061009: Lincoln Ryder Alleman is nine months old! At his check-up, he was in the 98th percentile for his height and 3rd percentile for his weight. The Pediatrician is not worried because Lincoln has been so healthy, and he is just really tall and thin naturally. But we are going to fatten up the little fella! We have started to spike all of his food with formula, and just keep feeding him like crazy! It is not like we didn't feed him a lot before, but now he is eating all of the time :) I feel like he has gained a few pounds in the last few days. We have been really lucky that he loves to eat and that he has been so strong. He loves anything that he can pick up with his little pincer grasp and put in his mouth.
Lincoln has started to scoot all over the place, at first he could go around in a circle and spin really fast. Then he started scooting backwards, and then he figured out he could pull himself forward too! It is so fun to watch, he is really strong! He has started crawling up everyone too, and pulls on everything to try and pull himself up. We have been letting him experiment at the bottom of the stairs to practice using his knees. Once he figures out that he can use those, he is going to be crawling all over the place. I can wait for that :)
Another thing that Lincoln has discovered; is that he can dance! If you sing to him, he seriously shakes his head and starts grooving to the music! He likes to head bang a little bit, it is really cute. When you stop singing, or the music stops, he stops dancing, but then you start again and he starts up...so cute! He also loves to ride the pony and loves to do his little hip thrusts too! He is the funniest little guy.
Lincoln understands a lot of what is going on around him, it really amazes me. He is always interested in whatever is happening, and wants to be a part of it. Whatever is in front of him, or behind him, or anywhere close to him, he has to check it out. Preferably, he wants to pick it up and inspect it, play with it and put it in his mouth! You can just see the little wheels in his head turning, because he is analyzing and learning from everything around him.
He is a great listener too, if you ask him a question, he will respond! He loves to say "Yes" and "No" with his head shakes. If you say, "Do you like this" he will shake his head "yes" or "no". It is really funny to watch. And if you shake your head "yes", he shakes his head side to side and follows you, or "No" he shakes his little head up and down. He is getting really cute with our puppy Roxy too. He will always look for her when you ask "Where's Roxy?" and is usually fascinated by her, watching her ever movement. He is such a sweet little guy with his Roxy love...he always tries to pet her and has even started trying to kiss her too!
One of his most favorite things to do right now, is be really playful. He is so happy, but when he wants to play, he will let you know. He sticks out his tongue and starts blowing raspberries. He really likes to play and have you do it back to him. Lincoln gets so excited and moves his arms and kicks his legs. He loves to play and wrestle with his daddy, it is so adorable. Lately too, he is making the cutest noises. He discovered that he can squeal really loud and does it to get your attention. It starts out softer and then gets louder as he gets more passionate about it. He lets you know pretty quickly if he wants or does not like something. The sound just makes me laugh, because it is seriously the highest pitch...what a cutie.
Mr. Lincoln went to the Zoo for the first time! Anthony, Lincoln and I went with his cousins Carter, Eli and Brooks, Aunt Ruby and Grandma Nancy! It was so much fun. Lincoln absolutely loved watching the animals. I was surprised at how aware he was, and did not think he would get much out of it. But he was fixated on some of the animals. He loved the Cougar...he just kept watching it prowl back and forth and actually reached for it. Then he saw the Cheetah and would not take his eyes off of it! Anthony was so funny and made friends with a little spider monkey! When we were leaving we asked Lincoln if he had fun and he shook his head "yes" and then we asked if he liked the big cats, if they were his favorite. He said "yes" and so we asked if he liked the cheetah the best...he got a serious look on his face and shook his head "no", so we asked if he liked the Tiger the best and he shook his head "yes". It was so funny. We got it on video! Good times! He is growing up fast, and it is reminder for me to keep enjoying every minute.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
LINCOLN IS 8 MONTHS OLD!
051009: The happiest baby on the block has just turned 8 months old! Our little guy is growing up! Please check out the pictures we just had taken of Lincoln...he is such a good sport. He is so happy to smile for pictures and is such a little doll! I am so grateful for such a happy baby!
