BLOCKS!

My mom and I (with Jerry cutting and sanding) made these blocks for my sister-in-law that is adopting two kids from Ethiopia. I think they turned out so cute!
We are going to make some for Owen next!

3 Months!!!

Owen is 3 months! I can't believe how big he has gotten. He is such a good baby and loves to smile! We are so blessed to have him, he brings so much happiness to our lives. He loves to make squeal noises and coo a lot and he almost always has a BIG grin! He weighs about 15 pounds now. We couldn't be a happier family!

Owen's First Christmas

We had a great Christmas! Jerry was put on call on Christmas eve and his half shift on Christmas day so he was able to spend more time with us. We spent time with both families and dragged Owen back and forth, he is such a good baby! We spent Christmas Eve my (Adrienne's) family. All of my siblings were here with the exception of my oldest brother's family (we missed you guys!). It was really fun, I don't think we have had that many people here for a long time. On Christmas afternoon we headed over to Jerry's family's house for some more Christmas festivities. We had a good time over there and that evening celebrated Jerry's sister Raylene's birthday. It was a great Christmas. We are so blessed to have Owen in our lives, I don't know what we would do without him. We love him so much! He is getting so big and smiling SO big, we love it! Here are some Christmas time pictures.

Not too much

Not too much to blog about. I'm feeling stressed. I won't bore you with those things. Owen is so much fun. He was spitting up so much I decided to pay more attention to what exactly I was eating when he had his worst days. So.. sad discovery.. no more caffeine, chocolate, or dairy of any kind :( SAD DAY! It's been really hard but he is SO much more happy and spits up so much less. He is having a hard time sleeping in a bed though. We spoiled him beyond belief when he was brand new (we couldn't put him down!) and now he has a really hard time sleeping alone. I have been working with him for the past couple of days to let me lay him down for naps and at night to sleep. Last night he slept in his crib for a WHOLE HOUR! Tonight I got him in there a little earlier and he is working on an hour now. I have to go back to work the week after Christmas and I am so sad! I am already worrying about it. For some reason I feel SO guilty whenever I leave Owen. I feel like I know him best and he will cry less if I am there... that's probably really lame but there you have it. Pathetic old Adrienne. Well... I better stop with this post.... its MUCHO DEPRESSING. Maybe tomorrow I will be in a better mood :p

2 Month Appointment

I can't believe that it's already been two months!! Time flies so fast! Owen had his two month appointment this week and got his weigh in. He now weighs 12 lb 9.5 oz and is now 23 inches long. He has gotten SO chubby!

Getting so BIG

We LOVE Owen's smile!!! It's the best

He is getting really good at holding up his head during tummy time!

Such a cute little sleeper!

Hmmmmmmmmmm

I love this sleepy wrap! We go on walks just about every day!

Owen seems to be growing every day and I can't believe that it's only been seven weeks! We love him so much! He is getting more chunky every day and his smiles are the best! We are excited for the holidays and for the time we will get to spend with family.

One Month!

It is so crazy to think that it has already been a month! Owen is getting so big he looks huge compared to how we first saw him. We are having so much fun with our little boy we are LOVING every minute! I am really glad that I am able to spend three months off with him... but I may have a hard time going back to work. I love devoting my whole day to taking care of such a cute little one. I love being a mom! Even though some days are exhausting I still love every minute of it. If one can get through 2 years of nursing school and working full time you can do anything!!! I actually have so much energy lately compared to the level that I have had the last little while. Jerry said today "My wife's back!!"... and all I had to do was deep clean the bathroom.... WHO KNEW ;) I am having SO much fun and am so grateful for my little family... and of course.. MORE PICTURES FOR YOU ALL.. I know you love them!