First Date....Two Women

First, I had a dinner date with Audrey. It was great conversation...and I really hope to take her out again!

After I had dinner with Audrey, I had to rush and meet up with Clara for "drinks". We had a good time, though...Clara was a little agressive in getting me to taste her drink! She just wouldnt take "no" for an answer!!! Nice girl too...she likes to dance and I even got her to push me in a babydoll's stroller (unfortunately, my Mom wasnt quick enough to get a picture of that)!



(Last week, we went over to the Crawford's house for Dinner With The Kids. The Freeman's were also there. Nathan was in heaven with these two fine little ladies. Center of attention...at such a young age!)

How Old Am I (Picture of the Day)?

Yes, that is Nathan running around in a walker! It seems that he has become quite attached to it at his Nan and Paps's house. Yes, he can walk. Yes, he can run...but what fun is that when you can do both IN A WALKER?! :) Obviously, he is having a blast!

(Photo courtesy of Nan)

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Snow, Snow, Snow

It snowed the other day. Nathan's first snow...well the first one that he might be interested in. Jonathon took him outside for a little feel....

It's Audrey, Audrey!

The best I could get of the both of them...together.

Oh! Audrey, Audrey (or as Nathan calls her, "Auden, Auden").

Audrey, hamming it up!

Christmas Nate!

Last Saturday, Audrey and her parents stopped by for a visit. I do have to say that Nathan and Audrey have really started playing well together (and by together, I mean, BY each other). They seem to be learning the whole sharing thing, and seem to be interested in what the other is doing. At one point, Nathan leaned over and gave Audrey a little kiss on her head. MUCH better than previous weeks when he just hauls off and hits her (and any other little kid around). :)



I really tried to get a good picture of the two of them together, but they just wouldn't stand still (dang kids!). So...I got some good ones of the two of them...separately. :)

Photo of (Christmas) Day

You really can't get much sweeter than that.

Christmas Morning

Its Like Christmas!

Just a boy and his Slinky.

Radio Flyer Fire Engine

Holiday Recap

Whew! January 2, 2008 already! What a whirlwind...at least it feels that way. But, then again, don't the Holidays always feel that way?

Well...let's see...what is new in The World of Nathan? Hmmm...well, he really couldn't have cared any less about Christmas and all the fuss surrounding it. He refused to participate in tearing packages open. It is a good thing we didn't waste our time wrapping his gifts! Most of them anyways!

Nathan's Grand-Mom and Grand-Dad came in for a visit right before Christmas, then his Grandma and his Uncle Zane came in for a few days (and actual Christmas Day). Throw in visits to the Schmoll Family Christmas Party, and the Ice/Rhodes Family Christmas Shindig...and you have one very confused little 16 month old. One that has decided that 1am is a GREAT time to wake up the neighborhood. Apparently, Nathan has forgotten that "night night" means "to sleep for 11 hours in a row". I am not quite sure what is going on with him...although he has sprouted a couple more teeth. Either he is STILL teething (will it ever end???!), or waking a few times a night has become a habit for him. He may have gotten a little spoiled in all this commotion, and realized that if he cries a little at night his parents will rush right in and cuddle with him (how dare us!). Smart kid, that Nathan! ;)

Nathan got some really great toys too! Nobody went overboard and he isn't completely overwhelmed with new stuff to play with. So far his faves are the golf clubs (plastic) that Santa brought him, the tent that Grandma gave him, and the new Baby Einsteins videos that his Grand-Mom got him. However, he has all different toys at his Nan and Pap's house...of which he really enjoys the truck (that plays music) that Uncle Jeff gave him, and the Radio Flyer (picture coming) fire engine that his Nan and Paps gave him. Some notable mentions are the Slinky from Uncle Rob and the shark bath toys from the Frentheway Crew.

All in all, it was a great Holiday season. On to 2008...where we are bound to enter the "terrible twos", a big boy bed, and POTTY TRAINING!

Shout Outs

For those of you paying attention, you will notice that I have added quite a few more links on the right. I have also divided the Friends from the Family Blog links...just because, well, because. :)

I thought I would give some shout outs to those that have just joined the blogging bandwagon...(this has NOTHING to do with Nathan, so stay will me folks...Nathan updates and pictures are on their way :))

So take a moment to gander at my family...Nathan's family. Many of you who keep up with Nathan, are from Jonathon's side of the family...so if you have blogs, let me know and I will add you to the link list. :)

The Christmas Photo Every Kid Must Have

We took Nathan to The Mall last night for our annual "Let's meet Santa" trip with him. We met up with Josh, Jeanne and Audrey...and Audrey had the exact same reaction to Santa as Nathan did....not good!

Remember last year: http://nathanielcharles.blogspot.com/2006/12/santa-baby.html

Ahhh, how things have changed!

We Call Him...

Rico.....Suave.....

Nathan has decided that he isn't a huge fan of his jammies, so every morning when we get him up, he has unzipped them halfway. He will also do this if he gets to play around in them before bed or before we get him dressed in the morning. We have begun calling him "Rico Suave".

A Frentheway?

Yesterday, Nathan got his second haircut. He was a patient little boy for the most part. His favorite part of the haircut was near the end when he was getting restless and Charlie broke out the cookies! Not just ANY cookies...these were CHOCOLATE-melt-in-your-hand cookies. Nathan gobbled the melted treats up...while Charlie finished cutting his hair. At the end, we had a chocolate hairy mess!

The FIRST thing that Jonathon said when he walked in the door and saw Nathan with his new 'do was "He looks like a Frentheway!". By George...I think I see just a little bit of Kreed in Nathan ;)

(Notes: Frentheway - my maiden name...so my side of the family. Kreed is my brother's eldest son, Nathan's cousin.)

Chocolate, Anyone?

(Notes: The Hershey's is empty, and yes, his nose is running. Snot and chocolate...every little boys favorite treat! ;) Ewwwww!)

Have A Seat.

Future Pro Wrestler??

Picture Of The Day

Photo courtesy of Nan. :)

The Return of Naked Nate!

(with socks)

Peek-A-Boo....With One Eye Open

Arms

I think somehow, overnight, Nathan has sprouted 5 additional arms...on each side of his body. It is as if he woke up yesterday morning and realized "Oh, I AM a toddler...I shall act like a Toddler".

It is so amazing to me the different levels of development that there are... for instance, two months ago Nathan was getting into everything. I honestly couldn't imagine what else the child could get his grubby little Toddler fingers on...until he woke up yesterday morning, and his getting into everything had just leaped to a new level.

He is simultaneously in every room, while he is crawling up the stairs and playing in the toilet...ALL at the same time!

Oohhh, the life of a Toddler!

(Not complaining. He is a good boy and keeps me on the very tip of my toes, every second of the day!)