We have been on an amazing journey over the last couple of months watching Lincoln develop. He continues to grow so much...it is crazy how fast it happens and much changes from day to day. He sits up all of the time and loves to play with his toys! He is now saying "Dadda" and "Momma" all of the time! It is so dang cute to listen to him jabber! Just this week he actually learned how to growl. I love to hear him growl! It is so deep...such a little boy! He is so funny when he experiments with his own voice! He understands a lot of what we say too...when we ask him where Roxy is, he looks around for her, and when asked about Daddy, he looks for Anthony too! Lincoln also loves to stick his tongue out, and still has the most contagious laugh and smile!
I am humbled at how much Lincoln learns each day. We are teaching him sign language and he is now starting to try and say "more" and loves to clap when he is done eating a bite! His favorite new food is the little puffed grain treats that he can actually put in his mouth by himself! He gets kind of frustrated when his hands don't always do what he wants them to do! With his mouth wide open, he sometimes folds himself in half to reach his snack! It is the cutest thing. Lincoln also loves to give high fives and even type on the computer! :)
Lincoln has a couple of new friends! He has a little puppy stuffed-animal named "patches" and a little orange sock monkey named "Rusty". They are his little buddies and he loves to take them with him wherever he goes! The other morning before he woke up Lincoln was sleeping with patches cuddled tightly in his arms. Roxy likes Lincoln's new friends too, and tries to cuddle with them when Lincoln is not looking! :)
We have been on an amazing journey over the last couple of months watching Lincoln develop. He continues to grow so much...it is crazy how fast it happens and much changes from day to day. He sits up all of the time and loves to play with his toys! He is now saying "Dadda" and "Momma" all of the time! It is so dang cute to listen to him jabber! Just this week he actually learned how to growl. I love to hear him growl! It is so deep...such a little boy! He is so funny when he experiments with his own voice! He understands a lot of what we say too...when we ask him where Roxy is, he looks around for her, and when asked about Daddy, he looks for Anthony too! Lincoln also loves to stick his tongue out, and still has the most contagious laugh and smile!
I am humbled at how much Lincoln learns each day. We are teaching him sign language and he is now starting to try and say "more" and loves to clap when he is done eating a bite! His favorite new food is the little puffed grain treats that he can actually put in his mouth by himself! He gets kind of frustrated when his hands don't always do what he wants them to do! With his mouth wide open, he sometimes folds himself in half to reach his snack! It is the cutest thing. Lincoln also loves to give high fives and even type on the computer! :)
Lincoln has a couple of new friends! He has a little puppy stuffed-animal named "patches" and a little orange sock monkey named "Rusty". They are his little buddies and he loves to take them with him wherever he goes! The other morning before he woke up Lincoln was sleeping with patches cuddled tightly in his arms. Roxy likes Lincoln's new friends too, and tries to cuddle with them when Lincoln is not looking! :)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
LINCOLN IS SIX MONTHS OLD!
03/10/09 We have a six month old! I remember when Lincoln was born like it was yesterday, but at the same time, I feel like I have known him my whole life. I don't know what we did without him in our family...I definitely don't remember what life was like before him. Long gone are the days when I could get a full night's sleep, and when we could just pick up and go anytime we wanted...but it is interesting how I no longer care and feel that any sacrifice is so worth it! I love that little guy...I don't know what I would do without his cute little smile and tiny laugh. Every day that I spend with him, I am grateful that he is healthy and happy. He is still such a peaceful little baby...so patient and sweet.
He has made so much progress over the last couple of months...it is amazing. He rolls over any time you put him on his tummy...he loves to be on his back and doesn't like to roll from there, or be off it for long, so he flips over pretty quickly. It is really funny to watch. He does a tiny little crunch up onto his knees and then just turns over. I love it. He is smiling all of the time too. His smile lights up my life. I love to see Lincoln smile and to hear him laugh. It is amazing how just those simple things can transform my day. I love that little boy! He has been sleeping pretty consistently through the night for a couple of months now. I am so grateful for that! He goes to bed on his own, and does really well. When we tried teaching him to sleep it was hard at first, not only to let him cry, but also because he kept waking up cold in the middle of the night. He has a big window in his room and even though we have the heat turned up his hands were always chilly. So after a few nights of trying, I finally decided to keep him really warm - so I swaddled him, put a little beanie on his head, socks on his feet, mittens on his hands and a couple of blankets on top and it worked like a charm! He has been doing great ever since.
