Skills

Hiking,

standing,

being super cute, and

ROLLING!

Stats

We had our 4 month appointment last week and all looks well - just a little eczema that should clear up with a couple of recommended lotions (or, gasp, I might have to try cutting dairy from my diet. Yikes.). He had his second round of immunizations at this visit and these ones hit him a bit harder...I think the nurse may have missed the first time (I couldn't bear to watch) because he had an extra puncture and refused to put weight on that leg for the rest of the day. A little tylenol and lots of Mom snuggles and he was good as new the next day. He's not "off the charts" like we had thought - just an average, round around the edges, ever growing baby!

Weight 15 lbs 12 oz (50-75%)

Length 24 3/4 in (25-50%)

Head Circ 42.1 cm (25-50%)

He's so close to rolling over and he must think Brent and I are crazy because we're constantly trying new tricks to teach him how to tuck the shoulder and roll. We're seeing his personality grow and he's definitely a shy baby - he needs a little time to warm up to others, especially in crowds and has a hard time in loud situations (maybe taking after his Mom a little). But he has learned to use his shyness as a charm and flirts with everyone who will flash him a smile. He's talking up a storm these days and laughs more than any baby I've known...he's quite ticklish and loves to be naked. Our PEPS group had a photographer come to do shots of the babies and here is the link to those (click on page 4): http://www.nanbphoto.com/clients/peps/index.html Here are some random photos from the past few weeks.

The PEPS babies - 12 weeks later!

Grandpa explaining the logistics of a good grip for a spiral.

The PEPS boys.

Mom and B posing.

The changing table is so much fun...I can almost get my toes in my mouth!

Bathtime

Chilling with Avery.

Unsure about cousin Maya.

Beautiful baby!

Goofy faces in the Bumbo.

Sitting like a big boy with the Boppy!

Happy 4 Months!!

We don't have our appointment until next week due to a very busy work/play schedule so stats will be coming on Friday (according to our home scale, he's in the 16 pound range!). At four months he is a very curious, very active, ever changing boy - we've upgraded playtime from the map to a jumperoo, which he's slowly getting the hang of; he has almost mastered sitting, but has yet to roll over; he giggles constantly, especially when he's naked; and his favorite form of conversation is raspberries now that his salivary glands are on full force.

(If you want to see the rest of the photos from his 3 month shoot with Jeremy, here is the link: http://www.digiproofs.com/jeremyleffel/ password: jones05092009)

3 month photos

Welcome Maya Rosalie Sarion!

The newest, and most beautiful member of our family arrived on Saturday May 23rd at 8:01 am. She weighed in at 6 lb 4 oz and measured 19 inches long. I'm in love with her already!

Transitions

These last two weeks have been full of changes and adjustments. I went back to work which brought with it a cascade of new routines. Working again is bittersweet for me - I miss my job and the people I work with but I sure miss Bennett when I'm away for 14 hour stretches. My first days back were over the weekend so Brent and Bennett spent two full days together doing boy stuff - they even managed to trek over to the cabin and get some chores done around the property. We then trialed the first week of Avery and Bennett being together - I had them both on Wednesday, the nanny (Krissy) on Thursday, and Amber on Friday. Everyone survived and there were definitely more smiles than tears had by all. Two babies is a lot of work but I feel so grateful for friends like Amber who are willing to share the duties - she is such a great mom to Avery and I am so excited that Bennett will get to spend so much time with her. Once the babes are old enough to realize one another, I'm sure they will be fast friends - playing together and getting into all sorts of mischief! Here are some random photos from the week - thank you Amber for successfully catching Bennett's laughter on camera, I've been trying for weeks!

Apparently tummy time is fun with Daddy!

We took the kids to the pool on Memorial Day - Miss Avery was a bathing beauty!

Look how fun it is outside...maybe I can eat my way out!

Mastering the bumbo - he looks so scholastic and proper here.

Fun in the nursery!

Taking the double Bob out for a stroll - Avery hamming it up while Bennett sleeps through the fun.

Early potty training?

I need some target practice with the prunes...oops!

Prunes are gone...Bennett looks like he might taste good...

Buddies! Bennett sure looks round next to the svelte Avery.

Family Ties