Myles Meets Some Reindeer

MYLES, 14 Weeks Old

Tummy Time often involves Tupelo

Greg recently worked a reindeer job in Tarzana (where he had to wear these elf ears & hat.) I brought Myles to visit & see the reindeer. He was more interested in the ridiculous crowd of pedestrians than the reindeer. 

"Step away from the reindeer, please!" Dad at work

"Heh, heh, heh"

Christmas Card Rejects

We recently mailed our Christmas cards & the following are some fun pics that didn't make the cut this year. Personally, I like the reject pics as they all made me smile (some made me laugh over & over.) Hopefully you enjoy them as well!

Christmas elf & crazy wiener

"Could I get a little help here?"

"Hey, there are Santas on my FEET!"

"MERRY CREEPY CHRISTMAS!"
- or -
"Don't Let the Holidays Creep Up on Ya!"

(this is my personal fave "reject" pic. I laugh every time I see it.)

"Let's make fist bumps!"

"Do I have something on my head."

ANGRY LIL' ELF
(another favorite of mine)

Christmas Wiener
- or -
"Why do you still do this to me? Thought that's why you had that kid."

Here's when Myles met Santa Claus. I dunno what the heck kinda camera they use, but holy crap, why does Myles's head look like that? We call this one "Santa & Our Alien Baby." :-) 

Myles, 3 Months Old

MYLES FLYNN, 3 months old

Myles is officially 3 months old & such a joy! We're amazed by him on a daily basis & never tire of all the different changes & new things he experiences. His smiles, giggles, wide-eyed amazement at new things & little/big personality are constantly entertaining. 

Myles, Old School Hip Hop Lover

Myles, future Hyena tamer - or -
Myles, just like Daddy - or -
Myles, pressured to go into the family business 

Myles, on the belly (beautiful quilt courtesy of Alison Schmidt)

Myles, bumbo sitter (check out that neck strength, holds up that big ole baby head!)

When I took this pic, I didn't post it right away b/c I used it on the Christmas card & wanted to wait; however, now you can REALLY see how much hair Myles has lost in the last couple weeks (I think this pic was from 11/9.)  He has male pattern hair loss & we are looking into some baby-grade rogaine for him. :-)  Actually, I don't mind it so much - I like the "koala" look on him - full on the sides, sparse on top, haha!

Happy Thanksgiving

Myles had his first Thanksgiving! Although he was too young to partake in any of the delicious food, I guess he received some of its nutrients through a "middleman" of sorts. :-) 

On a slightly separate note, the night of Thanksgiving marked the first time Myles slept through the night! Woo hoo, yea for Myles (& Mama & Daddy!) 

Myles wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

The SmithAldridges on Turkey Day

Myles watches the Clippers with Daddy

This is what Myles looks like on the changing table when he stretches!

Myles Flynn, camera lover

Myles Reaches for...Everything

"Hey there"

Myles loves his "SmithAldridge" quilt (courtesy of the talented Ms Liza Mae.) He's so interested in the letters that I can never get him to look up while on the quilt. Instead, he "walks" the boppy towards the letters to get closer & reach for them.

Usually Myles doesn't give a crap about this peacock toy that hangs from his carrier. And if we hang it from the top, he yells at it. However, a few days ago, he made friends with Mr. Peacock and now will reach for his wings on our walks & outings. 

Myles has Tummy Time

Myles is 11 weeks old today - woo hoo! He is getting so big - around 14lbs now. He has also (keep your fingers crossed, knock on wood, kiss the rabbit's foot) been waking only once during the night. This is a new development, so don't jinx it!

Tummy Time!

Tummy Time Video

A boy & his pup

Oh, that face!

Myles Flynn, Ladies Man

Myles attended a Leonhardt "Steelers Sunday" on, well, Monday. Although he caught a bit of the game, he spent most of the time being entertained by the ladies. 

Lil' Lilly Leonhardt loves to dote on Myles

Ms Jess, Lilly & Myles

Ms Marissa & Myles

Ms Aarin & Myles

Ms Jess & Myles
(although Myles appears worried in this pic, he wasn't. He gave Jess some good smiles!)

Myles gets his first "piano" lesson from Jess & her daughter & son, Maddie & Max

The Kid Stays in the Picture

Here are two little videos of Myles smiling & being silly. Well, I'm being silly, he's smiling. It was one 2 mn video, but apparently that's too long to "send" to myself, so now they are two 1mn videos. Enjoy!

Myles, Good Citizen

Myles performed his civic duty today & VOTED! 4 years ago, we took Tupelo with us to vote. Yet another "trumping" by the baby. 

Milked Mommy, check; pooped my pants, check; VOTED, check! Napped, nope, not gonna happen. 

Myles Week 9

 Myles Meets Ms Kelly, Parties with Isobel 

& Visits Dad at Work

Someone needs a nap

My best friend Kelly met Myles for the first time. A HUGE help, when Kelly wasn't doting on Myles, she was doting on big sister Tupelo! Love our Kel-bel! 

Myles attended his first birthday party - Miss Isobel Williams's 1st Birthday Brunch! 

Partying takes a lot outta the little man

Myles visited Greg at the ranch for the first time. A happy boy being toted by dad, he was oblivious to the animals around him and only reacted to the cool desert wind.

Bam Bam meets Myles...thinks he looks delicious!

The SmithAldridges