Christmas Time

Oren's First Picture with Ol' Saint Nick.

Oren got to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at Aunt Barbara's. They came by the house when we were over there for the 7th Annual Gingerbread House Making Party. Oren told Santa that he wanted some toys that would help him learn and become a smart little boy. We'll see what Santa brings him...

Momma & Oren at the Christmas Eve festivites over at the Borrego's.

Grandma Terrie sent Oren some fun toys that he's going to have a blast with. He is now a new owner of his very own fish tank with fishy's that he can look after. :) Thank you Grandma Terrie!

Cha Cha got Oren a musical fish tank to help him sleep at night in his crib. That should come in handy!! Thank you Cha Cha!

Uncle Leif got Oren a cute little Teddy Bear for him to drag around in the future once he's walking. I have a feeling this is going to be his best buddy.

Look at all the goodies Santa brought Oren!

Sleeping on Momma's chest.

The Boys

Awh...there's nothing like Great Grandma Nonnie's arms. He stood no chance of staying awake.

Oren meeting Papa for the first time.

Christmas 2008 Family Picture

(I don't think Oren was too happy about it.)

Oren's Christmas outfits:

Thank you Sheila for this cute little Santa outfit. He was just darlin' in it. The matching striped leggings are in the pictures above.

The "Official" Santa outfit. Isn't this just precious!? Thank you Susan.

Outfit from Cha Cha

Second Month - December

This month he is starting to actually play on this jungle playmat. Those legs are just a kickin' away when he gets excited. His vision is getting better and he's starting to understand that he can touch stuff and it moves. He is also looking at us more & more especially when we are talking to him.

Oren had a busy month for visitors.

Check out who came by to meet him:

Adrienne, Grover and Jeff Bendall

Brooke Meris

Lyndon Meris

Both Aunt Barbara & Cha Cha came for a week to take care of Oren while I went back to work. Thank you ladies!! He loved every second of you spoiling him. Lucky little guy.

Here's a picture from his week with Cha Cha.

First Month - November

Oren's First Bath

He actually loved it and didn't make a peep the whole time. Let's hope this lasts through his toddler years. Yeah right!

Surprisingly enough, he only cried once we took him out of the bath.

This is Oren at one month in his coming home from the hospital outfit. It's amazing how much he's grown in just one month. He's definitely putting on weight but I think it's his length that has had the most growth. Last time we were at the Dr.'s office they said he was 8lbs. & 7oz.

Here's Uncle Leif holding the little man.

His first time in his swing. Look how small he is!! He didn't quite know what to think of it, but since then he has grown into it a little more & instantly falls asleep to the rocking.

Annie's way of saying "Hello!"