Kellan's 1st Christmas!

Kellan loved our Christmas tree, twinkling lights, wrapping paper, and extra attention that the holidays brought this year--the gifts were just an added bonus. We are so thankful for all of the clothes and toys given by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins...although tonight I couldn't keep him out of his diaper pail. He was surrounded by his new toys but would rather play with his smelly diapers. Go figure.

Here are a few shots from last week:

The good life!

Out for a stroll on Christmas day...

stair climber

Sure wish I loved climbing stairs as much as Kellan!

Our new favorite toy.

Kellan practicing to walk with his scooter.


Checking out the game while walking.


Boom!




So many things to mess with, so many noises to make--no wonder it's our favorite!

Getting in the spirit of Christmas!

Wearing a cute outfit from cousin Ava!




Playing in the exersaucer while mom and dad decorate the tree!




Lookin' good.





Sweet kicks.

Strummin' Away

I guess the musical talent runs in the family.



I hope it makes his grandpa and uncles proud!

Chimney Watch

Santa's not getting by this guy!

On the move!

chomp

Kellan has turned into a beaver...with only one tooth. :)

Growing Boy

Look at how Kellan has changed over the months...hard to believe he's already 8 months old!

Thankfulness...

Sometimes life gets busy and we forget to stop and appreciate everything and everyone in our lives. After going home to see our families over Thanksgiving, we were reminded that we all have so much to be thankful for. I am especially thankful for my two families--the Lewis/Roark side and the Rosenfels side--for their unconditional love. Some of the most generous and caring people I know. It feels so good to raise Kellan surrounded by these special people.



Grandma JJ



Auntie Jaia



Auntie Jaia



Grandpa Bobby and Aunt Jaia



Grandma and Grandpa Lewis



Peek a Boo!



Uncle Chris--do they look alike or what?



Uncle J.J.

Best Friends!

Okay, so I admit I've already failed at my goal to post once a week. Dang. We've been without power for our computer since our charger broke a couple of weeks ago. We finally got our new one in the mail so don't fear--we're back at it with the blogging!

Karen and I have been best friends for about 20 years...we were so excited to have her in Colorado for a visit last week. And it was extra special that her wonderful husband got to join us also! They spent the week spoiling Kellan with lots of love and attention. He loved every minute! Karen kept Kellan were very busy during their week together. She was able to teach him several things while she was here...


First (and most importantly, in her culinary mind) she taught him how to whisk:





Next, she taught him how to read:




Luckily Kellan had Adam around to give him a snack:




And teach him how to play games:




I feel SO thankful to have an absolutely amazing friend like Karen. She and Adam love Kellan like he's their own and that means a lot to us. We love you guys!