all....he says, "momma." Henry makes my heart melt. Daddy and I love him so much. I love every minute I have with our son. Everyday when I pick him up from school he just smiles and pulls his arms out for me. I quickly grab him and hug him so hard. We come home and eat baby food and then I give him a bath. He loves bath time now. It's weird...he really likes warm water. I am hoping he will adapt to the pool this summer since it will be much cooler. Hehehehe! It's going to be lots of fun this summer playing with him outside and seeing him interact with other children. He loves people and definitely will be a people person. He still tries to play with Louie our family dog that lives with us inside, but Louie doesn't give him the time of day! Actually Louie is starting to become really annoyed with Henry because Henry is now mobile. Most of the time if Henry is playing with us in the living room, Louie is in the guest room chilling.

OMG....More pics.

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Aunt Carol and Uncle Dave

Melissa and Lindsay

Smile:)

Grandpa and Uncle Steve

Another beautiful shot of Lindsay and Jenna

Gavin and Stephanie

Uncle Steve, Aunt Cindy, Aaron, Grandpa and Henry

Trying to stay still.

Winners!!!

More Pics of Stephanie and Gavin Wedding

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Martin Family on our way in the Steph and Gavin reception

Cheese:)

Lindsay and Henry. I love this shot!

Sisters

Jamie and Steph

Some of the Martin ladies

Great Grandmother seeing Henry again.

Mommy and Henry. Henry just woke up from his nap.

Group shot at the Bridal Shower

Girls!!!!!!

Steph with her brides in designer toilet paper dresses!

Jamie, Aaron and Lindsay

Jenna, Aunt Carol and Lindsay -- So beautiful!

More pics from San Diego. As you can tell we all had a great time and filled with smiles on our faces. It was soooo great to be with everyone. It's not often we can all be together so I had to soak it all in. It was so neat seeing Henry interact with all his Great Aunts and Uncles, Great Grandmother and all the Cousins.

My first trip to San Diego.

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Great Grandmother and Henry

Our little family:)

All the cousins that were there celebrating Steph and Gavin wonderful marriage celebration. We missed you David, Allison and Kelsey.

Beautiful Bride, Stephanie in the middle.

What a beautiful shot of Lindsay and Grandma. They were in a deep conversation.

Awww....Cousin Jamie was the first Martin in the third generation and Henry is the first Martin in the fourth generation. Do I ha

My boys!

Jamie and Henry bonding.

Let's just say, he goes 90 mph!

Getting ready to leave the hotel to go home.

We had a wonderful time in San Diego. The city was just beautiful. Henry did awesome on his first plane ride. He didn't make a peep. I took a lot of pictures of the trip but majority got all deleted. Let's just stay stubborn mommy should have read the manual for the new camera. Thanks to our family they took quite a bit so we still have some to share and see. Henry also did really well while we were in CA, even with the two hour time change.

We went to the San Diego Zoo the second day we were there with Grandma, Grandpa, Great Aunt Carol and Great Uncle Dave. The weather was just beautiful! Henry had a little allergic reaction while we were there. The right thing to do is make sure your baby has protective lotion on any exposed areas of there bodies but COE is always test before really using it!!!! Let's just say he's going to be like his mommy and be allergic to all kinds of things for skin use. Mommy and Daddy went into the first gift shop and found some benedryl for purchase and he was all better in 40 minutes. He was back to normal!

Later that afternoon the ladies all went to a bridal shower at this great place called Extraordinary Desserts. It was sooo yummy and wonderful atmosphere. I think Aunt Cindy bought everything in the store. We played a game where you design a wedding dress with toilet paper. I was the model and Aunt Cindy and Grandma designed. All I can say we WON!!!! Later Grandma got a picture that I don't have but I did see....Grandpa, Uncle Dave, Daddy and Henry were at the bar. What??? I was thinking he better not be in smoke but thanks to the State of CA no smoking anywhere indoors! Henry recently had bronchitis so being in second hand smoke was not so good for him.

