p.s. I am aware that I am posting a lot of photos, but there were so many good ones I couldn't narrow it down any further.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
One Year Photo Celebration
On March 1, Doug came for an all-day photo session for Waylon's one-year pictures. I just got the disc of pictures today and was once again amazed at Doug's skills. I cant believe my younger cousin who was best known at family functions for his Donald Duck voice, is now an amazing photographer. Thank you, Doug!!! (Dont forget to check out his website: www.dougmiranda.com/blog)
p.s. I am aware that I am posting a lot of photos, but there were so many good ones I couldn't narrow it down any further.
p.s. I am aware that I am posting a lot of photos, but there were so many good ones I couldn't narrow it down any further.
Party at Playgroup
After Waylon's one-year photo session (see post above), Doug came with Waylon and I to playgroup, which just happened to be faux-hawk and pigtails day. Doug was a trooper, taking pictures among the chaos of all of the kids and moms. I just got the pictures, and here are some of my favorites.
My favorite punk rocker
Waylon points some things out to Blake
Waylon and Tanner compare hair treatments
Rock on!
Wiggin' out
Waylon and Sydney give eachother the cold shoulder
Waylon is very serious about his playtime
My favorite punk rocker
Waylon points some things out to Blake
Waylon and Tanner compare hair treatments
Rock on! 
Wiggin' out
Waylon and Sydney give eachother the cold shoulder
Waylon is very serious about his playtimeTuesday, March 20, 2007
St. Patrick's Day
Grandma Patty and Tom came for a visit for St. Patty's day, and Waylon was able to show off his newest skill--walking (sort of). I dont have any good pictures yet, but Waylon can take quite a few steps at a time. I think it will be a few more years before he's ready for the St. Patrick's Day marathon, but he's making progress.
Forget green beer, Waylon has bubbles to celebrate his 1/8 Irish heritage
A rare mommy and Waylon picture--it must mean my mom's in town.
Grandma Patty looks on as Waylon cruises the playground.
Waylon and grandma roll around on the ground playing "grab the camera"
Forget green beer, Waylon has bubbles to celebrate his 1/8 Irish heritage
A rare mommy and Waylon picture--it must mean my mom's in town.
Grandma Patty looks on as Waylon cruises the playground. 
Waylon and grandma roll around on the ground playing "grab the camera" A Fine Line
After a walk yesterday, Waylon and I were playing with his blanket. I am not sure if Waylon is schitzo or very cute, but there is obviously a very fine line between horror and absolute joy for our little guy.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
A Year In Review
2/19/06: Almost ready for lift off
Waylon is here! A few hours old
One Month Old
Two Months Old
Three Months Old
Four Months Old 
Five Months Old
Six Months Old
Seven Months Old
Eight Months Old 
Nine Months Old
Ten Months Old 
Eleven Months Old
One Year!!! ONE YEAR UPDATE
Its official, the fastest year of my life has come to a close. My baby is one. I am done nursing!!!!!!!!!!!!! (There are no words sanctioned by the FCC that allow me to express how glad I am to be done nursing, and especially to be done pumping) I am in less shock than I thought I'd be at this point. I feel like for the past 6 months I've been saying, "wow, Waylon is X months old. In just X months he'll be one!" Thus, when he actually turned one it didn't exactly sneak up on me. That said, I still find myself staring at him, wondering if it will ever sink in that together, Aaron and I created this little person. Totally amazing stuff!
TODDLING?
Things are going really well these days (which means by writing that I have just jinxed myself completely). Waylon is crawling at warp speed and "cruising" all around the house while holding on to furniture, walls, the dogs, or his parents. He can stand on his own for several seconds at a time, depending on how distracted he is. Once he realizes that he is standing unassisted, he sits down. If he gets really distracted, he'll actually take steps. Until today (3/14) he had taken independent steps 3 times, but today when I got home from work he was attempting to walk like crazy. At one point he saw me with cheese in my hands and took about 3 or 4 independent steps to get to me. The power of cheese! I guess he is going to be walking soon, which I think means he is officially a toddler, and no longer my baby--very sad. However, it also means that my arms get a break from carrying his rather dense little form around all the time--very happy!
PARTY TRICKS
I think they should have awards for neurotic parents called the "neuries." Aaron and I would be a shoe in for this award. I thought the pediatrician was going to drop kick us out of the office if I asked one more time, "so is that OK? He isn't delayed is he?" Say it with me, "every kid is different." I know this, but its just so hard when its your own child, and at playgroup I see much younger babies clapping, waving, pointing, repeating words, and other "party tricks" as Aaron calls them. Waylon's only trick is holding up his fake cell phone to his ear. Of course when he did this we thought he was a genius until he started holding spoons, shoes, and water bottles to his ear as well. Lets just say that we aren't preparing his early registration to Harvard just yet.
