Bowen is 10 Months Old

Oh wow, my little man is getting so big. 10 months old ! Before you know it we will be singing him HAPPY BIRTHDAY on his 1st birthday .... Now more than ever his little personality is emerging and I am loving watching him develop. He does have a bit of temper at time but the biggest quality that stands out to me is how determined he is. I can tell him "NO-NO" move him away from whatever he is after and he automatically heads right back to it. (even after a few spats on his hands lol). He is such a happy baby, constantly smiling or being a little ham. He is so independent now, which hurts my heart because I love to snuggle with him!! But now that he is walking he has places to go and people to see :) ! Casey and I have noticed over the past couple to weeks that he is in love with Casey's guitars. Anytime he get the opportunity to go into our front bedroom ( where all the guitars are ) he immediately heads straight for them. He beats and bangs on them mumbles dada-baba-maaaa - I consider it his singing !! None the less, he needs a guitar ASAP! Don't worry I am already on it, Christmas shopping has already started at the Nowetner house. When Bowen was only a couple months old I decided to make one of our extra rooms a playroom for Bowen. Everyone thought I was totally nuts because it would be a while before Bowen would really learn to enjoy a mickey mouse playroom. But let me tell you what it was seriously the best idea I have had..! He loves having all of his toys in there with a TV he will move around the room playing with whatever makes him happy at the moment!! This room should last him quite a while !


Fun Facts:

Bowen is walking now! The only thing that he is lacking is going from sitting to standing. He can pull up on any surface and walk forever. He will literally walk around babbling forever. He can blend down and pick something up and keep walking just not sit to stand yet.

He went to his first wedding on July 27, 2013 - His Aunt Samy & Uncle Kyle got hitched!

He is wearing size 4 diapers

Size 9-12 month clothes. Now that he is walking I prefer him in separates instead of onesies & rompers

He typically only has his night time bottle. He still has his formula but he just drinks it out of a cup.

He is eating all table food and he LOVES it.

He says Da-Da and Maaaa-ma but its a chore to get him to say Mama ! Dada is always coming out.

He loves his Laugh and Learn House!

Outside fascinates him

Rebel and Dixie are his best friends

We picked out his birthday décor already ( Mickey Mouse)


Watching Bowen grow these past 10 months has been nothing short of amazing. I look back at his newborn picture and thank the lord for putting this beautiful miracle in my life. Casey and I can not imagine our life without him. I get teary eyed at times just thinking how wonderful he is. Even in the times of teething, getting peed on, belly aches & sleepless night...there is not one thing I would change at all about having my baby boy.


I love you so much Bowen Michael... Happy 10 months sweat pea!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 months old !

My sweet boy is growing up! 9 months old and he's like a Texas tornado ( but a very cute one ) .. I love seeing his little personality develop, he is such a sweet natured little boy. Just yesterday Casey and I were on the floor playing with him and we were just cracking up at him. He loves to make us laugh. Honestly I think he knows exactly what he is doing and is being such a little ham to brighten the day :) He might be somewhat of a class clown as he get older! ha ha- He LOVES and i mean LOVES to be around other kids. We are always around his cousins Drake, Hunter & Luke and he just can't get enough of them. He tries his hardest to stay right with the twins. I adore the fact that he has cousins that are so close in age to him. I have no doubt that they will be best friends for life. Now if only I could make him stop growing so fast! I hope and pray that he will always need his mommy because I don't know that I'll ever be ready to just let him go ( Now I can see why it was so emotional for our parents to watch us get married and move out etc. ) I love my little snuggle bunny. I swear every day Bowen looks more and more like his daddy!

This past month :

-Bowen got one top tooth ( its not completely in but we can see it clearly)
 and the 2nd top tooth is breaking through

-He started standing on July 3rd !

-We are up to taking about 28 steps! He is just now getting the confidence
 pull up on something and then take off walking on his own. He rarely lets me
 sit him down he wants to stand ALL the time

-He wears size 4 diapers and size 6-9 month outfits.

