ivan jude - week 7

Here's my big 7 week old.  Don't worry, he ALWAYS has socks on.  They just slipped off in his swaddle and I didn't realize it until I started taking pictures.  Couldn't pass this one up, with his big, not sure what color yet, eyes staring at me.  We think they may be a little lighter than the other boys eyes.  Maybe more hazel like Mom's.

Last Saturday, we celebrated Christmas with my Mom's side of the family.  Ivan spent all of his time in someone's arms, mainly sleeping.  But the other kids had a blast running around, playing with cousins and eating yummy food.

This guy cracks me up.

Our last week of Christmas vacation was fairly laid back.  We spent a lot of time in our pajamas like this.

 Ivan started the week with a major growth spurt - eating at least every 2 hours, even through the night. He must have put on some pounds, because when we took him to the doctor on Tuesday he was 13 lbs 2 oz.  Turns out he had already outgrown his zantac dosage and needed it increased.  We've seen a wonderful difference again in his sleeping, with the correct dosage.  In fact, just last night he slept the longest stretch yet - just over 6 hours!

Check out the hair situation.  Poor guy is really thinning out. Luckily there is new stuff coming in right behind.

We've LOVED having Dad home.  The boys had fun testing out their new guitar with Dad.  Amos said he just needs a little strap for his.

 10 years from now, this is going to be awesome!  I'll have four handsome serenaders!

 "Did you see that red bird?"  We're always looking out our windows looking for deer, red birds, blue birds and squirrels!  We love our windows!  And Ivan loved some guy hang-out time.

 We even got in a quick date night this week!  Thanks to my sister and brother-in-law we got to go out with friends. We took Ivan with us, hoping he'd sleep the whole time, but he had other plans.  We still had a blast with good friends and good food.  Can you say, Red Lobster 4 course meal?

Jason gifted me with a week of service for Christmas!  What could have been better?  He's been wonderfully crossing things off my house list.  And I have cabinet doors!  Pictures to come...