Happy New Year!

Well, we've been very busy over the holidays. We had Owen's christening, Christmas, and of course New Year's Eve - Owen partied until almost 10:15!

Our boy is growing (and growing and growing) and he's learned a few new things. He reaches for and grasps toys and tries to bring them to his mouth - sometimes succeeding. He rolls from his side to his back and is very close to rolling from his tummy to his back. He's very chatty and has started to chuckle or belly laugh at silly things like mommy sneezing. He's sleeping in his own bed for naps during the day and at night. He sleeps about 3 or 4 hours between feedings at night but will occasionally wake every 2 hours. He's even taken a bottle (of breastmilk) a few times and he had no problems trying it out! We're going to his pediatrician on Wednesday for his 4-month checkup and weigh-in. He's outgrowing his clothes so very fast and I can't wait to find out how much he weighs. I've been putting away lots of 3-6 months clothes and moving into the 6-9 month sizes...wow! Will update after doctor's appointment as soon as I can.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks.

Santa's little helper.

This is Keith's family's christening gown - Keith and Laurie wore it for their christening as well as their cousins and their children.

Owen's Christmas pajamas from BeBe.

Owen and Mommy with Benjamin after the christening.

Owen, Mommy, Daddy, Nanny Laurie, and Parrain Alex.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Happy snow day...

Keith woke up this morning at 5:45 and then got me up to see SNOW!!! It was coming down in buckets. We both went out to take pictures and video and then when Owen woke, we bundled him up and took him outside too. We made a (tiny) snowman. The snow turned to rain about 8:00 but it was really cool while it lasted. Keith had never seen falling snow before and I had only seen falling snow like this one other time. It was absolutely amazing. Here are some pictures and a video (proof that I'm not exaggerating). Pardon the lack of video camera skills - we're still learning and so it makes the video a little "jumpy". Enjoy!

3 months!

Here are a few pictures of a happy three-month old boy! Owen is growing and changing everyday. He now weighs over 16 pounds! We celebrated his 3 month "birthday" with a photo session and we should have some pictures for everyone in about a week or so. He loves to talk to everyone and must be included in the conversation. He's started to chuckle and is experimenting with his voice by cooing softly and loudly. He's on the verge of rolling over from his tummy to his back - it won't be long! He holds himself very well when in a supported sitting position and loves to be eye-to-eye with anyone talking to him. I'm going to post a video or two soon but he just woke from a nap so it won't be now...

Another finished knit

What started out as this...

Became this...

And looks like this on Owen

Here comes Santa Claus...

We're getting ready for Christmas - we got a tree and Owen had his picture taken with Santa today! He looks like such a big boy in his sweater and cords! There was another 2 month old baby there and I swear Owen looked like he was twice that other kid's size... Just thought y'all would like to see another snap shot of the boy.

New pictures

Our boy is growing!

Well, Owen had his two month check-up today! He weighs 14 pounds 2 ounces and is 24 inches long! He had to get three shots today and he and I both cried but he's been smiling between naps so now I can smile with him. He's in the 90th percentile for weight and height and his doctor is very pleased with his growth. Yesterday I took some pictures of him looking up and around while on his tummy and I'll try to post them soon - the more the camera flashed, the higher up he looked!

More updates later...