He will sit for about 1/2 hour and watch it go round and round. Lyndon got down with him and watched it too. :)
Monday, March 7, 2011
Daddy and Alden Watch The Ceiling Fan
Alden's new favorite hobby: Ceiling fan watching.
He will sit for about 1/2 hour and watch it go round and round. Lyndon got down with him and watched it too. :)
He will sit for about 1/2 hour and watch it go round and round. Lyndon got down with him and watched it too. :)
Alden's New Stroller
Lyndon and I never got a stroller for Alden. Which, for now, isn't a big deal since it is still winter and cold outside. But, the weather has been getting into the mid-fifties, so we thought it was time to go get one so we can start taking him on walks. We found a jogger stroller at Target that we love. Lyndon and I want to take him out while we exercise so we thought it would be the best bet.
He enjoyed sitting in it and going in circles inside.
He enjoyed sitting in it and going in circles inside.
Friday, March 4, 2011
2 Months Old
Alden is 2 months old. Can you believe it? Time flies!!!
Here are some updates on our little man! He is growing and changing so quickly!
GROWTH: Alden is a little over 12 pounds and is 22 1/2 inches long. He has little rolls on his arms and legs and has the cute double chin. His cheeks have filled out and he is growing growing growing!
SKILLS: He is now able to lift his head up when he is laying flat on his stomach. He holds it up for about 10 seconds and then goes back down. He isn't a fan of being on his stomach, so we don't do that too often. He is reaching for toys and if you place a rattle or toy ring in his hand he will hold on to it. Once it's in his hand it goes straight into his mouth. His arms and legs are constantly moving and kicking.
BABY ITEMS: Alden is loving his swing. This is where he takes his naps during the day. He loves waking up and being able to look around. He loves his Baby Einstein play mat with all the colors, toys, and lights. He still doesn't like the bouncer. He will sit in it for a few minutes if I'm cooking dinner but he prefers the swing. We are still using the bassinet for nights and changing diapers. I also use it when I take my shower. I wheel him into the bathroom with me and he hangs out while I shower.
SLEEP: He is doing amazing with his sleep habits. He will go down around 9:30-10 PM and will get up one or two times a night. Once at midnight (Only sometimes) and around 3:30 AM for a feeding. He sleeps until about 8:30- 9 AM. He is taking less naps each day. He naps from about 11:30 AM until 1 PM and then will take a short nap around 5-6. He is still in our room in a bassinet. This weekend, we are going to put him in his room to sleep.
CLOTHING: Alden is wearing 0-3 month clothes. He has grown out of all of his newborn clothing and some of his 0-3 month.
DIAPERS: He is in size 1 diapers. We were using Huggies diapers, which I prefer, but we haven't bought a package of diapers yet because we are still using the ones that are gifts. So, he is currently in Luvs and after those are gone, it will be Parents Choice. Then, I will go back to Huggies.
FEEDINGS: Alden is on formula completely. We had him on Gentle Formula for gassiness to find out that he actually needed to be put on soy formula. I was on soy when I was a baby also. He is eating 3-4 ounces at a feeding and eats every 3-4 hours.
ACTIVITIES: Alden has been many places this month. He had his first shopping trip to Boise this month. He has also been to church every week where he gets passed around everywhere. He has been to lots of restaurants. He went to his first birthday party for his cousin Emma. He had his first sleepover at Grams and Papas. He has also been going to my dance classes every week! He is one busy, social little guy!
MOMMY UPDATE: I have been doing good since he was born. I am down to 136 pounds. Which is almost 30 pounds in 8 weeks. Of course, my stomach still isn't back to normal. I am able to exercise regularly again and I did a cartwheel and handstand while teaching tumbling. I have been getting more sleep now that he is sleeping more. Things are going good!
Here are some updated pictures:
Here is Alden in his favorite swing the other day. He loves it!! He is always so relaxed in it and will be there for hours.
Here he is after his bath. He LOVES his baths!!! He's going to be a little water bug!
Hannah and Alden before Hannah's dance class. She loves holding him!!! After this picture was taken, she started bouncing him on her knee. It was the cutest thing. She's a little mommy!
Here are some updates on our little man! He is growing and changing so quickly!
