Caleb 2 months

I can't believe that Caleb is 2 months old already. He is the sweetest baby and has been the perfect addition to our family. Mackenzie is head-over-heels in love with her brother and we catch her all the time kissing him, singing to him, and comforting him when he is upset. Here are some recent stats and facts about our sweet boy:

*At Caleb's 2 month appt, he weighed 11 lbs and 8 ounces (25th percentile), almost double his birthweight, and 22 1/2" in length(25th-50th percentile).
*Several times this week, he has slept a 6 hour stretch at night!
*He is still having reflux issues, but the Prevacid seems to help more with the spitting up. Our pediatrician also recommended we add a 1/2 tsp, per ounce of formula to his bottle of Pear or Plum juice to help with digestive issues. This coupled with the meds, seems to be making a BIG difference.
*He takes 4 1/2 ounces every 3-4 hours during the day.
*He is growing out of his fussy time of night, which was usually from 8-10. This means we can watch shows without closed captioning again! :)
*He still prefers to sleep in his bouncy seat vs his bed. I am trying to have him do his daytime napping in his bed, but he lasts about 15 mins b/f he starts screeching. I think the wide open space feels less comforting then the cushiony/padded bouncy seat.
*He is smiling a lot and beginning to coo. He has even laughed out loud a few times.
*He is still a skinny, tiny little thing.

Disney On Ice

Today we took Mackenzie to Disney on Ice. My friend, Beth and her daughter, Avery met us there. Caleb enjoyed a "special day" with Nana and Grandpa. It's so nice being able to share some one-on-one time with our sweet girl. She LOVED the show, but was disappointed b/c her favorite princess, Sleeping Beauty, didn't make an appearance. To put an end to her never ending stream of questions, we had`to tell her`she was sick with the flu. Poor girl, it's really the only thing she wanted to see, but she was a great sport about it! Here are some pictures from the show at Nationwide Arena.

Driving downtown

Walking into the show

Enjoying popcorn (aka copcorn)with Daddy

Nemo and friends




The Incredibles

Mickey

Showing off her light-up wand


Cinderella

Beauty and the Beast

Pocahontas

Ariel

Snow White

Jasmine


Mackenzie and Avery waving their wands

It's a Small World

Mommy and Kenzie

Fireworks

Walking hand in hand to the Parking Garage with Daddy

Snoozing after a day of fun!

Video clips

Here's a few videos taken from my new NV3 phone. (I no longer own the World's oldest & prehistoric phone made by Verizon). *Grandpa Barth, the last one is for YOU! (Pause the playlist on the side, to hear the audio).

Birthday Boy

This post is dedicated to my very best friend, my soulmate, and husband!



My Top 10 List of Things I Love about YOU. . .

1. The way you make me belly laugh.

2. The way you make me feel beautiful, when I'm looking my very worst.

3. The way you are hands-on, patient, loving and positive with our children.

4. The way you never forget a persons name and always give them your time.

5. The way you go over-the-top for birthdays, holidays and get-togethers, making sure everything is just right.

6. The "little boy spirit" that you refuse to let die within yourself.

7. The hard worker and provider that you are for our family.

8. The die hard Buckeye fan that you are, and how the outcome of a game can make or break a weekend.

9. The midnight feeding that you volunteer to do, the way you will fold a load of laundry or empty the dishwasher at the end of a busy day for me, and your selfless gift of letting me sleep in every weekend.

10. The way you tell me "I love you" and kiss me goodbye whenever you leave the house and the way you show me everyday in all the little things that you do.

Happy Bday Baby, I LOVE YOU to the moon and back!

A Few Firsts

This weekend, we celebrated many "firsts". We finally ventured out to dinner. Having a baby during prime cold and flu season, we have tried to be good about staying in, but cabin fever got the best of us. We did however request to be seated in the back of the restaurant near noone. Caleb did great, he slept snuggly in his carseat the WHOLE meal! Ahh, so nice to get out and be a part of society again & not have to do dishes at the end of the night!



We also took our first road trip...in our new minivan. Yes, I said it, a MINIVAN...which my cousin Kendra calls a "loser cruiser." I always swore I would never trade in my sporty SUV for a "grocery getting, loser cruiser, mom-mobile," but I caved. . . and I LOVE IT! I especially love the doors that automatically open with the touch of a button, the navigation system and back up camera. Caleb was quite the traveler, he slept most of the way there only fussing a few times, and slept the WHOLE way home! Hopefully all road trips go as smoothly!




We celebrated Valentine's day and Jeremy's 34th bday with the whole Buzzard Clan, in Loudonville. Grandma and Grandpa went all out with Grilled Steak, Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Salad and of course cake! It was an extra special trip, b/c we got to introduce Caleb to his sweet cousin Owen. They are sure to be fast friends and will no doubt bond with each other while finding ways to annoy the girls!

And....Little Man began smiling and not just b/c he was gassy. Real, true, sweet baby smiles!


Grandma Buzzard feeding "lil man"


Cousin Kaylee holding her little brother Owen


Owen and Caleb meeting for the very 1st time




Ella and Kenzie playing Nintendo DS


Grandpa Buzzard giving Kaylee a push on her sled


Ella tuckered out after a loooong walk up the hill

Eating Snow

Super Cute Sledders


Weeeeee!

Kaylee and Kenzie

My Snow Angel

Having fun with Uncle Buzz (can you tell that she ADORES him?)




First Smiles

My Valentine's...

Love is in the air...or is that Caleb's stinky diaper?

Baby Smiles

Is there honestly anything sweeter?