Stats Check

Matthew went in for another checkup, so here's the latest stats:

Age: 13 months
Weight: 19 lbs 8 oz (6%)
# teeth: 13 (plus probably 3 more close to breaking through! We've had quite an explosion of teeth lately)

I've got toys, they're multiplying...

... and I'm losing control
(think "Grease")

Well, it's a little late, but here it is. We had a big birthday party for Matthew, and it was a good time.

Hanging out with cousins.

Dinosaur Cake, yum!

Look at how many people came to celebrate!

Toys, toys, toys...

... and more toys!



One other update... Matthew definately understands a few words now. If we say "eat," he goes over to his high chair. If we say "go get your rat," he goes and gets his rat! We're so proud :)

Someone's One!!

Well, yesterday was Matthew's birthday! I can't believe it!

No pics right now, probably after his party this weekend. But he went in for his 1 year checkup, so here's the latest stats:

Age: 1 year!
Height: 28.5" (15% - what a shortie :)
Weight: 18 lbs 13 oz (4% - skinny dude!)
# teeth: Holding steady at 8 (but more definately on the way, eventually!)

Video Update

Just a couple of videos....

Sometimes you just get the giggles...

Learning some new skills...

On the Road...

It's been a while since our last post, and we've done quite a bit of travelling.

First we drove to Arkansas to attend Chris' Wedding. It was a very nice wedding and Mandy, Dan and Matthew hung out at the "kid's" table with Eli, Jamie and their two kids. It was a good time :) and Matthew handled the trip well. We wish the Chris and Yanira the best!!

The next weekend, we flew out to Denver for another Chris' wedding. Again, another beautiful wedding and best wishes Chris and Danette!

We also got to spend some time with Aunt Julie, Uncle Andy and cousins Lia and Ryen.

We went to the zoo...

Look at all those monkeys ;)

And we drove out to Rocky Mountain National Park for some beautiful scenery, if our darn heads weren't in the way ;)

Matthew was very good on the plane both ways, sleeping the way there and having a good time with the snake toy that Aunt Julie gave him on the way home.

The next weekend, we stayed home and had a party for Mandy and Grandpa Bob's birthdays. We also had a bonus that Cousins Glenn, Megan and Hazel drove up from Indianapolis for the party, so we celebrated for Hazel's birthday too, while we were at it :) It was a Halloween theme.

Check out another monkey! :)

And Charlie Brown...

One Small Step...

On Friday, Matthew took his first unassisted steps (not on purpose). The door he was holding on to closed without him... and he took a couple of steps to keep from falling. And then he fell.

On Sunday, he took his first intentional unassisited steps... We cought some of these on video:

Theres no turning back now...

Mmmmm... Spaghetti

'nuff said

Balancing Act

Over the last two weeks we've been partying like crazy! 1 wedding and 2 birthday parties have made for busy weekends... but we've had a great time. Now for some pics...

Matthew really enjoyed the toy door Kevin, Patrick and Thomas had... He just might get one for his birthday (shhh).

Wow, he went to Samantha's b-day party and got to bring home some toys! Thanks Aunt Cindy, Uncle Jim and Cousin Samantha!

We have also found that he really likes watermelon, yum!

And he's working on a new trick...

and wants to be just like daddy....

Stats Check

Matthew just had his 9 month checkup, here are his latest stats:
Height: 27.75 " (30%, not as short as I thought!)
Weight: 17 lbs 13 oz (10%, he's thinning out)
# Teeth: 8

He's in good health!

Sorry, no pics this time.

Walking Toy?

Matthew is 9 months old! Here are a few pics:

This sure doesn't look comfortable to me!



Practicing with dad...




Who needs to buy a special walking toy... apparently we already have one. He found it on his own!

Video Update - Having some fun :)

The Chase 1



The Chase 2 (warning, if you are prone to motion sickness... you might want to avoid this one ;)

Beaver or Laundry?

No wonder grandma calls him "beaver"...







Cutest dirty laundry ever :)

First Blog Ever...

Since we haven't updated Care Pages in a quite some time, we've deicded to move on... So I'm reluctantly joining the blog universe...

The title of this blog may be "The Kumms" but it is really the Matthew blog (since I'm sure that is what most people are really interested in anyway). So to begin, here are his latest stats:

Age: 8 months

Height: Short

Weight: 17.5 lbs (with diaper)

# Teeth: 7 (and one more on the way)

Favorite activities: going, going, going... (scooting, climbing, cruising, etc), exploring, playing on the nordic track

And here are some photos...

Walk softly and carry a big stick...

The coffee table is no longer a safe zone...

Mugging for the camera :)