twas the nights before christmas

We had our own little Christmas the night of the 22nd {because we were leaving to go to Utah on the 23rd.} It was lovely even in the middle of the mess and chaos trying to get ready to leave town. Landon is so thoughtful and full of surprises {as always} he spoils me!! someday I will surprise him huge (and i'll try not to ruin it) I love our home filled with Christmas Spirit, it truly is my most favorite time of the year, if only it could shortly be followed by some sunshine and 80 degrees. Santa was very good to us this year, bringing us a little early Christmas Miracle. There is nothing more we could have ever hoped for, than this little bundle of joy. we had so much fun with him, even though he had no idea what was going on, but he sure was happy!!! We are so excited for the many Christmases to come. I wish I could find words to explain how I feel..... overwhelmed with joy and love, excitement and fulfillment. There is no love in the world, like the love you have for your own baby and i am so grateful to be able to experience all of it.  

 {one post at a time, I'm trying my hardest to get all of Christmas posted before January has ended}

Three Months

1-5-12 = 3 months old

check out those steal baby blues

poor tiny has a rash from his head to his toes

{but we just got the miracle cream, and it is just that}

went to the doctor (to get the cream) he weighs 12 lbs

he is laughing a ton (especially at his dad)

starting to play with his toys, or showing interest in them

jabbering a ton (its so dang cute)

still eating, as you can see, and sleeping great

(minus a few set backs, the rash and traveling out west)
eats about every 4 hours and sleeps 6+ hour stretches at night

he did awesome on his first plane ride, he was the quite the hit

it is very clear that he knows his mom and dad (love it)

he is strong. the doctor was very impressed

he loves to stand and push up from sitting, he gets really excited.

he is not quite sure how he feels about tummy time

he is the light of our lives, and although exhausting,

these have been  the greatest and most fulfilling three months of our lives.

we love love love our Colter Boy

why blog when you can instagram? its easier and so much more convenient, although not everyone has the privilege of having instagram {only super cool mac'ers} and you cant print books..... so I'll blog my instagram.

This is what we have been up to lately....

 

 snuggles

 grins

 my handsome boys

 love

 holiday cheer

 miseries

 cheeks.

TWO MONTHS OLD

{ON DECEMBER 5TH}

oops im a little behind. we have been busy busy around here. L has had 6 finals... 4 this last week and 2 more next week and then he is DONE!! we all couldn't be more excited. We have decked the halls are we are ready for Christmas. I cant believe how fast this month has gone by, i swear just last week i had a baby and now he is two and a half months old. We are loving this age.....

Love how he knows us... our faces and voices

Love when he sees us and gets a great big smile.... melts our hearts

Love his bright blue eyes

Love how he is sleeping 7 hour stretches at night

Love how he tucks his thumb in his fist, then sucks his entire fist trying to find his thumb

Love all the cute noises he makes

Love how he loves to cuddle

Love his turned down, quivering lip pouty face

Love how he spits up ALL over all day long

Love all his faces and how animated he is.... until we get out the camera to capture it

Love when he is eating and he stops, looks up at me, smacks his lips and smiles

Love how he concentrates so hard when he stands up, he is getting so strong...he loves it

Love how he loves his daddy

Love the way he makes me feel

Love every single stinking thing about this sweet baby boy

Colter got his 2 month shots on 12-16 {a little insurance mishap set him back almost 2 weeks.... so frustrating} we were both a little sad. Colter was so brave the first poke he didnt even make a peep. he just looked up at me with the most sad/confused look on his face like 'mom what are earth are doing to me and why are you letting this strange but cute girl hurt me' and after that he just screamed and screamed. way to pull at my heart strings little one. other then that he did great!! my baby is getting so big!!

11 lbs 14 oz 40th percentile
24.5 inches 90th percentile

Oh Christmas Tree oh Christmas Tree

this little boy brings the sweetest spirit into our home making the Holidays feel even more magical. Colter loves the tree and looking at the lights. I love the time the three of us spend together laying on the family room floor snuggled up in front of the tree watching Christmas movies...or football {lets be honest} the month of December just isnt long enough!! This is my favorite time of the year... Deck the Halls, falalala lifetime, eggnog, all the smells... especially the christmas tree, all the sparkly lights and glitter, the music, all the colors, my christmas socks, cuddling {its too hot in the summer} the spirit of christmas everywhere, i love it all. and the best part is i get to stay home all day and enjoy it every bit with my baby boy.

the roller coaster of emotions, we are entertained all day just watching him. happy then sad, wide awake then fast asleep just like that, jabbering, cooing, blowing bubbles, laughing, pouting. big dimple smiles, furrowed brow, wish we knew what he was thinking. we are in love.

All I Want For Christmas Is You..... Two.

 

Loves Dads snuggles and sweet kisses.... dont we all!!