The Giraffe Video

As mentioned in the previous post, we have a video of Aunt Liz giving Q the rocking giraffe for Christmas. This was the present Q got before going to bed Christmas Eve. The Riedlingers celebrate, according to the German custom, on Christmas Eve; so we wanted Q to have something also. Liz gave a great gift and of course, it was wonderful to see his face light up with enjoyment.

Please excuse the commentary. No excuses other than that like all the other videos, it was shot without a script.

Christmas

Quinlan was delightful as we celebrated his first Christmas. We traveled to Frisco (a suburb north of Dallas) to share the holiday with Katharine's family.



Wrapped boxes are quite exciting. Q has trouble figuring out what to do with them: should he chew on a corner or swallow the wrapping paper? Mom usually knows how to help.

Q gets a little start from his Mom.

Almost better than presents are the shiny bows that stick to his hand.

Presents, new toys, fancy books, and lots of clothes - why would Q want to play with any of them when there is a leftover wrapping paper tube to play with?

Q's favorite new toy is the rocking giraffe his Aunt Liz gave him.

Christmas was a treat with the little dude. He really took his time with unwrapping and was full of smiles for all. After getting sick earlier in the week, he was feeling somewhat better, though he was still under the weather enough that he wanted to cuddle. We are glad that he had a full recovery and is back to his old self, demanding food and attention from everyone.

Snow

Quinlan got to experience some freezing precipitation this afternoon. The Dallas Grandparents came through with some snow for Christmas; you can hear Bing singing in the background.





Merry Christmas Eve!!!!

10 Months Old

Q - The Newest Slew of Photos

Last week, Katharine made gingerbread cookies for her class to decorate. She baked like crazy, and Q got to enjoy his first Christmas cookie.

The ducky tub is just about ready to be deflated and stored. Q has so much fun kicking and splashing; we will have to see how things work in the big tub.

Flying in the air with Dad as the landing gear. Q spent some only-in-the-diaper time recently after an especially messy dinner found itself all over his clothing.



On Friday, Mom and Dad got to come home early and take me to the park to hang out on the swings. I love the feeling of the air in my face, but I just wish I were a little bigger and could stay in place without the blanket wedged in to hold me.

Almost more fun than swinging was watching the other kids at the park. There was a girl on a swing that I couldn't keep my eyes off of. Mom kept trying to take my picture and all she got was my profile as I stared to the right.

It's barely there, but if you look closely I am sporting my sly little smile.
Music makes me very happy.

The 10 month birthday photos

Our at home measurements have Q at 22 lbs., 30.5 inches long, and with a head circumference of 18 inches. All of that means that we needed to order a new car seat where his feet don't hang over the edge and his head doesn't hit the top.

Are they going to take photos of me again?

I think it's pretty funny that I won't sit still for a picture.

For lunch? I'll have the monkey brains.

We are looking forward to celebrating Q's first Christmas. Not sure if he realizes it yet, but even if he doesn't really get into the spirit, it will be fun to be off of work and hanging with him.

Jumping

A short video of Quin jumping in his jumper. He is playing and talking with his Mommy and having lots of fun.

He's Crawling the distance

We've been watching Q crawl around, two or three "steps" (what do you call a single crawl anyway) at a time for a few weeks now. He usually steps once or twice and then scoots the rest of the way that he is moving. Tonight Katharine got some video of the little man really moving.

Thanksgiving and Holiday Decorations

We have been a little slackerish in the posting department - so here is a quick recap and catch up.

Thanksgiving was a blast. Quinlan's first was spent surrounded by loving family and lots of food.


Quin hanging out with his Grandpa Roy.


Snuggling with Mossil before she flies back to Pennsylvania.


Everything's a laugh when you are riding on Grandma MJ's shoulders.


The whole Thanksgiving family crew.

One of the fun changes going on with Q has been his constant desire to stand up. He now often wakes up from a nap and stands, waiting to be picked up by anyone who happens by.


Sometimes sad


Sometimes happy

After the visitors left, we were able to set up some of the decorations for Christmas. It has been very enjoyable to watch Q discover all of the new things around for the holiday season.


Q really likes this musical snow globe. He watches the glitter swirl around and tries to eat the glass. It sits up on our new cabinets (sort of visible behind us - THANKS ROCKY/FOSSIL!!!!), and Q will stand beneath it and fuss until we take it down for him.


The tree has so many things that look fun to grab and try and put in your mouth and lights and shiny stuff.....it is so exciting.


Bundled up to look at the lights outside. Quin helped Dad put some of them out on the fence.