Westyn's First Bowl of Rice Cereal

We had dinner a little later than normal tonight and Westyn had already had his dinner bottle before we sat down to eat. He has been very interested in watching what we are eating recently. Well, tonight, he started to have a meltdown when he wasn't getting to eat at the same time as everyone else. So, we decided maybe it is time to start him on some rice cereal.

Getting ready to try some rice cereal...



Here it comes!



The first bite...



And the reaction...



So, although the initial reaction wasn't so great, he was willing to try a second bite...if he could just go ahead and hold the spoon.







He did try a few more bites and his impression of the rice cereal didn't seem to improve.









Westyn seems to still be on the fence about the rice cereal...but who can blame him really...it's pretty bland!

Rocking and Rolling

A few weeks ago Justin captured a look of determination on Westyn's face during tummy time that can only indicate that he is trying to figure out how to get to that toy!





The video shows that Westyn has really started showing interest in his toys...it also shows his habbit of spitting up...



Westyn's morning tummy time session usually consists of Garytt trying to "show" Westyn his toys. That really means that Garytt enjoys playing with Westyn's blocks.









On April 30, Westyn was really enjoying his play time...







Then, when I put him on his tummy, he suddenly rolled over!! He did it so easily the first time, it was awesome. So, I quickly grabbed the video camera and placed him back on his tummy to see if he would do it again. He did but he wasn't quite as happy about it.



A few days later, I took some pictures of him rolling over again.









I also took another video.



Way to go Westyn! He has some expressions to go along with this huge milestone...

Determination/Confusion!


Frustration!


Surprise!


Happy!


Watch out world...Westyn is rocking and rolling!

Westyn's Baptism

On Sunday, March 25 (Garytt's actual birthday), we had Westyn baptized in our old parish in Tonganoxie, Kansas.

Location: Sacred Heart Parish, Tonganoxie, KS
Celebrant: Fr. Mark Goldasich
Godparents: Rebecca Meyer, Dana Harrison, Mark Harrison


Rebecca making the sign of the cross


Dana making the sign of the cross


Mark making the sign of the cross


Father Mark putting oil on Westyn

After a few prayers, the godparents making the sign of the cross, and Westyn receiving blessings with holy oils, it was time to be baptized in the holy water.











Apparently, Garytt was not too interested in the ceremony because he kept turning around to play with Uncle Kyle (who was kind enough to take all these pictures for us).





After a few more prayers and blessings, it was time to take some more pictures!








Grandma and Grandpa


Mimi and Nanny


Great Aunt Kathy


Great Aunt Shira


Great Uncle John and Great Aunt Trish

While we were finishing up the pictures, Justin was busy getting the lunch ready. We had about five kids around the ages of 2-6 that attended the baptism and they were all tired of sitting still and ready to eat! I have to say they all did a great job considering asking young kids to sit quietly for a whole mass and a baptism is a lot to ask!

Anyhow, we had a small buffet of pulled pork, some sides, and, of course, a cake!







After everyone ate, we all just hung out for a while. It was so great to see so many of our old friends!







After Garytt ate, he was running around with the other kids, having a great time! Someone took this shot and I'm sure it was an accident but it looks cool.



We even finally got a family picture where no one is crying.



Garytt decided he was going to help with the gift opening...







We want to thank everyone who shared this special day with us! Sadly, I didn't get pictures of everyone there but know that it means a lot to have such great family and friends!

I want to say a special thank you to Kyle who did a great job taking pictures for us!



Here is the newest member of this church - Westyn Dean.