finally an update

Finally I am able to post. I've tried a few times and it wont let me. Things are going good. As I figured things are becoming a little more busy. Chad started golf, I started watching a little 7 week old girl, and my classes are getting more demanding. We have decided that I will start going to school full time starting this summer so that I can graduate by next may. I'm glad, but it is going to be one busy year! Thankful that there is light at the end of the tunnel! We took Landen in for his 9 month well check. He looks great other being extremly little. He is in the 1st % for his weight for his age. They are checking his weight again next friday and unless he has gained a lot of weight they are sending us down to Riley to get some test done. He eats pretty good he is just so active. I mean he has been crawling since he was 5 months. Poor little guy wants to walk but his little feet are just to small! :) I bet he will soon though! He wants with help but can't get it by himself. But other than that he is great. Like I said, very very active, keeps me on my toes. He is great!

Since we are trying to save money we decided to take some 9 month pictures at home. So yeah, they didn't turn out great! And yes, its a quilt in the background, we didn't have any white sheets! :)

Riding his horse!

So when I say active this is what I mean. This is where the bread maker usually is, but i was making bread and he was just way to excited!

This past week Landen has been sick. At this point he didn't want his bottle rolled off of me and ended up like this. I rubbed his back for like 2 minutes and he was out. After a doctors visit and some meds he is back to himself!

Hopefully I will be able to post again soon! I will let everyone know what he weight looks like next week! Enjoy this wonderful weather! (well today is pretty cold) :)

Hugs and kisses :)

Just another day . . .

Landen is so much fun and ALL over the place. Just thought I would update with some pictures! Nothing new going on, school is getting a little too much at times! I have continued to watch my friends two little guys, which has been a lot of fun as well. Starting in two weeks I will start watching a newborn little girl full time. I think that will get rid of my baby fever for awhile. :) Hope all is well!

Playing with his new toys from nana and papaw for Valentines day!

Watching for daddy to come home from work! So Sweet!!!

Landen can walk with help. I dont think he will be there by 9 months but pretty close after! His poor little feet are just too small i think!

Lately Landen has been shaking his head. Whenever we say nooo, he shakes his head. Such a little stinker.

God Bless! :)

8 months

I can not believe that Landen is already 8 months old. Actually 8 months and 1 week!!!! Well, our little guy is such a stinker! He continues to stand and tried the other day to take a step. He wants to walk SO bad. Not sure if i'm ready yet thought! :) Landen continues to be a GREAT eatter. He has loved everything so far which is such a blessing. Not much is going otherwise. Chad and I are going out this weekend for Valentines day. It will be our first night away from Landen. I am a little nervous but my mother in law will take great care of him. Here are a few pictures. :) Hope everyone is doing well.

Here is Landen in the snow. Not so sure what to think.

Just a few days after the big snow, we are taking a walk in the mid 50's! :)

So happy!

So Sweet!

Bath Time, so silly

Hopefully it warms up for good soon. I loved being outside for a few days. :)

Snow is falling!

I just wanted to update with a few pictures. Landen and I are getting very bored inside and we can't wait till spring where we can spend time outside. However, Landen loved the snow (we even gave him some to play with and a little taste). Things are going good. Classes have started back up for me and I am going to be a busy bee this semester. My classes seem to take up more time and get more difficult, which I guess it is a good thing, but can be very tiring. This summer will be very busy with a praticum and full time classes. And to think, i'm only half way! BLAH! I am blessed to have the opportunity to go back and get my masters so I keep working. :) Landen is great. He is discovering things and making messes! He wants to stand by myself so bad but his poor little feet can't hold his body. He is so strong though. Anyways, here are a few pics.

Look close, you can see his two bottom teeth!

Until later ~ Hugs and kisses!

Finally a Christmas post!