Our third day, we walked to the Seaport Village. It's right off the ocean. It was so nice and relaxing there. They had all kinds of cute shops and little restaurants. We took all kinds of photos but again they are deleted. I guess we will have to make another trip to SD and make more memories. Later that afternoon we went back to the hotel so we could all get ready for the reception for Stephanie and Gavin. It was at yummy restaurant called Roy's. It's like a Hawaiian Asian Fusion Restaurant. We had awesome food and fantastic service! Henry even took a cat nap there in his stroller. As the event went by I was still taking pictures and later realized all the great family pics we had taken were all deleted in a click of a foreign button. At this point I just
wanted to cry but I held my composure and knew it was alright. I was just soooo sad we take this trip and for once we are all (The Martin's) together and I lost all my memories on photo.

The fourth day we traveled back to AR. Henry again traveled great. We have been so blessed to have taken him everywhere and he just adapts. He loves people and looking at things. Henry is about to turn seven months next week. He's extremely smart. He does all kinds of things now. He crawls, pulls himself up and says, "Momma." He loves his baby food. We have given carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, bananas and peaches. So far he loves veggies but doesn't really like the bananas and peaches.

My First Easter

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Henry is crawling to his Easter Bucket.

Doesn't know what to think.

Playing with his Easter Eggs.

Trying on his new shoes that the Easter Bunny got him.

Henry is soooo smart he put his blocks together and spelled his name. Hehehehehe! Daddy really did it.

Big Boy

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These pics were taken after school today. He was super happy today when I went and picked him up. Normally he falls asleep from school to home. Today wide eyes and happy:).

His shirt says "Future President". One of those impulses at Bella Jack's.

I am super happy today!

Aaron was grilling yesterday. We brought H out to play with Nanook and Louie. Henry laughs so loudly when Nanook barks. It was hilarious. It just tickled him to death when we kept getting Nanook to bark.

Playing with the big bros.

After school yesterday. I just fed him baby food and cereal. He was crawling around his room playing while I was getting his bath ready.

He's super serious when I take his pictures.

You guys are going to think he wears his pjs multiple times before washing. Really he doesn't. I just do lots and lots of laundry these days. I don't think Henry has one stained pj, shirt or pants.

Ok....well you all know our camera was stolen. Obviously the police has not found it so I had to give in and buy another! It's not the one I wanted but it will do. I couldn't pass up anymore days from not taking pics of H. He's changing so quickly and developing this precious personality.

He's really trying to play with Louie but Louie is not giving the time of the day. Louie goes hiding at Henry's first attempt when he starts pulling on his tail or body! It's a good thing I had Louie shaved again for his spring haircut.

Aaron and I have been working hard with him to sleep through the night. So far we are doing pretty darn good. We had one hard night with him this week. I had to drive my precious baby around town at 3am to get him to go back sleep. Sure nice to drive around town with 0 traffic! I sure wish I-540 was that clear everyday!!! Not so much.

Cherry Tree

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Our beautiful tree in the backyard. Isn't it gorgeous?

Henry 5 months old going on 6

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Bunnies!!!!!

Henry is going to be 6 months old tomorrow. Here are some pictures of him and live bunnies. The bunnies were dramatized and Henry didn't even realize they were real.

He's sitting up, pushing himself up and took his first few crawls on Friday night. All of his teachers at school says he's developing super fast and we have our hands full! I tell them they have their hands full!!!

We recently lost all of our photos because our camera was stolen. So enjoy the only 5 months pics we have.

Holy Cow Where Did Henry's Fourth Month Go?

2010-02-21T13:47:00.005-06:00

Mommy and Daddy hurry up and feed me my rice cereal.

I feel better now. Thank you!

Henry at US Pizza. We went to eat dinner this last Friday night with the Knights, Fulchers and Russells. Josh passed his final exam so we were out celebrating. Henry was having tummy time on the dinner table!

What a big boy?

Daddy made a tower with all Henry's bottles. He loves playing with them.

Is this picture not sweet? He's such a happy baby. I don't have to buy him toys. He can just play with his bottles for now!

Tomorrow Henry will be five months old. I know I say this a lot but time is flying by. Everyday he's doing something different. I know school is really teaching him a lot. He's a people watcher. This past Friday he took his first real nap at school. Miss Katie said he slept for two hours. They were flipping out at the school since Henry is always up with the teachers. He likes to keep them on their toes!!!

Our Pride & Joy

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Our sweet family

Isn't he a stud muffin?!