My favorite time with Lincoln is still bath time. I love to watch him splash! Lincoln is so content in the water, he would be happy to stay in the tub for as long as possible. He is also LOVING solid foods. He would eat anything you put in front of him, Lincoln is always opening his mouth to share a bite of whatever you have! We have a funny picture of him trying to eat a piece of pizza. Obviously we would never give him a bite of anything, but he is pretty content with rice cereal, peas, carrots and sweet potatoes. Anthony's most favorite time with Lincoln is when he gets to feed him. Anth gets so proud at how well Lincoln is doing and laughs all of the time at the funny things he does. Lincoln just loves his daddy, and Anthony just loves his little boy blue! What a cute daddy he is!
Today at the doctor's office for his Six Month checkup, it was the first time I have ever seen Lincoln get nervous. He is normally the happiest baby on the block! He loves to interact with people that he knows and smiles even for strangers. As soon as the Dr. came into the office, he literally clenched his fist and grabbed onto my hand for dear life. It was sad to think that he might have remembered getting shots in the same place. I have never seen the look that was on his face, or his skepticism before. He was really brave with his shots and only cried for a few seconds; I can't believe how strong he is. Lincoln is my inspiration. He weighed 14.94 pounds and was 27.3 inches long, which puts him in the 8% for his weight and 79% for his height. That means that only 21% of babies are taller than he is and that 92% of babies his age weigh more than he does. The doctor tested him for anemia just to make sure that wasn't a problem, but the test came back normal. He thinks that it is just genetics...lucky kid!
Although we can't believe we have a six month old, celebrating his half birthday, we also want to wish Lincoln's (and our) friends a happy day too!
~Miss Kayla, who is now THREE years old! We remember the pictures of you in your mommie's tummy - we could see your little nose and your Daddy was so excited to show everyone how cute you were! When you were born, you were so tiny! Your mommy and Daddy couldn't wait to finally take you home and hold you in their arms. You were your mommie's little buddy and I am sure you still are in Sunny CA! I am sure you probably won't recognize us the next time we see you, but know that we love you and we miss you little lady! Jen and Jose, we miss you and love you forever. Thank you for being our friends. Even though you are far away, we think of you often and our hearts are with you. We can't wait to meet the bun in the oven...congrats!
~Miss Addie, who is already ONE! Thanks for going on Lincoln's first date with him...you will always be his first love, you little cougar you. I remember when I found out your Mommy was pregnant and that you were going to be a girl! When your Mommy and I were younger, while she was dreaming of your daddy, we joked that if they ever got married they would have blue-eyed, blond curly-haired babies :) It was meant to be because they got married and then you came along! And here you are with beautiful blue eyes, cute blond curly hair and an adorable smile. Your Mommy and Daddy love you so much. Your Mommy told me that when you were born all she wanted to do was look at you all of the time. She even made the most beautiful dress for you so that you would look beautiful when your Daddy blessed you. I think your Daddy kind of likes you too :) We can't wait to watch you grow! Maybe you and Lincoln can go on another first date when you both turn 16! Meg, I can't tell you in words how much I love you. Thank you for being a bright light in my life. Chris, I am so glad that it was written in the stars for you to be with each other. Thank you so much for treating Meg like the princess she is. We appreciate your friendship :)
We send our love to all of our family and friends...you have influenced us more than you will ever know. Our little family humbly thanks each and every one of you for the countless acts of love and kindness.