-He weighs 19.6 pounds

-He still loves bath time

-We celebrated his 1st July 4th at Ivanhoe and watched fireworks on the 
 pontoon boat

-He no longer eats baby food..its all table food. He still has formula but     
 typically only takes his night time formula out of a bottle. The other 2
 times he has formula he drinks it out of his sippy cup

-He is starting to understand what NO-NO means and we spat his little hand
 when he tries to grab things off the table. Half the time he still grabs for it
 over and over! My mom swears that he will be my pay-back! But once I really
 get stern with him he moves on when I say No-No

-He still naps twice a day but its normally a good 1.5 hour nap in the morning
 and only a 30 or 45 minute one in the evening

-He got his first haircut

-He also got his 1st real Boo-Boo while trying to walk

-We found out Bowen will have to have another hypospadias surgery on
 December 19, 2013 ! :( The first surgery did not heal correctly so they will try
 to repair and fix everything. I was not a happy Mommy but it's just what has
 to be done

I seriously love each and every stage more than the last. I feel like my baby has turned into a little boy! I am very proud of him. I look forward to all the giggles, tears,  & excitement that we will share along the way! Bowen...Mommy and Daddy love you so much. Know that we will always be your biggest fans!

Mr. Bowen is 8 months old!

I know I say this each and every month but I just can not figure out how times goes by so fast ! My little boy is 8 months old. He is growing and learning so quickly that it amazes me. When I look at him I feel unbelievably blessed. Half the time I just stare at him in amazement that God allowed Casey and I to create such a beautiful little life. Being his mommy has filled my heart with so much joy. Everyone always says when you become a mother your life is over but I look at it as my life is just beginning.

This past month Bowen has really gained a lot of confidence with his crawling and pulling up. When I say he pulls up on EVERYTHING , I am not exaggerating ! There is absolutely no way to keep him in one place. We started eating real foods ( mashed potatoes, raviolis, peas, Mac n cheese , spaghetti , yogurt and so much more ) Bowen is definitely my little eater! Again just like his Da-Da : ) over this past month Bowen has really started jabbering . He tells the best stories !!

The biggest thing that has happened this past month is Bowen had his hypospadias surgery at Texas Children's Hospital on Monday June 17th. This was very nerve racking for me. My little boy had to be put to sleep and I just wasn't okay with it at all but what other choice did I have.? But I have to say, our experience at Texas children's was as pleasant as it could be ! The anesthesiologist , his doctor and the nurses were all amazing. Bowen is still recovering but is doing well for the most part . The catheter is causing Bowen to have bladder spasms when he has a bowel movement which is no fun. I hate that there is nothing I can do for him. His pain meds work great for the first 5 hours but the last hour that its supposed to last I can really see a difference in him. But through this experience I learned that my Bowen Michael is a trooper !! Nothing can keep him down :)

We love the pool . I have a water bug

We are wearing size 6 months and 6-9 months clothes

We are in size 3 diapers but on the verge of moving to size 4 ( right now with the catheter we are wearing both sizes since he has to wear 2 diapers )

He still has formula but its in a sippy cup except for his night time bottle .

I know walking isn't too far now , He can pull up and walk down the couch or coffee table holding on.

We are still battling ear infections. He has been on antibiotics for 20 days. Hopefully he can get rid of them, otherwise I'm afraid he will have to have tubes in his ears :/

We are at the stage where he is a total Momma's boy :) I can't lie , I totally love it lol

My baby boy is growing like a weed! He is my best friend and pray that he will always feel how loved he really is. We love you to the moon and back Bowen!! <3 happy 8 months sweet pea!!

7 months old ! My little man :)

Holy Cow ! We are 7 months old today...

