Henry Update

For those of you that received our Christmas letter, I hope to keep this blog updated with Henry information as often as I can. Henry is growing and changing so much everyday it seems like. He really knows who his mom and dad are! He lights up every time one of us is in the room. Henry is also starting to eat Cheerios and also is starting to drink out of a sippy cup. He's said mama a few times but has yet to say papa. He is also starting to sit up on his own and finally his hair is growing back! These are all changes that have occured in the last month if you can believe it. Henry is such a good little boy. He cries only when he's overly tired or super hungry. He is content hanging out on the floor or in someone's lap. I am totally in love with him, and can't wait to see what changes are next!

Henry's Holiday Adventure Continued

Christmas Day brought with it more adventures for the little guy. It was off the Grandma and Grandpa Schwartz's in Iowa. Six hours later we arrive happy and ready for more lovin'! Henry loves his special time with Uncle Nick and the rest of the gang. He was such a good little guy except for the lack of sleep at night, which mom is not used it, it went GREAT!

As I reflect on my life during this holiday season, I realize how blessed TRULY blessed to have such an amazing family. I never in my life ever thought I would be were I am today...and I thank God for giving me this opportunity to raise my own son with my wonderful husband. I hope that each of you can find the same peace in your own life along with the joy that family brings!

Henry's First Holiday Adventure

Well....to say we were busy over Christmas is an understatement. I am finally home with my boy, and I finally have some time to reflect on this wonderful holiday season. Our adventure started the weekend before Christmas when we visited the family in Madison for an early christmas. The highlights from this adventure include: Henry rockin' out on the guitar, the boys rockin out on the WII Rockband, and my cousin Carson's reference to grandma and grandpa's lack of holiday spirit as "crap"! Those pictures are coming. They are on Matt's camera.

Christmas Eve we went to Matt's parents and went to Christmas Eve service along with Christmas dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Schulte's. Henry was spoiled this Christmas! He got an amazing Radio Flyer wagon and lots of other goodies. Matt also scored this year landing TWO Terry Redlin prints.

Merry Christmas from The Schulte's

Last Sunday we got together with the photographer that took our wedding pictures to capture some raw Schulte photos. The whole family was there, and Henry was in his prime. There's nothing like an exciting afternoon with your in-laws to make anyone smile! For those of you that know me, you can sense the sarcasm...

I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Henry these last two weeks. I don't miss the daily grind of the office and the stress that comes with it. I feel built to be a mom, and I love that connection I have with my son.

My dad is in the hospital because they thought he was having a heart attack. Thankfully it was not a heart attack but rather a blocked artery they were able to place a stint in and help clear it out. I went down to Des Moines to be with my family, and when I returned this evening, my house was a mess! Again for those of you that know me, when I say "mess" I usually mean something out of place. NO NO NO..my house was a total disaster. And to top it all off our neighbor was over feeding Henry. I realized in that moment that a mother is really the heart and base of the family. It is she who commands many a task and performs them simultaniously without anyone really noticing this Herculian task.

But, for the pictures......that is what everyone really enjoys! I think they turned out amazing! I didn't realize how much Henry looks like his grandpa until I saw these pictures....

Also Henry is getting Baptised this month!!! I am so excited. We have finally found a church that we BOTH feel comfortable in.