2 Months

Keegan is two months old today!  He has changed so much in one month.  Weeks five through seven were really tough on the three of us.  After three trips to his pediatrician it was determined that he had severe gas pains due to lactose intolerance as well as reflux.  He is lactose free now and on medication for the reflux and as of Monday, we've had very happy baby boy! 

 

This week has been amazing.  I can't stop taking pictures of him because he smiles all the time now.  He loves to take warm baths now and he actually loves to have his diaper changed.  He is happiest while laying on his changing table naked from the waist down :)  He's also pretty happy in Mommy's arms.  He tried out his bumbo this week and really enjoyed it.  He still gets up for a feeding between 3am & 4am but both he and Ava are sleeping until 7 or 7:30 now so I can't complain.  I also can't complain because most of the time Jeff takes the night feeding if I get up early or vice versa.  I have been so spoiled the last nine weeks!  But Jeff goes back to work on Monday so I'll have some adjusting to do.  He is such an amazing dad.  I am grateful to him for so much.  Not just for taking care of the kids but for taking care of me too. 

Ava still gives Keegan lots of love.  She wants him to play with her so badly.   Although he can't do much, she's figured out that he has to listen to her if she reads books to him.  So that's what she does....every day.  But as you can tell by the photo below he doesn't really stay too focused.

Mother's Day Photos

After church on Mother's Day we tried our best to get group photo of Ava, Presley & Keegan.  This one turned out the best even though I think all three have their eyes closed!  Thanks to Nana for taking these photos since I can't seem to remember to take my camera anywhere anymore.

3 little cuties........by far the best mother's Day gifts!

Ava & Presely wore their matching dresses

Keegan all dressed up enjoying some time outdoors

A big first Happy Mother's Day to my sister!  What a joy her new addition has been to our family!

Our Trip to the Zoo

We took advantage of this week's amazing weather and took a trip to the Fort Worth zoo.  It was so nice out that most of the animals were active and fun to watch.  We stopped for an ice cream break half way through.  I asked for an empty cup to share my ice cream with Ava but the lady behind the counter surprised her with her own little cone.  As you can see below it was the highlight of her day :)

The penguins are always a favorite for Ava.  This little guy decided to pose for the picture too!

Keegan did great all day in his snugli.  The ride home was not quite as pleasant!

Keegan started smiling more frequently this week at certain toys and Mommy's silly voices.  They are so difficult to capture with my camera so most of them are on my phone because it's always handy.  The few I have captured with the camera always seem to have Ava's pink stuff as a background.  I guess that's a joy of having a big sister :)

Easter 2011

What a joyous day!  This was Ava's first year to decorate the cross with her flower at church.  After service we took a trip to East Texas and enjoyed a great day with family. 

A couple of weeks ago we enjoyed our ABF's second annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch.  Ava always enjoys the hunt with her friends but mostly the candy after. 

Ava & good friend Lola on their way

Ava & Lola last year.  Oh how they grow!



Stonebridge Ranch 'Meet the Easter Bunny' last week





Ava's First Haircut

After months of putting it off, today we took Ava to have her hair cut for the first time.  Nothing too different....just a couple of inches off the back and a shape up around her face.  Vanessa at the Kid Salon in Allen was recommended by a friend and we were so happy with her!  Ava loved it!  She got to sit in a car, watch Mickey Mouse and have her hair cut and blow dried.  Not a bad deal!

1 Month

Keegan is one month old today.  He's growing so fast!  He weighs 8 pounds and he's almost 20 inches long.  Here are a few photos I managed to get this afternoon while he was in a really good mood, which of course is right after his belly is full :)

Ava & Keegan

Wow...we've been a family of 4 for almost four weeks now and it feels like we just got home from the hospital.  The weeks are going so fast!  Jeff has been home with us on his paternity leave and I can honestly say that I'm having such an easy time with this transition because of him.  He is a great help and we've had a lot of fun the last couple of weeks. 

The hardest part about having two kids is trying to go anywhere.  Finding a time to leave around his feedings and her nap is difficult.  It takes so long to get ready and loaded in the car.  Then there are two kids, a very large diaper bag and purse to keep up with.  So far I've only taken the kids out twice to the store by myself.  Both times I left my grocery bags and had to drive back once we were in the car and I realized it.  I guess it's better than leaving a kid!  I know outings will soon be easy and natural but I'm going to take advantage of Jeff being home the next couple of weeks and get my practice in later :)

We've really enjoyed being outside in this awesome spring weather this week.  Ava took up watercolor painting and Keegan just enjoyed laying in his lazy chair.

Keegan weighs exactly 7 pounds this week and judging by the amount he's been eating during this 3 week growth spurt I think he will be 8 by the end of next week!  He only gets up once a night now usually between 2:00 & 3:00 but both he and Ava are up around 6:30 and that's not so fun.  He is starting to show expression which makes his awake time a lot of fun.

Ava has really, really enjoyed all this time with Daddy!

And she's pretty crazy about her little brother too :)