Did you miss us?

I know, I know, it's been a long time since we blogged. But don't worry because that's about to change. Jenn's got loads of pictures for our loyal followers in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here's a Sawyer video for your enjoyment.

--Heath

This stuff comes in solid form, too?

The doctor told us it takes up to a month for babies to figure out how to eat solid foods. Sawyer got it on the second try. Hey, the kid likes to eat. Here's Sawyer discovering solid foods for the first time.

-- Heath

4 Months Old!

This week Sawyer turned 4 months old! He weighed 17 pds and was 26 1/2 inches so my guess was pretty close. He did much better with his shots this time but four shots is still quite a bit at one time. He also had a few other "firsts" this week.

He is able to sit up in his bumbo now. So he can sit on the dinning room table and join us for dinner. We also tried rice cereal this week. At first he didn't understand how to eat off of a spoon. But the second time we tried he got it. He would open wide and suck off of the spoon. He even tried to steal the spoon from Heath. He is a quick learner--well at least when it comes to food. He interacts with the world more now too. When we set him down he really looks at the toys and pulls them close to play with them. I love the picture of him on his tummy time mat--he looks like such a little man laying back with his hands behind his head.

It also got very cold this week so we had to wear our teddy bear jacket on walks. I love the ears on this coat. It is one of those pics that he will hate in 15 years. He will wonder why I ever dressed him in something like that. We also found out that Sawyer loves to dance. So we play dancing machine and every time he laughs and laughs. He gets him rhythm from his mother not his father.

We also got a new bathtub this week. He is too big for the sink anymore. He loves the new tub because he can sit in the water and play with the toys. Heath also learned an important lesson this week--do not take the diaper off until the last minute. Heath took it off and held him while I was getting the water ready. And Sawyer peed all over Heath. Here are some great pics of him all wrapped up in his towels.

Another Sawyer Video

Here's a Sawyer video from when he was only four days old. Compare it to the previous post to see how he's grown.

--Heath

A Sawyer video

I just figured out how to upload video. Check out this one of Sawyer trying to raise up. He will be crawling before you know it.

-- Heath

A New Year

We had a pretty relaxing New Year's Eve. We spent it together as a family. Then on the New Year's day we spent it with my dad, brother, Hollye and Kage.

I can't believe 2008 is over - it was such a wonderful year. Heath and I were blessed with Sawyer. But I think 2009 will be even better. Sawyer will have so many firsts--his first steps, first words and 1st birthday. Several of our friends will be getting married and I will be graduating from medical school. Then we will be getting a new house and I will start residency. Such a full year.

I usually don't make resolutions but there are some things I really want to accomplish this year.

1. Be a healthy example for Sawyer so he will grow to love fruits and veggies

2. Get organized

3. Learn spanish

4. Take advantage of my time off and spend it with friends and family

So here is to a great 2009!

Sawyer's Adventures

Sawyer has changed so much so quickly. It seems like he did all of these things in a week. One week he was just lying there with a few smiles. The next he is so active and talking and laughing. And let me tell you his laugh is so sweet. He gets a giggle fit and stops and then giggles again. Now he has tears and can hold his own bottle. He is trying to sit up and I hope he can sit in his bumbo soon. He rolls over and holds his head and body up so good now. It won't be long before he crawls --- I can feel it. And he has developed such a little personality ---he is so strong and independent. He doesn't want to take naps anymore so he fights me. He will yell and yell up till the last minute. Finally he gets overwhelmed and falls asleep hard. Next week we go for a peds visit--I think he will be 17 pounds and 27 inches but we will see!