Land Shark!

Henry loved playing with his shark this weekend. It was a gift from his godparents (picked out by daughter Megan) Thank you, Megan!

Go State!

After the MSU victory over Notre Dame, Henry agreed to follow in the footsteps of his cousin Ronnie (second from left in the picture of the big boys) and show extreme dedication and school spirit!

Henry Loves His Keys!

There is something about the "old school" toys that Henry just loves. He especially enjoys his keys and his classic wood blocks!

Video: Henry's Conducting Debut!

Henry found a very creative use for his "Pop Toobs". Press the arrow to watch Henry conduct...

New Favorite Toy?

Just delivered by our good friends at UPS, the "pop toobs"! It is quite possible that these will be a favored alternative to the Mac power chord...

Favorite Toys

Henry's current favorite toys include the New York Times, a Macintosh
power cable, and any Poland Spring water bottle. Please note: Henry's parents don't let him eat/play with the New York Times or Mac power cable...

Video: A Visit to the Central Park Zoo!

It was a beautiful day and Henry got to visit the zoo...again! Favorite stops: the seals and the pregnant pig... Click on the arrow to see the seals in action.

First Concert: The Sippy Cups!

Henry went to see The Sippy Cups at the South Street Seaport. Henry loved the warm up act's performance of "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain"!

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'...

Henry gets faster and faster every single day and he insists on trying to stand up! Click the arrow to play the video.

Teething, Teething, Teething!

Henry enjoyed eating and licking his frozen-ring-thing today. Actually, Henry enjoys eating and licking everything!

A Healthy Henry!

Henry went to see his doctor today for his six month check-up. He weighs 18 lbs. 4 oz. He is 26 and 3/4 inches long and --he got four shots! Dr. Hoffman was great and let Henry play with her stethoscope. What fun...

First Squash, Now Peas!

Henry seems to like peas even LESS than squash! There is a possibility his first words will be, "no peas, please!"

Football: Michigan State or Notre Dame?

Even though Henry has reached the ripe old age of 6 months he is still finding it difficult to predict the winner of this coming weekend's MSU vs. Notre Dame football game. Like any good prognosticator, Henry consulted his crystal ball. Watch the video to learn the answer...

(Music by the Notre Dame Folk Choir, N.D. attire by Aunt Suzanne)

Henry is 6 Months Old Today!

Happy Birthday to Henry!

Video: Little Drummer Boy!

Henry just loves music to play and pound along with! Click on the arrow to watch the video.

New Food: SQUASH!

This weekend Henry tried fresh squash. Hmm, maybe not as delicious as Henry's parents thought it might be! However, Henry was a trooper and ate it up anyway... Click the arrow to watch the video.

Nothing Like A Good Stretch In The Morning!

Little Henry is a BIG stretcher. His wake-up routine always includes a massive stretch and then, more often than not, a massive smile!

Baby Tap-A-Tune: Home Edition!

Henry started the day playing with his favorite toy at school and then when he got home there was a Little Tikes Baby Tap-A-Tune waiting for him! What a very happy little boy...

Uh, oh! The Dreaded "Note-Home-From-School"!

Well, it was going to happen sooner or later and this is definitely sooner. Last week at school upon pick-up, Henry's nap time log had only two words: "Refused Nap". Henry's Mom and Dad had a good laugh as Henry dozed off...

Caught Between A Rock and A Crawl Place

Henry's crawling technique (this week) includes a rocking motion that helps him scoot to his desired destination! Click the arrow to watch the video.

Spa Baby!

After every bath, Henry likes to go on the "spa baby" tour through the apartment, first stopping at each mirror and ending with the final stop and jackpot --surprising his Mom!

Henry Tells It (and eats it) Like It Is!

Henry made a "My Mommy Is Awesome" sign and he also ate part of the sign before his Mother came home!

"BOO!" Is Not A Scary Word

Henry is ready for his first Halloween and it looks like he will be laughing all the way through September and October! BOO! Click on the arrow to play the video.

Musical Subway Ride!

Henry went with his Mom and Dad downtown today via the subway. In the subway car on the way down, he enjoyed an interesting version of "Yellow Submarine" performed by a guitarist/vocalist and on the return he was entertained by a Mariachi-style duo.

Storytime with Henry!

Henry tells the story of the "Three Little Pigs". Click on the arrow to watch the video.

Double Fun Friday: Music and "Yellow Day"

Not only was it "Dress in Yellow Day," but there was a special Friday music class. Henry was in great voice today and loved singing along!

Video: "A Game of Catch"

Henry plays catch while battling the elements, ignoring cheesy special effects, and listening to the dramatic score by Jerry Goldsmith of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" fame. Click on the arrow to watch the video.

Forget "Hands and Knees" Crawling!

Henry has decided he much prefers "hands and feet" crawling to "hands and knees" crawling. He is on the move!