6 Weeks Old

 

This guy is six whole weeks old! We've been busy busy busy in California, seeing a ton of friends and enjoying the 75° weather. Mr. G is getting noticeably bigger and stronger by the day (seriously, you can see a difference from photos that were taken the first day we arrived). He loves kicking his legs and holding lengthy staring contests with his teddy bear, as well as gripping our hands or his bottle while he's eating. 

His smiles are getting bigger each day and he loves when we talk to him, locking eyes with us and doing his best to talk right back - getting THISCLOSE to making some actual, purposeful, non-cry noises!  He has started turning his head toward our voices when he hears us and very much enjoys his bouncy seat.  He's getting good at tummy time, happily goes to anyone who wants to hold him and seems to go through a diaper an hour, so he's definitely getting enough to eat!

 

 

He continues to add new expressions to his repertoire. But at least smiles are included now!

 

My super creative friend Beth came over this weekend and took some fun photos of Graham and the family - sneak peek below. She's uber talented and they turned out great. Will share more soon!!

Californ-i-a

We made it!!! Boy did I luck out with this kid. He was such a perfect angel. Slept almost the entire time, with quick wake ups for food and bathroom trips. I won't gush about it too much, because I don't want to jinx the trip home, but he really couldn't have been any better. Lucky, lucky mama. 

Grandad was there to pick us up at the airport and we briefly stopped by Wasserman to see some work peeps before heading north. LA to Nipomo = Graham's longest car ride by far! Two blowout diapers along the way, but I was just thankful they happened when we were on solid ground. Much easier to deal with. 

 

Being in Nipomo has been super fun so far. Several dear friends have already visited and there are so many loving arms willing to cuddle G or change a dirty diap.  This little dude has such an awesome village.  

Dave flew in on Thursday and we spent a few days in Los Angeles visiting old friends, then drove up to the central coast this morning. Tomorrow we are having a Meet & Greet Graham open house party and I'm looking forward to introducing this little nugget to more of our dear family and friends!

5 Weeks

Celebrating Graham's five week anniversary of life with an early morning flight to California! Mom is quite nervous about flying just the two of us, so cross your fingers and press your thumbs for lots of sleeping, easy nursing and no ear aches! (OMG the thought of a tearful six hour fight turns my stomach to knots. Seriously, we need every finger crossed that we can get.) Excited for Dave to join us on the west coast on Thursday and to spend some time with our LA folks (plus dinner at Dupar's!) before heading up to Nipomo for Christmas on the farm.

All ready for Christmas with my snowman pajamas!

One Month Dr Visit

All bundled up to visit the doctor for Graham's one month check-up, 

which was scheduled exactly on his one month birthday (12/10)!

 

This little monkey is now 21.5 inches long and weighs 8 pounds 9 ounces. That's a gain of nearly two pounds in two weeks!! The doctor was very pleased with his progress and gave us an A+ (*tear* mommy is so proud). 

Sweet Monkey Outfit!

Happy Thursday from Meg and Graham!