The birthday rundown!

Quinn walks around the house with confidence. He is so happy to be up and mobile. There are more things to see! He breaks into a run and keeps it going all day long. This makes him very hungy and even though he isn't talking yet he has figured out that making chewing motions and sounds with him mouth signals that he wants food. Other times he breaks out into fun giggles.

So much has happened since we last wrote. Quinn ushered in his 1st birthday while bolting from room to room upright. Kerry went back to work part time and Quinn joined a wonderful day care. He already has buddies and seems to enjoy the recreation and social network. The snow has been falling non-stop as we dream of summers at the beach.

Quinn celebrates his 1st birthday at home with Dad's homemade carrot cake. He cautiously studied the cake before eating.

The three muskateers out on the town for a birthday dinner.

Quinn feeds mom some of his cake.

Dad tries to keep Quinn occupied while the cake is ordered.

Quinn is starting to walk

Our little Quinn is quite a funny kid. He has a great sense of humor and giggles constantly. As you can see, it is time for a much needed haircut. Our first attempt several weeks ago was not successful. Stay tuned for the next round of fun.

Quinn scoots along our wall of windows to observe the snow and woods. He is surprisingly cautious about standing and walking on his own. He is filled with a tremendous sense of accomplishment when he finds he's standing without support or take a few steps alone.

New year, new friends!

Quinn's social calendar continues to book up with activities and dates. He loves being around children and getting out and about.

Quinn and Spencer finally meet! They are both from the same Astana Babyhouse. Amazing!

Our first family outing to our favorite restaurant, Gaia. Quinn is next to his new buddy, Max. They enjoyed buckwheat pancakes and carrot juice.

We survived the meal at this family-friendly hot spot.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

As the holiday season winds down we find ourselves getting back to a routine. Quinn has the sniffles but is still as outgoing and chipper as ever.

Merry Christmas!

Quinn's first family party has him in stitches!! Family and friends have been meeting and greeting us all week. Quinn is alert and happy observing all of the new faces and surroundings.

Quinn looks around on Christmas morning. His favorite toy is the Leap Frog Activity Center. He gave us the gift of sleeping through the night for the first time on Christmas.

Quinn experiences a growth spurt!

Quinn is eating everything in sight and our dog, Mae is not far behind for maximum left-overs. His activity level astounds us and keeping up with him is a challenge. He loves music and has begun to move his body to beats. His daily discoveries and accomplishments are so exciting to watch. We are truly happy to be home.

Home at last!

It's been a little more than one week since we arrived home. Quinn has adjusted quite well and we are having a blast with him. He loves his new surroundings and each day we are greeted with bigger and bigger smiles. His food intake is enormous and he has a taste for everything, however new textures are a bit more challenging.

Here we are enjoying the fresh, botanic air and Christmas tree display of Fred Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids.