Owen turns 1 year old!!!!

Plenty has changed since we've updated the old blog. We'll try not to go as long the next time without an update. Here are some pics and a video of Owen demolishing his birthday cake. It was a great time and it's hard to believe a year has already passed!

Long time coming!!!!

Okay...so we've been slacking as far as the updating goes.  But that's only because we've been too busy enjoying our time with Mr. Owen!!!  The little boy is certainly growing up.  He does all kinds of things now.  He motors around on his hands and knees like there's no tomorrow.  He can pull up on anything and has the "cruising" down pat.  He laughs, chuckles, is ticklish, gives hugs, and yes...he still does cry occasionally but usually only when he's hungry or tired...

He has two bottom teeth that he's had for awhile now and 3 top teeth coming in at the moment.  He's up to 20 pounds now and is due for the car seat change...finally he gets to face the front of the car instead of staring at the seat the whole time!

He just started going to a new sitter.  Her name is Donna and we all really like her a lot.  She seems like she will spoil our little guy plenty and give him the love and attention he deserves.

So here's some recent pics below for you to enjoy!  Hope everyone is doing well!!!

The picture above was actually in the Southeast Missourian over X-Mas

Owen and Mama opening gifts...

Ahh...the Italian in Owen!!!

He could pass for Tom Cruise's "Color of Money" character right??

Mom always makes Owen smile!

November with Owen, family, and friends...

Hello all...hope everyone is doing well.  Just an update on how our little guy is doing.  He is to the point now where he can stand on his own for like 3 whole seconds!  It's a game to him.  He is such a determined little fellow.  It's so cool to watch him balance himself and really concentrate on standing up.  He gets such a kick out of it...as does mom and dad.  

He has two teeth at the bottom and is starting to eat more and more solid foods.  We'd have to say that sweet potatoes and carrots are at the top of his list...with his biter biscuits a close second.

He's definitely found his "voice" and likes to test it out when he gets up in the morning.  He's said "mama" for awhile now...but just recently did utter the words "da-da" and then much to our surprise, he shortened to just "dad".  Obviously this put a big smile on dad's face.  He's also started to wave "bye-bye".

Jeff's family came up in October and we all tailgated before a Mizzou football game.  It was a lot of fun and grandma and grandpa had a great deal of funny loving on their grandson.  

Last week, some friends from Kansas City...Craig, Jessica, and their son Oliver, came to visit.  It was great hanging out with them and Owen and Oliver are new buds.  

We'll try to keep everyone updated more often!  Take care! 

Playing with Grandpa Augustine

Owen, Grandma and Grandpa Augustine

 

Owen and Oliver having lunch

Did we mention he likes biter biscuits?

Owen loves to go tubbin'!!!

Update Waaaaay Overdue!!!

Okay...so here it is middle of October and we haven't shared any of Owen's recent progress!!!  Shame on us!  Owen is doing awsome.  He is growing, and growing, and growing.  He's just the most pleasant kid to be around...and lot's of fun!  

He's to the point now where he can sit all on his own and can get to that sitting position all by himself as well.  He's crawling around too!!  Mom and Dad were both early walkers so that has us thinking that he will be walking before too long.  He really enjoys the outdoors and like most little ones, he really focuses in on new things...sometimes he looks to be in a trance.  

He's 7 months old now and boy does the time fly.   We're enjoying every minute being new parents.  It's challenging but so rewarding.  Just watching him grow up and learn new things is so incredibly neat.  

We do have some sad news to pass along.  Our chocolate lab, Molly, is no longer with us.  We made the very hard decision to put her down a few weeks ago.  Molly was diagnosed with lymphoma back in July.  She has been with Amy and I since there ever was and "Amy and I" and she will truly be missed.  She was a great dog and wonderful companion.  We miss her dearly but know she is better off where she is at now.  

Owen and Dad watching football

"Watch out...I'm mobile!!!"

Molly, Amy, and Owen

I thought crackers were suppose

to go in the mouth????

Owen in August...

Owen has been trying "new" foods as of late. 

We've started putting some rice cereal in bottles

for him to try and most recently sweet potatoes 

in a jar...something Bob Evans didn't have on their

menu.  Needless to say...it was definitely different

tasting to him and his expressions are priceless!!

 

"Thank God that is over!!!!!!

Owen really likes to wear his shades...maybe

he likes to check out all the ladies behind the 

dark lenses :)

Molly's been doing pretty good...Owen seems 

to be very fond of his puppy...

Semi-confused look on Owen's face as he 

relaxes on the couch...

There's that cool cat with his shades on again!

Owen in shades striking a pose...

Amy, Owen, and Grandma Violet at our 

Labor Day BBQ at Cosmo Park

Cute!!!!!

Even cuter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!