Shelby!

Shelby came out and visited us!!! It was really fun having her here and I miss her like crazy already. I am still trying to figure out a way to get her to move out here (along with the rest of my family) but I haven't had much success yet.

 We Spent a Day in New York and left the two boys at home:

Shelbys first time on the subway 

Time Square

She did this to piss Dan off. We took o few more, but he deleted them off the camera haha

The Chelsea Market was pretty legit

We also did a day in the city:

 We always take people here because we love it so much!

 Her first legit cannoli

 and Zachs too

 Love Park

I had to have her try Pats and Genos

The most expensive hot chocolate I have ever had in my life!

and of course pictures of Zach! 

and for Cinco de Mayo I had to take a pic of him like this :)

2 Months Old

Sounds: Still loves to grunt and cry and makes noise like "Hi" and "aw" a lot

Hates: Trying to put him to sleep, scratching his face with his hands (he has to wear mittens)

Loves: Music, kicking, hanging out on his bouncer, and being talked and sung to

Facial Expressions: He's smiling a ton! He still also loves to have a serious face while he's looking at everything

 His first nap in the crib. He is way to small for it! Back to the bassinet and swing.

 It was his first time not crying while doing tummy time! So exciting and I 

don't feel like a horrible person every time I try now

His first time at church. He lasted a good 5 seconds before he started crying, but it felt good to finally go. 

 This is dads way of trying to get Zach to sleep: Sitting on the couch and watching T.V.

1 Month Old

I can't believe Zach is already one month old. It has gone by so fast and it's crazy how much he has grown in a month.

at 1 month:

Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz.

Sounds: Grunts A LOT! Very strong lungs and uses them a lot to cry and giggles while he's asleep

Hates: dirty diapers, tummy time on the ground, being cold, diaper changes

Loves: Food, being sung to, sitting and moving around on the diaper changer, kicking, 

hanging out on the play yard, holding onto things (fingers, blankets, shirts) and taking baths

Facial Expressions: Usually has a very serious face, loves to looks around and soak everything in, he smiles a lot especially after he eats (I say he's in milk coma), when he's sleeping (he must be having happy dreams), sometimes when I sing to him and when daddy plays with him. 

First day he was alive

Day 2

My poor little night light had Jaundice 2 days after he was born and needed to wear this light blanket. He was not a happy camper about it so it was good it was only for 3 days. 

He likes making this face a lot when he's upset 

His first bath. He doesn't look very happy but he actually did like it haha.

1 Week old and my attempt to take cute pictures. 

2 Weeks old and this is how he loves to sleep when he's not swaddled. 

3 Weeks old

1 Month Old

 Pictures with Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad Visit

My mom and dad came to visit for a couple of weeks when Zach was born and I could not have done it without them. It's amazing that no matter how many books I read, I still didn't have a clue about what I should do with some things. My mom helped me learn how to properly give Zach a bath (he cried when Dan and I tried but now loves it from my moms tips), different ways to help calm Zach down, how to get poop stains out of his clothes and a ton more!

While they were here we were able to go and do a couple of fun things as well. We went and did all the touristy things while they were here as well: Love Park. Reading Terminal Market, Rocky Steps and statue, liberty bell, and Pats Cheese steaks.

Baby Blessing

Zach's baby blessing was on March 16, 2014. It was such a great blessing to have most of Dan's brothers and my dad here to bless him. He was so good and slept through the whole thing! It was a great blessing and I am so excited to be a part of this amazing little boy's life. :)

I attempted to make him a baby blessing cake.