Cuteness overload!

Rolls, fans, and farts

Watch and be amazed! (Check out Piper under the crib--her new favorite place to hang out)


Edward was very proud and Nate rolled over one more time for him when he got home from work.

So many smiles!
(Edward was not smiling as he opened our gas bill)


This is a video of Nate waking up in his car seat. Yesterday afternoon Nate, Piper, and I went on a walk to visit Edward at work and, as usual, Nate fell asleep. I left him in his car seat after we got home and scarfed down a bowl of cereal, thinking he'd wake up any moment (he usually doesn't stay asleep more than a few minutes after a walk). I kept waiting and waiting to hear that cry but he kept on sleeping. I read the new People magazine (enough on Michael Jackson already!) until finally, an hour and half later, I heard a string of huge farts. This is my signal that Nate is waking up. (He lets out a small one at 40 seconds, but believe me, that's nothing!)

Another day, another post

Haven't I been good about updating recently? Three posts in three days, a new record!


Nate was happy in his bouncy chair when I thought I'd have him try the bumbo...

his mood quickly deteriorated

We won't try that again for awhile.

Tummy time with Daddy

No need to dig around to clean out that bellybutton thanks to his umbilical hernia.

And for a closer look...

Eww!!
I called Nate's doctor and apparently this is very common. It should heal on it's own but if it doesn't then it'll require minor surgery a few years down the road. If you push his bellybutton down you can feel his squishy intestines. It's pretty gross!

Video 1 - Nate flashes a big smile around 30 seconds. He just started to take interest in toys and he is often mesmerized by the snail on the left (and pays no attention to the frog or turtle)
Video 2 - hanging out on the changing table. He had been cooing and babbling a whole lot but of course once I started recording he stopped.
Video 3 - Tracking a rattle

These aren't the most thrilling videos you've ever seen but perhaps some of you will enjoy them (most likely grandparents, aunts, and uncles!).

Cutest baby boy!

These first three pictures were taken several weeks ago and were some of Nate's first smiles. The rest of the pictures were taken today--7/08/09

Hangin' with daddy

Nate's first July 4th

Did you notice how Nate's outfit matches the cookies? Jessie and I never run out of cookie ideas!

The Shumans!

Aunt Jessie
(I should mention that any time you see a great picture of Nate--clear, good lighting, etc.--it was most likely taken by Jessie. I take the blurry pictures)

Lauren and Nate

Amanda!

Despite the warm weather Nate must be tightly swaddled to sleep or else his arms startle him. Unfortunately this means we need to keep the air conditioning in our bedroom running much more than we'd like.

Nate now tolerates tummy time (he previously hated it--cried whenever he was put on his belly). He is doing much better with head control. This wasn't his best session but you get the idea.

Summer Fun

Maddie and Piper enjoying a pop on a warm summer day

Maddie is so funny!

Nate modeling some new gear that an Australian relative sent him.

"I'm a koala"

Nate and Aunt Jessie enjoying a little "What Not to Wear"

Nate doesn't look too sure about the hotsling.

Tummy time!

Relaxing in the boppy