It's still so hard for me as a mom to wrap my head around the idea that my baby is growing up so fast. Don't get me wrong I LOVE the stage he is in and I wouldn't trade it for the world but I just feel like it's all happening so fast that I cant even take it all in. Watching Bowen's little personality develop is so neat. Ask anyone that is around him...He gets it from his momma. ( I want it and I want it NOW ) However, he looks just like his handsome Daddy! Casey has already told me that Bowen is our payback from how I was as a child Ha-Ha ! I guess I'll have to post it, even though I am so jealous... Bowen says Da-Da ! It's all I hear over and over and over. At least I take comfort in knowing that he says Da-Da but still wants his Momma! This past month has been just as amazing as the rest. Bowen is really active now feels my heart with so much pride and joy!

This past month Bowen has:

Learned to sit up on his own ( 4-20-2013 )

Learned to go from laying down to sitting up (5-8-2013)

Learned to pull up ( 5-12-2013 on Mother's Day )

Learned to crawl ( 5-15-2013 on Mommy's Birthday)

Says Da-Da

Takes a bottle 6 oz every 3 hours

Sleeps through the night

Wears size 3 diapers and size 6 month & 6-9 months clothes

Eats some table foods and ALL Gerber baby foods

Went to his 1st Sylvan Beach Day

Loves that he is now mobile

Loves outdoors

Loves his puppy Rebel

When he is really excited he scream "HAAAAA"

Here are some pictures from this past month :

And the video below is Bowen crawling :)

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
So please
Don't take
My sunshine
Away

<3 Mommy.!

Half a year ?! Already ?!

I really just can not get over the fact that six months ago today Bowen Michael was placed in my arms for the very first time! Those emotions still overwhelm me and they really do grow stronger with each and every day.Time has literally flown by. Where did my 7 pound 14 oz baby boy go?! The baby that LoVeD to fall asleep on Mommy's chest, the one that would let me cuddle with him anytime..

Well now he is my 17 pound 3 oz boy that loves his routine !! ( don't you dare try to change it up). He is now my baby that has TWO teeth, sits up independently, eats all baby foods 2nd and 3rd foods as well as lil crunchies and puffs and is at the beginning stages of crawling !! He is not really wanting to be held unless he doesn't feel well. As much as I miss him being a small baby I wouldn't trade him now for anything! I love watching his little personality develop and I am filled with so much joy as he reaches each and every milestone. There is nothing like witnessing your little miracle become so active and smart !! I know that I will adore each stage Bowen goes through .

This past month Bowen has
- started wearing size 3 diapers
- eats ALL baby foods
- loves the outdoors
- took his first trip to Lake & The Woods
- started rocking back and forth on all fours and will lunge occasionally
- is Sitting up !! ( started really today with zero help 4/20/13)
- daddy built him his first swing
- still right at the 50th percentile at the doctors office but ahead developmentally she said.
- still loves the jumparoo
- started sitting like a big boy in the shopping carts.
- picks up his lil crunchies and eats them
- is majorly teething
- still drinking a bottle 6 oz every 3 hours , having at-least 3 jars of baby food a day plus cereal and snacks throughout the day
- wearing 6 months clothes , some 6-9 months fits good

All our family teases me because they say he has my personality . " I want it , and I want it NOW" .. I really don't know why the world they would think I am that way lol :)


It won't be long and we will have a little crawler

Bowen, I love you so much. God knew what he was doing when he gave you to us . We are a perfect match . Mommy and daddy love you more than you know. Keep making us proud !!!

Here are some pictures from last month:

Baby Bowen is 5 Months Old !

Why is time just flying by ?!? My sweet little man is already 5 months old! As much as I am enjoying watching him grow and go through each stage I feel like it's all happening so fast. Bowen is such an active baby. He wants to crawl so bad but we just aren't there yet...He will flop like a fish though :) He adores his jumperoo! My favorite thing is when I put him in the jumperoo and go to the restroom or walk out of the room for just a second, & when I come back in the room and he sees me  he goes crazy jumping in excitement!! It melts my heart. He is so expressive. He might look like his Daddy but he sure can give a mean look like his Momma. His voice is very raspy ( my parents said I had a little raspy voice as a baby ). Bowen is constantly putting a smile on my face, sometimes he seriously just cracks me up. This age right now is wonderful. In his own ways he is learning and growing and starting to get more of a personality & he amazes me each day! We are definitely in a good routine now! 

