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Lily (our dog) is feeling upset because I forgot to mention that Nathan loves it when she licks him on his hands and feet (he has a big smile). Lily was also the first to make him laugh--Nate likes to watch her run around outside and play. He's able to focus on things a lot better and follow objects as they move around. No more hiding that bottle, he knows its there!

Big Boy

Nate likes the spoon, but isn't quite sure what to do with the stuff thats on it...he's been gagging some but is getting better at swallowing the rice. Easy does it right now! We also just started trying to get him to sleep in his own crib in his room (as opposed to the playpen in our room) now that he's starting to sleep better. We're impressed: thought it would take weeks or so for him to get used to sleeping by himself in a new place and new bed, but after three days he's starting to sleep the same amount as he did in our bedroom. Big relief for mom and dad!

Had a good Father's Day, just hung out. Over the 4th of July weekend we're going to Sedona for a night. Our first "real" trip out of town! It's one of our favorite places to go in state so we're looking forward to it. Probably just hang out there too--at least it's ten degrees cooler there or so than here!

Time to play with a certain someone!

Yay For....

SOLIDS! Nate just saw the dr today and was okayed to start on rice cereal and up the ladder from there (oatmeal and jar food). I think I can speak on behalf of the whole gang (the parents and the little guy) on how THRILLED we are to try food! Nate's been studying and trying to catch bites of food as they go into our mouths for a while now so I think he's more than ready for the challenge of learning to eat from a spoon some! Hopefully he'll like it.

We had a great time at the resort in Scottsdale this past weekend. Chilled in the pool, watched some bunnies hop around, mommy and daddy had a nice Happy Hour...it was fun.

Time to get the little guy ready for bed, hope all the daddys out there have a nice Father's Day!

Tastes Like Blueberries!

Mr almost four months old (next week) can do a few new things: he can roll over on his left side and flip himself onto his stomach (and back) and his daddy showed him how to get his toesies in his mouth! Yep, new favorite activity is to grab hold of his leg and hoist his feet in his mouth (in particular the big toe!) Mmmm. Other big news is, as of June 1st (knock on wood now), Nate has slept STRAIGHT through the night! As in from 8-9 until 5-6 without waking up! (or ok, maybe waking up once or so but able to fall back asleep without assistance/eating) Big news folks!! Hopefully this delightful happening will continue! Starting back on the refreshing road..We've been trying to be consistent with the time he goes to bed and so forth so maybe thats been helping. We're also hoping that when Nate sees the dr next week that they'll ok us to start him on cereal, we hope that'll help as well.

This weekend we're taking jr to a resort (which we planned to do for our wedding anniversary tomorrow). We're excited to take our first little getaway with him and go swimming (which he adores!)Mommy and daddy are also very much looking forward to dinner tomorrow night, at a nice steakhouse.Should be a fun (yet sadly fast) weekend.

Well Nate's calling, gotta run!