Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Belton: Ten Months

Belton has truly become a little person this month!! He watches everyone and everything around him as he is figuring out more about the ways of this world! He is still a very happy baby and I get asked all the time if he is always "this good"! We are so lucky!!
Belton is on the go all the time now! He crawls everywhere and walks along anything he can hold on to! His little walker is a HUGE hit right now! He also loves crawling under things whenever he can. For example, Matt made Belton a bridge out of pillows yesterday, and Belton LOVED that!!! It was super cute!
Belton really understands what we are saying a lot of the time. He can also say a few words! Mama, up (always whispered), hi (hhhhhiiiii with a little wave), bye (ba with a little wave), bottle (ba). Matt says that "baba" is dad in Farsi, so basically Belton is saying dada all the time!!


Ten Month Stats
Weight: 23 pounds, 1 ounce
Length: 30 inches
6 teeth

It seems like Belton's growth has stalled for a bit in the gaining weight area, but his teeth just keep on exploding through! He got three new teeth this month. Now he has four across the top and two on the bottom.
We did some sleep training this month, which generally went very well! However, he still has difficulties with naps (especially when we're not at home!). Belton sleeps great all night, from about 9 to 9. He usually takes two or three naps a day, depending on how long they are. Every once in a while, we get lucky and he takes two 1.5 hour naps! Those are the best! :-) But, he often only naps for 45 minutes. We are just grateful that he will nap in his crib now!
He's turning into a little boy with this car as one of his favorite toys!! I have also noticed that he has a growing love for balls, too. But he might not be all "typical boy"...he always seems to find and enjoys playing the piano when we are at houses that have one! :-)
Belton moved up to his big boy car seat this month also. But that doesn't keep him from napping in it all the time!
He just walks across our whole apartment and back anytime we help him get the walker situated!
Belton's favorites this month are: jumping, walking (with his walker or anything like it), bath time, balls, testing his boundaries, water in an adult cup, guacamole, reading, being held and carried, crawling and exploring, being tickled, finding and trying to play with feet and shoes everywhere, crawling under things, playing peek-a-boo, playing "I'm gonna get you!", ride a little horsey, milk, music, going outside and new toys!!
This is one of my most frequent views lately, when Belton crawls over to me, pulls up and tries to get me to hold him. So sweet!!
We love our little boy!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Matt's 24!!

 Matt's birthday was a fun one! We started the morning with homemade sausage biscuits and Belton helping Dad open some presents!
 After a low-key morning at home, we headed to Raising Cane's to have lunch with Matt's parents and Abbi!
 Abbi had made Matt a cake and we all enjoyed it!
 Then we went to my parents' house to see some family for a little bit and drop Belton off for the evening!
 We enjoyed a yummy dinner at The Ranch at Las Colinas. Good food!!

Finally, the main event!! Matt and I went to Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth to watch some movies! We got there nice and early and enjoyed sunset, some live music and the beautiful views of downtown Fort Worth before watching a great movie!
 Happy Birthday, honey!
 I love you!!
 
We went home after the first movie, I guess we're getting old!!!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Our Little Family

Julia took some pictures of our little family while she was in town last week! We sure do love our sweet baby Belton!


 Haha, this one is my favorite!! 

 He has started finding his tongue lately!! 

 Matt climbed a tree and got sad when he got stuck. He is getting too old!! (We took these pictures on Matt's birthday- old man!)

 Claire helped teach Belton how to do so big!!
How big is Belton??
 SOOOO BIG! :-D

<3

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Twins

On our wedding day in 2010, my dad and I unknowingly recreated this photo of my mom and her dad (Belton's namesake) on her wedding day in 1973.
I couldn't love this more!!!

My dad always calls my mom and me twins. I guess this is just another reason why!!

Happy Birthday, Mom!!! I love you! :-)

Monday, July 29, 2013

Bathtime

 This baby still LOVES bath time! Whenever Matt starts the bath water, Belton hears it and immediately starts giggling and crawls to the bathroom as quickly as he can! It's adorable!


Check out that little curl on his head! 


In other news, a couple of weeks ago Belton was cruising along the ottoman until he touched my foot. As soon as he touched it, he said "mama" and he has said it many many times since then! It is so sweet for me that this little guy has figured out my name! 


Sunday, July 28, 2013

Cow Appreciation Day

This year, we started a new family tradition of dressing up for Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day!
Matt got home from work before Belton and I got home that afternoon. Matt had created his udders, ears and nose before we even arrived! This guy loves to dress up!!! And we love free food!! (Well, let's face it, I love free anything!)

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Busy Times!

We have been BUSY the last few weeks! It's great and I love it! However, I haven't done a good job of keeping up with things on here lately!!

So, Belton attempted some self-feeding with bananas. Sometimes he likes it!
 He played the piano at Grandma and Papaw's house. Grandmom will be so proud when she sees his new skills!! :)

 He stands and cruises and goes from couch to ottoman to Mom's legs like it's nothing! I see walking not too far in the future! (Yikes! :))

 We got to go to Aunt Abbi's bassoon recital.
 Belton actually sat and listened to the great music!

 I am such a sucker for these "hoodie" outfits. Seriously. They're my favorite!!
 Belton found the kid's drawer in the kitchen at Grandmom's house and had a grand time playing in it!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The Fourth of July!

 We had a great fourth of July, full of friends, family, fun and food! 

My friend Alissa had us over to make this cute shirt for our little boys! Belton got to match Daddy, Captain America! :-)
We headed over to my parents' house for the festivities. Our good friends the Weldy's came. Most of us swam for a bit!

We ate some yummy food!
 Jennifer lounged while Lillian took a nice nap!


Belton showed off his raspberry skills!

Inhale! ;-)
 Chris, Otto and Marcus had some fun with the red car!

 Family Pictures!


 Happy Fourth!!!