GROWTH: Alden is a little over 12 pounds and is 22 1/2 inches long. He has little rolls on his arms and legs and has the cute double chin. His cheeks have filled out and he is growing growing growing!
SKILLS: He is now able to lift his head up when he is laying flat on his stomach. He holds it up for about 10 seconds and then goes back down. He isn't a fan of being on his stomach, so we don't do that too often. He is reaching for toys and if you place a rattle or toy ring in his hand he will hold on to it. Once it's in his hand it goes straight into his mouth. His arms and legs are constantly moving and kicking.
BABY ITEMS: Alden is loving his swing. This is where he takes his naps during the day. He loves waking up and being able to look around. He loves his Baby Einstein play mat with all the colors, toys, and lights. He still doesn't like the bouncer. He will sit in it for a few minutes if I'm cooking dinner but he prefers the swing. We are still using the bassinet for nights and changing diapers. I also use it when I take my shower. I wheel him into the bathroom with me and he hangs out while I shower.
SLEEP: He is doing amazing with his sleep habits. He will go down around 9:30-10 PM and will get up one or two times a night. Once at midnight (Only sometimes) and around 3:30 AM for a feeding. He sleeps until about 8:30- 9 AM. He is taking less naps each day. He naps from about 11:30 AM until 1 PM and then will take a short nap around 5-6. He is still in our room in a bassinet. This weekend, we are going to put him in his room to sleep.
CLOTHING: Alden is wearing 0-3 month clothes. He has grown out of all of his newborn clothing and some of his 0-3 month.
DIAPERS: He is in size 1 diapers. We were using Huggies diapers, which I prefer, but we haven't bought a package of diapers yet because we are still using the ones that are gifts. So, he is currently in Luvs and after those are gone, it will be Parents Choice. Then, I will go back to Huggies.
FEEDINGS: Alden is on formula completely. We had him on Gentle Formula for gassiness to find out that he actually needed to be put on soy formula. I was on soy when I was a baby also. He is eating 3-4 ounces at a feeding and eats every 3-4 hours.
ACTIVITIES: Alden has been many places this month. He had his first shopping trip to Boise this month. He has also been to church every week where he gets passed around everywhere. He has been to lots of restaurants. He went to his first birthday party for his cousin Emma. He had his first sleepover at Grams and Papas. He has also been going to my dance classes every week! He is one busy, social little guy!
MOMMY UPDATE: I have been doing good since he was born. I am down to 136 pounds. Which is almost 30 pounds in 8 weeks. Of course, my stomach still isn't back to normal. I am able to exercise regularly again and I did a cartwheel and handstand while teaching tumbling. I have been getting more sleep now that he is sleeping more. Things are going good!
Here are some updated pictures:
Here is Alden in his favorite swing the other day. He loves it!! He is always so relaxed in it and will be there for hours.
Here he is after his bath. He LOVES his baths!!! He's going to be a little water bug!
Hannah and Alden before Hannah's dance class. She loves holding him!!! After this picture was taken, she started bouncing him on her knee. It was the cutest thing. She's a little mommy!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Happy 4th Birthday Emma!
Emma turned 4!! She is becoming such a beautiful, happy, amazing little girl! I can't believe she is already four!!! She had a party this weekend with our family! We all had a wonderful time. She opened presents and had cake and ice cream. And then, all the kids ran around crazy, as usual!
Here is Emma opening presents, and all the girls watching.
She got a giant lollipop
Sitting by her cake. She is so adorable.
Blowing out her candles
All the grandkids together
-Alexie, Hannah, Alden, Hayden, Emma-
All the grandkids with Uncle Johnny
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!!!!
Here is Emma opening presents, and all the girls watching.
She got a giant lollipop
Sitting by her cake. She is so adorable.
Blowing out her candles
All the grandkids together
-Alexie, Hannah, Alden, Hayden, Emma-
All the grandkids with Uncle Johnny
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!!!!
