Happy Four Months Little Bird!! + a trying to roll over video

GAGE IS FOUR MONTHS OLD!!! I can't believe that our "little bird" (Daniel calls him that because when he is about to eat he opens his mouth so wide like he is a bird waiting for mom to drop the food in) is been in our lives for four months. I am writing this post at the exact time he was born four months ago. (3:55 pm) It is amazing how much our lives have changed since then, and I can't imagine life without him.

Gage is making lots of cooing noises and baby talk. He smiles and is happy for the most part all the time. (with the exception of the car seat, see previous post) He is trying so hard to roll over, but gets stuck on that darn arm. He is also trying hard to sit on his own but tends to fall over after about 10 seconds. (I will have to get some video of this.) We have his four month well check next Friday so I will have all the stats for you then.

Well on Gage's four month birthday, we made a visit out to the very first school I taught at when we moved to Oklahoma. (I was only there for one year because the commute was so far.) I absolutely loved that school and made some very dear friends. We made the trek out in the pouring rain, thirty five minute drive, with him screaming in the back for the first 15 minutes but finally arrived at Mustang Valley Elementary. I got to see some of my old kiddos who are now in fourth grade and all the old teachers that I taught with. We took a few pics in front of the board in the old classroom, and then Gage got to be principal for a day and sit in the big bosses chair. Overall we had a great day and he is very tired out and napping now!! Happy four months Gage!! We love you to pieces!

Principal for a Day!!

Calling all Moms! HELP!

OK, I need some ideas. My child hates the car seat. All of a sudden one day, he just realized he doesn't like the car seat. Running errands is so hard because he literally screams for probably 15 minutes in the car until he eventually cries himself to sleep. I have bought the fun mirror with music and lights, he has toys on the bar of his car seat. I don't know what else to do. I sometimes dread getting in the car because I know within minutes he will be crying. He is fine once we reach our destination and I get him out of the car and into the stroller (still in his car seat) where he can see me. I need help because the scream till I fall asleep thing, is so hard when your driving and there is nothing you can do. Is this a phase, did anyone elses child go through this? HELP!!!

Playtime

This is our first blog video so, I hope I did this right. Gage is so cute when he plays under his "Baby Einstein Play Mat" that I just had to get it on video this morning. He makes some of the funniest sounds and smiles all the time. It's amazing how fast they grow!

April Showers, bring May flowers!

These are a few of the flowers that Mom and I planted when she came up to visit. Our flower beds and pots finally look so much better. Thanks Mom!

Danielle's Visit!

Well we had another family member stop in for a little visit this weekend. My youngest sister, Danielle, who is a freshman at Baylor (that's right, Sic' Em) drove in from Waco on Thursday night. We had lots of fun visiting and catching up with her, and I think she enjoyed hanging out with her nephew. Unfortunately we are old and don't stay up very late, so needless to say our nights were a little uneventful after 10:00 pm but we still had fun.

On Saturday, we decided to visit the Arts Festival downtown. It was very crowded, and super windy, but it was a good time to get out, walk, and spend time outdoors. (We also got some very cute pictures.)

On a side note, our little Gage is learning to sit up. He is doing so good. He is almost able to do it himself, but still tends to fall either to the side or forward after about 10 seconds. He is growing so fast. I can't believe that he will be four months old this week!

Gage and Mommy practicing sitting up. (As you can see he would much rather be playing with his toys than taking pictures.

He loves these stackable star rings that play music and light up. Yay for sitting up!

Oops, I am still a little new at this whole sitting up thing! Timber!!

My favorite time of night-bath time!!


Scrub-a-dub-dub!

Playing with Daddy!

Being so good in my stroller at the Arts Festival. (Look at those rolls.)

Having a little picnic at the festival.

Gage wanted to get in on the picnic action, and get out of that stroller.

Family pic! This is the best one out of about 10, we finally gave up. (And yes, my husband cut his hair into a little summer do.)

Danielle, Gage, and I

Again this was the best picture out of the bunch. At least he is looking at the camera.

This was one of the children exhibits they had.

He wanted to put the ribbon straight into his mouth.

Danielle was getting creative with the camera. Hi Aunt Danni!

Another mom and son pic.

Group photo

After the Arts Festival, he was worn out.

More play time after he woke from his nap.

Aunt Danielle and Gage.

Lost a husband, gained some visitors!!

Geeze! It seems like I have been absent from the blogging world for a while- a week and a half is a while. That week and a half has been non stop action. First off, I have been a single parent for that time- which sucks and I have great admiration for single parents all over the world. Daniel left last Friday to go to Houston for the MS-150. He drove down 8 hours in a van with a bunch of guys and bikes, got there around 2:30 and found out about three hours later that the ride had been cancelled due to all the rain in Houston. Needless to say, he was quite upset he had driven that far for nothing and I was quite upset that I had to spend the weekend without him.

Everything seemed to work out ok, because he drove back with my mom on Sunday, who was coming up to visit and help out while Daniel left for work related stuff on Tuesday.
Daniel was scheduled to be gone from Tuesday until Friday. Mom and I did lots of hanging out, shopping, cooking, playing with Gage and most of all working in my yard. My mom is an amazing gardener with a major green thumb and she always comes every spring to help me with my flower beds. We did some serious flower bed overhaul. (I haven't taken pictures of it yet- to come very soon.)

