7 month update

Landon's new thing is growling. He will giggle occasionally but more than likely you will be greeted with a growl if you smile or talk to him. He is just a chill baby and a joy to be around. He has finally learned to sit up, although he does topple over sometimes. Landon has also mastered holding his own bottle during feedings. It's great! He drools all the time and chews on his toys, but no teeth yet. His hair continues to grow, and one of our favorite hairstyles is a "faux hawk", especially when the USC Trojans are playing. We are so excited for Christmas and have done most all of his shopping. We are hoping to keep toys to a minimum so mommy & daddy don't have to clean them all up. The biggest news in our family is that Kenny and I are hoping to buy a house. We've prepared for along time and have all our things in a row, we've just got to find the right place. School districts are pretty important to us, so we might just have to be patient for new listings.

We hope you enjoy these photos of our little Boo!

6 month update

Our little man is now 6 months old. We had a family weekend at the beach and he got to touch his toes to the sand for the first time. Landon is now batting and playing with toys all the time, babbling, and grinning at everyone he sees. His last weight was 16 lbs 8 oz & 26 inches long.

5 Month Update

Landon started eating baby food at about 4-5 months, and so far loves everything. He has tried squash, green beans, sweet peas, carrots, bananas, and sweet potatoes.

Here are some photos!

4 month update

Landon is getting cuter day by day. We recently got his photos done by Monica Parkonnen Photography.

3 month Update!

I haven't been good about keeping up with this because like most new parents any time I get with Landon I treasure. Most evenings are spent sharing Landon cuddle time with Kenny, preparing bottles for the next day, laundry, or bath time. We love being parents & all the new things Landon does all the time. He is now rolling over from his tummy to his back, he is much stronger as he holds up his head, and typically sleeps through the night (when it's mommy's turn to be up). Tomorrow we celebrate Father's Day with Kenny. Landon is so excited to spend the weekend with his daddy & has planned some fun events. This morning we are going to downtown Saturday Market, eating lunch at a BBQ place Kenny wants to try, then spending the evening at home grilling out and spending family time together. Landon might even get in his baby pool for the first time. Tomorrow we are taking Daddy to Embassy Suites for the Father's Day brunch then giving Ken his present. He already received one from Landon which was a picture of him posing in Daddy's tie. I've posted it below. More updates soon!

Update- 10 weeks old

So, I've been a little slack at posting on this blog. Landon keeps us very busy & we love just spending time as a family after working all day. Here are a few recent pictures of our family with Landon. He is now 10 weeks old, and up to 10 lbs 6.5 oz as of his last appointment. He is working on picking his head up better & squirms all around his crib but hasn't mastered rolling over yet. We love every minute we have together. Kenny just finished his associates program in Accounting & will be taking the summer off of school before returning to finish his bachelors. We are so proud of daddy & can't wait to spend lots of quality time together as a family this summer.

A few new photos...

Landon is already changing so much & he will celebrate his 2 week birthday tonight. This week has flown by and I'm sad thinking about the day I have to go back to work. We are starting to get into a routine as a family, although he does throw us some curve balls. We are enjoying taking care of our little man and spending time as a family.

Early Arrival

So Landon decided to make an early arrival on March 5th. I had been having contractions the weekend before and the doctor decided to put me on bed rest & meds. That didn't last very long...on Thursday night I was having lots of cramping & just tried to rest through the night & call for a doctor's appointment in the morning. As I was seated on the table waiting for the doctor to come in, my water broke. The doctor came in & said, " I think you are having a baby today!" Thankfully we already had our bags packed and were prepared for the possibility of his early arrival. Labor and delivery was nothing like I expected. We got to the hospital about noon and just before 8 pm he was born. It was not nearly as scary as I expected. Because he was early Landon had to stay in the NICU for a few days. We are so grateful for the amazing nursing staff at St. Francis. They have made this journey so much better for our family. It's been a week of many emotions, but our little man will finally be coming home with us hopefully tomorrow. I will share more pictures when I have them. Thank you all for your support of our family. We can't wait to show off our handsome Landon Kenneth!

Baby Showers...

I had my first baby shower last weekend & had a really good time. Mom hosted at our home & it was all girls from work, Sigma, & other family and friends. We got a lot of nice things for Landon & I made sure to get thank you notes out quickly so I don't have alot to do at one time. We are getting really close to the due date now & things are getting more real. We are excited, but still a little nervous as we anticipate life changing soon. I don't have any photos because our computer is acting up, but you can see them online at my Facebook page.

Note to self...

Don't welcome a baby shower for yourself at your home. You end up having to worry about cleaning & straightening things you could have easily not worried about. :) Ken and I have spent a great portion of this week preparing the house for the baby shower mom is hosting. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it & look forward to showing off Landon's room, but don't like worrying about everything being cleaned & in it's place.

Thank goodness I have an AWESOME husband!

