3 months (13 weeks)

Isaac is now 3 months old.  He smiles at the sight of Mommy and Daddy and is beginning to giggle while playing.  He still hates "tummy time" but his eyes follow objects all around and what seems like from pretty far away.  He had begun to notice Kodah and Balin, who both still are very good with him. Balin likes to come and say "good morning" every day with a close sniff and a kiss.  Isaac still wakes up every 2-3 hours at night to eat, but falls back asleep right away.  He wears 3-6 month clothes now.  Bath time is a riot and loves to kick and splash.  However, after exiting the bathtub he screams bloody murder far after he is in PJs and wrapped in a warm blanket.  He does not like that part at all!

Santa's little helper...

12 weeks

Gamma Shaw's Holiday Visit

Isaac is now 12 weeks old.  My mom was just here for 4 days visiting us from Minnesota.  It was great to have her here, playing with Isaac and helping us out.  Mom and I attempted a full morning on errands, and it was a huge success.  Six stops and still a happy baby.  It was fantastic to feel so productive. :-)  The pictures say it all....he was happy to be with Gamma.

12 weeks 

 My new hat from Uncle Cory

 My little "Sundae with a Cherry on Top"

Our First Thanksgiving!

Unfortunately, Joe's cousin and his son were not able to make it to Colorado as orginally planned. So, our revised Thanksgiving plans consisted of spending the weekend relaxing, working around the house, and taking Isaac to the doctor.  Yes, we are two very loving parents who were told it was just a common cold, but with all off this whooping cough and other stuff going around, we wanted to be proactive with such a young one at home.  So, we stayed pretty low key letting Isaac sleep, eat, and play when he wanted too.  We were able to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner at our neighbor's, and it was nice to have lots of food to eat that I didn't have to cook! ;-) Our Chistmas lights are hung outside on the house (Thanks, Joe!) and the inside of the house will get the festive look this week.  We are looking forward to the holidays! It's one of our favorite times of the year!

We are now moving up a size in the land of infant wear (3-6 months already!).  So, I had to take more pictures of Isaac in his new weekend attire.  He seems to be enjoying the pictures just as much as mommy enjoys taking them!

Father and Son have a talk...

2 months

At 2 months, Isaac is 12 lbs 6 oz. and 22 inches long.  Cooing to talk to us makes our hearts melt.  He's such a wonderful gift.

7 weeks

At 7 weeks, Isaac has begun to enjoy laying in his swing.  He can now see further away and focuses on objects moving left, right, up and down.  He still sleeps 2-3 hours at a time and is up 3-5 times at night but has begun to sleep without being held all the time.  He will tell you how he wants to be held by squirming and fussing until he has landed in the position he wants.  He definitely knows what he wants and is vocal until he gets it. His most "happy place" is laying flat on his changing table in his bedroom.  It doesn't matter how fussy he is, the minute he enters his room and lays on that table he is the happiest, smiling baby.  I am so lucky to have the extra time to stay home with him.  I am loving watch how he is growing and learning. He is such a special addition to our family.

Thank you Abbey!

A few weeks ago, my student assistant, Abbey, from my high school come by to see Isaac and take some pictures.   She is now a senior at my school and loves photography.  I thought I would share a few shots that she took. She is such an amazing young woman.