July Haps

Linc has officially explored new dietary options. Although he does enjoy mama milk, I think he is enjoying the variation and his once a day feedings of rice cereal. There is something exciting about giving your baby his first taste of food - - he is getting so big.

We mostly give him rice cereal, however we decided we would try a little baby food the other day so I busted out some squash. Let's just say he doesn't have an aquired taste for it....(However neither would I, it doesn't smell very good!) After the third day of feeding him squash I think he was starting to get used to it but still made some funny faces when he ate.

The little man is officially rolling and has been for almost 2 weeks. He only rolls from back to belly and hasn't quite figured out the other way so just rolls over on his belly, plays for a minute, fusses until someone rolls him back over and then repeats. It's a pretty fun game.
Here is a couple goodies of the cutie because I can :)

As for the haps of life, the summer has been great. Adam is officially done with the semester and has taken over baby duty for at least 4.5 hours a day while mama bear goes to work. He finished the semester with flying colors and I can't believe he only has one more semester of undergrad! We've had a couple of fun little outings including; water park, boating (Linc loved it and took one of the best naps ever), cabin, walks in the stroller, local swimming pool, movies, family bbq's, etc!

He looks nervous but I promise he enjoyed it!

Rocking the suit.

Also.... I have a new niece! My sister Chalee had the sweetest little girl on the seventeenth and she is adorable. Oakley Dawn weighing 8 lbs. I got to take her newborn pictures and she was so good for them. Here is a little sneak peak --- I plan on posting in a bit with more pictures from her session on my photo blog!

Linc and his funny ways

Here are a couple of videos of Linc off my phone. The first one is him laughing. Please ignore my obnoxious voice.... apparently he thinks it funny. And yes.... that wet ring around his neck is slobber.

This one is some weird thing he has been doing with his mouth lately. Adam and I think it is pretty entertaining.

baby giggle

Apparently the word "boo" is a funny word. I love how the more ridiculous you act, the funnier you are to babies :)

4 months

I can't believe how fast time flies. Lincon hit the 4 month mark on Sunday and has his appointment yesterday. Here are his stats:

Weight: 14.6 lbs (44%)
Height: 25.5 in (73%)
Head Circ: 16.3 (25%)

Lately he......

• Spits everywhere. If you lay him on his back, he immediately starts blowing bubbles and spitting.
• Loves his fists and sucks on them a lot. I think he likes his fists more than his binky.
• Knows who his mom is and who is dad his. We have had many people comment on how his demeanor changes when we leave the room. He is becoming way more aware of what is going on and knows when mom leaves for work.
• Sleeps like a champ. Has been going to bed at 9 and sleeps until 9:30. Since I don't go to work until afternoon, I have been sleeping in with him but I have felt pretty lazy so I need to start getting up before him. 
• He usually eats twice in the night, but I only give him around 2 or 3 ounces each time. I'm trying to phase out his nightly feedings.
• Loves him bumbo and sitting up in general. We busted out his doorway bouncy seat today for the first time and he loved it!
• Hardly ever cries. Seriously. He mostly grunts and whines when he needs something but hardly ever full on cries. 
• Doesn't love belly time but it is getting better. He was a champion during he 4 month photoshoot.

Overall he is such a good boy. Adam and I comment how lucky we are that we got such a good boy. Its true! Here are a couple photos from his 4 month shoot.

Happy Father's Day

 

I have the greatest husband and this is his first father's day. I just wanted to write a little post and tell him how wonderful I think he is. From the moment we found out I was pregnant, I knew he would love our baby unconditionally and eternally. And of course... he does.

I'm grateful for days like today because it gives me a reason to be mushy and to write cheesy (but true) posts. Adam Nathaniel.... I love you more than anything and I'm so grateful for everything you do for Lincon and I. You truly are am amazing father. Thanks for always pitching in and doing your part in our family. Thank you for being a worthy priesthood holder and helping to keep the spirit in our home and in our lives. I love watching you with Linc. I have a feeling that he is going to be a daddy's boy and that you two will be buds forever. We love you!!!

I also want to give a little shout out to my dad and my father-in-law! So grateful that I have 2 amazing fathers! They are both amazing men who have had very positive influences in my life. My dad is great..... he's not the mushy type but I still want to tell him how much I love and appreciate him.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Catch up time

Memorial weekend we went on our annual camping trip with the Huntsman's. I look forward to this time all year. Although I see my family and extended family often, there is something about camping with them that I love. My dad let us use his second camping trailer so on Friday afternoon, Adam, Lincon and I headed down to get it and pull it back up to our camp spot. It was a long drive, but Lincon was a trooper.
There is something about Memorial weekend that Mother Nature doesn't like because more times than not it seems like weekend has bad weather. I was a little nervous going because Linc isn't even 4 months old, but it all worked out. We spent a lot of time in the trailer hanging out and playing games but we did manage to get out when the sun was shining and Adam and I even got to go on a nice four wheeling ride. 

Memorial weekend marks the "anniversary of the engagement."

I'm grateful this man decided to make me his wife. We been friends for 9 years, dating for almost 5 (if you add it all together :) and married for almost 2. Now we have a beautiful son to show for it! Thanks for everything hun, I love you!

And this wouldn't be a post without some updates and pictures of my pride and joy :)
He has started doing some pretty cute things as of late. He LOVES having his bum changed. My changing table has been a great investment - - I probably change about 95% of his diapers on it. And he knows that when I lay him down on the table that its time to be changed. Without fail - - he starts spitting and blowing his lips.
Also, he has found his fists and they are constantly in his mouth. Occassionally he'll get just his pointer finger in there and will accidentally gag himself.
He hates belly time. Well at least he hates it when he's on the ground. He doesn't mind if he's laying on me or if I prop him up on his boppy.
He loves sitting up and facing out at the world. If he starts fussing, all you have to do is stand up and let him face out and he is instantly calm.

Camping trip - fell asleep hanging out with dad

Playing with Aunt Brynn on the camping trip. He slobbers a lot.

We had to move to the big towel! Again... more slobber.

14 week picture

3 Months, Birthday, Mother's Day

Lincon is 3 months old and I can't believe how fast time has flown. His personality is really starting to come out and I love it.

I decided I better post his 2 months stats since I never did.

Weight: 10.7 lbs (26%)
Height: 23.5 inches (73%)

From weighing him on our scale - Adam and I think he weighs about 12.5 lbs now. Getting big! My sister likes to joke "I can't decide which chin I like best." Yes... he has a double chin :) He is officially a big boy now and likes to face outwards and sit up (with help of course). I feel like I have been very lucky because he HONESTLY is such a good baby. He really only fusses when he has a reason. Most of the time he is smiley and happy and has even started to laugh quite a bit. I haven't been able to catch it on video yet but hopefully soon!

We have been relatively busy around here. I have gone back to work part time (20 hours a week) and Adam is pretty busy with school. We switch off baby duty during the day, and most of the week get to be together in the evenings. I have been a BIG slacker on making dinner though because most of 3 times of week I don't get home until 6:30. I really need some good crockpot recipes to put in before I leave for work. Any recipes you would recommend???

I had a great birthday! I got a new lens - - -which I love! A 50 mm 1.8. I can't believe I went this long without having this lens. It was by far the most inexpensive and it's great! We started off my birthday by going to McDonald's for breakfast. (Yes... we still like McDonalds :) Later in the day we went mini golfing with family and friends. They all joined us later for dinner at Texas Roadhouse and it was delicious. Abbie had her dance recital that night so Adam, Lincon, and I head over to the recital to watch my sister and brother. We topped off the night by going to Orange Leaf. A lot of caloric intake for 1 day but I think I can justify it for my birthday.  :)

Mother's Day was wonderful. I was treated like a queen. Breakfast in bed - - French toast, sausage, eggs, cinnamon rolls and orange juice. Adam also made dinner that day and made roast, potatos and vegetables. To top it off he made this adorable picture/card of Lincon and him. It was a great day. I'm grateful to be a mom to a beautiful boy and to have such a wonderful husband that is supportive and loving.

My sister and I decided that for my mom's mother's day we wanted to give her some pictures of her grandson's. We had fun taking some pictures and made a little collage to hang up on her wall. She loved it!

Anyways - just a quick update and enjoy some pictures of my baby boy! :)

3 months old!