July

Here are some pictures of what we've been doing this month. Declan participated in the 4th of July parade at daycare, went to his first wedding and attended his first baseball game. He has also found interest in two new toys....the Einstein Activity Jumper and his activity seat. His favorite toy right now is a little crinkle dog that his Ma gave him. We have started taking it everywhere we go! 

Declan in his Einstein Activity Jumper. He has figured out that it moves but doesn't yet realize that he can move it with his feet so he moves his head back and forth to make it bounce!

The only part that really interests him so far is the little blue book that spins. 

He also likes sitting in his little activity seat.....as long as he can see the TV.

He likes playing with his little "crinkle" dog and seems to think that it's whole head will fit into his mouth!

All smiles wearing his hat.

Declan attended his first wedding on July 8th in Nashville. He made it about 40 minutes into the ceremony before he feel asleep. He managed to sleep through the rest of the ceremony and the entire reception. 

On the way to his first baseball game.

Wearing his Phillies romper. 

He was very interested in what was going on out on the field.

Wearing his Statue of Liberty "hat" for the 4th of July parade at daycare. 

Four Month Update

Declan had his four month check-up on Monday. He weighs 15 lbs 15 oz and is 25.5 inches long which puts him in the 75th percentile. He also had his second round of shots and barely cried again. He has a delayed reaction for a couple of seconds then goes back to smiling. The doc said that we could start some rice and oatmeal cereal and then start adding veggies and fruits. It looks like we will try his first go at eating this Saturday so I'm sure we'll have some entertaining pictures very soon! 

Watching golf with Daddy

One of Christa's creations....she's awesome!

Another one of Christa's great pictures

New Pictures

Naptime

We finally got a picture of him laughing!

Hanging out in the Bumbo seat

Love this outfit!

Declan loves tummy time!

Bath Time

Declan finally decided that bath time isn't all that bad. For several weeks he would scream from the time we put him in the water until he was dressed and ready for bed. During the power outage he had a bath at my parents house and my mother was able to get him to enjoy his bath. In the last couple of weeks he has actually enjoyed his bath so much that he has fallen asleep in his little bath tub. 

Two Months Old

Declan had his two month check-up on May 9th. He is 12 lbs 5 oz and 23.5 inches long! He is in the 75th percentile so his weight and height growth are normal. The shots actually weren't as bad as we thought they might be as he only cried for a few seconds during each shot.....he's a tough little guy.

Easter

I'm a little behind on posting pictures so we'll start with Easter. Aunt Holly gave Declan the cutest Easter bunny onesie! He also got an Easter basket full of toys, books and onesies from GaGa and Ma.

Declan in his Easter onesie from Aunt Holly

Easter basket from GaGa and Ma

One Month Old

It's hard to believe that our little one has already reached the one month mark!  Declan has grown quite a bit since coming home from the hospital and now weighs 9 pounds 6 ounces. He has been on a few very short trips to Babies R Us and the grocery store. He loves going for walks around the neighborhood and usually starts closing his eyes before we even make it out of the house. We're staying on our "Baby Wise" schedule and Declan has even started sleeping for a five hour stretch at night. His daily meltdown seems to always happen while we're eating dinner but other than that he is a very happy baby. Here are a few new pictures....

Napping in his favorite position

Tummy Time - He's not so sure if he likes it yet

Vibrating Seat