So darn cute you just want to sqeeze him!

Daddy and Henry. Aren't they handsome?

I am so cool!

I love my foot!

Go Hogs Go

This weekend we had some family pictures taken. Henry was a lot of fun. He was soooo happy while getting his pictures taken. As you can tell in his photos.

His hair is starting to really come back now. It's soft again! He has really adapted to school now too. His teachers adore him. The only thing I wish would change is he take longer naps. Henry doesn't want to miss a beat at home or school. Miss Daisy tells me he loves his tummy time. Henry is learning to pick his pacifer up and put it in his mouth. He loves grabbing for his feet and putting it in his mouth. It's sooo cute!

Hope these pictures brighten your day:). Have a great week my friendly followers!!!

What? Four months. Are you serious???

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Henry planting a tree for baby Henry at his Grandpa Martin and Daddy's office.

I am four months old today. Celebrate with me:)

This was taken earlier this week. Henry holding his bottle all my himself!

My little man is four months old today. His afternoon teacher, Miss Katie told me Henry rolled over at school today. She was so shocked she watched him do it three times! Those are things I miss as a mommy.

Today was another beautiful day in NWA. Henry came up to the office and planted a tree in honor of Baby Henry. Grandpa Martin wanted to start his own tradition so he purchased a Rain Tree. Thank you, Grandpa!!! I can't wait to watch the tree grow outside your office. Maybe one day I will carve my girlfriends name in it! J/K....Mommy isn't going to let me have girlfriends!
I am sad I was not there today at the office to see the tree ceremony. I just don't have flexible hours now that I am back at work.

Daddy and Aaron have a wonderful routine in the mornings. I am actually afraid to ask what they do or what time Henry gets to school! I have adjusted back to the corporate world. We moved into our new building last week. It's pretty fantastic!

Catch Up!

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Henry getting his bath after school. Still don't love baths. Hopefully in about month or so he will love them. He will be able to totally sit up by himself and then he can play with toys.

What a big boy! He really likes his jumperoo.

Henry can almost touch the ground.

Have you all been wondering when I was going to post something? Did you think I forgot you all?! Nope...just no time anymore.

We have all been transitioning to our new schedules. I am officially back at work now and already had to take sick day. Henry got his first ear infection on Monday. We knew something was not right when he was soooo fussy on Sunday. He's doing better but not 100%. We also had the awful winter head cold we can't get rid of.

Henry is adjusting to school really well now. He has three teachers throughout the day...Ms. Linda, Miss Daisy and Ms. Katie. They are all so sweet to him. Aaron is taking him Henry to school in the mornings and I pick him up after work. I have adjusted back to work however I think only because I am not dropping Henry off. I would feel so guilty for leaving him but I can tell you it's the best feeling picking up my little guy. Just seeing that sweet face! Everyday I think he has changed since I leave super early in the morning. Seriously super early. Most of you guys are still in bed!

Happy New Year!!!

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First picture of us in the new year!!!

Celebrating at Savor Restaurant

Henry just woke up in this picture on New Year's Day. He wanted to wish you all Happy New Year!!!

100th DAY

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Before with Hair

Aaron turned on the clippers and Henry started crying:(

So far so good. He's not happy but he was really sleepy.

Almost done!

Look at my big boy sitting up in his bumbo chair!

Nai Nai giving Henry his red envelope. In our culture it's called HONG BAO. You put $ in it. More money for his college fund.

Henry and Daddy. Two handsome guys. I am very lucky!

Nai Nai and Yei Yei with Henry and Aaron.

Grandma with Henry and Daddy.

And us...our little family.

Today was Henry's 100th day from when he was born. In our Taiwanese culture you shave the babies head for it to grow out thicker and fuller. Henry was very fussy but he was also really tired. He cried the minute the clippers were turned on. Overall, Henry did really well. When it was all done Henry fell asleep very quickly.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Daddy opening up his present from Mommy and Henry.
He got a new suit for work.

Henry just woke up and hanging out by the tree listening to Christmas music.

Henry loves the lights!

Our tree

Look at the snow. Henry got a White Christmas for his present.

Outside our front door step. Too cold to take picture of our house.

Henry last night at Yei Yei & Nai Nai's home. We bundled him up because we were leaving for the evening. The temperature dropped in NWA.

