Rowan’s Maternal Great Grandparent’s Christmas

Great Grandma got a cute picture of little Rowan for Christmas (as did all of his other grandparents and great grandparents).

Santa visited Great Grandma's after dinner. Rowan slept like an angel through the whole thing!

First Family Christmas

We enjoyed our first Christmas with Rowan. Here we are on Christmas day at Kyle's mom and dad's house. Rowan was decked out like a little lumber Jack thanks to Auntie Heidi!

Ten Weeks

Rowan turned ten weeks on Wednesday, Dec. 21 (yes, it's been a long time since I've had an update). He's growing like crazy, but he seems to be getter longer and not much fatter. That makes it difficult for us to find pants that fit him well (he's just not going to be a butterball baby:). In this picture, he's just had a bath so his hair is all fuzzy and standing on end.

Sink Time!

We had been giving Rowan baths in the big tub with just a little water (we figured we'd get out of buying the bulky infant tub). But Rowan hated those baths. Then we put him in the bathroom sink and he loved it!! So, we'll have to get a little tub (he's already a little too big for the sink) to use until he can sit up.

Nine Weeks

Rowan hit the two-month mark on Monday, December 12 (nine weeks on Wednesday, December 14). We brought him into Heidi's work to weigh and measure him (his next doctor appointment isn't until January 4). He now weighs 10 pounds, 12.7 ounces. He's 23.5 inches long, and his head measures 15.5 inches (the same size Kyle's head was when he was born -- ouch!). He's discovering his hands, rolling over and having howling matches with mommy. We love every minute!

Eight Weeks

Rowan turned eight weeks old on November 7! He rolled over (from tummy to back) for the first time on Monday, November 5. He lifted his head so high that toppled and flipped right over. He looked quite surprised to suddenly be on his back!

He's also started to show more interest in the toys hanging from his bouncy chair and play gym. He smiles and coos at them and bats them with his hands. How it is to see the world through his eyes -- everything so new and exciting!

So Strong!

Rowan can lift himself up on his forearms now and

he's rolled over (from tummy to back) four times since

Monday evening.

Funny Faces

Seven Weeks!

Our little buddy is seven weeks old today. Taking care of him

is getting more and more fun every day as he rewards us with

smiles and sweet little noises. But he's also learned to make the

most heart-wrenching sad faces when he cries (breaks my heart!).

Good Morning!

Happy after a good night's sleep at home (after his big Thanksgiving outing), Rowan flashed a bright smile at Kyle this morning.

After Thanksgiving

Rowan was soooo ready to be home after his first Thanksgiving (needless to say, there were lots of people passing him around). He slept so soundly in my arms when we got back home!

Six Weeks

Rowan is now six weeks old! He's "waking up" from his newborn days and becoming an interactive little baby. He smiles and makes sweet little noises (only for a short time every day -- he still sleeps a lot!). He has such curiosity in his eyes now!

More Interactive Every Day

Rowan is becoming more interactive every day -- smiling and making cute little noises! So cute!!

Five Weeks - What a Change!

Look how much Rowan has grown in five short weeks!

The top photo was taken when Rowan was just two days old.

First Snow

We broke out Rowan's "Baby's First Snow" outfit today in
celebration of the first snow of the season! Maybe next year
he'll get to experience it first-hand!

Found his thumb...almost!

Rowan was crying in his bassinet earlier today, but by the time

I got to him he had found a way to calm himself. The thumb only

made it as far as the inside of his cheek, but I guess that was enough!

First Bottle

Kyle enjoyed giving Rowan his first bottle

today! Rowan was a little confused by it at

first, but he ate like a champ!

Posing in His Sleep

Rowan strikes a pose in his sleep.

Snuggly Little Bunny

Rowan loves to snuggle in his sling

-- a little reminder of life in the womb.

Baby Faces

Sleeping like an angel

Big yawn

So serious

All smiles