8 Weeks

September 10th:

Well, the day came . . . my little boy is 8 weeks old and I have to go back to work tomorrow.  I looked back on pictures from the last 8 weeks and can't believe how much Tyson has changed!  In fact, today he was sitting in one of his swings looking like such a big boy.  I remember trying to put him in it a few weeks ago and his head wasn't strong enough to sit in it comfortably.  He is regularly sleeping between 5 to 7 hours at night!  Now, only if I would go to bed when he did!  He found is hands on over the weekend while in Texas and in just two days is looking at them more and more.  He will also interlock his fingers!  He is starting to coo  more and find his voice. His legs are starting to fill out and his thighs almost have rolls.  He is still really expressive with his eyebrows and likes to scowl.  He makes the cutest little frown before he gets really upset.  When trying to talk with him, he will pucker his lips together and makes a "whoo" sound.  He makes some pretty funny noises and breaths through his noise a lot.  When he is hungry, he will play with his tongue by sucking on it.  My favorite part of the day is unzipping his woombie and watching him stretch his arms!  Also, during this time he will usually push out a poop and make some really funny faces while doing so and then when it finally comes out, he looks surprised, like "what just happened?"  Smiles are becoming more and more regular, especially after waking up!  In the morning as Daddy tells him goodbye for the day, he gives him the biggest smiles.  Here, Tyson is stretching out of his woombie and smiling at Daddy!

I've been keeping up with the weekly pictures, the biggest challenge is getting him to sit up with out slouching or falling over.

Also, for my last day home, we played dress up!  Tyson will probably hate this pictures some day but I had to take them.  Muffy and Jeff handed down this Winnie the Poo outfit.  It was the first outfit that Jeff purchased for Muffy when they found out that she was pregnant.  I had fun taking these pictures (Tyson didn't so much!)

A patient from work made this white jacket and bonnet, so I also had to get a picture.

Fort Worth, Texas

September 6th - 8th:

Tyson went on his first plane ride this weekend!  We loaded up and headed to Texas for Nick's cousin, Tony's wedding.  When we decided to travel with a newborn, we both underestimated how much planning and preparation there would be!  It was a lot different than just traveling with the two of us!  We did a great job being all ready the night before, considering that our flight took off at 7:10 am.  It was a good thing that we were so prepared because my alarm was set too quiet and we slept through it!  Nick woke up in a panic and we rushed around then raced out the door with just enough time to arrive at the airport on time.  Going through security was a breeze and I was really worried about Tyson being fussy during the flight; however, he was awesome!  In fact, I think he was loving flying because for 8 hours, he got to nurse and sleep, nurse and sleep, nurse and sleep while being held all day long!  I was surprised that he slept through everything. We stopped in Denver, changed planes and then stopped in Amarillo but continued on the same aircraft to Dallas.

Once, we arrived in Dallas, we got our rental car and then drove an hour to Fort Worth.  We met up with Dennis, Charlie, Terri, and Kevan at the famous, Joe T. Garcias Mexican restaurant.  It was delicious!  Then we headed back to Charlie and Terri's house to visit for the evening.  We were both tired so we headed back to our hotel, the Quality Inn, which was actually pretty nice.  However, they had ran out of pack and plays, so at 10:30 pm we switched rooms and got one with two queen beds.  Tyson had a queen bed just for him!

On Saturday we didn't have any plans except for the wedding, so we took our time walking up and enjoying our happy baby.  Tyson was so cute and smiling from ear to ear at Daddy!

We enjoyed the continental breakfast and then head to the American Airlines Museum near DFW airport.  It was a great museum and cool to see some of the parts of an airplane close up!  I got a picture of Nick and Tyson are next the turbine engine, and then Tyson and I standing by the small landing gear on the nose of the aircraft. 

That evening we got dressed up and headed to the wedding.  The weather was perfect and the wedding was beautiful.  I wish I would have taken more pictures but I was a little occupied with Tyson.

On Sunday morning, Tyson was so happy and loving interacting with Daddy.  I was excited to capture this cute smile!  In fact, this is his first genuine smiling picture . . . no just a gas or full belly smile.

After enjoying lunch with Dennis, Charlie, and Terri we headed back to the airport for our trip home.  Once again, Tyson did amazing!  All and all it was a very successful trip, Tyson is quite the traveler!

Our 3rd Anniversay

September 3rd:

Our anniversary definately snuck up on us this year!  Neither one of us had a card or gift so we agreed to just say, "I love you" and do better next year.  I was glad to stay home and hangout with Tyson while Nick worked.  We decided last minute to attempt going to dinner at Smoky Mountain in Eagle.  I thought for sure Tyson would fall asleep in his car seat but no . . . Momma had to hold him during our entire dinner!  He started crying shortly after we sat down and within minutes of taking him out of his carseat he was fast asleep in my arms.  He did sleep all the way through dinner and woke up when we got our check.

Labor Day Weekend

August 30th -- September 2nd:

We headed up to Stanley for the three day weekend.  We had plans to meet the Poderick family at Dennis's cabin and two days before, Kristen called and invited her and Nic to join us!  And, I am so glad that she did!  We had a great, relaxing weekend with a few mishaps but that's to be expected with a large group.  The first night, we enjoyed the brisk mountain air (it was a touch smokey due to the fires) on the deck.  

Audrianna and Molly were quick to notice the hot tub and spent many hours in it over the weekend!

The guys went fishing both mornings while the girls hung out.  We did attempt to go on a hike but it was super hot and we didn't get very far.  

On Saturday evening, we listened to the Boise State game while playing pass the pigs and dominos.  Boise lost to Washington State 38 to 6.

On Sunday, we headed to the beach for the afternoon!

We had a great holiday weekend!  Here are the rest of the pictures.

I forgot to add these pictures of Nick and Audrianna fishing.

Mommy and Tyson

August 8th:

Well, this what happens when you don't stay caught up with blogging.  I started this post about a month ago and I am sure I had some great stuff to say but now I can't remember, so here are two pictures of Mommy and Tyson from August 8th.

7 weeks

September 2nd:

Is Tyson seven weeks already?  Time is really flying by and I am getting sad about going back to work! Tyson is getting bigger by the day and is doing better at holding his head up when I carry him on my shoulder.  We do work on tummy time but he usually just moves his head back and forth on the blanket which causes his face to get all red.  He is starting to smile more but only on his terms.  I will try and try to get him to smile and nothing, then when I am least expecting it, he will give me the biggest grin.  It still melts my heart every time.  He is such a good boy and very content just hanging out.  It stresses me out that he doesn't sleep more and I have talked to many of my friends, who keep reminding me to just go with the flow. So, for these last few days before going back to work, I am just going to enjoy holding my little guy!