PEDIATRICIAN APPOINTMENT
On March 2, 2007 we had Waylon's one year appointment. Here are the stats:
weight: 22.8 lbs (50th percentile)
height: 30" (50th percentile)
head: 46 cm (45th percentile)
According to the doctor, Waylon is doing great and despite Aaron and I pointing out every single thing "wrong" with Waylon, he was deemed to be a normal, healthy child. He babbles a lot, but doesn't say "mama" or "dada" in context. We also cant get him to do sign language, but that hasn't prevented him from getting us to bow to his every wish. Aaron hypothezizes that Waylon is not mimicking what we do (i.e. sign language, clapping, waving) because he is fiercely independent. We get the feeling that he thinks that clapping like a monkey is beneath him, and is choosing not to do it. At least, that is what we are telling ourselves. Waylon is a GREAT eater, and has added spinach, kidney beans, blueberries, cantaloupe, and dried mango to his diet. He is still a good sleeper at night and his naps are getting longer--although he still naps much longer for the nanny than for mommy. Overall, he is a happy kid and Aaron and I feel so lucky every day to have him in our lives!
Here is a preview of some of Doug's pictures from Waylon's one year photo session:
I have no idea how Doug got Waylon to do this, but I love this picture!
above: Cruising below: waiting for the bus?
Waylon LOVES the playground
Getting the hang of this walking thing...
Look ma, no hands!
TODDLING?
Things are going really well these days (which means by writing that I have just jinxed myself completely). Waylon is crawling at warp speed and "cruising" all around the house while holding on to furniture, walls, the dogs, or his parents. He can stand on his own for several seconds at a time, depending on how distracted he is. Once he realizes that he is standing unassisted, he sits down. If he gets really distracted, he'll actually take steps. Until today (3/14) he had taken independent steps 3 times, but today when I got home from work he was attempting to walk like crazy. At one point he saw me with cheese in my hands and took about 3 or 4 independent steps to get to me. The power of cheese! I guess he is going to be walking soon, which I think means he is officially a toddler, and no longer my baby--very sad. However, it also means that my arms get a break from carrying his rather dense little form around all the time--very happy!
PARTY TRICKS
I think they should have awards for neurotic parents called the "neuries." Aaron and I would be a shoe in for this award. I thought the pediatrician was going to drop kick us out of the office if I asked one more time, "so is that OK? He isn't delayed is he?" Say it with me, "every kid is different." I know this, but its just so hard when its your own child, and at playgroup I see much younger babies clapping, waving, pointing, repeating words, and other "party tricks" as Aaron calls them. Waylon's only trick is holding up his fake cell phone to his ear. Of course when he did this we thought he was a genius until he started holding spoons, shoes, and water bottles to his ear as well. Lets just say that we aren't preparing his early registration to Harvard just yet.
PEDIATRICIAN APPOINTMENT
On March 2, 2007 we had Waylon's one year appointment. Here are the stats:
weight: 22.8 lbs (50th percentile)
height: 30" (50th percentile)
head: 46 cm (45th percentile)
According to the doctor, Waylon is doing great and despite Aaron and I pointing out every single thing "wrong" with Waylon, he was deemed to be a normal, healthy child. He babbles a lot, but doesn't say "mama" or "dada" in context. We also cant get him to do sign language, but that hasn't prevented him from getting us to bow to his every wish. Aaron hypothezizes that Waylon is not mimicking what we do (i.e. sign language, clapping, waving) because he is fiercely independent. We get the feeling that he thinks that clapping like a monkey is beneath him, and is choosing not to do it. At least, that is what we are telling ourselves. Waylon is a GREAT eater, and has added spinach, kidney beans, blueberries, cantaloupe, and dried mango to his diet. He is still a good sleeper at night and his naps are getting longer--although he still naps much longer for the nanny than for mommy. Overall, he is a happy kid and Aaron and I feel so lucky every day to have him in our lives!
Here is a preview of some of Doug's pictures from Waylon's one year photo session:
I have no idea how Doug got Waylon to do this, but I love this picture!
above: Cruising below: waiting for the bus?
Waylon LOVES the playground
Getting the hang of this walking thing...
Look ma, no hands!
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