Growing Like A Weed

Owen is really growing!  I know I keep saying this, but it just amazes me.  I had James weigh himself and then hold Owen on the scale with him.  If the scale is right he weighs 12 lbs now.  This is nearly double his birth weight and he's only two months old.  He is around 23 inches long and is just about to fit into 3-6 months.  So he is quickly out growing everything!  I took these pictures of him over the weekend because this is the last time he will ware these pants or shirt.  He was practically busting out of the t-shirt.  He was very alert over the weekend and we were able to get smiles and little giggles out of him.  This just makes my whole day!

I look Just Like My Daddy....

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me Owen looks just like his Daddy, I'd be a rich woman. I think James is handsome so it's a compliment, but I do think every mom wants to hear her baby looks somewhat like her too. I will say this, Owen looks just like his Daddy, but he has my blue eyes and my winning personality. Hahaha! Sorry Hunny, if you are reading this. I wanted to share these pictures because it is true, he does look just like James. See the pics below where they even color coordinated their shirts. How did this happen? These are my favorite boys!

Tummy Time?

So I guess everyone has head about how important Tummy Time is....  Well, Owen hates it.  Every time I put him down on his activity mat, face down, he buries his head and screams.  I am so afraid he's going to suffocate that I hesitate to leave him in this position for long.  I hear you should do this for 20 minutes at a time, which seems long to me.   I try my best to do this when he's most alert because if he's sleepy, he'll just face plant himself down and there's no waking him.  He really likes to be on his back so he can bat at all the toys hanging down.  If anyone has suggestions on how to get him to enjoy tummy time, I am all ears.  I know this is important to build up those neck muscles and I want to make sure he's getting it in, but as of right now it's just not working.  I have also tried to prop him up on his Boppy pillow, but he gets so comfortable and just turns his head to the side and it's off to dreamy land for him.

6 weeks old

40 Day Blessing

This past Sunday we took Owen to church for his 40 day blessing.  It was a big day for us all.  It was the first time that we had really been out of the house with him for a prolong period of time.  He did so well!  We were all a little off that morning with the time change and he got a little off his eating schedule, but he never got fussy.  I learned a great lesson too.  If you think you only need one bottle, take two or three because you never know how long you will be. When we got to the church there was another baby girl there so he had company when the Priest took him up in front of the church.  His mom said to her baby, "look this is your new boyfriend."  The two babies were born just a few days apart.  It was fun chatting with her and talking about what a crazy time it's been with all these blizzards. 

Shannon and Skye, Yay Yay and Thia Cassandra were all there to support us.  It was so sweet and very special.  The Priests blessed each baby and we all walked in behind them.  When we got to the front each baby was held by a priest and walked around the alter.  I thought I would burst into tears right there on the spot, but I held it together and managed to smile.  I was so happy and overjoyed to be out of the house with him.   James and I were proud Mommy and Daddy and to know that we were doing a good thing for him.  It gave me such a piece of mind.  After the ceremony we took a few pictures and actually made it out for brunch.  Owen did wonderful at his first restaurant, even though he was hungry and needed a diaper changing.  We got the check pretty quickly and took off for home, where we all were exhausted and took a long nap on a lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon.

The girls come to visit!

A few weekends ago Marissa came over for a visit.  She was so sweet and brought us lunch.  In return she  was able to snuggle with Owen for a bit.  It was so great to see her and catch up on some good stuff.  She recently got a big promotion with the Hyatt.  Yay Marissa!  The following weekend Alexis and Suantia came over and they brought us lunch as well.   We had such a good time laughing and trading stories.  These girls are great and I really miss them.  Thanks ladies for coming out and keeping me company!  It means a lot and Owen enjoined his time with you too.

 

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Spring Is Almost Here!

That means Owen and I can finally get out of the house and enjoy warmer days.  Last week we took our first walk in his carrier.  It was still a little chilly, but I had to get out.  I stopped over at the neighbors house and visited with them before dinner.  Tomorrow Owen and I will meet up with Elaine and her baby girl Abigale.  I met Elaine in the Prenatal class back in December.  Her little one is just a few weeks older than Owen so we should have a great time.  Yay!