Smiling!

6 weeks-Bathtime is one of our nightly routines and it is a fun time to bond with our little one.  Kurtis had Landon perched like a bird on the bathroom rail prior to his bath and he loved it!  

Playing!

I lowered one of the chimes attached to his pack n' play.  He always hits it as he lays there.  So, fun to watch!

Mobile!

Landon loves watching his mobile spin round and round.  I don't know how many times Kurtis and I wound it back up.

New Class Pets!

Landon and I went to Aurora to pick up my class pets.  Since we are studying insects these little critters are the perfect addition to my lessons.  

 Landon laying with his Uncle Scott at his desk.

 Landon was all stretched out while he slept.  Looks uncomfortable but I think he was pretty comfortable cause he slept well. 

Landon and I are traveling bugs since he has arrived into this world.  With only 5 days left of maternity leave we headed to Aurora to visit Uncle Scott at school.  We arrived with 15 minutes left in his school day and we sat in on his team planning.  It was fun to sit in on and listen to what middle school teachers talk about.  His principal was also in there, so he was able to meet Landon too.  After showing him off to his partners we went across the hall to pick out my pet cockroaches for school.  WOW... is all I have to say. The science teacher had hundreds of them.  Luckily I only left with 3; 2 more than I actually wanted.   

Crib Time!

 Mommy admiring her little man in his big bed.  We thought we would try it out after he took his bath. Yes, try it out... during the first few weeks of his life he had his first cold so we had him sleeping in his bouncer so that he was elevated.  Landon and I also slept on the main floor on the couch so it was easier for me to get up and nurse.  Then, we transitioned him upstairs in his bouncer/bassinet.  Now we are in the process of transitioning him into his own room.  It has been hard because he hates sleeping on his back.  The first night in his crib he slept great, that is until the middle of the night when he first woke up.  Then it was hard to get him to stay asleep in there. The moment we laid him down he would start screaming.   We are definitely first time parents and are probably breaking all the rules and digging ourselves a huge hole but we'll get it figured out......... hopefully!

Landon loves watching his mobile go round.  

Visit to my Grandparent's House

 Grandma snuggling with Landon!

 He was so cozy he fell asleep.

During my freshman year of college I went out to my grandparents house almost every Friday night.  Now it is a little harder to get out there.  While on maternity leave I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to head that direction.  My grandma of course made me my favorite meal ever; meatballs, carrots and mashed potatoes.  She also made me a birthday cake!  Landon, Wally and I had a wonderful visit.  We definitely need to spend more time there.

Dr. Appointment

Landon had his 1 month check up this morning even though he is almost 6 weeks old.  He is a healthy growing boy!  He is now 22 inches long and weighs 9 lbs. 12 oz.  

First walk!

Today is the first day of SPRING and the weather is absolutely beautiful.  We decided to take a walk. Before Landon was born we stuck Wally in the bottom basket just to see how he would react. Now that Landon is here we decided to try it again  I stuck Wally in the basket and wheeled around the back yard. He jumped out right away, so I tried it one more time and he actually got situated and stayed in.  The three of us decided to take a walk around the block.  When we got back to the house Wally didn't jump out so we decided to go even further.  My brother was visiting so him and his puppy Oakley decided to join us.  

Strong little man!

Landon is crazy when it comes to raising his head up; he is a strong little man.  Every time we hold him with his belly on our chests his head is up in the air looking around.  It kind of feels like we are holding a bobble head.

Landon Visits My Class

Today Landon and I traveled to school to finally meet my students.  I also took cupcakes to celebrate my birthday.  The kids were so excited to see me that they told me an endless number of stories.  They also loved Landon.  They couldn't get enough of him.  It will be hard to go back but part of me does miss the little guys.  

Recognizing our Voices!

It has been fun to watch the changes in Landon.  He is now starting to react to us and we are starting to see a few smiles.  Sorry you have to listen to me. :)

School Shower!

Landon and I getting ready to go to his first party! 

Our staff has lots of babies!  Erin (left) is expecting in a few weeks and she is holding Kelsey's baby Fayth.  Ashley (right) is holding her daughter Paisley.

My amazing staff.  Then Shelley is holding her daughter Grace.

Then there is Asia (left) and her daughter Addison,  Hayley (right) and her son Hayden.

I had to ask questions to figure out what baby supply was on my head.

Landon slept through almost his entire party.  He was party pooped! 

Adi wanted to hold the baby.  A little different than her Baby Alive.  She wasn't sure what to think.