Alden's Welcome Party/Baby Shower
The church put on a baby shower for me, but did it after Alden was born. So, it became a Welcome Alden Party. We opened presents, had cake and punch, and everyone passed him around and held him. He slept through most of his own party, but everyone thought he was adorable anyway. He got some really amazing gifts. Some were homemade! The talent people have! I was very amazed and blessed for all these gifts! Thank you to everyone who came and gave gifts!! :)
Here are people at the party
Opening presents
Showing off Alden while he was sleeping in his carrier
He wouldn't wake up, so I decided we would pass him around while he was sleeping. He didn't care one bit. He kept sleeping.
It was such a wonderful party! So much fun!! :)
Here are people at the party
Opening presents
Showing off Alden while he was sleeping in his carrier
He wouldn't wake up, so I decided we would pass him around while he was sleeping. He didn't care one bit. He kept sleeping.
It was such a wonderful party! So much fun!! :)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
What's In My Diaper Bag??
I read a blog from a girl who has a baby a month older than Alden. She put this on her blog, and I loved the idea, so I had to do it too!! :)
1. DIAPER BAG: I had such a hard time deciding on a bag, a family friend went a picked one up for me. I was so thankful! It is nice and big and has lots of little pockets where I can put little things.
2. SOCKS: I always carry a second pair of socks in the bag. This is because I will sometimes put Alden in sleepers, and he doesn't wear socks with them. If I change him into pants while we are out, he needs socks.
3. BURP RAG: This is a beautiful homemade burp rag. Alden doesn't spit up much, but we carry it just in case.
4. HAT: Winter in Idaho is cold. Whenever we go out, we slip a hat on Alden.
5. CHANGING PAD: This came with the diaper bag, and has come in handy many times!!!
6. DIAPERS: I carry about 5 or 6.
7. WIPES: I have a small carrying case of wipes.
8. NOSE SUCKER: I'm not sure what else to call this. Sometimes Alden will sneeze, so we will clean his nose out afterward.
9. BABY LOTION: Idaho is a very dry area. Alden's skin dries out if we don't lotion him.
10. BOTTLE OF WATER: This is for making bottles on the go. I have a bottle carrier in the bag. I put the water bottle in the bag with a gel heating pad so his water is warm.
11. MEDICAL BAG: This holds nail clippers, thermometer, his vaccine card, and other small needed items.
12. HAND SANITIZER: For those times when you can't wash your hands.
13. CHAP STICK: For me.
14. BOTTLES: I usually carry 2 to 4 bottles (With dry formula already inside, ready to go).
14. (Again) (I messed up on numbering): LOTION FOR ME: Again... Dry Idaho weather
15. FORMULA: I have a sample size can of formula if I need it.
16. CLOTHING: I try to carry shoes, onesies, a sweater and a sleeper with me
1. DIAPER BAG: I had such a hard time deciding on a bag, a family friend went a picked one up for me. I was so thankful! It is nice and big and has lots of little pockets where I can put little things.
2. SOCKS: I always carry a second pair of socks in the bag. This is because I will sometimes put Alden in sleepers, and he doesn't wear socks with them. If I change him into pants while we are out, he needs socks.
3. BURP RAG: This is a beautiful homemade burp rag. Alden doesn't spit up much, but we carry it just in case.
4. HAT: Winter in Idaho is cold. Whenever we go out, we slip a hat on Alden.
5. CHANGING PAD: This came with the diaper bag, and has come in handy many times!!!
6. DIAPERS: I carry about 5 or 6.
7. WIPES: I have a small carrying case of wipes.
8. NOSE SUCKER: I'm not sure what else to call this. Sometimes Alden will sneeze, so we will clean his nose out afterward.
9. BABY LOTION: Idaho is a very dry area. Alden's skin dries out if we don't lotion him.
10. BOTTLE OF WATER: This is for making bottles on the go. I have a bottle carrier in the bag. I put the water bottle in the bag with a gel heating pad so his water is warm.
11. MEDICAL BAG: This holds nail clippers, thermometer, his vaccine card, and other small needed items.
12. HAND SANITIZER: For those times when you can't wash your hands.
13. CHAP STICK: For me.
14. BOTTLES: I usually carry 2 to 4 bottles (With dry formula already inside, ready to go).
14. (Again) (I messed up on numbering): LOTION FOR ME: Again... Dry Idaho weather
15. FORMULA: I have a sample size can of formula if I need it.
16. CLOTHING: I try to carry shoes, onesies, a sweater and a sleeper with me
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