New Stats

Because Lisa's parents (Phoenix's grandparents, Mormor and Morfar) were at both Phoenix's birthday party and the adoption ceremony... we have even MORE photos to post (from Mormor's camera)! And, an update, Phoenix had a doctor's appointment for his chicken pox, hepatitis A, and mumps, measles, and rubella shots on Tuesday (4/20) we have his new "stats". Phoenix is now 20 lbs. 13 oz. (he's at the 20th percentile in weight). He is 31 1/4" long (the 90th percentile!) and his head has a circumference of 46 1/2 cm (now at the 60th percentile)! YAY for Phoenix! The doctor said, after noting how much and often he eats and sleeps, that this is the reason for his incredible growth! These percentiles are not adjusted for his preemie-ness, so he is being compared to other babies his actual age (a little over 12 months). His doctor is also impressed with his developmental milestones. He's almost caught up with other non-preemie babies his age, both in gross and fine motor skills and verbally. She told us that she can tell that he is both very much loved and well cared for. And, she told us that he's "definitely a keeper"!! We think so too!

More Birthday Party Pictures!

Phoenix did quite well for skipping multiple naps! He's a trooper! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHOENIX! We LOVE you! We'll post a few more photos, soon... both from his actual birthday and from the party!

FIRST Birthday Party!

Phoenix had a big first birthday party! Thank you to everyone (family and friends) who could come celebrate! We had lots of good food, fun gifts, and good times!

Adoption Day in Portland!

April 14th was a very special day! Mormor and Morfar took the train to Portland from Seattle to witness, support, and celebrate Steph legally adopting Phoenix. She is now his "second parent"! IT'S OFFICIAL! Phoenix got to swing / pound the gavel! HURRAY! Yay for Phoenix!

Big Boy Baths!

I'm taking big boy baths, now... no baby tubs! It's like I'm SWIMMING and I get to SPLASH even MORE! Yay! My moms say that soon I can have bigger tub toys and then bath colors and bubbles!

I'm starting to CRAWL!

My moms have been working with me to learn how to crawl and LOOK, I'm starting to crawl! Well, sort of. I fall down a lot, but I've got the "stance" down! Mostly, I like to scoot and inch along, like an inch worm. But, what I really like to do is stand up! I have to hold the couch or coffee table or my moms, but I'm building my leg muscles and balance so that I can learn how to walk. I'm still a little wobbly, but I like to try to do it by myself! Here I am in my new tools pj's (size 18 months!) that I got for Valentine's Day from my family in Spokane.

Big boy shirts and new teeth!

I'm starting to wear "big boy" shirts (shirts that aren't onsies). But, my moms still make me wear a onsie t-shirt underneath so my bebo (belly button) doesn't show when someone picks me up! Here I am in my big boy dinosaur shirt! My moms tell me that I'm getting SO BIG! I have TWO new teeth coming in! My top, front left tooth started to come in the other day, and now the right one is cutting, too. Sometimes, this makes me a bit cranky, but my moms say they love me anyway! I love them, anyway, too!

Go Ducks!

My Mommy (Steph) has been waiting for me to fit into this Oregon Duck jumper, and LOOK, I fit now! I'm seeing who I want to call on my Mor's (Lisa's) phone. Does anyone want to order a pizza?!

Last swimming class... until Summer!

Even after getting Phoenix a new swim shirt, the water is still just too cold at our local swimming pool. So, we're going to wait for Summer before going again! The water babies class is held outside and the pool (and weather) is much warmer! So, here are pictures of Phoenix's last swimming class.

swimming video