Child birth class reunion

Before


After

Robin & Scott

I truly think Scott has to know Robin's voice. While I was pregnant Scott and I spent at least 2 days a week in her yoga class, sometimes we went 3 or 4 times a week, plus on Sundays she taught our child birth class. All the babies, Scott included, were so happy to be held by Robin. I think they pick up on her kind spirit and recognize her as someone who helped support their mommy as she brought them into the world!

Our baby cousins...

The Mommies

The Daddies

Scott, Matthew & Parker, just being boys!

Andrea & Ava and Mommy & Scott (suuuuch a tired boy by this point)

Hilary & I with our boys and Robin!

We had a great night visiting with all the other mommies and daddies and meeting their little ones! Scott was in a pretty good mood (shocking because normally 7:00 is exactly when he gets fussy) he had a few moments where he was not a happy camper (like right when we started taking some group pictures) but for the most part he was a happy boy....then he fell asleep! And the bonus of the night was that it was Hilary's birthday...so we also got to sing and have cupcakes! Happy 24th birthday Bananas!

Gatorade...

Dear God,
I would like to thank you for making gatorade, actually gatorade bottles, really all bottles...and cups too. These are one of the most fabulous big person things I have discovered in my 3 months, the other of course being wind charms. I just know you made bottles and cups for my enjoyment. I love how the plastic crinkles and how the lid feels on my gums. They are just the right size for me to hold all by myself (usually). I know that when I get older you want me to play with what is inside of bottles and cups too...especially the colored ones. I think the colored ones will be especially good for dumping and playing with. For now I will enjoy holding and pushing and kicking these bottles and listening to the liquid slosh around (what a GREAT noise, thank you also for sloshing) and I will be looking forward to being big enough to drink out of bottles and cups!
Love,
Scott

Lately...

Scott thinks Mommy is the funniest person on the planet (I wonder how long I will still be funny and not lame!)

Cousin Parker and Auntie came to my office for their adjustments, we also all had a picnic together in the back room...the boys were great eaters. Eating was followed promptly by Scott in a good mood (see above) and Parker falling fast asleep (below).

Scott cheered the Lakers to a game 1 victory against the Celtics (sorry granpy, gotta go with daddy on this one!)

Scott's Grandpa Don came for a visit this weekend and we all enjoyed the first heat wave of the summer...pool here we come!

The pool is still a little cold for Scott (don't get me wrong we still dunked the piggies in there) but we spend most of the day having fun on the blanket on the grass! We love summer!

Memorial Day Weekend...

Saturday Hilary and Parker came over for a visit. We had a great time hanging out. Above is a picture of Parker's first attempt at sitting in the 'big boy seat' as we call it...not so into it.

Then it was Scott's turn in the seat to show Parker how it was done. While Scott was sitting Hilary was holding Parker to calm him down...the look on Scott's face (below) was priceless. I swear he was thinking "what did you do to that baby?"

Round 2 proved to be better.

Just hanging out! Look at how big we are getting!!! Scott 3 months, Parker 2 months!

Sunday morning "nekkid" time before going to the beach. I also wanted to document Scott's need to taste EVERYTHING!

Sunday morning we headed to Manhattan Beach for some fun in the sun with our friends. Brian and I hardly knew what to do with ourselves while Scott took a 1+ hour nap on the beach when we first got there.

Lots of volleyball playing!

Scott loves his crazy uncles Aaron and Lance!

Our family!

Sunday afternoon we headed to cousin Rick's house for a BBQ. Scott enjoyed hanging out with (almost) the whole family. He also had his first experience with swimming in the pool. There were tons of kids splashing and lots of people so it was very loud but he liked the water. I think next time when its a little less rambunctious he may be a little more adventurous with splashing around.

First time in the pool!

A three day weekend is such a treat! We are so thankful for the men and women who ensure our freedom!!!

Little flirt...

Last week we finally got to meet my friend Andrea's daughter Ava! What a cutie pie! She is 3 days older than Scott. Andrea and I joked when we met in yoga (way back when, we were the least pregnant girls there when we started, crazy to look back on those times) that they would be boyfriend and girlfriend. Scott is becoming very baby aware and he loved looking at Ava and kept smiling at her. When we put them both down next to each other Scott went right for her hand....SO STINKIN' CUTE! Of course he really grabbed her hand so he could put it in his mouth, but it was still cute! We just love spending time with all of our new friends!!!

Gym time...

Happy Saturday morning! I finally made it back to the gym this morning. We have been trying to figure out when I could go get some workouts in but because we don't really have a nap routine down for Scott yet, not to mention that he only naps for 20 to 45 minutes, it has been difficult. Finally we decided to give an early morning workout a try...after feeding Scott at 5 I hit the gym and was home by 6:30! It felt great and I'm energized for the day!! Hopefully I can keep up this routine, at least on the weekends, and shed those baby lbs.!!!

3 months old...

Today Scott turns 3 months old! As I type this its about 20 minutes until his actual time of birth! I can't believe how quickly these last 3 months have gone by! As proof of how grown up Scott is becoming, he proved how difficult these monthly photo sessions are becoming this morning. In between almost every shot he kicked over the blocks, he absolutely, positively will not sit still, this upright position was not quite enough he really wants to do it on his on, so in an effort to be even MORE upright he ends up tipping over (which is actually hilarious because he just lands on the teddy bear's soft leg and looks at me like "um, not what I was expecting"). His hands are in his mouth in half the pictures, many of the pictures his face has a nice "glow" from the drool he has smeared across his chunky cheeks. He is also so into his toes, there are also many pictures where he is grabbing for his 'piggies' (also causing face plants, also hilarious). I am in no way complaining about how long it takes me to take these pictures, I look forward to doing them each month and I have about 40 to choose from, its actually hard to choose which ones to post. In the first picture he is laughing (still trying to capture this on video) and the second picture was just too cute!
3 months is a fun age so far. Like I said, the little man is constantly on the move. He wants to do more and more things on his own too. He loves to hold things and gets more coordinated by the day. He still likes lights and sounds and he is now into the TV. I'm not too thrilled about this but what can ya do? I try to not have the TV on during the day and when it is on at all (ie basketball playoffs) we make sure its in moderation and no commercials, the kid is going to love sports because of his daddy so I figure there is no harm in a little now and then (especially if it means I can cooks dinner and he is happy watching the Lakers on daddy's lap). And my favorite of all at the 3 month mark is LAUGHING! There is nothing more precious in the world!