So I finally have a few minutes to put together some pictures of Christmas. We had a very busy last few weeks visiting both sides of the family but it was a lot of fun. We first celebrated Christmas with the Taflinger family. For some reason those pictures wont load from my camera so hopefully soon I will post them. But we had a great time playing games and spending some time with one another. Landen had so much fun with his cousin Caleb and can't wait for his new little cousin to make his arrival. :) The weekend before Christmas my brother and his girlfriend came to out house for a few days (who is now his fiance). We had a lot of fun with them as well. Then we ventured to my parents in Ohio for a week over Christmas. Landen's first Christmas was great. He was so cute. Of course I have posted a ton of pictures. :) It was so nice to also spend Christmas Eve at my grandparents house. My Nannie worked so hard to make it so special. It was great to all be together and spend time with the cousins. Over New Years we went back to the Taflingers and spent more time playing games and relaxing. What a busy yet fun time of year. I start back with classes this coming week. BLAH! So things will once again pick up! It has been nice being back in our little home and back to a routine, however, we can't wait to see family again very soon! Anyways, here are the pictures, hold on, cause there are lots!

Playing in his new tub that he got from grandma and grandpa taflinger. He LOVES it!



My brother Erik and his fiance, Leah.



Christmas Eve outfit we bought with great grandma Mitchell's money! Thank-you grandma! Don't I look handsome! (Hopefully we will see the Mitchell side of family soon)!!!



Landen with Peepaw!



Christmas morning! So excited about the presents!



There are no words!



One of his presents from nana and papaw!



Riding on his new car (his favorite gift, also from nana and papaw).



Family Christmas picture!



So tired after such a long few weeks. At the taflingers house after new years. (look at those feet, so sweet)



Here is a video we just took the other night of landen playing. He is just so sweet. Landen is all over the place moving around. He is a pro at crawling and at 6 months started to stand. He is sooo strong. I bet he walks by 9 months. :) He sure keeps me busy but i wouldn't change it!

The Holidays

I just realized I haven't updated the blog in a month. Things have been so crazy with my semester at school coming to an end. Now that my classes are over until another four weeks I have some more time to relax and get things done. :) However, Landen will be waking up from his nap any minute. :) Things are great. Landen started to crawl at 5 1/2 months at less than 14 pounds. He amazes me. So he is already on the move. Crazy little guy! I have santa fever bad with Landen. I have went a little crazy I think. I mean really, baby toys aren't that expensive, so I haven't spent tons, just bought a little too many. :) It is so much fun having Landen here for the holidays. It brings back my child like adventurous side. Here are some pictures.

Taflinger Thanksgiving! :)

(the kids)

Look at those blues!

My mom, me, and Landen over Thanksgiving!

First visit with Santa. Landen was very curious and loved to pull his hair! :)

My friend's little boy that I watch on Mondays with Landen playing. We are starting to work on sharing.

So Landen thinks its time to figure out how to stand already. He does that all the time. It wouldn't surprise me if he walks by 9 months!

So here is a video of Landen on the move. He got shy as soon as the camra came out. Oh well. : )

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season. Let us not forget the reason why we celebrate! :) Until Later ~ The taflingers

fall fun

I can't believe it's been almost a month since the last post. Busy, busy. Well anyways, Landen is great! He continues to surprise me daily. After we started cereal at 4 months he loved it. So a few days ago we tried green beans. I am truly blessed. We have a GREAT eatter (takes after daddy). Three days on green beans and he loves them. I just hope his eatting habits continue. As it has gotten colder out, we have taken fewer walks. :( So we are getting a littel stir crazy already! :) But Landen continues to amaze me. He is almost crawling. Just today he was up on all 4's moving his legs and trying to move his arms. He made it one step. So proud, but yet isn't he just little to young to be crawling? Haha, growing up too fast!!! I only have 3 more classes for this semester, which means I am bout half way done with my Masters program! Still seems soooo far away! BLAH! Chad is doing good. Hunting season has started so thats all i hear. It's one of those topics you just nod your head and continue to say yes, when he talks. :) We are super excited because Chad's sister, Brooke, has moved back to Indiana. So lots of Aunt B time. :) Maybe we can get my brother back this way after he graduates in May. :) Anyways, here are the pictures. Hold on, becuase there are lots!

Little pumpkin on Halloween!

Playing with the pumpking guts!

Ymmmm, green beans.

Ready to hunt!

Fall picture time. Checking out the leaves.

Picture of his up on all 4's. So cute!

I tried to post a video but for some reason wouldn't let me. So maybe later. Hope everyone is doing good. Until later ~ hugs and kisses!