Birthdays and bottles

This was a big week for Leif. First, we are so lucky to have welcomed baby Freya into the friend family. Congratulations to Ryan and Louise! We visited again on Monday with Jenny and Lily and Leif got to spend some time with his ladies. 

 For my birthday Zan and Leif took me out for lunch and to get a massage. It was wonderful! As part of my present Leif got me bath salts from France. The boy has good taste. Finally on the drive home we saw a complete rainbow. It was an amazing birthday with my boys.

 Leif had his first bottle! He took to it without a problem and Zan did great. Afterward Zan looked up at me and said he could see why I loved feeding him so much. He looks at you with such love and trust while you are feeding him.The boy loves to eat! He is already 10lbs 4.5oz.

Finally, at our pediatric appointment yesterday his Doctor was impressed with how healthy and strong he is. He can hold his head up for extended periods of time and tracks our voices really well. He is starting to really focus and loves staring at faces and the painting I made for him of green crabs. He is such a sweet active guy who never stops moving and making noise. Even in his sleep! In the video below he had just finished "tummy time" and was tired of holding his head up. Even though he was tired he is still constantly moving his body.

One month old!

Perfect hearing! We are lucky enough to have our own personal Audiologist. Auntie/Dr. Bennett checked Leif and confirmed his perfect hearing!

Leif continues to love bath time. After being in the tub we wash his hair in the sink. He loves it so much he will crane his neck under the faucet, and turn his head from side to side. Our little spa baby. 

Great Grandma came to visit

Out and about this week and representing Gonzaga

Meeting new friend Freya! 

Baby cousins

We were so excited to have Becky, Travis, and Cadel come to visit! It was Cadel and Leif's first cousin play date. I'm afraid Leif wasn't very exciting and spent most of his time sleeping. I'm sure the play dates will be much livelier in the future! We are so lucky to have them so close.

Is this the same baby?

Baby Zan

Baby Leif

First cousin visit!

Auntie Kara, Uncle Travis and Tyler and Carter came to visit! (Annamarie stayed with Gigi and Popi) We had so much fun! For some reason we didn't get any photos on our camera of everyone with Leif (Auntie Kara will you send some?)

Ruby's crate was a huge attraction

Babysitting at the Uffelman's house




Uncle Zan was a hit with rock, paper, scissors and building a fort

Week 2

Last week was a week of firsts. First visit out of the house to see the Midwives and then the Pediatrician. On Thursday Leif was 8 lbs 8oz, and then on Tuesday he was 8 lbs 15oz!  Our little man loves to eat!  He is in the 50th-60th percentile for all of his measurements. He will follow my voice and turn his head to find me in the house and is spending more time awake. Sleeping is getting a little more challenging because for some reason he thinks it is time to party from 2am-6am. My years of night shift are coming in handy and nights are much more fun with this cute little guy.

My tired boys (during the day of course)

Leif loves bathtime!

Ahhh Mom! You're embarrassing me!

Getting ready for basketball season

Should I be worried?

I have overheard Zan quoting The Godfather to Leif while I have been resting in the bedroom. I think he might be getting some ideas and trying to intimidate me...and it might be working

We love Auntie Bug!!

First week

Our baby boy is a week old! Already he is holding his head up for short periods of time, he can roll from his back to his side, is a Houdini at getting out of his swaddle and is a great eater! He sleeps 2-3 hours at a time and barely cries. So far we could not be happier with the personality of our sweet little man.

sleeping with Daddy

Gigi and Mormor

Birthday Twins!!

It appears Mark is the Baby whisperer