February 2007 Update

Nolan is 5 Months Old!

February brought lots of firsts for Nolan. The weather was really mild so it brought his first stroller ride and lots of walks with Mom. Because of the stroller walks he wore his first sunglasses and hats. We debuted his first Levis and made his first trip with all of the Whittaker family to Chuck-A-Rama for Echo's 26th birthday-where he was very interested in the birthday balloons.

He also had his first experience in Grandma Whittaker's highchair, and continued to thrill us with giggles and smiles.

But the most important first was the addition of his Johnny-jump-up to his playtime. He knew what to do with it from the moment that we put him in-despite the fact that he was still just a bit small enough to have to be padded in with blankets. This jumper would soon become his favorite passtime and easiest way to show off those powerful legs!

We celebrated his first Valentines Day with a quiet (well almost) dinner with Mom & Dad at home and a new stuffed black Valentine puppy from Grandma Whittaker and a cute card and "candy money" from Grandma Merrell.

Then before we knew it February was over and here came March.

January 2007 Update

January 2007

Nolan is 4 mos old!

Here are some highlights from this month:

*Nolan is getting the RSV shots-which are not very fun, but is very healthy and growing well.

*FIRST GIGGLES! Jan. 18th @ 11:20pm Kenny is playing with Nolan in his crib while Echo is getting ready for bed and gets and urgent call to grab the camera and "Get in here!" Nolan graces us with his first giggles at his blue musical bedtime bear while Echo records the whole thing with a mouth full of toothpaste!

*Nolan is 13lbs & 24" long on Jan 19th. He is smiling more for pictures and can sit up while Kenny balances him in his hand.

*Nolan received his name and a blessing from his Dad at our ward in Orem on Jan. 28th @11:30am. He wore a new church outfit complete with a tie & vest and was surrounded with some pretty good looking men as well. The Whittaker family in Utah as well as the Merrells from WA, & AZ came to celebrate. We also had Great Grandma & Grandpa Farnworth, Aunt Merle & Uncle Gary, Troy, Jill & Brandon & our friends Mandy & Steve & Jonah Forsey. After the blessing we had a yummy potato bar lunch and desserts and enjoyed visiting with each other. Nolan however was completely exhausted from being in the spotlight and slept through the entire lunch!



*Nolan also started sleeping in his big crib instead of his bassinet in Mom & Dad's room on the 29th.

Nolan's personality really started coming out in January and we were constantly trying to get smiles and the much anticipated giggles out of him. That's when we realized just how "silly" being a parent can make you!