He has made so much progress over the last couple of months...it is amazing. He rolls over any time you put him on his tummy...he loves to be on his back and doesn't like to roll from there, or be off it for long, so he flips over pretty quickly. It is really funny to watch. He does a tiny little crunch up onto his knees and then just turns over. I love it. He is smiling all of the time too. His smile lights up my life. I love to see Lincoln smile and to hear him laugh. It is amazing how just those simple things can transform my day. I love that little boy! He has been sleeping pretty consistently through the night for a couple of months now. I am so grateful for that! He goes to bed on his own, and does really well. When we tried teaching him to sleep it was hard at first, not only to let him cry, but also because he kept waking up cold in the middle of the night. He has a big window in his room and even though we have the heat turned up his hands were always chilly. So after a few nights of trying, I finally decided to keep him really warm - so I swaddled him, put a little beanie on his head, socks on his feet, mittens on his hands and a couple of blankets on top and it worked like a charm! He has been doing great ever since.
My favorite time with Lincoln is still bath time. I love to watch him splash! Lincoln is so content in the water, he would be happy to stay in the tub for as long as possible. He is also LOVING solid foods. He would eat anything you put in front of him, Lincoln is always opening his mouth to share a bite of whatever you have! We have a funny picture of him trying to eat a piece of pizza. Obviously we would never give him a bite of anything, but he is pretty content with rice cereal, peas, carrots and sweet potatoes. Anthony's most favorite time with Lincoln is when he gets to feed him. Anth gets so proud at how well Lincoln is doing and laughs all of the time at the funny things he does. Lincoln just loves his daddy, and Anthony just loves his little boy blue! What a cute daddy he is!
Today at the doctor's office for his Six Month checkup, it was the first time I have ever seen Lincoln get nervous. He is normally the happiest baby on the block! He loves to interact with people that he knows and smiles even for strangers. As soon as the Dr. came into the office, he literally clenched his fist and grabbed onto my hand for dear life. It was sad to think that he might have remembered getting shots in the same place. I have never seen the look that was on his face, or his skepticism before. He was really brave with his shots and only cried for a few seconds; I can't believe how strong he is. Lincoln is my inspiration. He weighed 14.94 pounds and was 27.3 inches long, which puts him in the 8% for his weight and 79% for his height. That means that only 21% of babies are taller than he is and that 92% of babies his age weigh more than he does. The doctor tested him for anemia just to make sure that wasn't a problem, but the test came back normal. He thinks that it is just genetics...lucky kid!
Although we can't believe we have a six month old, celebrating his half birthday, we also want to wish Lincoln's (and our) friends a happy day too!
~Miss Kayla, who is now THREE years old! We remember the pictures of you in your mommie's tummy - we could see your little nose and your Daddy was so excited to show everyone how cute you were! When you were born, you were so tiny! Your mommy and Daddy couldn't wait to finally take you home and hold you in their arms. You were your mommie's little buddy and I am sure you still are in Sunny CA! I am sure you probably won't recognize us the next time we see you, but know that we love you and we miss you little lady! Jen and Jose, we miss you and love you forever. Thank you for being our friends. Even though you are far away, we think of you often and our hearts are with you. We can't wait to meet the bun in the oven...congrats!
~Miss Addie, who is already ONE! Thanks for going on Lincoln's first date with him...you will always be his first love, you little cougar you. I remember when I found out your Mommy was pregnant and that you were going to be a girl! When your Mommy and I were younger, while she was dreaming of your daddy, we joked that if they ever got married they would have blue-eyed, blond curly-haired babies :) It was meant to be because they got married and then you came along! And here you are with beautiful blue eyes, cute blond curly hair and an adorable smile. Your Mommy and Daddy love you so much. Your Mommy told me that when you were born all she wanted to do was look at you all of the time. She even made the most beautiful dress for you so that you would look beautiful when your Daddy blessed you. I think your Daddy kind of likes you too :) We can't wait to watch you grow! Maybe you and Lincoln can go on another first date when you both turn 16! Meg, I can't tell you in words how much I love you. Thank you for being a bright light in my life. Chris, I am so glad that it was written in the stars for you to be with each other. Thank you so much for treating Meg like the princess she is. We appreciate your friendship :)
We send our love to all of our family and friends...you have influenced us more than you will ever know. Our little family humbly thanks each and every one of you for the countless acts of love and kindness.
