Weeks 10 and 11

Watching my first Cowboys game with Daddy! I cheered and chattered for the whole first quarter then it was time for bedtime!
I just can't help it! The chicks dig me.
Now, I didn't ask for this. Can't a guy get a little respect?

Allright, Mom - have your fun!

My hands are my new favorite toy. They keep me entertained and a little puzzled.

No swaddle can contain me - I'm "Super Baby"
My first pair of sunglasses.
Mom will post more later. Now it's time to eat!

Colton Smiles

My sweet friend and Colton's babysitter, Jenilee, was able to catch him smiling in his swing the other day. He is now adding a squeal with each smile. He's cooing, gurgling, chuckling and chattering - the sweetest sounds on earth! Lately, when I sing "You Are My Sunshine" or "Old McDonald Had a Farm" he tries to join in. It's either a "mom stop singing noise" or "his version of harmonizing"! So cute. He's also trying to mimic our facial expressions. He's got the smiling down and today he started sticking out his tongue. Again, we need to catch those moments on video. Does anyone know of a good site to save videos and pictures? I would like to be able to share them with family and let them download from there as well.

Two Months Old!

Here is Colton on his TWO MONTH birthday! We had his two month check up on Friday and he did great even with 3 shots. He is now 11 lbs 14.5 oz (50th percentile) - 24 1/4 inches long (90th percentile) - head 15 1/4 inches (20th percentile). We think he's just perfect! I'm not sure if he's really 24 inches long or if his hair adds an extra inch or two :).

Church outfit - so handsome in plaid! I love his expression here - he looks like he knows something that we don't know.
Almost a smile! We're having trouble "catching" it on film because my digital camera is too slow. I'm thinking about buying a disposable camera with a quicker shutter time just to capture it!


Are we done yet???

Weeks 7 and 8

Stretching like Superman!
Playing with Daddy!
My "football watching" outfit! He wore this in honor of his dad's most favorite day in the whole world (besides Colton's birthday of course) the start of football season!
Colton at 8 weeks! (His shirt says "probably the best baby in the world"!)

We survived our first week of school. Colton did great with the babysitter. Unfortunately his mom cried all the way to work the first day...I just missed him so much! Thankfully, my sweet colleagues went out of their way to welcome me back and were careful not to mention the b or C word (baby or Colton). Here are a few of Colton's latest pics from weeks 7 and 8. It's so hard to believe he's been around for almost 2 months! I had to put away all of his newborn clothes. He's now wearing 0-3 months, and some 3-6 months outfits.

Here are the things I want to remember about this stage in Colton's life ~

• The way he stretches like Superman when he wakes up.


• He has just noticed his feet. They are fascinating to him. Today I put socks on them and it just rocked his world!


• He has sweet but stinky hands. I guess it's because they are always in fists. The smell nearly knocks me out every time. Needless to say, I wash his hands constantly!


• I suppose only a mom can think this is cute, but he smiles when he tinkles on himself. Just today he managed to get some on his face and just smiled like he was so proud.


• He is noticing sounds and loves to watch and listen to his Ocean Aquarium. He fusses when it goes off.


• He loves his mobiles and is so observant!


• Sometimes when he cries and I smile really big at him, he will smile back right in the middle of crying and then go right back to crying again.


• I LOVE the way he smiles and it takes over his whole face! It just lights up my world! That boy can have anything he wants!


• He eats with his whole body - it's a toe curling, hair-grabbing, body-twisting experience!

Back to Work...

Some friends of mine from ACU have a 2 week old son named Bennett. He was born with some health concerns and is in the NICU. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. He has been on my heart a lot and I just cannot imagine what they are going through. Every time I look at Colton, I thank God for his health and that he was able to come home with us from the beginning. Here are some sites with updated prayer requests for Bennett.

http://www.totsites.com/tot/bennettmitchell

http://www.prayingforbennett.blogspot.com/

Tomorrow is the big day. I return to work part time. I couldn't ask for a better babysitter for Colton and know that he will be in great hands - but I'm going to miss him so much. I'm thankful for such a great work schedule and the fact that Jenilee will come to our home to care for Colton. If you have a moment tonight or tomorrow, say a prayer for us as we begin this new schedule.

Weeks 5 and 6

Where has the time gone??? As I write this, Colton is just 1 day away from his seventh week of life! He is getting so big. We went to see a lactation specialist on Monday and he weighed 11 lbs. He has started smiling so much. And not just your run of the mill smiles either - these are real, happy, "can life get any better than this" grins! It just melts my heart! I'm learning how to attach video to this blog and as soon as I do I'll post a video of his sweet grinning ways. For now enjoy the pics!
Sweet angel face - gettting my hair washed is now a daily luxury!
Colton and his sweet friend Maggie. She is 2 weeks older than Colton and cute as a button!
Ahhhh - holding hands...or wrists rather.
Smiling for Uncle Zach!
Yes, Ladies, Uncle Zach is available and he's a Dallas Firefighter... (He's gonna kill me for posting that one.)

Our first overnight trip was to Whitewright to see Grandma and Granddad! I had so much fun at their house!

My family.
My baby is starting to look like a little boy.
Just snoozing and showing off my muscles.

One Month Old!!!

On August 12th - Colton turned 1 month old! He was excited to say the least!
I've got the whole world at my fingertips...

My little baby is getting bigger by the minute.
Papaw gave me some new shoes for my one month birthday - I may have to grow into them.

So handsome...

A friend gave us this hand-me-down - it reminds me of the old-fashioned swimsuits! So cute!
Daddy doesn't like this picture - but Mommy thinks it is adorable. Sometimes life is just plain tough - even for a four week old.
I love my bathrobe that Grandma gave me.
Is there anything cuter than a baby in footed pj's?
My family

3 Weeks Old...

Ok, really today is Colton's 1 month birthday, but his mom is a little behind. The following pictures were actually taken during his third week of life. One month pictures coming soon. We are doing great! Colton is really starting to interact with us. He makes the sweetest noises and really likes when we sing the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "You are My Sunshine" really close to his face. He is almost smiling and does a lot of big stretching and kicking. He is sleeping like a rockstar at night - between 4-6 hours straight. I've had to practice my baby songs - for the longest time I was singing the "Eensy Weensy Spider" and couldn't remember all the lines... oh well he doesn't seem to mind.
My two handsome boys...hanging out.Another favorite pasttime...
Is there anything cuter than a boy and his crocodile towel?
Playing with Mommy

"I was just fine playing by myself and now you're messing with me again!"
"Ok, I guess I have no choice..."
"How many more pics Mom?"
"Who is this bear dude anyway?"
Too cool for school...