Crafts for Landon

One of my favorite things to do during the pregnancy is to work on crafts for Landon. I've already posted some items I've worked on but here are a few more...I'm making his mobile out of a melted record & guitar cutouts, decorating a feather wreath for the hospital, and painting "whale" themed items for his bathroom. My mom is pretty crafty so many of these projects we've worked on together. They all have their imperfections, but every time I see them in his room will bring back a memory of creating them. Enjoy! The picture of Kenny is just, CUTE!

Krispy Kreme

Ken & I decided to make a midnight run to Krispy Kreme last night. When we moved to the Greenville area I always said we would go, but I don't think in over 2 years we've even talked about it. So- we ordered our doughnuts & the lady actually gave us more than we asked for. They were so yummy & delicious but really can make you sick if you eat too many. We didn't order a dozen I just found this pic online to share with everyone. I know we won't be able to easily make midnight runs anywhere together once Landon's born so we are enjoying the time now. :)

He's getting bigger...

So, I passed the glucose test which was a relief, even after an entire week of junk food binging! Landon is starting to grow at rapid pace & moves really often throughout the day. He still pokes what we think is his butt up & wiggles around when it's bed time & when he expects a story from daddy. There are so many exciting things coming up including two baby showers & maternity pictures over the next two months. We finally gave in & registered at Babies-R-Us- they offered a free gift card so we couldn't pass that up! So now we are registered at Target, Babies-R-Us, & Walmart. I tried not to duplicate, but there are some duplicated items on there.

Landon's room has a nice mix of Mommy & Daddy's style with my fav brown & turquoise polka dots & Kenny's fav, a music theme. I'm working on his mobile now which will consist of records & little mini guitar cutouts. It should be cute. We'd like to have some kid friendly decor in the bathroom & I've become obsessed with cute whale stuff. They have a whale bath tub & I'm planning to paint some stuff for the wall. Now I'm just searching for a soap dispenser, rug, etc. All at a good price I'm hoping. So if anyone sees anything that would go with our themes- let me know!

A great appointment

So this week I started a new position in a different sales territory. Instead of the customers I've been working with for close to 4 years I have a completely new set of accounts. A bit of a challenge, but I've been keeping myself busy getting to know all of them. I started to get a cold/sinus infection Monday after dreaming of a green garden snake caught in my left nostril. It's been really annoying to be sick again since I just got over a 2 week sinus infection.

My doctor's appointment went great today & I'm just waiting for the glucose test results. Surprisingly the drink wasn't as bad as some have said. I was so happy to hear that I'm measuring in line with where I need to be & my weight gain is exactly where we want it. Thankfully not adding extra weight should help me to have less to lose after the baby. I'm pretty darn happy!

I just wish ppl at work would stop telling me pregnancy horror stories about crap like their teeth falling out & cracking during pregnancy because of lack of calcium. Sometimes it's best not to share those stories.

More progress in Landon's room...

Reality

Ken & I just watched a labor & delivery video online including a video on the epidural process. All I have to say is good thing I won't be watching. Nothing seems to bother him & visuals can be a bit much for me at times. Makes me a little nervous for the big day!

Daddy's a painting fool!

Tonight we got the paint to do the stripes in Landon's room. We think it's looking really good! Leave us a comment & let us know what you think. We've gotten so much done already- now I'm on a mission to find a dresser.

Rude ppl

I cannot believe the amount of rude people I have come into contact with this week! Everyone please have a beverage on my behalf for "stress relief purposes". I will be soaking my feet, getting a foot rub from the hubs, & maybe sipping on a mocktail. I wish people would learn some manners- I pray that Landon doesn't grow up to be like some of the people I've been in contact with lately.

Progress in Landon's room!

Last night we brought the crib home & Kenny assembled it. It looks so great! It was just the finish we were hoping for. We've still got to paint the toy chest, set of drawers, & purchase a dresser. We will be using the rocking chair my mom had for my brother & I as babies & I think it will match the pecan color perfectly. I've included a few photos of his bedding which was only quickly put on the bed for looks & an idea of what his letters will look like hung above the bed. We are doing a music them for Landon so the letters are backed with albums & we'll be adding music notes & guitars to his bedding & mobile. Hope you enjoy seeing the progress!

My New Year's Resolution

This year I'm going to work on becoming a better version of me. I'm going to invest more time in things that I enjoy like finding new hobbies or practicing old ones. This will hopefully also include better choices about my health & well being. I want to become more involved in the Unitarian Church that we attend because I truly feel it is the right place for us. I want to be become an even better partner to Kenny. I want to support his dreams, goals, aspirations, & hobbies and show him more love and passion than ever before. With a balance of all these things I want to be a non-spazzy mom. I want to be able to look at situations without stress and anxiety and build a loving & supportive foundation for our son to grow & flourish. These are my resolutions- what are yours?