The next update

Time sure flies! Peter is now a little over two months old, and what a difference two months makes! He seems to change every week. Last week he had his first shots - it was tough at the doctor's office for both Peter and his mom, but thankfully he did not get sick and didn't seem to react to the shots at all. We have been trying to keep a regular routine with him to help him figure out where he is in his day, and it has really helped him figure out when it is bedtime. The last little while, we have been putting him to bed at 9:00 and he falls right asleep! This is quite something, because he has a really hard time falling asleep during the day, so for him to happily go to sleep on his own is fantastic.
We are amazed at how strong he is already! He can hold his head up quite well, and loves to look around, sometimes whipping his head from one side to the other to catch everything that's going on. He also loves to stand, and can support his own weight quite well (the balance thing needs to be worked on yet, but we'll give him a few months for that :) )
A few January pictures for you to enjoy - there are some more Christmas ones on the other computer but it's at school with Mike. I'll try to get them up this week sometime.

Peter and his momPeter's cousin Robert, enjoying a "Farley"Robert, aka "Cookie Monster"Grandpa and Grandma love smothering their grandsons!Proud Grandpa - and Peter, you're not going to be eating those cookies for a few months yet ok?Can we get a smile?Yup, I think so!Sorry, a little fuzzy, it's hard to tell which pictures are the good ones on this computerPeter and his lovely Aunt KarenGetting a bottle from DaddySo, Peter, want to discuss some politics?

Post Overload :)

Laying aroundI like this lap thing...

I really do!

Hanging out with Mom and Dad on Saturdays is really fun

Big smiles!!

Oh Peter

Happy New Year!

Best wishes for a happy and blessed New Year go out to all those who still check this blog. May we continue to look to the Lord for all that we need in the coming year, and may He continue to bless all that we do in His name!
A note to the Blog Police who posted the "intimidating" note on my blog - will you accept an apology for the non-activity in posting... things have been very busy, and little Peter does not seem willing to share any of his time to let me have time to blog. It's been more than a month now since I posted, and he was not even 10 days old yet at that point. He is now 6 weeks and 3 days old, and he has been growing very well! Born at 8 lbs 3 oz, he weighed 11 lbs 6 oz last Thursday, when he was 5 weeks 5 days old. So, he's putting on the pounds and changing so much all the time! The last few weeks he has been getting quite fussy, doing a lot of crying and sometimes is fairly inconsolable. He makes it a little difficult to get things done around here! With lots of love, cuddles and patience, we look forward to making it through these colicky weeks to a time when he is a little happier for us. We were treated this morning to some big smiles from our little guy - so beautiful! And so good to see our little boy so happy for a while.
Christmas time has been busy, as usual, and we quite enjoyed our visits with family. We spent the first few days of Mike's holiday at the Vander Deens in Strathroy, and then another few days in Hamilton with the Mussches. Now we are back at home, enjoying some family time together before school starts again.
And I'll post a few pictures as well, although I don't have too many available to me on this computer.

More Pictures

Peter tries on his overalls for the first timeWhat a cutie!Yes, he smiles! And Mommy doesn't think it's just gas!What's with all these pictures anyways?Serious fellowPeter and his 3 1/2 month old cousin RobertHe's got a little catching up to do!More of that serious faceDaddy's nose is quite interesting

Welcome, Peter!

He's finally arrived! We are happy to announce the birth of Peter Hendrik! Peter was born right on his due date, November 17, at 9:21 in the morning. Weighing 8 lbs 3 oz, all is well with the little guy and we are so happy to finally be able to hold him in our arms! Praise God for His many blessings! What an honour and a privilege (and a huge responsibility!) to be given this covenant child. May the Lord grant Mike and I all we need to raise Peter in the fear and glory of His name!

Bummer

The last post I made was Post #111. I posted it on November 12.
Why, oh why, didn't I post it on 11/11?
It would have been so much prettier.