Merry Christmas...

from Mikey D.

Mikey is 3 months old!

Mikey is officially 3 months old today. The time is flying by so fast and we can't believe how much he changes everyday! Mikey is more alert and "talking" more than ever...this past week he has started this sort of happy screaming. Its actually and ear piercing sound that only a mother can love...especially when he and daddy were doing it back and forth at each other tonight. Can anyone send me some ear plugs?!? Mikey has been a little sick the past couple weeks. He had and ear infection and bronchitis, and just as we thought he was on the mend mommy got a call from daycare Friday saying he had thrown up. So it looks like we will be heading back to the doctor tomorrow morning. All sickness aside, he has been a very happy and playful boy...it almost felt like we were playing hookie last week when he was home sick!

This is when Mikey was home sick...you can see his little ear is bent forward. It always does this when we hold him too, we may need to invest in some duct tape or it may stay that way! Its hard to get a picture of Mikey smiling. As soon as you put the camera in front of him he stops...this smirk is the closest we can get for now.
I've been testing out the bumbo chair recently. Mikey needs a little support with his head yet, but it won't be long before he is doing it all by himself. Our multi-talented little man...sitting up and playing with a rattle!
This is actually a picture of Mike Sr., I think its pretty amazing how much they look alike.

515 1/2 Franklin and Thanksgiving.

A couple weekends ago mommy was able to get together with some old college friends...her roomies from 515 1/2 Franklin Street(that place is forever embedded in my memory!!!). Here is a pic of the next UNI fans - Jace, Courtney and our little Mikey D.
Finally starting to enjoy tummy time...a little bit anyway :-)
Our first family photo over Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa C's place...also our first over nighter since the little guy has been born. I don't think we impressed anyone with our sleeping capabilities just yet...or should I say lack there of. Although Grandma was very gracious to help out at 2:30 am. Thanks grandma!
The little man in his Thanksgiving big boy outfit.
This is Mikey's new thing...the picture doesn't show it very well but is he actually licking his hand!

2 months...

Mikey loves his cradle swing...it has a mobile with fish that he smiles at the instant you put him in it. Bath time - If anyone has any tips we will gladly take them....the little guy cries the entire time!
Future linebacker???
No Iowa State gear in this household!
Just after Mikey's 2 month check up...you can see the band aids on his legs. Mom almost cried too, I can barely stand to take a needle myself so watching the little guy get stuck with 3 of them was not fun! Mikey weighed in at 11lbs 13oz and was 23in long...he is growing like a weed!

Here are a few from October...

Cuddling with Grandma C.

Hanging out in his swing.
Halloween hat and bib from Grandma C. I could only get a good picture with the binky in his mouth or he was not a happy camper.

Not a happy camper!
Jalapeno costume all the way from Colorado, thanks Alisa!

Just getting started...

OK, so its taken us a little while to get this up an running...Mikey is 10 weeks today. But better late than never right? Here are a few pictures from his first few weeks.

Michael Jr. September 16th, 2007. 6lbs 15oz

Sound asleep in his car seat

Proud Dad!

Tired Mom!