6 Months!

It's hard to believe this "Big Guy" has been the center or our universe for 6 MONTHS! He's such a talkative little boy, and he loves new people.

This is a picture from 2 weeks ago. I was laying him down for bed. He looks wide awake but don't let that fool you. No more than 10 minutes later he was out cold.
He's getting better at eating baby food. We have resorted back to Single Grain Oatmeal. (thank you Leah!) He likes it alot better than the rice cereal. I just started by mixing it with his milk, and then giving him the spoon to play with. Once he was putting the spoon in his mouth I mixed in a tiny bit of banana. (This boy loves Banana!) He's getting much better at actually swallowing! Once he squeezes his lips together I just put it away and try again the next day. It seems to be working. Once he gets really good, we'll practice with the other foods.

This car was such a smart purchase. He loves it. This makes tummy time alot more fun for all of us! He loves anything that lights up, plays music, and is LOUD! :-)

6 Month Stats:

26 inches- 25-50%

17 lbs- 50%

Favorite big kid food: Banana

Favorite Toy/s: Bath Ball, Moms Cellphone cover, Vtech Car, Remote

New tricks: spinning in his jumper, pounding on tables, switching hands, picking up things he's dropped, sipping from a cup, repeating noises.

New Noises: Squealing, growling, raspberries, and all variations of Ba, Na, Ma, Da, Ga etc..

New way to make trouble: He does this coughing noise when he wants attention or doesn't want to be in his crib, if you take something away from him he makes that same noise until you distract him with something new.

Time flys.....

On January 9th, Kingston turned 5 months young. 5 MONTHS! The milestones he's reached so far:

-Foods he eats (well Kinda): cereal (hates it), squash, sweet potatoes, banana, pumpkin.

-He laughs the cutest laugh.

-He's still sleeping through the night. :-)

-He loves his tongue and sometimes even makes noises with it.

-He is holding things in his hands and bringing them to his mouth to chew on them.

-He talks (baby talk) all day and has even started to "growl"

-Kingston can Roll over, back to front and front to back.

-He can sit up when assissted by a boppy, of course it doesn't take him very long to fall over.

-He is reaching! He wants anything we have and he's started putting his arms out when he wants you to take him. (I'm not sure if he knows thats what he's doing.)

I'm sure there's much more that I am probably leaving out. It's surprising the things that change from day to day. It seems like everyday there is something new.

We're incredibly blessed!

Holiday Season!

I can't even put into words what this little guy brings to our lives. It amazes me how funny he is even if he can't talk. I've been living with my camera at my side because of all the new faces he makes. We feel blessed beyond measure.

Its shocking how quickly the holidays are coming. Though we don't yet have snow, Christmas is definitely getting closer! (You can't go to the mall without getting trampled by a stampede)
This picture was taken at the Christmas Party for the 324th Psyop. We all got dressed in our nice Christmas clothes and had lunch at the Embassy Suites. I just think this picture turned out great! I might be biased but I love our beautiful little family!

3 Months

Guess who's 3 months old!? THIS GUY!!!!!!
I feel so lucky to be his Momma! He's growing and changing everyday. This morning when I was saying goodbye to Paul and Kingston as I was leaving for work he squealed when I kissed his chubby little neck, I live for those little moments. When I am talking to him in my Momma voice and he smiles real big and squirms with excitement, I live for those moments too.

It seems a little silly now to count his age in weeks... Looks like we have to celebrate on the month marks now.

Happy Halloweenie!!!

I just wanted to add a little post and show off our little guy. Kingston passed out about half way through the candy stash! What a cute little monkey.


Happy Halloween!

Can't get enough..

How is it that you can love something so much that comes in such a tiny little package? My world now revolves around Kingston "Sir Poopie Pants" Houck. Who would think that you would enjoy living every moment for someone else? I love being his mommy!

I love his little naps on my chest.

I love putting him in clothes that are way to big on him. (0-3 Months at 6 weeks old)

And I love getting to watch him grow.

Paul had drill in September and I couldn't help but dress Kingston up just like Daddy! Now he has his own little ACU top and cap. He has no idea how cute he is!

They looked so cute hanging out in the rocking chair when Paul got home.

I love finding clever little shirts when we go shopping! Paul picked this one out, of course.

Kingston has been so much more alert. He's awake much more during the day so I talk to him and make silly faces at him. I'm sure he has no idea what I am saying but it's fun all the same. He makes some of the cutest faces and now he is SMILING!

Its so hard to catch him smiling because I take alot of pictures with my cellphone and the camera on it is delayed. Soon it will be a regular occurance and I'll catch him with the camera.

After six weeks of being home I had to go back to work. The first few days were rough but I know that I'm working to give Kingston a good life. I appriciate even more every second I get to spend with him. I'll try to keep up with my blog so our family from home can see how fast Kingston is growing. We are excited to go home for Christmas and show this little guy off!

Welcome Kingston Liam Houck

We're pleased to annouce that Baby Houck officially has a name! It only took until we saw his cute little face.
Kingston Liam Houck was born August 9th, 2010 @ 5:47AM. Weighing 6lbs 4.3ozs and measuring 19 inches long.
We're all so happy to be home and spending every second we get together. We can't wait til everyone gets to meet him.