Friday, February 6, 2009
HAPPY SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
01/30/09 Anthony and I are celebrating our Seven Year Anniversary today. I can’t even remember what life was like before we were married; nor would I want to. We have had so many amazing memories. I remember the day we were married like it was yesterday. It was so incredible…the coldest day of the year, but we couldn’t stop smiling. We went to Grand Targhee to snowboard for our honeymoon and had a blast. Some highlights include us finding this awesome trail that led through all of the trees which was really narrow and fast; it was so much fun! We went down it probably 30 times! We also had a great time staying on the resort, having breakfasts on the slopes, dinner at this steakhouse, cuddling by the fire and even met a little fox who liked to follow us around. Good times.
So many anniversaries come to mind…some fun trips going back to Targhee for more of the best snow in the world, going to Vegas and Mesquite and staying at the Grand America. Our third anniversary is really close to my heart because we didn’t have a lot of money, and Anthony bought me three roses and a card. I remember him with a tear in his eye telling me that he wished he could give me more. It was the best gift that I have ever received, because he was so tender and it was so heartfelt. I will never forget that.
Last year we stayed at Hotel Monaco and even took our little Roxy girl with us!
This year we celebrated our anniversary up in Midway. It was so much fun to relax! We took little Lincoln with us. It was fun to think that here we are seven years later with our little family. We are so lucky! Here is to another Seven!
So many anniversaries come to mind…some fun trips going back to Targhee for more of the best snow in the world, going to Vegas and Mesquite and staying at the Grand America. Our third anniversary is really close to my heart because we didn’t have a lot of money, and Anthony bought me three roses and a card. I remember him with a tear in his eye telling me that he wished he could give me more. It was the best gift that I have ever received, because he was so tender and it was so heartfelt. I will never forget that.
Last year we stayed at Hotel Monaco and even took our little Roxy girl with us!
This year we celebrated our anniversary up in Midway. It was so much fun to relax! We took little Lincoln with us. It was fun to think that here we are seven years later with our little family. We are so lucky! Here is to another Seven!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
LINCOLN IS FOUR MONTHS OLD!
01/10/09 Little Lincoln is Four Months Old! At his checkup, he weighed 13.44 pounds and measured 25.9 inches. That puts him in the 20% for his weight and 82% for his height. He is a tall and skinny baby; the pediatrician did not seem to be concerned because he is still gaining weight. His clothes are all too short for him and too big because he has really long legs and arms and a thin torso…such a cutie. It was sad as usual to see Lincoln get shots. I think this time he knew what was coming because as the nurse was cleaning his leg, he looked at me as if to say “save me”. He was really brave though and calmed down soon after delivering the most heart-wrenching sound you can imagine. He is our strong and brave little guy.
Lincoln has been learning a lot of cool new tricks! He can now blow bubbles…and loves it when you imitate him! Now that he has learned how to pull off his socks, Lincoln loves to suck on his toes! Actually, he pretty much sucks on everything he can and he is constantly trying to hug things too. His favorites are his teddy bear, blankey and his little elephant cuddly. At this point, he is getting pretty coordinated with grasping things too. He likes to hold onto his binky and will often take it out and tries to put it back in. If you put anything in his front pocket, like his cute little stuffed animal frog friend, he will grab it. He usually tries to put it in his mouth only to drop it shortly after; but it makes us proud. Lately too, Lincoln has been able to turn on a little push-light that we have by his changing table; he loves to stare at the light. The other day, he was playing with his little musical fish and hit the button twice to turn on the music. Lincoln loves music, playing on the radio and especially when you sing to him. He also seems to be mesmerized by is the sound of running water.
One of Lincoln’s favorite new things to do is to do a workout with his Daddy. Anthony will hold Lincoln’s hands, urging him to do a crunch to sit up and then he will pull slightly on his hands to have him stand up. We are surprised at how strong the little guy is; Lincoln does most of the work on his own and he just loves it! He also loves it when you talk to him and he is really funny because he will get excited, but then he will get embarrassed while trying to bury his head and suck on something. He has been so much calmer lately; I think his colic is getting better. We are happy to have our smiley little guy again! Lincoln has the cutest smile; it gives you the best feeling in the world. One of my favorite things that Lincoln does is when he touches my face and runs his hand through my hair. He is really gentle most of the time, except when he gets really excited and likes to pull. I think he just loves soft things. Lincoln also loves to pet Roxy and is fascinated with her. Roxy loves to be as close to Lincoln as possible and he loves watching her every move. Lincoln always reaches for her and loves to rub his hands on her fur. It is adorable; they are going to be the best of friends.
