16 weeks

 sleeping sideways in his crib . . . with his cute bellybutton

 couldn't resist the picture of him holding onto his crib bumper

& daddy took him for a walk so I could sleep in . . . he fell asleep all bundled up

 some fall pictures

 a big boy sitting up (with a little help)

 

Spending time at Yaya & Gramps with the cousins

 

And playtime at home today . . .



 

3 1/2 months (15 weeks)

Do you ever feel like time passes too quickly? That is how we are feeling watching Nathan grow.  Carl said just today how day by day he is changing.  It is all good things, but just happening too quickly!  He opens his mouth wide when you give him kisses.  He would rather stand on your lap than sit.  He loves his bouncer and grabbing at the owl when it moves. And he gets so proud of himself when he can bounce it himself - the smile he gets when he does it is amazing! I love watching him look at new things! He loves the color RED and anything bright.  His hair is falling out, so soon we will have a bald baby, but he still looks adorable :).  He likes to fall asleep on his side and more often than not he is sleeping sideways in his crib.  He is also sleeping through the night on most nights and I am so thankful for that! Naps are still short during the day, but I am certainly not complaining!!

  We took a day trip to Paso this past week and picked up more olive oil and stopped at EOS winery to get a bottle of their Moscato.  We also attempted the Lemoore Veteran's Day Parade, and made it through about 5 cars :).  Both were a lot of fun (for us) and I love that we get to do things as a family.

 

 

3 months 1 week

aka Halloween week :). 

  We weighed & measured little man this past week and he is at 12 pounds and 24 inches long.  He is growing so quickly.  He can find his fingers more easily and is grasping at toys (or anything in his reach).  .  Nathan saw himself in the mirror this week and smiled and laughed - I watch the video often! We did not dress him up in a costume this year, but he wore an adorable First Halloween Outfit.  We also visited with Grandma & Grandpa in northern CA and had a great time visiting and meeting Aunt Michelle for the first time!  

We celebrated daddy's last day in the Navy with balloons

plankin' :)

3 Months

Nathan amazes me everyday.  I was recently told to be thankful that he is healthy and growing strong.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't Thank God for him.  He is our gift, our precious gift, that I choose not to take for granted!  His smiles light up my day, turn tears of sadness into tears of joy.  He smiles with his eyes as well as his mouth, so even if he has a binky in his mouth I can see him smile, and I am blessed.  He is a quick learner.  Although he doesn't yet have the hand coordination to put his hand/fingers/thumb directly into his mouth, he puts his hand on his face and slowly brings it down (caressing) till he finds his open mouth.  He is full of wonder and is looking around the room seeing all things new, and I am reminded to see things, really see things and wonder.  I am blessed.  He recently gave us the gift of a full night's sleep, and although it isn't consistent yet, he continues to sleep longer.  Nathan is starting to grab at things, including hair, and I am grateful for his continued development, no matter how much it hurts :).  He will stand on your lap with strong legs, and wants to sit up on your lap.  His eyes. His eyes look deep within and even without words you know you are loved. He cries with tears that can break your heart.  His eyes with long lashes, that any woman would love to have, can melt you in just a quick glance.  His eyes that reveal so much, change color in different light leaving you to constantly guess what color they are.  He is full of spirit, full of life and I am left to wonder if my dad's prayers of him being a pastor will come to fruition.  And I am blessed.  Our nightly bedtime prayers are one of my favorite times of day.  We thank God for all He has given us on that day and we continue to pray for his new cousins, David & Samuel, to grow strong so that they can be home with their mommy & daddy & big brother.  We pray for Gideon that God brings him home to his new mommy & daddy.  And we know that God hears our small prayers, and we are blessed.

 

12 Weeks

Our little man is almost 3 months old!  Where has the time gone?  Nathan loves to talk . . . he will talk to me, to dad, to his play mat, pretty much to whomever and whatever!  He is wearing his 3 month clothes (and although some are still a little big, most of them fit him well).  I weighed him the other day and he is about 11 pounds!  Now I just need to see how much he's grown in a month! 

 

 happy to see daddy

 our jack o lanterns

 Friends

 

11 weeks & Pumpkin Patch

I am elated today!!  My son is napping in his crib, in his nursery, without me rocking him to sleep and without crying (from either of us :) )! I am one proud momma!! He is also getting good at pushing himself up on his arms when he is on his tummy.  Such a strong boy!
Yesterday we went to Vossler Pumpkin Patch in Visalia.  It was a cute little farm and we were able to get some cute pictures and, of course, pumpkins.  Here are some pictures from Nathan's 11th week :)

we are thinking his eyes just might be blue after all :)

sucking on his bottom lip is new too