James, Lyn and Quinlan Taggart

Pumpkin Patch

2009-09-29T20:12:00.002+01:00

Quinlan got his first taste of one of Dad's favorite pastimes - pumpkin picking! There is nothing quite like looking through a field of pumpkins searching for the perfect one. Q as usual was more interested in the dirt but he did eventually like examining some of the strange large orange objects. The last time he was in a pumpkin patch he was only a few weeks old. He fell in a squashed pumpkin covering his knees in pumpkin guts. He also took a header into another pumpkin after Dad sat him on one trying for a good photo ;-( He was a little skeptical when we were carving out his first pumpkin face. He tried eating some of the pumpkin and loved banging his spoon on the pumpkin ;-)

2009-09-29T20:11:00.001+01:00

Apple Picking

2009-09-27T21:07:00.002+01:00

Harvest time is approaching again and this year we find that we get to share my favorite season with a one year old! The last time we went apple picking Quinlan was still in his Mom's belly. This time around he is treating the apple trees like his own personal lunch buffet. The little man loves nothing better then throwing leaves around and munching on Quinlan size apples. Although not as big as the apple trees back home, we enjoyed the day out. There is nothing like the smell of apple wafting through the cool crisp autumn air. Next we will have to see how he does in the pumpkin patch!

2009-09-27T21:06:00.001+01:00

West Whitering Beach

2009-09-27T21:00:00.001+01:00

We took a drive down to the coast once we both finished our school year. It was a beautiful secluded spot filled with miles of sandy beach and a rolling coastline. Q was loving the sand and would have been content to play with it all day long. The water was a little cold. The strong wind did not encourage any of us to take a dive. I bit the bullet and waded out into the water for a dip while Quinlan and Mom hung out on the shore. Q thought the water was to cold and did not appreciate being placed in the water even with his feet so we headed back to the beach where he would just play in the sand ;-)

2009-09-27T19:31:00.001+01:00

Quinlan Walking

2009-07-26T18:51:00.003+01:00

We decided that Quinlan needed more walking room so we took him to the park. As you can see he was impressed with all the space that he had to roam around in!

Quinlan Walking

2009-07-26T18:48:00.000+01:00

Quinlan has made some big strides over the last few weeks! The boy wants to be on the move ASAP, he has gone from crawling to walking very quickly. He can also stand on his own for up to about 20 seconds before he realises thathe is not hanging onto anything and drops to the ground ;-)

Quinlan and Dad

2009-07-01T20:19:00.002+01:00

We were feeding the ducks at the local pond and Quinlan wanted to sit on Dad's lap. However, he was not content until he also had dad's watch to play with as well;-)

Strawberry Picking

2009-06-28T12:14:00.005+01:00

We spent the day at a local pick-your-own farm and Quinlan had a fun day working his way through the fields. He really enjoyed playing with the straw near the strawberries of course he enjoyed eating the berries was well.

Quinlan Crawling

2009-06-28T11:58:00.006+01:00

Quinlan spent a week or so crawling backwards before he finally figured out how to move forward. Now that he has he can not be stopped, he is like a little Tasmanian tiger. He loves to play the "Chase ME" game with Daddy. When we take him to the park he has no inhibitions about crawling away from Mom and Dad as quickly as he can without looking back.

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2009-05-25T09:14:00.000+01:00

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Quinlans First Fair

2009-04-30T20:25:00.003+01:00

In one of the local villages they had a small fair with a variety of kid rides so we brought Quinlan down to enjoy the atmosphere. He was a little overwhelmed at first but he loves staring at people so he settled down quickly. We actually took him on his first fair ride. Nothing to exciting just a merry-go-round but he seemed to enjoy it.

A Day Out With The Ducks

2009-04-30T19:47:00.005+01:00

Now that he has some idea of what is going on around him we took him to the local duck pound. We had a great time giving the birds bread even though he would much rather try to eat it himself. He is developing his own unique personality with each passing day. He is so active it feels as if he is ready to get up and walk at any point forgoing all the crawling.

Quinlan Eatling Solid Food

2009-04-30T18:45:00.005+01:00

Just some photos of Quinlan enjoying some food. Although it does not look like it he does actually get some food into his mouth. He loves eating and thinks that anything that he can reach and pick up is food. He is now eating a variety of fruit and veggies and he loves plain yogurt.

Quinlan Update

2009-02-15T21:49:00.002Z

We are amazed at how much Quinlan has changed over the last month. It seems like everyday he is learning something new. He is now grabbing things on purpose and trying to eat everything he can put into his mouth. He can't quite sit up on his own yet but he is almost there. He laughs and giggles at everything and loves to be naked! Although not sleeping all the way through the night yet he is not waking up every hour anymore. Lyn just spent a week at home with him on her half-term break now it is my turn ;-)

Quinlan at 4 Months

2009-02-15T21:39:00.001Z

Father Christmas :-)

2009-01-03T13:56:00.000Z

Quinlan's Christmas

2009-01-03T08:51:00.003Z

Three Month Update

2008-12-25T17:07:00.006Z

Since it is the holiday season we thought we would give a quick three month update. Quinlan as you can guess is changing daily. He is no longer the small little baby that we carried home 12 weeks ago. He now weighs in at around 12 pounds. He is interacting with us more and more each day. His smiles melt our hearts every time we see one. He has started to giggle and coo while we talk to him. He loves walking around the block either being held or in his stroller. While alone with Dad he loves to be carried sitting forward while listening to a song. He loves listening to mommy read books! He definitely knows what wants and when he wants it and is not shy about letting us know about it. We love him more with each passing day and would not change anything in our little family.

First Three Months

2008-12-25T17:07:00.001Z

Happy Christmas!

2008-12-24T13:41:00.004Z

X-MAS DANCE

2008-12-14T01:08:00.001Z

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Quinlan in the bath - 9 weeks

2008-12-13T14:52:00.002Z

Two Month Update!

2008-12-02T20:41:00.002Z

These last two months have flown by on us! Before we know it, Quinlan will be off to college! He is getting so big, as of his last checkup he weighed in at a healthy 11lbs. He is very responsive and loves to smile and giggle. The Dr says that he is healthy and growing well. She even says his snorting is normal even though we find highly amusing!

We have not taken him on any major trips yet so most of the photos take place in our house or within a short drive. He loves to go for walks while being held (it is a sure way to get him to fall asleep!) while walking around the block.

We are enjoying every minute we have with little Quinlan and realize each day how lucky we are to have a healthy and happy baby at home with us to enjoy!

Quinlan at two months!

2008-12-02T20:31:00.001Z

Quinlan Smiling at 8 weeks, there's a little giggle at the end, too - one of his first :-)

2008-12-02T08:50:00.002Z

Quinlan at 8.5 weeks. He's always had great head strength but now he can lift and hold while on his tummy!

2008-12-02T07:56:00.003Z

Quinlan at 7 weeks, still loves to look out of the window

2008-12-02T07:52:00.000Z

Quinlan

2008-10-29T19:12:00.001Z

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-29T18:23:00.002Z

Make a Smilebox greeting

Quinlan's first trip to a pumpkin patch. Although not as good as the ones you can find in Vermont, this one at a local farm was fun to visit. We had a good time walking around trying to find the best pumpkins to carve. Quinlan enjoyed some of the experience while other parts were less satisfying. We took this chance to take our first family photo and although Mom and Dad are tired, we could not ask for a better baby. We love our new life and can not wait to experience more firsts as they come along for Quinlan.

1st trip to the pumpkin patch

2008-10-27T14:49:00.000Z

Happy and awake!

2008-10-27T14:48:00.000Z

Gazing at Daddy

2008-10-27T14:44:00.000Z

Quinlan's favourite place to sleep

2008-10-25T10:52:00.003+01:00

Nappy change

2008-10-25T10:50:00.000+01:00

Wide Awake

2008-10-21T18:36:00.005+01:00

Baby Quinlan is growing so fast and eating constantly. These first two weeks have passed so quickly. Everyday his personalty come to the forefront. He still spends the majority of time sleeping but every once in a while he wakes up and we get to enjoy a few moments of non-crying time. He is fascinated by shadows and will stare at them wide eyed for as long as his hunger holds out. Mom is loving the time home with him, she is getting really good at doing things one handed. Dad likes hanging out with him when he comes home from work but since he does not have milky breasts the time it does not last long! We love him so much and cannot imagine our lives without him.

Relaxing with Dad

2008-10-16T18:23:00.001+01:00

Dad had to go back to work this week. Quinlan loves to relax with him when he gets home.

Hungry!!

2008-10-16T18:22:00.000+01:00

Feed Me!

In the pushchair

2008-10-16T18:21:00.000+01:00

First Outing!

Mommy's favourite photo

2008-10-09T15:19:00.000+01:00

Leave Me Alone!

2008-10-08T10:04:00.001+01:00

Quinlan not liking the up close photo!

Dad & Baby Quinlan

2008-10-08T09:59:00.002+01:00

Baby Quinlan and Dad enjoying some quiet time together!

Baby Quinlan in the hospital with Mom and at home on his favourite pillow

2008-10-06T20:40:00.005+01:00

First Nap

2008-10-05T18:24:00.002+01:00

Baby Quinlan taking a nap!

Mom & Baby

2008-10-05T18:21:00.002+01:00

Mom and baby Quinlan enjoying a moment together.

Tiny Baby!

2008-10-05T12:17:00.003+01:00

Baby Quinlan in his first diaper!

2008-10-05T12:14:00.002+01:00

The very first picture of baby Quinlan - about 1 minute after his birth.

Welcome Baby Quinlan James Paul Taggart

2008-10-05T12:07:00.004+01:00

We want to introduce you to baby Quinlan. It is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'small blond warrior.' He was born at 7:58 on Tuesday morning weighing5 pounds 15 ounces. He measured 19 inches long with long fingers and toes.

SORRY it took so long to post but due to some minor complications we were held up at the hospital for 4 days. First, they wanted to check his blood sugar because he was a tad small and it came back low so we had to stay until that was corrected. After that a midwife noticed that he had as light yellowing of the face so they ran another blood test for jaundice. That held us up a couple more days but we are now home and made it happily through the first night. Dad took the early shift until 3:00 AM and mom took over so dad could get some sleep! We are grateful for our little miracle and so unbelievably happy that he is finally home.

Apple Picking

2008-09-14T15:21:00.003+01:00

Apple picking at 36 weeks. :)

36 weeks and growing...

2008-09-14T15:13:00.002+01:00

Baby bump at 36 weeks - from the side, obviously! He's growing every day!

Lyn and James

2008-09-13T19:14:00.003+01:00

It's so hard to believe that this was only a year ago! This is us, tying the knot after nearly 7 years...

31 weeks baby bump

2008-09-13T18:25:00.003+01:00

Of course, this is the belly from the side... At 31 weeks