Lincoln has been learning a lot of cool new tricks! He can now blow bubbles…and loves it when you imitate him! Now that he has learned how to pull off his socks, Lincoln loves to suck on his toes! Actually, he pretty much sucks on everything he can and he is constantly trying to hug things too. His favorites are his teddy bear, blankey and his little elephant cuddly. At this point, he is getting pretty coordinated with grasping things too. He likes to hold onto his binky and will often take it out and tries to put it back in. If you put anything in his front pocket, like his cute little stuffed animal frog friend, he will grab it. He usually tries to put it in his mouth only to drop it shortly after; but it makes us proud. Lately too, Lincoln has been able to turn on a little push-light that we have by his changing table; he loves to stare at the light. The other day, he was playing with his little musical fish and hit the button twice to turn on the music. Lincoln loves music, playing on the radio and especially when you sing to him. He also seems to be mesmerized by is the sound of running water.
One of Lincoln’s favorite new things to do is to do a workout with his Daddy. Anthony will hold Lincoln’s hands, urging him to do a crunch to sit up and then he will pull slightly on his hands to have him stand up. We are surprised at how strong the little guy is; Lincoln does most of the work on his own and he just loves it! He also loves it when you talk to him and he is really funny because he will get excited, but then he will get embarrassed while trying to bury his head and suck on something. He has been so much calmer lately; I think his colic is getting better. We are happy to have our smiley little guy again! Lincoln has the cutest smile; it gives you the best feeling in the world. One of my favorite things that Lincoln does is when he touches my face and runs his hand through my hair. He is really gentle most of the time, except when he gets really excited and likes to pull. I think he just loves soft things. Lincoln also loves to pet Roxy and is fascinated with her. Roxy loves to be as close to Lincoln as possible and he loves watching her every move. Lincoln always reaches for her and loves to rub his hands on her fur. It is adorable; they are going to be the best of friends.
LINCOLN'S BLESSING
01/01/09 Lincoln’s blessing day was awesome. We had so many family members and friends there to support us, that it was amazing. Anthony and I were very grateful that so many people love us and are so willing to be involved in our lives. I think our family took up half of the chapel, leaving the people in our ward to look for seats. It meant so much to us that Anthony was able to be the one to bless our (not so little - almost four month old) baby, and to officially give him the name Lincoln Ryder Alleman. The blessing Anthony gave Lincoln was so special. It was more beautiful than I can describe in words. It was truly a blessed day for our family. It is amazing how much a child can change everything about your life in a heartbeat. Little Lincoln has already had such an amazing influence in our lives and we look forward to watching him continue to bring out the good in others.
We had an incredible testimony meeting after the blessing and were very lucky to have several family members and friends bear witness of the truthfulness of the gospel. Our hearts were definitely filled with the spirit and were so humbled. After the blessing it was so much fun to have everyone over to our humble abode. I am surprised that we were able to fit everyone in our little house; we were lucky no one seemed to mind standing! We were very grateful that so many people helped us out with all of the delicious food. Seriously, the food was so yummy. Thanks so much again to all of our friends and family for everything you do for us and for your wonderful examples.
We had an incredible testimony meeting after the blessing and were very lucky to have several family members and friends bear witness of the truthfulness of the gospel. Our hearts were definitely filled with the spirit and were so humbled. After the blessing it was so much fun to have everyone over to our humble abode. I am surprised that we were able to fit everyone in our little house; we were lucky no one seemed to mind standing! We were very grateful that so many people helped us out with all of the delicious food. Seriously, the food was so yummy. Thanks so much again to all of our friends and family for everything you do for us and for your wonderful examples.
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