Felix and I have a mommy workout group/playdate we attend every Saturday now, and last week they organized a photographer to come out to the park with us and take Valentine photos. Too cute not to post! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone…
Kisses 10 cents!?! Worth every dime.
Valentine cutie
I am sorry you have not seen a posting on this blog for so long! My resolution for 2013 is to try to get caught up on some of the posts/pictures I’ve missed since I stopped posting regularly in February.
I will put up some pictures from Christmas this year so you all can see how big Felix has gotten. Then, I’m going to go back and try and fill in some of the earlier pictures…so don’t be surprised if Felix looks different and much smaller in the next post. I missed everything between rolling over and running! 2012 turned into an incredibly busy year, hope to make up somewhat for it now.
Happy New Year from the Fazenbakers!
This is Felix’s 2nd Christmas and the 1st time we get to celebrate in Gainesville. We’ve always been off visiting relatives. It’s fun to be with family but it’s also nice to climb out of your own bed and celebrate at your own place. It was really special to decorate the house, watch him play with his presents and think ahead to many happy holidays here to come. Felix didn’t quite get the paper unwrapping part, but he did enjoy playing with every gift he received. After a morning at home we headed to grandpa/ma Brix’s house for Christmas dinner and their first Christmas living in Gainesville.
It took a little work to get him interested – he’d rather climb on the couch.
Felix looking cute in his red rocket PJs. We finally talked him down to start opening presents.
Very cool spinning chimes toy from the Norenbergs. Every adult has enjoyed playing with it too.
Checking out a new book. He took time to play with every present he opened before moving to the next.
The garage from the Garcias was an instant hit – he loves playing with cars now.
Dad getting in on some of the action.
Balls are a favorite now too. The bath net has come in handy to persuade him bath time can still be fun.
How’s a fellow supposed to get around in all this mess?
Two reindeer getting ready to go to grampa/ma Brix’s for Christmas dinner.
Grandma’s tree sure has a lot more ornaments near the bottom to play with!
Reading with grammy.
Opening presents with grandpa.
[Editor’s note: I’ve been trying to post pictures on this blog in order, but as you all can tell I’m a bit behind. However, today is Felix’s birthday and I wanted everyone to see some pictures of the birthday boy! I will try to get back to filling in the rest of the photos soon.]
Happy birthday Felix! It is so hard to believe a whole year has passed by already. It is amazing how far you have come and how much you have grown. You are becoming a happy, curious little boy and are no longer a little baby anymore. Mom and Dad love you very much!
Guess who’s ONE today?
There’s no stopping me now!
I am one year old. Beep. Beep.
Space cadet Felix scans the planet for signs of life
We got together with some other moms and babies we met at the hospital and walked together for the March of Dimes. I’d never done it before and now it had special meaning since Felix was born more than a month early! (You never expect to have your baby early and in the NICU, hooked up to all those wires and unable to come home with you.) Obviously he’s doing great now, so we’re walking to benefit other babies!
The route was 8.6 miles long and took us about four hours to walk. It was quite the adventure with 7-9 month olds but we had a great time and were just thankful we got to the finish in time to eat lunch. We found a quieter spot in the park and had a celebratory picnic.
[Editor’s note: We’re walking again this year, March 23, 2013. Please consider donating to our team!]
Jacob and Felix toughing out the long walk.
8.6 miles. We did it!
Finish line picnic – let those checkered flags fly
Audrey and Jacob are still having a good time! Felix is so tired he has the 1,000 yard stare going…
Awww
Look who’s finally getting good at pushing himself up on his belly! Can crawling be far behind? Felix hated “tummy time” so much I wondered if he would ever do this without a major fuss.
Tummy time is finally paying off
Felix got to attend his first wedding today for Alex and Anna at Sweetwater Branch Inn. We didn’t get many photos, but he was a very well-behaved guest.
Post-ceremony family photo
Proper introductions with Cindy
Look what the ladies did to Felix at school today:
Check out the mohawk
Anarchy!
‘hawk inspiring some rock
And later that evening…
The light coming in through the porch lately is so soft and nice I can’t help but bring Felix out and take more portraits.
He is so perfectly posed here
Chew on my fingers..nom nom
Chew on my toes…nom nom
Ahhh! Check out my two front teeth – they came in right at the same time.
[Note: Yes, Felix looks a lot younger here…this is the first of many catch-up posts to get through the photo backlog. Get ready for some Felix emails this month!]
Trey is Felix’s little bestie at daycare these days. They hang out together all day long!
Chillin’ with Trey in our crazy chairs.
When the boys are at the table together, they call this “having a meeting.”
This ride-on is supposed to be for one baby at a time but Felix and Trey squished in together.