2 Months!

What a month! Mom has been keeping us all busy, and everything seems to be going at lightning speed. I decided to hang out at the neighbors a couple days a week, so mom decided she might as well go back to work. We have a lot of fun, Belle is so fun to watch!

I talk a lot now, and smile even more. I even laugh & giggle if something really makes me happy. Mommy and Daddy got a popup camper so we are trying to figure out where to take my first camping trip. Anyone have any favorite spots we should check out?

We of course had lots of visitors and went to visit lots of new people & places:

Papi and Gaia came for a cookout...



Mommy and I walked up to GG's...




Deb, Alyssa and Heather came over after garage sale'ing. Alyssa started crawling for the first time! I am going to have to take some notes ;-)



Auntie Hedd and Auntie Jen came for a cookout...





I started holding my own nuk...



Some tummy time with Dad (my favorite)...



Daddy's being silly. He's going to give me a bath with my shirt on my head.



Laughing with Dad in the morning...



I got to listen in to all the girl talk at my first bachelorette party. At least Ty was there for some male companionship...





Carolyn, Luke & Brady came for a visit...





June and Tony came to visit. June had the coolest blanket made for me :)



I really LOVE hanging out with Gaia and Papi!





And Mommy's first Mommy's Day! Dad got her a really cool oak tree to plant for the year I was born. It will be so neat watching it grow with me.

They say the family that bounces together stays together?! Mommy wanted a 2 month family photo, so Gaia was trying to take pictures. Unfortunately I was a bit cranky at the time. Mommy and Daddy bounced me while Gaia took the picture (which is why it's a bit blurry). So here's our best 2 month family photo!



Like I said, what a month. Today I get my 2 month shots - ouch. Mommy's NOT bringing the camera for that event. We've been so blessed to have all of you in our lives, you sure make this world grand.

And we are so glad to report that my cousin Reese is back home with her Mommy and Daddy in Arizona. We love you so much Reese and are constantly amazed at your strength and determination. We definitely know where you get it from :)

We'll be back for an update next month!

6 Weeks!

Well, Jesse's not sleeping through the night yet, but all in all he's a pretty great baby. He's started smiling more and is even sitting up on his own... (wink, wink) I had a special request for a picture of him crying, which he definitely has a good grasp on already.









We figured since Jesse now has 'rolls' on his thighs we could start experimenting with an eating routine versus 'On Demand'. Getting up every 3 hours versus every two hours makes a big difference in Mommy's happiness & energy level. Jesse doesn't seem to mind a bit, he's my perfectly schedulable baby. He even works around Bob's schedule a lot of the time.

Week #5

We had another great week, and I officially hit one month old this week! Lots of visitors and lots of hanging out with Mom and Dad. Family came from near and far, here are the pics...


Uncle Rik's birthday dinner...




Hanging out on my cool quilt...




Suze came to visit. But I think Willy got a little jealous :)




I went to watch Dad play volleyball and got to hang out with Scotty Mac & Dar and Porter...






And my second cousin Shaun (or first cousin once removed??) came for a visit with Sara, Nancy & Robin. I almost slept through the visit...




Dad likes to feed me. It helps us bond and gives mom a break...




Just hanging in my crib...





My first cookout (Good thing I can't eat hamburgers yet cause Daddy burned them a bit)...










My first fish fry. Uncle Dave & Aunt Patty came all the way from Ohio to visit me...












And my uncle Mike is really cool, you should see the mural he is making me!



Lots of fun people and places to visit. I give my Mom and Dad a challenge once in a while but for the most part I am a pretty laid back baby (as you can see from the pictures). But I have to keep them on their toes, I don't want them to think they have me figured out ;-)

Thanks all for a fun week!

Week #4

I haven't been counting the visitors, but week #4 didn't seem to have any slow down in the number of people coming to visit the little munchkin. He is really 'loved' (they say you can't spoil a newborn ;-))!


The week started with a visit from Gaia - it was great to see her before her trip to Jamaica...




Mom insisted on trying out the swing. Not really my thing yet, but I know one of these days I am going to love to swing!




GG brought Mary Fryman over to visit. She brought me even more Badger gear - I should definitely be ready for next football season!




Mom made us do a photo shoot, not sure why Dad agrees to do this stuff. But I played along...




Thursday was a busy day, it was my first day at work (OK, it wasn't really 'work')...





















Amy & Jesse SR came to visit (and brought me some really cute clothes)...




Cheryl and Diane came to visit bringing even more clothes and an adorable blanket!




And Auntie Jen was back to hold me for a while...




And of course Daddy keeps me clean. This bath thing isn't so bad...




Auntie Tilly hung out with us Saturday afternoon. We tooled around Lodi for over an hour!




Auntie Hedd stopped by to hold me for a while...




Some good friends from work came to visit and brought me even more cute clothes! I'll be the best dressed guy in town (sorry Dad, but it's true).







As you can see, I was pretty tired by weeks end. Mom sure loves it when I am cuddly like this.

First Tub Bath

He isn't smiling, but he's not screaming either. I think Daddy & Jesse are really starting to love bath time.