Big Boy!

That is right! Will is 2 months old! Time is passing so fast - I know all parents say that. We went to the doctor for Will's 2 month appointment. He was a very big boy - he got 3 shots and another vaccine by mouth. He was not too pleased with the shots, but he handled them well. Not sure that I did though - I couldn't watch! I made Chris stand by him and I hid in the corner of the room. The screams were bad enough, I couldn't handle seeing the actual shot. My favorite part of the visit is getting to weigh him. He weighs 9 pounds 9 ounces! He is 24 inches long. They said he is in the 15% for weight, but is in the 50% for length and head size (which is great based on how small he was when he arrived).


We've had a busy few weeks preparing for Christmas. He's also learning a lot and keeping us all very busy. We are looking forward to Christmas and seeing our family and friends!

Will had a big weekend last weekend - going to Kelli's for dinner and Katherine's house for our annual Girl's Christmas Party.

Chillin' on the couch with Aunt Emily and Aunt Kelli after dinner at Kel and Jimbo's house.

Admiring Aunt D at the girl's holiday party. Will had so much fun hanging with mommy's friends!

Telling Aunt Heather all about the ceiling fan!

Things Will has been doing over the past couple weeks:

Smiling! He is smiling at people and he really likes to smile at the ceiling fan! He's even cooing some.
Chilling on the couch modeling his paci and "stud muffin" shirt Grandma Halpin gave him!
Sucking on his hand. He found his hand the other day and keeps putting it in his mouth.

Chillin' in the boppy on mom and dad's bed before bedtime.

Relaxing on the changing table after a long trip to the mall.

Busting out of the swaddle! Just call him Houdini.

And his favorite place...napping on Dad's chest on the couch. Chris likes this as well, if you couldn't tell! If you look closely, the burp cloth says Texas A&M Class of 2030. Thanks Joy for the cute burp cloth. We are doing our best to brain wash him now and this definitely helps!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Only 4 shopping days left! Of course, Chris and I got the best present we could have ever asked for this year and it came a little early! We love sharing Will with you all and hope you are enjoying him as well. This will definitely be a Merry Merry one for the Halping family.

God bless,

Chris, Courtney, and Will

Will meets Santa!

Will met Santa for the first time on Friday. He was very happy to see him and they had a nice little talk. If I had to guess, Will asked for an unlimited supply of milk for Christmas this year and asked if Santa could get mom to stop using that blue aspirator so much.

As you can tell, Will and Santa had a good laugh. Probably laughing at mom and dad trying to get him to look at the camera.

Then Will had enough and decided that Santa's arm was very very comfy and it was time for a nap! Thanks Santa for a wonderful first visit! We could not have asked for more!

Will is Six Weeks Old

It is so hard to believe that the little man has been here six weeks. We can't remember life without him, although we do recall what actual sleep was like before. But we know we'll be able to sleep longer soon - although probably not as soundly for the next 18 years.

We went to the doctor last week and Will weighs 8lbs 2 ounces. He is growing quickly and the doctors are very happy with his progress. They actually seem to be amazed at how fast he is gaining - so he may be a bit of a piglet. But that is okay - we want to fatten him up!

I've been a little delinquent on updating pictures, so I am including pictures from week 3 thru week 6.

Will at 3 weeks

Sitting on the couch watching TV
Napping after he busted out of the swaddle. He loves those arms up!


Abby and Murray - had to give them some love. They are being very good dogs, although I think they are missing all the attention.

Will and Uncle Josh. Will can't wait for Josh to teach him to play golf!

Will and Aunt Carrie. Look at him checking her out!

Will at 4 weeks! Thanks for the cute outfit Kristin.

Will at One month old! He looks like he's tired of these hippo picks. I promised to only do them once a month from now on!

Will napping during Thanksgiving Dinner. Proof that this is what turkey does to all!

Will with Grandma and Grandpa Jones on Thanksgiving day.

Our family on Thanksgiving

Dad and Will preparing for the t.u. game. Chris had to give him the history on the t.u. rivalry. I think Will brought the Aggies good luck this year!

I call this proof that I am here also! I always seems to be behind the camera. This was taken after the Aggies beat t.u.!!!!

And one more football pic for the day - Gig'em Aggies!

Grandma and Will by the Christmas tree after a shopping trip to North Park. They talk to each other a lot!

Will and Mom after shopping for several hours! He will likely be a professional shopper since he hangs out with me all the time!

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season so far! We are loving it. Will loves to look at all lights - so the tree is a big hit. As always, more pictures to come!

Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating.