Little King

29 and 30 Weeks!

2007-12-05T18:55:00.000-08:00

"Nothing in this world is quite as sweet as a tiny baby fast asleep. I could watch you til the end of time, especially when that baby is mine" -Sara Groves

28 Weeks Old!

2007-11-28T13:34:00.000-08:00

You lovie the Baby Mum Mum snacks! You are super chill and laugh a lot. You think Addie is so funny and she kisses and hugs you a lot. You say "Da da da da" and other fun noises. You put everything in your mouth and like to play with stacking cups and your teething toys. You bite your fingers too. No teefers yet though.

6 Months Old

2007-11-16T04:39:00.001-08:00

Dr. Foster gave you a great report...You are 26.5 inches and 17.4 lbs (50th% on everything).

You like to eat much better now! You are sleeping in your big bed all the time now and still wake up once in the night to nurse. Your first foods were banana, avocado, squash, sweet potato.

25 Weeks

2007-11-10T18:40:00.001-08:00

I thought you would be a serious spirit, but it looks like you may be as silly as the rest of us. I just love it! Sometimes you laugh because you think something is funny or because we give you zerberts you on the belly and cheeks. You have just really found your fingers and will just sort of look at them as if thinking..."Hmmm, wonder what these do?" You like food a bit better, but still spit a lot of it out. Addie has been helping me make your baby food and picks out your bib, spoon and bowl each time you eat.

I love this picture.

You and Sis. Addie always wants to snuggle with you or kiss you or smother you with love.

24 Weeks on Halloween

2007-11-02T09:29:00.001-07:00

For your first Halloween, you were a lobster (Sebastian, from Little Mermaid). You were piles of squishy red velvet and cheeks...just adorable.

The rest of us...Prince Eric, Little Mermaid, and a jellyfish.

23 weeks

2007-10-24T17:52:00.001-07:00

You LOVE your Jumparoo! I can't belive how you just bounce yourself around and laugh! It is your very favorite thing!

Here you are reading/eating your favorite book while I get your dinner ready. You like to be close to what is happening.

5 months

2007-10-16T18:05:00.001-07:00

Papa had back surgery last week, so there was lots going on. I took you and Addie to the zoo, right next to the hospital one afternoon. You slept through most of it (pictured below), but were such a sport about the whole trip. Everyone who saw you thought you were fun and adorable. One of Papa's nurses said that she wanted to squeeze your cheeks and "get that sugar and syrup." Another lady called you "juicy." You squealed so much on this trip...telling us lots of stories and making Papa smile. You have been sticking out your tongue a lot and are finding your feet.

You also tried rice cereal. You don't like it at all. Everytime I give you a bit, you caugh and make a horrible face.

Spa 101

2007-10-07T14:43:00.001-07:00

I took you to a baby massage class. We already have had a bit of a massage ritual after bath, but I have forgotten a lot since your sister was tiny. The teacher helped me massage your tummy...which, by the way, is much better these days. You love getting massages. You squeal and smile when I rub your feet and face.

Here is a picture of you in class, just before your back massage.

20 Weeks Old!

2007-10-03T18:36:00.000-07:00

This is our favorite part of the morning...you are nonstop smiles!

19 Weeks Old!

2007-09-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

Daddy calls you a momma's boy, and well...you are! I know that this is just the way God made you and soon you'll need your Daddy more than me. So, I'm just enjoying this time. You're my buddy because you laugh at my jokes, like to hang out and think I'm a good singer.:O) You laugh now when you think something is funny. These 'little' things make your Dad and I bubble up with joy. You are loved, Son. I pray for you and Addie every day and thank God you are healthy and with us.

Here you are at gymnastics. You like watching your sister and all the other little kids.

18 Weeks

2007-09-19T18:49:00.001-07:00

You had your 4 month check up yesterday. You were as healthy as a little horse and weighed in at 15 lbs. and are 25.5 inches long. The shots were rough and gave you a small fever, so we just spent the day together, with lots of holding and kisses. You seem much more interested in things around you. You try to put your links and keys (or anything you can hold) in your mouth. You sometimes hum softly to soothe yourself before falling asleep. I did this as a little girl too. It is great fun to see you grow and change!

17 Weeks

2007-09-12T18:11:00.001-07:00

You like watching Addie a lot, maybe as much as she likes entertaining you. You really try to reach for things now.

16 weeks Old!

2007-09-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

Hands! You really like them. You have started to laugh this week and it is sooo cute! When we tickle your ribs, you let out this big laugh that sounds like a cross between a cough and a chicken cluck.

You smile more now, but when I try to take a picture, the red light on the camera puts you in a trance and you make a silly face.

15 Weeks Old

2007-08-29T18:39:00.001-07:00

Sleeping on your tummy is your favorite.

You met your Great Grandma K last weekend. Daddy took a picture on his phone and it was a precious moment...the two of you sort of locked eyes and said a wonderful hello, without saying a word. She has Alzheimer's now. When she saw you she said that you were "pretty" and "smart". She also said that I should make you mind. She really loved seeing you. The first time she saw your sister, she said she was pretty too. She looked at her toes and said, "T-o-e-s, toes." She is an amazing woman. She got a college education when many woman didn't, taught school and devoted her life to her family, serving God and helping others. She had a silly sense of humor like Papa. Your sister and I are named after her and your middle name partially comes from Great Grandpa K's side of the family. I can't wait to tell you more about her when you get older.

8 pm to 4 am

2007-08-27T19:15:00.001-07:00

That is the amount of time in a workday, the amount of time it takes to drive to south Texas and the amount of time you slept last night.....all at once...in a row, 8 whole hours. That is a sleeping record for you. Great job, little guy!

14 Weeks Old

2007-08-23T04:46:00.001-07:00

So, if you want to live at home forever...that's okay with me. You are a Mamma's boy and my little buddy. This week was your first week (3 days) at Nanny's house. I missed you terribly, but you were really happy there and Addie loved that you got to be together all day.

You are always rolling over...even in your bouncer. I have to make sure you are strapped in now.

13 Weeks and 3 Months Tomorrow!

2007-08-15T19:05:00.000-07:00

You are a little rollie pollie, rolling back and forth from your tummy to your back and from your back to your tummy. When you are laying on your tummy, you pick your head up and really move your arms and legs. I think you are going to busy like your daddy.

12 Weeks!

2007-08-09T15:23:00.000-07:00

You like to roll over now...lots. You went camping for the first time last week. Being outside is still your favorite.

Conked out in the camping chair.

Just after your first dip in a swimming pool. You liked the water.

11 Weeks Old

2007-08-01T13:39:00.000-07:00

I'm holding you in this picture and I love how you fit just right. You have found your hands now.

10 Weeks Old!

2007-07-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Smiles and smiles! I love your smiles! You have been cooing a little too. It's a good thing you like baths because you have a lot of lint collection sites.:O) I call you my "little associate" because I have been taking you to the store with me a few days a week. You help me pay bills and sometimes I put you in the baby bjorn and we go marketing. I'm funny about smells and so is your sister (sometimes she asks people if she can smell their cars). Anyway, I love how you smell. You smell kind of like your dad. I thank God for you and pray he will give you a happy, healthy life.

2 month Check Up

2007-07-20T09:16:00.000-07:00

If you were a fish, you'd be a keeper. You weigh 12 lbs, 2 ounces and are 22 inches long.

9 weeks Old

2007-07-18T19:15:00.001-07:00

You are cooing and smiling more and nothing makes a sleep deprived mom happier.

8 Weeks Old!

2007-07-11T19:19:00.001-07:00

I can't believe you are growing up so fast! You are smiling more and ride your imaginary bike a lot. We love you little buddy!

Sleepy Pictures...

2007-07-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

7 weeks Old

2007-07-04T20:29:00.001-07:00

You are a sweet pea! You love baths now and still have pretty blue eyes. When you are fussy, going outside makes you feel better. Grams said your Dad liked that too. If we are driving, we just roll the window down and it almost always soothes you....maybe that means you'll like the outdoors or want a convertible??