Henry's first snowball at Yei Yei & Nai Nai's home.

Most kids can't sleep because they are waiting for Santa. Henry doesn't care!

Henry watching Nai Nai cook and Daddy posing for me.

Any resemblance?

Our sweet baby, so happy!

We had a quiet Christmas Eve this year. We ate at Yei Yei and Nai Nai home. My sweet sister and her little family traveled all day from Houston and still didn't make it home. The roads in Oklahoma were really bad. They even did a 360 on the highway. How scary is that with two small children and two dogs and mommy and daddy? They drove in the nasty weather for 14 hours yesterday or more and finally stopped in Alma, AR. The kicker is they all have been really sick too like with high fever. So they are truly little troopers! Santa will be coming to Yei Yei and Nai Nai home later this year.

Aaron, Henry and I so far are having a relaxing Christmas Day. We opened presents and had a big breakfast. Aaron got Super Mario Bros for the Wii so he's about to start playing. He might want to skip lunch because he's going to have so much fun!

Henry is Three Months Old

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I am officially three months old! I don't like to wear clothes!

My Auntie Sara came to Fayetteville to meet for the very first time!
We had lunch with her at La Hacienda. Auntie Sara did not want to put me down.

Hey Guys, I am a big BOY!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Check out my video below. I can talk and laugh. I love it when daddy throws me up and down.

Our Baby

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Look at our precious baby Henry. These photos were taken by Chris Stinson. He did an awesome job!
Visit his site at www.stinsonphoto.com

Martin Family Christmas

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We have everyone except for Uncle David. He's still in KC working hard. We will see him after the Christmas holiday season.

Proud Grandparents!

We had a wonderful, wonderful Christmas this year. Henry's very first Christmas. Henry got so many wonderful gifts and we did too!

We had a yummy dinner prepared by Grandma and Grandpa Martin and a wonderful dessert Sticky Toffee Pudding something Aaron remembered from his childhood so he ordered it.

Thank you all for making it soooo memorable for Aaron and I. We will tell Henry all about it one day.

Love, The Martin's
Aaron, Christina & Henry
2009

Quilt given to us from The Martin's in Dublin, CA
Uncle Steve, Aunt Cindy, Cousins Jamie, Stephanie and Gavin
Who can guess what this quilt resembles?
It's the 12 days of Christmas......Duh!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

This quilt is sooo pretty. I wish you all could see it in person. I grew up in the south and never had quilts. Chinese people just didn't have quilts but I always wanted them and now I have them. Yea!!!!

My daddy, my hubby and my baby!

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Something New....

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This is something new I got for Henry. It's his Christmas present but we already hung it up in his room. I wanted something with Henry's name in his room on a wall, but I didn't want just letters. When I saw her work, it just clicked and knew I had to use her.

The top line has Henry's stats and the bottom has a quote. It says, "WE MADE A WISH....AND YOU CAME TRUE!"

Check out her blog:
http://www.emilyschocolateblue.blogspot.com/

Henry & Santa

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Henry went to see Santa yesterday at the mall. Henry still too small to tell Santa what he wants so mommy told Santa she was a good mommy and told him what she wanted!

Christmas Card 2009

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This is our Christmas Card this year. I hope everyone likes.
Our card was purchased at So Inviting and the picture was taken by Chris Stinson.

More to Follow

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More pictures coming. Just really tired so I am going to bed and start again in the morning.
Good Night.

Houston Trip -- November 2009

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Loving on our boys!

Sissy loving on Henry

My sister and Henry

Baby Henry exhausted. First trip to Houston Chinatown.

Mom, Me and Sharon
Meet the family at Shanghai Restaurant for lunch

My Cousins

Sharon and Henry

Daddy and Henry

My nephews, Steve and Dad

Grandparents with the boys excluding Didi.

This year was the first Thanksgiving holiday time frame I have been able to travel and the very first time for my parents to travel together to see my sister and her family. My parents have sold the business so we all travel down to Houston to see my sister and her sweet family and my cousins. Henry did awesome on the trip down and back. Seriously....he really was an angel in the car. I wouldn't lie. Trust me!

Henry did something new this weekend. He's sleeping through the night! He's such a good boy.

