Owen vs. Thing

Yesterday, Owen engaged in an epic battle against Thing, from the Addams Family.

My Lunch With Owen

Owen made a state-of-the-baby video address for everyone.

Holiday Photo Phrenzy!!

Oh, hello. I didn't notice you standing there as I play on my play mat. Notice how I'm sitting up? Yeah . . . I do that. No big deal. Just sitting up and stuff. Interested in what I did over the Christmas-type holidays? Well, let me take you on a trip through the magic of photography. Come with me, won't you?

WON'T YOU?!?!?!?!?

My Grandma and Grandpa Larson live in Iowa. I've been there before. But this time my parents made me wear a ridiculous outfit.

Then I hung around and took pictures with my Grandma. She knows where my smiley button is, apparently. But here's what I don't get: Why do I have to wear this get-up when my parents get to dress normally?

They should have to wear something festive, too.

Here's a Christmas tree.
Ok, now you're getting into my space. My mom is taking a picture of me on her cell phone, because I am adorable. OBVIOUSLY.


I love my Grandma and Grandpa, and when we were in Iowa, I got to meet my Aunt Christi, Uncle Brandon, and my Cousin Kendall!! (I met Jordyn back when I got baptized. I remember my baptism.)


My cousins loved me so much! They took good care of me, which isn't easy, because I'm still a little floppy. I think my mom and dad liked having other people around to take care of me so they could have a vacation. My dad listened to his iPod a fair amount.


Then we came back to Minnesota, and it was time for another party! We went to our friends Ryan and Laura's house for New Year's Eve. I was ready to party, as you can see:


My Step-godmother Haley knows what's going on. You'd think my Uncle Graham isn't a responsible Godfather, giving me beer and stuff, but check this out:


Here he is talking with me about the Small Catechism. My god-Methodist Theresa was there, so he had some competition. Who's this John Wesley I keep hearing about? Anyway, then there was a DOG!!


I liked that dog. It licked my face. But in case you were worried, my Uncle Graham protected me by putting her in a headlock.

I've still got my eyes on that beer. Then we played Rock Band!!


Actually, I was sleeping upstairs. I missed seeing the ball drop!


Well, that's most of the holidays I celebrated this year. We were busy. My parents didn't even get a chance to dress me in this outfit. I'd tell you more about it, . . .

But I am quite sleepy.

My Friend Natalie's Baptism

Hi everybody! I just got back from my friend Natalie's baptism. Here are some pictures from my trip!


We took a plane to get to Tampa, Florida. Let it be known that I am a seasoned traveler. Including this trip, I've been on 6 plane rides, and I've never had a meltdown or anything! I just sleep, or smile at the other passengers. Or poop on my mom.

You might be wondering who this Natalie person is. So, this is Natalie:


We're best friends. Natalie's dad and my dad have been best friends since they were 13, so that makes us automatic best friends. And someday . . . A COUPLE?:

I like the idea of Natalie being my girlfriend, but she's still getting used to it, apparently.

Baby exchange! We had so much fun -- and I love my Unkie Chad! Can you tell?:


He taught me a bunch of new games that make me smile. And then my dad and Unkie Chad decided Natalie and I should kiss each other. We were, after all, bred for mating:

I like the idea of Natalie being my girlfriend, but she's still getting used to it. So, later that night, I put the moves on her while she tried to make a phone call.


Shot down. I like the idea of Natalie being my girlfriend, but she's still getting used to it. She'll come around.


But my dad loves her. She is, after all, his goddaughter now. Oh, yeah -- almost forgot. Natalie got baptized. And Unkie Chad and my dad sang a song. And then there were snacks.

We flew back to Minneapolis, and the temperature dropped like, 70 degrees! I couldn't figure out what was going on. And get this - I was wearing the same clothes as the first flight! . . . ok, so both pictures are from the same day.


Ok, bye.

News Flash

Attention, everyone. Are you listening inside that silver Daddy-box? This just in:



I am bananas. Bananas about bananas:


I've been eating vegetables, and they're ok. I'll eat peas, or squash. If you give me sweet potatoes, I'll probably eat the whole thing.

But if you give me bananas, look out, mister. I'll plow through that thing like a '46 Ford through a time-traveling DeLorean.

I'm also thinking about setting up a facebook account. Don't worry - my computer usage is closely, parentally monitored:


And in case you were wondering, yes, that's me sitting up. I'm pretty good at it.

- Owen

Update

Hi. I haven't blogged in a while, because Mommy and Daddy can't find their camera. But here's some stuff that I can do:

- Roll over. I'm getting better at this. Usually I can make it from my tummy to my back now.
- Sit up. Sort of. I usually fall over after a second, but I LOVE sitting up, so I stick my legs up in the air and try to do ab crunches.
- Stand up. Sort of. Sometimes my dad leans me up against the wall, and I just stand there, like I'm James Dean or something.
- Hold my bottle. Yesterday I ate 5 ounces, and I held it all by myself!
- Eat solid foods. I've started eating rice cereal. For a while I would just hold it in my mouth, and say, "What am I supposed to do with this?" But once I learned to swallow it, I really liked it.

I'm also growing teeth. It hurts. I love chewing on stuff.

My Babu came to visit this weekend, while my dad was in Wisconsin playing music. I love my Babu. That's all for now.

Owen

Update From Iowa

I'm at my Grandma and Grandpa Larson's house in Monticello . . . IOWA! Crazy.

We had a long car ride, and when we got here last night, I showed off for a little while, and then we went to bed.

When I woke up this morning, I wanted to show Grandma my neck muscles, so Daddy put me on my tummy. I laid there for about a minute, and then I had ENOUGH! So I tucked my arm under, and rolled onto my back!!! That's the first time I've ever done that.