Month 4

I know I say this every month but I can't believe our little boy (or not so little boy!) is four months old already.  Mommy and Daddy have been slacking so ignore the lack of photo...stay tuned!

This past month has been fantastic! We've had our ups and downs (sleep regression much?!) but seem to be settling really well. Our little ham is smiling up a storm at anyone he can get his eyes on and is now practicing sitting on his own! Such a strong little man.  When he started leaning forward and trying to sit by himself I couldn't believe it but he is getting stronger and more independent every day.

We've had a crazy, busy, last few weeks and have some more fun stuff planned for this summer.  We got to spend some great quality time up at my parent's house with all of the family.  It was a great time had by all (despite some bumpy bits, but it's family so what do you expect!). Little A got to spend some serious quality cuddle time with Grandma and enjoyed snuggling with Gramps.  We can't wait to see them again for Thanksgiving and ESPECIALLY can't wait to spend Christmas in the Cariboo! I'm already thinking of cute Christmas outfits for our little one...but lets not get ahead of ourselves here, it's still summer! (but I'm already itching for it to be fall so I can put up fall decorations!)

We are taking our first out of country vacation in two weeks and taking Austin to his first baseball game down in Seattle. And who are we kidding...Mommy just wants to go so she can shop shop shop! Austin has no fall or winter clothes as he fits into all the stuff I bought him for those seasons now (growing so fast!) so I know I'm just going to go crazy when we get down there. We are also hitting up the Comox Air Show on August 17th and we got little A the cutest camo ear muffs and sunglasses for the occasion! I can't wait for all the fun family time that we have planned!!

We have had a great run of warm sunny weather here on beautiful Vancouver Island and we have all really enjoyed it! But all this sun so early on (usually it waits until August to do this) makes me excited for it to be fall.  Okay well lets be honest though I'm excited for fall by the time Canada Day is over. Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons and I love to decorate! September will roll around and I'll have pumpkins, ornamental corn, gourds, and lots more fun fall decor out and decorating our little home! And I can't wait for all the cute little Halloween and Christmas outfits that I can dress Austin in!

As I said, stay tuned for Austin's 4 month photo...it will be here soon!

xox

Months 2 and 3

Wow! It has been a whirlwind few months with our little peanut and I haven't had a spare second to update the blog! Sorry for the long delay. Our little chunkers is almost 4 months old now and I cannot believe how much he has changed in such a short amount of time.

He had bilateral inguinal hernia surgery when he was around 6 weeks old and it was probably one of the most heartbreaking, stressful moments in both mine and my husband's lives.  Little monkey was a trooper though and came through it all with flying colours! Kudos to the wonderful surgeon we had and all of the wonderful nurses (with the exception of one) at VGH. We are so lucky to live in a country where he didn't have to wait for surgery and received the most exceptional care....and we didn't come out of it all broke! Here are some photos of our sweet little babe at the hospital.

Since the surgery Austin has just gotten bigger and more alert and I sometimes can't believe our boy was once this little guy...

Our little man is now so full of smiles and giggles and we could just watch him all day long.  He does suffer from really bad reflux but his meds seem to be working now and he is doing much better.  

We have made two trips up to visit Grandpa and Grandma and Austin has been a star traveler! He had such a fun time snuggling with them and can't wait to see them again.  It's so hard having my mom and dad live so far away and we cherish every moment we can spend with them. I am so lucky to have such amazing supportive parents who have helped me through all of the difficult moments of mommyhood.

I am so looking forward to all of the big events and holidays that are on their way.  I cannot wait for Austin's first Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas...I am already planning his outfits and photos! I am loving being a stay at home mommy and being able to take care of my little family! It is so much fun having the time to cook dinners, lunches, and breakfasts and I can't wait until little peanut gets to start trying real food. So many things to look forward to.

Daddy has been such a big help too and watching him grow and flourish into such a wonderful father has just been amazing.  He loves spending every minute he can with his sweet little boy and is looking forward to all the sports and coaching to come....but we both would like Austin to slow down a bit; he's growing too fast!!

Here are his 2 and 3 month chalkboard photos and a few cute ones to boot!

Getting him to smile for the camera is sometimes impossible! Always mean muggin!

Proud Papa

There's a cheeky little smile!