Otto and Silas my nephews loved playing with Uncle Aaron, Yei Yei and Nai Nai. It's soooo neat to see the boys interact with everyone. We don't see them enough so it was really a special time for all of us.

My Boys

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This was taken in Houston at my sister's home. I love this photo of my boys!

Happiness

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I hope everyone enjoys following this blog about our family. I am really enjoying documenting our lives to share with our family and friends. I want to let you all know how blessed I am to have a beautiful and healthy son. Today, Henry is two months old. It brings tears (happy tears) to my eyes now as I am writing because I love my baby sooooo much. I had a great life before but now it's complete. Aaron and I just stare at him and can't believe it sometimes we have a baby but nothing could ever change that. We love our baby boy:)

Christmas Lighting at the Downtown Square

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Henry checking out the lights. He loves lights!

Mommy and Henry

Daddy and Henry

Henry getting really sleepy!

Mommy and Daddy took me to Damn Good Pies for dinner and then later we went to the Square to look at the Christmas lights. We had a really long day and I was a good boy. I really like all the red, green and white lights. It kept me entertained.

Henry's Two Month Party

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Henry and Mommy. Henry is thinking about something.

Henry and Daddy with another funny face!

Henry's Cake
White Cake with Bavarian Creme filling. Fresh Fruit on top of the cake.

Another cake...

Mom (Nai Nai) and Leiping Aiyi working hard.

Look at the assortment of food. Keep scrolling down. It will make you all hungry.

Are you hungry yet?

Now you should be starving...

Fresh Sushi.... The new owners of Madame Wu's did this for us.

Look at all the friends getting food.

More Friends....

and more friends!

Yesterday was truly a very special day at my parents home. Henry's two month party. In our Chinese culture we have to have a party for baby either on his two month day or before. My mom prepared tons and tons of foods for all our Chinese Family Friends to enjoy with us. My mom always go over the top. It was a huge success. Probably around 70 people attended. Henry was totally into it. He loves to people watch!

Also, another great celebration...my parents have finally retired. It was nice to finally celebrate with our family friends. We also were able to introduce the new owners of the restaurant to everyone. I wish my parents well and the new owners lots and lots of success!

Again, Thank You Ye Ye and Nai Nai for making this day so special for mommy, daddy and I.

My Boys....

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Like Father, Like Son!

This was taken a few minutes ago. Both of them still asleep in the bed. Check out there left arms. They are in the same position. Isn't that funny?!

Today is going to be big day for our family. My parents has prepared a huge lunch party at my the house for Henry's 2nd month. In our Chinese culture we must give him a party before his 2nd month. Later in the afternoon we are going to a Couples Baby Shower and then later we are going to the Fayetteville Downtown Square to see the Christmas Lights and the Christmas Parade. Gosh....I am already tired. Just thinking all the things we have to do.

Bye Bye Great Grandmother

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Family Picture at Emelia's on Dickson

We had a wonderful evening at Emelia's. Great food, great service and most of all great company. Henry was an Angel last night while we ate. He slept the entire time while we were there.

Good Morning :)

Henry's Photo Shoot

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I welcome you all to visit www.stinsonphoto.com. Click on Blog and scroll down. You will see Henry's photos. Currently the photographer, Chris has four photos up. They are precious. He's a little poser!!!!
More to come.

Thank you Chris for your talented work.

More....

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Look at these chubby cheeks!

Beautiful picture

Group shot

Henry & Daddy

Four Generations

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How neat is this?! We have Henry's Great Grandmother, Ila Mae Martin here visiting us from California. We had a wonderful dinner last night at Madame Wu's.

Four Generations!!!! I love this photo.

Grandmother, Aaron and Henry

Great Grandmother holding Henry.

Great Grandmother feeding Henry.

Daddy and Henry at Madame Wu's.

We have had a VERY special guest here with us this week. Aaron's grandmother and Henry's Great Grandmother. She is visiting us from California. This has been a very special time for all of us. Henry is the first to start the fourth generation. Grandma Martin and Great Grandmother was at our home watching Henry while Mommy ran some errands the other day.

Mommy's Birthday

2009-11-18T08:19:00.006-06:00

Henry sleeping in the wooden cradle at Grandma and Grandpas home.