6 Weeks Old!

2007-06-27T19:55:00.000-07:00

You had a hot lunch date with Ms. Holly (even though you slept right through it). You seem like you have grown a lot this week and are sleeping in your pack n' play better...less with us. You are a snuggle bug, like your sister. People tell us a lot that you are beautiful and perfect. It is very sweet and, of course, we think so. You also got to meet your great grandma. You get your red hair from her side. She doesn't have red hair, but she is still a little sassy.

5 Weeks Old

2007-06-20T18:19:00.001-07:00

You handsome devil...You are more alert now and still love to snuggle and be held. You have your Daddy's sensitive tummy, so I have to be careful about what I eat. Your Dad is the best to soothe you when your tummy hurts or you are gassy. He loves you a lot and doesn't like for you to cry.

Milkatonic

2007-06-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

Sometimes after you eat, your eyes get really big and you go into a trance, then you look milkatonic.

4 Weeks Old!

2007-06-13T13:42:00.001-07:00

We call you the Rooter, Tooter because you are always grunting and tooting (even when you are sleeping). It is so funny! You still have the startle reflex and sometimes look at us with just one eye. We call that the pirate, which your sister loves. She did the same thing. You also make this funny face after you eat, while stretching out. You mush your face and make funny lips...we call this the Mr. Magoo face. Addie did it too. I can't get a pic of you doing it yet though. You eat and sleep a lot. This week we figured out that when I drink milk, it hurts your tummy. So no more cow's milk for mom.

3 Weeks Old

2007-06-06T17:45:00.001-07:00

You have grown out of your newborn diapers and almost out of your newborn clothes. I took you to my old work today and you got lots of love. We have also had lots of sweet visitors at the house. Everyone says you are handsome. Maybe they are just being kind, but I think it is true. Most people notice your red hair and a few have commented on how pretty and flat your ears are. I guess that is a desirable trait. You coo when you are happy and sometimes make this grunting, growly noise when you are eating. This makes us think maybe you need a T-Bone instead of milk. You love to cuddle and are very sweet.

Here you are smiling a little.

Dad can always burp you best.

Addie loves you. She even covers you up in her favorite purple silky sometimes. Where ever we go, she tells people about you and says, "This is my baby, Ryan. Say...Hi Ryan. He is so cute, huh?"

Your First Bath

2007-06-01T10:08:00.001-07:00

Until now you have only had little bird baths, but tonight you got a real bath. You weren't a big fan so we made it really quick.

2 Weeks Old!

2007-05-30T18:48:00.000-07:00

Your umbilical cord fell off today. I'm glad because Papa calls it beef jerky and I think that is kinda gross. You are more alert now and love to be held. You have the hiccups and sneeze a lot! You are pretty strong and try to hold your head up. Even though we don't sleep a lot, we love having you here.

More Pictures...

2007-05-29T10:08:00.001-07:00

Our Little One...

2007-05-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

Oh how we have waited to meet you. I have to admit, I was a little nervous when we found out we you were a boy. I just don't know much about little boys, but I wouldn't trade you for a lifetime of free spa! You are precious and sweet spirited, soft and so little. Here is a bit of your life so far...Here I am just before we left for the hospital. The picture is a little blurry because it was really early and neither your Dad nor I slept much the night before. My tummy was bigger with you than your sister. Reina made a belly cast of it the night before. Your Dad is terrified I will hang it up somewhere, like the living room, or that Reina will make a glass lamp out of it.

Here we are just after you were born. I had a c-section, so I was kind of loopy in this picture. I was nervous before, but your Daddy made me laugh and gave me some really pretty jewelry after you were born.
You had red hair and blue eyes when you were born. You weighed 7 lbs, 12 ounces and were 20.5 inches long. You are named after your Dad and both grandpas. Lots of sweet people came to meet you and visit.

You and your big sis.

Here you are with Daddy, watching your first Razorback baseball game in the hospital. I told him you were too little to watch the RBI girls.