June 2007 Archives

So far we haven't had much sun in Texas. It's really warm outside, but without the sun it hasn't felt like swimming weather. Avery's been waiting for the perfect sunny day to have his first swim in a pool. Hopefully that sunny day comes before we head home on Tuesday.

In the meantime us adults have been enjoying the hot tub (babies aren't allowed in hot tubs). Each evening we've been enjoying a glass of wine in the hot tub, and then at the first sign of thunder & lightening we retreat indoors.

The pool area at Grammy & Papa's new place turned out really nice. Here are a few pics.

I love the pergola. I've been talking about building one in our yard.

Here's the sleeping baby, as seen from the tub.

Lindsey had a birthday today. We celebrated with family here in Texas. The thunder and lightening kept us out of the pool, but we still managed to have a nice celebration indoors. Happy birthday sweetie!

Avery + Mommy.

Getting ready to blow out the candles.

Avery playing on the floor.

Today we took Avery on his first airplane ride. We're off to Texas for a visit with Grammy and Pappa in their new house. Avery did well on the plane, despite a little turbulence coming into Dallas.

Avery + Daddy in front of the huge window at Sea-Tac.

Sticking his tongue out.

Over Dallas.

It's hard to believe Avery was born three months ago today. He is growing up so quickly. Everyday he changes a little bit.

In the last week or so Avery started sleeping 8+ hours at night. The extra sleep for us parents has been very nice!

He's also much more sturdy than he used to be, and is starting to enjoy spending time in his exersaucer. The first couple times we put him in he wasn't too interested, but by the third time he was reaching out for the toys. He seems especially interested in the mirror, spinning wheel full of colored balls, and the teething flower.

Enjoying his new environment.

His three favorites. Commodus is interested too.

Big brother, Commodus, supervises.

Mrs. King with her little prince.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there.

Twelve weeks have slipped by since Avery made his first appearance. It feels like we've almost made it through the first part of boot camp. These days Avery is smiling more, being very interactive, and is generally a happy baby. Sometimes when he's tired in the evenings he gets a little fussy, but it doesn't last all evening as it once did. He has gotten better with his hands too. He fits part of his hand into his mouth, and tonight while I was giving him a bottle he held onto the sides with both hands.

Here are some assorted pictures from the last week or so.

Our little pirate.

I think he looks like Lindsey in this pic.

He's very long.

On Friday we attended a graduation ceremony for my little sis, Ashleigh. She's finishing up at UW with degrees in both geography and political science. Congratulations Ashleigh!

With some geography classmates.

Lindsey, Jonathan, and Avery.

Proud Daddy.

Ashleigh + Us.

The family.

It was a busy weekend once again.

On Friday we went out to dinner with Nana + Old Nana. Then on Saturday morning the five of use went to the mall. Lindsey got some clothes for our trip to Texas. I helped choose an early fathers day present (for myself) at Williams and Sonoma.

Earlier today we went to Ikea to pick up some picture frames for the nursery and my office. When we got there the family parking spots (for people with strollers) were all full.  I said a few impolite polite things to a lady taking a family spot sans children.

After shopping, we ate lunch at Chantanee our favorite Thai restaurant. Avery slept while we enjoyed spicy tofu and chicken phad thai. Yummy.

Avery was ten weeks old yesterday. The time has gone be fast. He smiles at us all the time now, and is especially smiley in the morning. He's making more sounds, and his voice is louder. If Lindsey or I make a vowel sound Avery will try and repeat the sound back to us. It's great fun.

Also during this last week he moved out of his bassinet next to our bed and into his crib in the nursery. Lindsey and I have both been sad about not having him next to us, but he sleeps much better with the extra room in crib. The last couple nights after Avery's gone to bed Lindsey's said "I wish he would be hungry soon," because she wants to have him close to her. What a sweet Mommy!

Mommy + Avery. Both smiling.

Daddy + Avery flying.