Henry taking a bottle.

Henry and Daddy looking at the lights.

My birthday cake at Grandma and Grandpas home.
Isn't it pretty? It was delicious. My very favorite White Cake with Bavarian Filling.

My birthday cake on Friends Nights on Dickson.

I had a great birthday this year.
This year has gone by but I can't say fast. The first nine months went by very slow but the last two months are going by way toooo fast. I love that Henry is here. We are having the time of our lives with our little man. It's soooo weird.... the minute he came into this world everything just changed for the better. Life was good before but now it's fulfilled.

Thank you all for making my birthday soooo special. I love you all!

Grandpa Martin's Birthday Dinner

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Grandpa with his birthday cake.

Grandpa blowing out his candles.

Grandpa opening his presents from us. It's a picture frame with Henry in the photo. He's holding a sign that says, "Happy Birthday Grandpa."

Another gift....The frames says, "Grandpas are Dads with No Rules"

Grandma with Henry

Grandpa loving on Henry

Grandpa and Henry staring at each other!

Tonight we went over to Grandpa and Grandma's house for our Sunday night dinner. It was more special because we celebrated Grandpa's birthday! We ate carry out from Madame Wu's and had wonderful birthday cake made by Grandma.

Hudson's Bday Party at the Little Gym in Rogers

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Henry and I at the Little Gym

Henry and Kinley Osborne

Henry, Kinley and I

This afternoon we went to Hudson Krauft's 3rd birthday party at the Little Gym in Rogers. The kids had sooo much fun. Henry and Kinley are still too small to play with the big kids so they chilled out with each other.

Henry's First Razorback Game

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The Martin's at the Chaney's Tailgate spot

Some of our friends....Kristin Hayes and Lilly. Lilly is six days younger than Henry. They are going to be buddies. They will be attending the same daycare.

More of us!

Daddy and Henry
Henry is cheering for the Hogs!

Woo Pig Sooie!

Daddy and Henry at Tailgate Spot

Our little man

Look at that face. Isn't he adorable?!

We took Henry to his first Razorback Football game yesterday. Henry did sooooo good! He was the smallest fan there considering he's only 6.5 weeks old. We are sooooo blessed with such a great baby. He even allowed us to tailgate after the game. It was a beautiful day and I carried him in the Baby Bjorn. He loved it.

GO HOGS GO!!!!

Halloween 2009 at the Gabel's

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Henry & his buddy Eyan Gribble. Henry was just leaning on Eyan. It was sooo precious. I wish all of you were there when we were taking these photos. It was priceless.

Also if you notice....our sweet Henry is flipping me off as I continue to take all these photos. I am going to show Henry's girlfriends all these photos! He's going to be soooo embarrassed one day.

What else do you want us to do, Mommies? We are hot in our costumes!

Thanks to the Gabel's for having us all at there home. We all had a great time. They had tons of trick-o-treaters at the house. We had to turn off the lights at the door several times to figure out what we could give the children! Coleson Carroll was precious. He was handing out the candy to the kids. They all pretty much understood the concept of trick-o-treating.

Our Friends at the Square

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Sarah Wesley as Minni Mouse and her mommy Sandra. SW also had her cheerleader costume under her Minnie outfit. She couldn't make up her mind! Priceless! She is such a Girly Girl!

Coleson as the UPS driver. We love men in uniforms!

Super Mac with Superhero Powers!

Margaret and Eyan as a Furry Bear.

SW, Grayson, Coleson, Mac and Mac's mommy Courtney

We met lots of our friends at the Square. The kids had a blast trick-o-treating. Afterwards we went to Damn Good Pies and had pizza. It was yummy!

Trick-O-Treating at the Fayetteville Downtown Square

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Our Family

Daddy & Henry at the Town Center

Mommy & Henry at the Town Center
Henry has some spit up! Yuck!!! But still cute.

Getting Henry ready at home. Not happy with his Daddy!

Henry's First Halloween

Henry dressed up this year as an Giraffe. Daddy & I think he's pretty darn cute. We went to the Fayetteville Downtown Square and walked around with our friends. It was a beautiful fall day and the sun was shining.

The Wu Mamas

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The Wu Mamas
I just want to let everyone know how thankful we are. My sister has two very healthy boys, I have one very healthy little boy and my mom has two very healthy grown girls and now mommies.