  Cyndee, Marcia, Megan, Kelsey, and Abby threw Landon and I a shower on Monday, March 14th at Baristas.  It was fun to celebrate the arrival of my little one.  We played a game and ate some delicious treats.  Landon loved being loved on by his second family.

Early Birthday Celebration!

My mother-in-law brought me a birthday cake! 

27 candles!  Wow, that looks like a ton!

Celebrating his mommy's birthday.  He is the best birthday present ever!

Kurtis' mom came to visit us for five days and she brought me a chocolate birthday cake from the bakery in Grant.  Their cakes are amazing!  Kurtis was sick with strep throat the first couple days so we had to push our celebration back until he felt better.  However, we were still able to celebrate prior to my actual birthday.

Friends!

Jadyn didn't really know why he was crying.  She looks so concerned here. 

Thanks to my friend Asia for letting us borrow Adi's swing.  I wasn't sure if Landon would like it so I didn't buy one but thought we try it out first. He loves it!  However, he has to be in the right mood for it.

Over spring break Asia and Adi came over to visit and right after they left Megan and Jadyn came over.  It was nice to have some adult interaction.  On a side note, I am so blessed to have amazing friends.  They have been so generous at letting us borrow things.  I borrowed a ton of maternity clothes and pregnancy books from my friend Megan, boy clothes from Hayley and the swing from Asia.  It makes things so much easier when you can borrow a few things here and there.  So, I am very grateful for everything.

1 month!

1 month!  (March 12, 2011)

I stole this sticker idea from my friend Megan.  She took pictures every month of her daughter and I loved it.  Especially since I take so many pictures I will now be able to remember which month is which.  Oh yes, the binky was a must.  At the moment I was taking the pictures this was the only way I could snap them without him crying.  Let's just say he was hungry and not interested in pictures.

Grandma Dudo Visits

Grandma Dudo came to visit from March 10-14.  We wanted to wait a little while after Landon was born before she came so that we could get transitioned as a family.  It is nice to have her here now especially since Kurtis is home stick with Strep throat.   It wasn't the plan for Kurtis to get sick but of course he did the day she came.  She has spent a lot of time loving on the baby while I get a few things done around the house and as I take care of Kurtis. 

Arms and Legs!

Everyone always asks us who we think Landon looks like ??????   It is funny how when I see a friends' baby I know right away whether it looks like the mom or dad; however,  it is so hard when it is your own child.   There are so many qualities of each of us that we see in Landon.  I feel that Landon has my cute little nose and some of my facial features.  And...hopefully he will keep my thick hair.  :)  When you look at  his arms and legs it is definitely a quality from daddy.  It is crazy how long and skinny his arms and legs are.  It will be so much fun to watch the changes over the months.  We both feel he is perfect!

Tummy time!

It is so hard to lay with Landon on the floor when we have hard wood floors; however, I will just have to put a blanket down and make it work.  Landon loves laying on his tummy.  I was worried the first time I laid him like this thinking he would scream but he loves it.  He makes all sorts of noises and of course Wally has to lay right next to him.

Newborn Pictures

Sweet baby Landon had his newborn pictures taken when he was 10 days old.  We were excited to have Jessica Richter take our pictures since she took our wedding pictures too.  Landon and I had our first outing as we traveled to Doniphan.  We tried to start him naked and he hates to be naked.  He ended up pooping all over her white blanket, so we put his diaper back on and swaddled him.  He also wouldn't get into a deep sleep so she could move him around so it took lots of time and patience.  He never did get into the deep sleep so we weren't able to take as many different ones as we wanted.  We just ended up doing a lot with him swaddled.  Then right before we were done we decided to try naked pictures one last time.  Sure enough we got some; however, in the process he again popped twice and peed all over another white blanket of Jessica's.  So, it is fun to look at those pictures knowing he is laying in poop and pee.  :)  Jessica and I laughed so hard we were trying not to wake him up.  It was definitely an experience.  Thanks Jessi!

My Project!

I bought this frame a while back at the antique store then my mom refinished it and attached wires to it.  Finally, I was able to get some pictures in it.  I am very pleased with how it turned out and it will be a great way to show off my little man!  

Oakley!

Oakley is definitely a cuddler!

Wally kept his distance the entire time.  He was interested in her but then again wasn't sure.  Wally isn't one to like other dogs.  

I'll keep my distance if you keep yours.

Scott, Carissa, and my parents traveled to North Platte to pick up Oakley.  Oakley is one of Dozer's puppies.  She is way too cute and lots of fun!