Snarky

This is Henry's newest (and favorite) face. It started a couple of weeks ago and he will break it out in the midst of a serious mood or when playing with you. I started to call it the 'snarky face', but didn't quite know what snarky meant. Ends up it is British slang meaning "irritable or testy; short", which is quite the opposite of Henry's mood when this look comes along. Oh well, I think snarky sticks.

Trip to the Houston Zoo

Yes, the blog hasn't been updated in over a month. It's hard to know where the time went. So, this is a bunch of catch up...enjoy!

In November, Frito Lay had a family outing to the Houston Zoo. Henry had been when he was 5 months old, but I think this time he really noticed the animals. Also, he didn't enjoy the carousel as much as at the Fort Wayne Zoo, but they didn't allow me to ride along with him, I had to stand to the side and that must have made the difference.

Henry went home with a souvenir stuffed monkey since he grabbed it and put it in his mouth at the gift shop. I guess, you eat it, you buy it! We named him Herman (after the Zoo being in Hermann Park).


People say I look like my mom, but I definitely have Dad's eyes!

Trick or Treat

This year, Henry was a lion, thanks in large part to my cousin Jill letting us borrow Jay's costume. It was a fitting outfit, seeing as though his favorite friend is a stuffed guy we call 'Mr Lion'.

Mark took Henry to a few houses and true to form, Henry cried every time someone asked him to pick a piece of candy or 'oohed and awed' over him. I guess singling him out is not his thing....and an acting career is not in his future.

Franke Family Picture

Below is our first official family photo. I marvel at how the photographer could get a good picture of a squirmy one year old and anxious dog, but viola!

Henry's first steps!

Henry took his first steps this weekend! Check it out...

Henry the Smooth Operator

Henry and his mom share a dance and he gives his mom a big kiss as a finale...

Happy Birthday to Henry!

Last Saturday, Henry turned 1! It was truly an exciting day....Grandma and Grandpa Franke were in town and 13 other friends and neighbors came to Henry's party. With all of the gifts, you would have thought it was Christmas, and of course, Henry was most amused with boxes and paper.

It boggles my mind that 12 months have passed since sweet Henry was born. Every day he is a gift and we witness new and wonderful things about him. We are blessed to be his parents and we can't wait to see what the next 12 months hold!

Below are the highlight of the festivities. We'll try to load a video of the birthday cup cake as well.