Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Some new pics!

Jonathan went in for his two month appointment last Friday and gave us a shock. He shot from the 50th percentile in height to the 90th (from 22 inches to 24.5 inches)! He also gained 37 ounces in 31 days (from 9 lbs 13 oz to 12 lbs 2 oz)! He only needed to gain an ounce a day to be on track. The doc said he looked great and then thye loaded him up with immunizations. Since he had to get 4 different shots, 2 nurses came in and did them two at a time which meant he only had to cry for about 30 seconds! He did really well with them, only running a small fever for the rest of the afternoon. Chris stayed home from work that day and it was great having all of us together for a long weekend.

Last week we were also battling a little cold. Both of my boys were not feeling the greatest, but luckily I stayed healthy and could take care of Jonathan while Chris had to fend for himself.

This is Jonathan's newest and most favorite toy. We call it his jungle gym which I’m sure will mess him up for life when he learns what a real jungle gym is :). It plays all kinds of jungle sounds (he loves the elephant’s trumpet) or calypso style music while it lights up. I searched for it at 4 or 5 Target stores before finding it at a one I stopped at on the spur of the moment. Go figure! At least he loves it so it was worth all the effort!

He is getting so coordinated now when he reaches for his toys! I was trying to capture a smile and got this pose instead. We call it “What up, Homey”.
If we needed proof that he is indeed my son, look no further than this picture. He isn’t even three months old and he has the thumb sucking technique mastered!
This is his reaction to Tummy Time after about 3 minutes! Any suggestions from you more experienced moms on how to make it more fun and less traumatic?
These are some pictures of Jonathan hanging with Daddy. Chris can coax a smile out of this kid like no one else. However, I am a half second too slow in my picture taking so we have yet to capture his absolutely dazzling smile on camera. You really have to see it in person—it is impossible not to smile back. This first one is after Daddy's magic touch calmed him down late at night. At Grandpa and Grandma Schaefers' house!Check out the two of them seriously pondering whatever it is in front of them!
He likes to reach out and touch your face as you talk to him.
We think his tummy is his most ticklish spot!

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

I am 2 months old today!

Here is what I look like a mere 61 days after I was born. First there is one of me at just a few days old to compare!
This is me leaving the hospital.
Here is how I spent my 2 month birthday. First Mom and I ran some errands. Then I was just hanging with my ducky friend.
Later, yawn, I swung along while Mom cooked dinner.
Finally, I just crashed for the night!













This definitely doesn't go down in the history books as an exciting day, but as you can see I sure am growing up quickly!

Fun Pictures

These show just a snapshot of what our days are like. I hope you enjoy them!
Chris and Jonathan watching sports. (Check out Sage's depressed look.)
Just chillin'
I don't think he meant to look this silly!
Someone wants a hug!

He is getting so big!

My first smiles!

This is me and my mom just hanging out.
My first smile that my parents caught on camera,
followed my this one minutes later! (This was on Saturday, Sept. 2.)
Then I really showed off a couple days later with these two huge smiles!
There is just something so funny about Daddy's face! I always smile when I look at him!