oh where oh where did my little boy go?!?

My little boy isn't so little anymore. Today marks his 3rd un-birthday and he is officially 3 1/2 years old. I couldn't begin to think about where my life would be without this little boy. He has filled my life with love, patience and purpose. I am so very lucky to be his mommy despite the days when I just want to rip my hair out in frustration. He is stubborn and free willed, not to mention so incredibly smart. Some times I just can't believe he's only 3, other days it seems like he is going on 13 what with the attitude he can dish out. I can't wait to see what else he has in store for us. I love you little dude. Happy Un-Birthday :)


                    Now here's a little look down memory lane....

His first photo with Mommy

I had planned to write more but with all these cute pictures to choose from I just decided to add more and write less. lol.

He was always such a happy baby. I just love those cheeks and that big ol' grin. 

It melts my heart just looking at them. 

1st birthday :)

Watching him grow these past few years has been both a blessing and a challenge. He is such a fearless little guy already, I'm almost afraid to see him as a teenager. lol

how does 3 months just fly by?

I realize this is a theme among many new parents, well anyone really, but I can NOT believe how fast these past three months have just zoomed by. It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing our little peanut home for the first time and here she is sitting next to me in her Bumbo putting fingers in her mouth and cooing like the best of them. She recognizes us and smiles when we talk to her, her favorite being when Jeff talks to her. Her face just lights up when she sees him. It seems like she is constantly blowing bubbles or gurgling, I think we've entered the drool all over everything phase. She has quiet a grip on her also, the other day I got my first hair pull :) hehehe


Well here are this months measurements (unoffically, since no doctors visit this month)

WEIGHT: 13.5 pounds ~if this is accurate that means she gained 3 pounds in a month. little piglet :)

HEIGHT: 22 inches

and on to what everyone is waiting for..... her 3 month pictures

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I can't believe how fast time has been flying by lately. Seems like forever since I've posted and there's been some good times that need to be told.

Our little nugget is going to be 3 months old next week!!! She is growing and changing everyday. She prefers to be upright and is constantly trying to sit up on her own. In my non-medical opinion I'd say she suffers from reflux occasionally and that is the most comfortable position for her. We were having to hold her all the time (which is great when you have nothing to do but when trying to make dinner, not so much) so my darling SIL let us have her BUMBO and boy does that help. For those of you not in the know it is a little hard-ish foam seat that lets her sit up on her own. Normally I would just lean her against the couch but she's a bit of a drifter and within minutes she would be on her side and unhappy again. The BUMBO is great because she is totally supported and I get to use both hands to cook again. LOL.

BUMBO = lifesaver

She had her 2 month check up, oh about 3 weeks ago now but anywho, I wanted to include her measurements so I can look back one day.  She weighed in at 10.6 pounds! Gaining a whole 4 pounds in 2 months, quiet the little eater. lol. She also grew 3 inches and is now (was now) 21 inches long. She has been sleeping through the night almost every night. (sometimes 7 hours, sometimes for close to 12,but most often its somewhere between 8 and 9 hours a night). I don't want to jinx it but it's been almost a month now so starting to set a pattern :) She has another appointment next month at 4 months old and hopefully it won't take a month to get her stats up.

her 4th of July outfit

first time in her stand up toy

Part of the reason I haven't blogged is that we have been spending a LOT of time outside at the local lakes/beaches. The local parks and recs department has a yearly pass that you can purchase and it lets you into the parks and lakes at a great discount. This is our 3rd summer getting this pass and it is such a great investment. You can get into any park in the state without paying the day fee with this little pass on your windshield. I highly recommend it for anyone in the state. Our favorite has got to be Eagle Island. It's got a little beach and the lake is pretty shallow. It's great for Adam because he can actually walk out quiet far so he gets to play with the big kids. I think we spent 3 out of the last 7 days last week at the "beach". A few friends of mine that have kids a little older than Adam that have passes so we'll sit in the sand and the kids will play. It's a perfect way to spend the day :)
 (I should add that Jocelyn usually spends the day with my mom since she's a little too young to be out in the 90+ degree weather all day)


Here are a few pictures from our adventures but if you want to see more here are the links to my facebook photo albums.   
june- http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1770137489978.192152.1135450170
july-  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1878934129826.196357.1135450170

he loves helping out with Jocelyn

dipping her toes in pool for first time :)

coolest beach toy EVER!