3 Weeks Old - In Big Boy Bed

Owen is really growing and changing each and every day.  The biggest thing that happened this week is he slept in his crib for the first time on Monday night.  Let's just say it wasn't an easy transition for me, but once we got him in there and I got 5 hours of sleep, I was so happy.  James was really pushing for him to sleep in his big boy bed sooner, but I just wasn't ready.   But on Monday night after not having much sleep for a few days...Owen has bad gas some nights :( I was at my wits end.He really loved his bed and he slept so well.  Yay!

Mazda CX 7

So we finally did it.  I got my Mazda CX 7!  James said, Happy Birthday, Valentines Day, Mothers Day and Merry Christmas.   I just loved my Mazda 3 but, once we got the car seat and stroller in the back there was no room.  I couldn't sit in the back and buckle my seat belt, so it was time to go bigger.  I got the new car on Sunday night and it was the easiest buying experience I have ever had.  Thank goodness!  They were really laid back at the dealership and while we waited on the paper work they let us take the new car to Costco to stock up on formula and wipes.  It was so surreal.  James and I looked at each other and laughed.... Our first Costco trip in our SUV as new parents.  Boy how our lives have changed :)

Changing Everyday

Today I really noticed how much Owen has grown and changed since we first laid eyes on him.  He is much more alert during the day and even spent a few hours just looking up at me.  Yesterday at his check up he weighed in at 6 pounds 13 oz.  So he has really put on the weight over the past few days.  With the added weight his face and body is really started to fill out and he's getting nice full checks.  With the extra food comes extra diapers.....I think yesterday he pee peed on himself it least 5 times.  So we had many out fit changes throughout the day yesterday.  I just have to laugh!  Tonight when I gave him his bottle he sat up and with one hand he held the bottle and with the other he gripped my finger.  That was so sweet and I know every soon he will want to hold his own bottle.  I call him my big boy and it really seems to fit. Oh how we love this boy!

After our check up yesterday- completely worn out

He decided last night that he no longer likes to be swaddled 

and kicks off the covers when he's bundled up

 

Owen once he gets a full belly

Holding his head up - He loves his bath 

and baby massaage time

This is for you Anjoli!

 

My Daddy was not happy about this

But my Mommy thought it was so sweet

Cousin came to visit

Today we had Owen's Grandad, Mrs. Sue, Aunt Michelle and his baby cousin Tyler over for a visit.  Owen and Tyler are just six months apart.  I have a feeling that very soon they are going to be big pals.  We had such a laugh when trying to get them to sit together for a pic. We ended up laying them down on the chair.  So it looks like Tyler is holding Owen.

It was a nice visit with the family....And they brought us Cheesecake!  Can't wait to dig into that here in a minute!  You know I am getting better when I am excited about food :)

Owen Gets Kisses!

James and I  really weren't sure how Emma and Leo would react to Owen, but the dogs have been wonderful.  Thankfully they have been very calm these past 2 weeks and everyone is getting their new routines down.  Leo just wants to kiss him all over!  Emma is a lot less interested most days, but she knows he is part of the pack now and accepts him.  She lays in his room by the rockers while he takes his bottles.  Here is a short video of  Owen getting his puppy kisses from Leo.

YouTube Video: Puppy Kisses

George Owen Has Arrived!

Hello Everyone,

Sorry we have been out of touch for so long.  It's been a crazy little ride, but we wanted to let you all know we are home, resting and recovering.  We have had some really great moments over the past 2 weeks.  Can you believe we have taken over 150 pictures in the past 2 weeks?  When you have time check us out.  Owen is such a joy and we can hardly wait to see what lies ahead.

SnapFish Photo Gallery

He weighed in at 6lbs 4 oz today

and 20 inches long.  Healthy check up!

Love,
Amanda, James & Owen