A little bit of Thursday cuteness

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Happy Birthday Zan!

For Zan's birthday we did what made the most sense for two new sleep-deprived parents. We went to the Seattle Coffee Festival! We did lots of sampling and ended up being very caffeinated and pretty excited about life. We then watched a football game with Jenny and Gary and had Indian food. A day full of Zan's favorite things!

Leif and the L'Occitane aftershave lotion he gave Zan. Don't ask me why he gives so many French products...I also have a sneaking suspicion he voted for Obama

Zan is the best husband and father we could ever hope for. Even on his birthday he tried to bring me coffee and make me breakfast. What a guy! I don't know what Leif and I would do without him. We love you!!

Portland visit

We went to visit Gigi and Popi to meet more cousins, family and friends. Leif was wonderful and was sweet through the kid and dog craziness. At one point there were about 20 people and 4 dogs in the house!! He just slept through the chaos, true to his Uffelman genes! He was sure comfy in his Gigi and Auntie's arms (thanks to Patty, Kylie, Kara and Joan for their baby-whispering) We had such a great time and can't wait to see you all again at Thanksgiving. We love you! (Also I need to get better at taking photos like an experienced Mama. I seem to always get home and realize we don't have any photos of people with Leif)

With Auntie Joan

Ready for a good snooze after all of the family action

He loves his Gigi and Popi

Happy morning everyone!

After being awake off and on since 1am Leif is sure darn happy!

Happy Fall and Halloween!

At the pumpkin farm. Not very tall yet...but I think that  lamb is cheating

Leif the scarecrow and Lily the pumpkin

Family photo with a fall motif

Halloween at the Burns' house.  Why does one family own so much  tie-dye you ask?  Ina May would be proud!

Leif got to do many baby Fall/Halloween activities with his BFF Lily bean (aka the pumpkin), including going to the pumpkin farm and sleeping through the tricker-treaters. 

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!