Otto & Silas at the pumpkin patch. Aren't they soooo sweet and precious?! Just want to squeeze them. I miss my nephews soooo much. They are growing like a weed.

Brandy's Shower at Daddy's Office

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Henry wearing his first Run DMC t-shirt.

Our Favorite Laura holding Henry at the shower.

Nicole's mom, Noah (Nicole 1 year old), Laura and Henry at the shower.

Our Future Firefighter

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Henry tired of Mommy trying to take photos. Mommy don't you know the flash hurts my eyes!!!

I am getting better holding my head up. I still have to work on sitting up!

I am soooo serious like my Daddy.

Henry got this precious outfit from his Aiyi (Aunt Tricia, my sister) when she was here visiting us. We love Aiyi and miss her bunches. Henry hopes to go to Houston and visit his Aiyi, Uncle and Cousins soon.

MiMi, Amy & Coleson came to visit us

2009-10-28T12:12:00.000-05:00

Coleson holding Henry

MiMi holding Henry

MiMi loving on Henry.

Today we had some visitors come see us. Amy brought her mom (MiMi) to visit Henry for the first time. We had a great visit. MiMi just loves on Henry and Coleson was soooo cute. He was getting jealous that his MiMi was loving on Henry. It was priceless. Coleson was wanting MiMi to hold him like a baby.

Henry's is One Month Old Today!

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Handsome Henry is ONE MONTH today! He's getting so big. Mommy & Daddy loves him so much and so blessed.

Cake prepared by our favorite place Harp's on Crossover.

Henry asleep in his carrier.

Ye Ye and Nai Nai at the restaurant.

Proud Ye Ye holding Henry.

Our favorite Laura holding Henry at Daddy's office.

Henry is one month old and has had a big day! We went to Ye Ye and Nai Nai's restaurant, Daddy's and Grandpa Martin's office and had lunch with Grandpa Martin.

A little story on the cake....In our Chinese culture it is customary to give our family friends specially made dessert when the child reaches one month old. Typically it's a Chinese dessert that is handmade and very delicate. It takes a long time to prepare. My hardworking mom does not have time to prepare therefore we ordered little cakes for our family friends. My mom and a her friend will be delivering 15 cakes today to all our family friends. Thank you MOM!

Henry's Visit with Brook's Family

2009-10-21T21:07:00.005-05:00

Brook & Henry

Sweet Grayson!

MiMi holding Henry.

Kathy & MiMi looking at little Henry.

Nanny and Brook with Henry.

Visiting with MiMi & Nanny.

Our Special Friend Nanny and Henry.

Today we had a great visit with Brook's Family. I took Henry over to MiMi's home (Brook's Maternal Grandmother). Henry met MiMi, Kathy, Nanny and Anne (Brook's Aunt). Henry was soooo spoiled. He was held by all the ladies.

Henry's 1st Martin Family Sunday Night Dinner

2009-10-19T09:48:00.006-05:00

Henry went to Grandma and Grandpa Martin's home for the first time last night. We had a special guest there too, Cousin Lindsay. Lindsay was in town visiting friends and family. She is the first relative that has got to see Henry. We had a great evening visiting and had great foods.

Daddy's First Feeding

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We are starting Henry on bottles now. Daddy is now able to start helping with the feedings! Amen....I can have girls night now!

More Friends

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We had more friends come over to visit us. Holly and Nate Zulpo trip back to AR.

Henry's First Bath

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Henry did not like his first bath. He cried the entire time.

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Henry's outfit from Aunt Sara.

Henry with his first pumpkin!

Daddy & Henry

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Daddy and Henry taking a nap.

Henry's Room

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This is Henry's Bedroom. His bedding has an Owl theme. We also included a little bed for Louie to sleep with Henry. Our great friend, Ruth McGinnis painted the owl picture for Henry. She did a super job!

Henry with Mommy and Daddy

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Mommy taking a nap with Henry & Louie.
Daddy and Henry

Auntie Tricia and Mommy with Henry

Mommy & Henry

Uncle David and his friends

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Uncle David came to visit this weekend with his KC work friends.

Henry's Friends

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Henry Arrival Day

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