Morning time after wake up - Cereal with Fruit, then bottle
Nap around 11 or Noon ( usually a 2 hours nap or so )
Lunch time we have a jar of Veggies and bottle
Afternoon nap normally between 3 & 4
Bath around 7:45 to 8
Bottle immediately after bath with cereal and fruit in it
Bed until the morning !

This bedtime routine was not easy at first! When I first had Bowen I was totally against the cry-it-out method. But we got to a point where Bowen was waking several different time during the night and there was no way he was hungry or hurting in any way ( having all his bottles and 3 jars of baby food is way more than enough ! ) So I had no other choice than the cry it out method. He needed to learn to self soothe during the night. I was really dreading the first night of letting my baby cry...I just want him to always feel loved. But to my amazement it was only 12 minutes to crying, and only 4-5 minutes of a hard cry. Then he was out ! He woke up around 2 am that night and cried for about 8 minutes and back to sleep until 7 ! We repeated that routine for about a week, and now I lay him down, rarely does he even cry at all and if he does its more like whining for a minute or 2 then he sleep until around 6 am....it is WONDERFUL. I am so glad we started this !

This past month Bowen has also :

- started to really reach for his bottle and put it in his mouth
- he LOVES outside
- wants to follow his routine !!!
- I really think he is teething!
- wears some 3-6 month cloths but mostly 6 month clothes
- we are in size 2 diapers
- He eats 2 jars of fruit baby food & 1 jar of Veggies every day!
- He has a new cousin born March 13, 2013 - Luke Arthur Olive 8lbs 7oz
- Has started with STRANGER DANGER !
- is such a mommas boy !
- Last time at the doctor he weighed 15lbs 8oz
- loves to take naps with Mommy in the big bed
- celebrated his 1st St. Patricks Day
- Rebel (our puppy) went missing 3/13/2013 but we found him the next day and Bowen was happy to see him :)

Bowen Michael is our world -- We can not wait to watch him grow. I am very blessed and can not imagine my life without him. I love you to the moon and back Bowen.

Until next month ....

My Sweet Boy is 4 Months Old ..!

Holy Smokes...! Bowen Michael is 4 months old. Time flies when you're having fun! My little booger is growing up way too fast. This past month has been amazing....My love for Bowen grows deeper and stronger each day. He makes my day and has the ability to make just an average day the BEST! I am so blessed and thankful to be his Mommy.

This past month Bowen has:

- started having Rice Cereal with Fruits by spoon !
- tried Gerber Applesauce and Bananas
- sleeps on his BELLY !
- rolls everywhere :)
- Loves his Jump n Go & Jumperoo
- does not want to be rocked to sleep anymore :( He wants me to lay him in his crib, and pat his butt until he goes to sleep! He is growing up on me.
- Loves to watch Tv
- Celebrated his 1st Valentines Day
- Changed to Similac Sensitive Powder
-Drinks 4 to 5 oz during the day every 3 hours and his night time bottle is 6 oz.
-Bowen hasn't slept very well this past month. He wakes up several times a night! Makes for a tired Momma but that's okay I love my little Turkey.
- He's wearing size 2 Pampers Diapers
- He wears mostly 3 months clothes and some 3 - 6 months outfits.
- Bowen is slobbering SOO much, teething ? who know ?! We shall see.
- We are starting to really see Bowen's little personality...So far I think he is going to be alot like his Momma. He might have his Daddy's good looks but he's got his Mommas attitude lol.

Can't wait to see my baby grow even more this next month!