Then, Mom had to leave on Thursday morning very early. Gage and I went to Gymboree, which was lots of fun, and then my youngest sister Danielle, came up from Baylor to see us Thursday afternoon. Danielle and I just hung out Thursday night and caught up on the DVR shows, and tonight we took her out to dinner for a little belated Birthday dinner. (More pictures of her visit to follow, after she leaves on Sunday.)

Gigi and Gage playing after he just woke up!

Yes he is wearing a Texas Tech onesie. My sister, Carleigh goes there, and bought this for him. I had to put it on him while my husband was out of town.

Asleep in the car while holding on to Gigi's hand.

I didn't want his little head to get burned while we were outside planting, so I put my hat on him.


Gigi working on the pots for each side of my garage.

Gage chillin in his swing while we plant the flowers.

Reading the "Belly Button Book" with Gigi!

Hanging out in the bouncy seat while we are cooking dinner.

Gymboree!

Gymboree Thursday! Today was our first day at Gymboree. I've wanted to go for a while now, and today it happened. I knew this would not only be an awesome experience for Gage, and something for us to do together, but also a time for me to visit with other moms of children Gage's age. We don't have many stay at home moms in the neighborhood so sometimes it gets a little monotonous doing the same things everyday, so this is definitely a social environment for both of us. It was so fun. We sang songs, did some tummy time with a mirror, played a flashlight game, played with bubbles, and even got to play with the fun colorful parachute that everyone use to love in elementary PE. It was so cute. All the babies sat under it, we would toss it up and have it slowly fall down. You should have seen all the smiles on their faces as they looked at all the colors. Gage and I also met another little boy that is a day younger than him named Mechum. I can't wait for next Monday and Thursday.

Just had to show you the shoes he was wearing today. Gigi gave him these for Easter, and she will be very excited to know he wore them today!
Hanging out in my crib while mom got the diaper bag and car seat ready!

Off we go to Gymboree!

Ready to do a little Gymboree exercising!

Seriously mom, with the camera at Gymboree. You are embarrassing me in front of all my friends!

Gage and Gymbo! Not quite sure about it yet. (Look how soaked his outfit is. He spit up right in the middle of tummy time, all over the mirror.)

Miss Blaire came to Visit!

You want to talk about feeling OLD, well today Miss Blaire (what Gage will learn to call her)came to visit Gage and I. I used to babysit Blaire when she was super young. (I'm talking like second grade.) Now Blaire is a Sophomore at OU and lives in Norman very close to us. She is super busy with school, and sorority life, but took a little time out of her schedule to come see us. Now I am about to sound really old, and maybe a little bit like my mother, but Blaire has really grown up to be an amazing young lady. It's really crazy how time flies, and I can't wait for her to come and babysit our little muffin someday. (If she wants to that is!!) Thanks Blaire for visiting and for the super cute outfit you gave to Gage!

Happy Easter!!

Okay okay...Ashleigh convinced me to write the Easter blog and I'm glad to do it. I'm glad to do it because I have a bone to pick with this whole blog thing. You'll catch my drift with some of the pictures below. For those of you who know us, you know that we had a child three months, two weeks, and a day ago (this little thing on the blog is telling me that's how long it's been). It's been incredibly hectic dealing with the brand new boy - he's absolutely amazing but he definitely keeps us busy. However, little did I know that we actually had another child right after Gage was born!! How is this possible you say? Sometimes I think this DANG blog actually keeps us busier than Gage does - take the picture below for example. If you didn't know that this picture was taken last Sunday, you might think that this is a picture right out of the 1980's where the camera always happens to catch the guy without his shirt on. If I had a mustache, you couldn't convince ME that it wasn't out of the 80's. It was taken this past Easter Sunday and I was awake for all of 17 seconds when Ashleigh starts throwing Easter baskets, easter eggs, and Rocky the Lobster at our three month old and it's ALL for what? It's ALL for this, for all of you, for the sweet and oh-so-critical blog.........REALLY? (Ashleigh is over my shoulder laughing, and says its not all for the blog. Its about capturing memories of our childs first Easter.)

Now that I've got that off my chest, this past Sunday was a spectacular day to celebrate and reflect on the resurrection of our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. It was an overcast day but it was appropriate considering all of the fires that have been burning in Oklahoma. It was yet another chance for Ashleigh and I to be thankful for the many blessings in our life such as Gage, Rocky the Lobster, and you fine readers of this blog. We love you all and hope you had a great Easter! The short and skinny of the day was church in the morning and The Masters in the afternoon. The pictures below really tell the story...

Who's the dude with his shirt off? Gage is pumped about his Easter goodies

This dude and the dude above are NOT the same dude - one is dressed

Church!!

Gage and his new chair!

I forgot to mention the "Lamb of God" outfit!

Gage gets tired of flashes too! Gimme that camera!

More blessings - Easter gifts and baskets

Easter goodies from Gigi!

This is what 8 grandparents, a set of great grandparents, and the Easter Bunny gets you for Easter.

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How to become an "Egg Hunt Champ" at 3 months - have Mom and Dad hunt for you

The momma Bunny and her little man

A close-up of the lamb - I almost didn't let him wear this

More loot - one of his favorite toys from Grampie and Bebe

Daddy bunny and the little man watching Kenny Perry blow it during the Masters!

1 of the 3 things Gage does for me: Sleep (Love his lamb tail)

2 of 3: Poop 3 of 3: Spit up

What a fun day! Time to catch some ZZZZZs!