Alec gained some weight!!!

Just a quick note to say we visited the specialist again today and Alec now weighs 20 lbs, 12.5 oz. The doctor was very happy with his 3.5 oz weight gain in one week!

His latest favorite trick is to crawl into his car, even when no one will push him around in it and stare out the window. I thought it was cute, especially since that window looks out at the bleak side yard (and brick wall) reserved for Maggie & Milo to wrestle in.

Alec Update

Alec's reflux began acting up again-he couldn't keep anything down. So, on Wednesday we took him to the GI specialist again and he's back on Zantac. Only 2 days later he's keeping nearly everything down!! What a huge blessing.

Weight: 20 lbs, 9 oz
Height: 29 inches

Alec's current traits:

1. He's still an incredibly happy baby (very ticklish and giggly) and he's become especially cuddly. He loves to thrust his cheek up against people to 'cuddle' them and 'give kisses' which consists of him opening his mouth wide and pushing against your cheek. It's incredibly adorable.
2. He loves being outside and watching birds or the dogs run around-he especially loves going to the park or on a hike.
   
3. He loves to talk! Usually it's baby sounds, but yesterday he looked at Maggie and called out, "Mah-ee" and Maggie tilted her head and looked puzzled-it was pretty funny.
4. He can take a couple steps on his own, but prefers to have someone holding his hand or to push around his walker, so I don't think he's officially walking yet.
5. He still loves music. We bought the Primary CDs and play them during the day and in the car for him. Sometimes he'll sing along or dance (wiggle back and forth). He still enjoys playing with the piano he got for Christmas from his granny and grandad and I thought this photo was great-it looks like he's trying to play it properly.

Random Insights

So, I decided I liked Jordan's idea of adding a playlist to her blog-so I copied it. In doing so I noticed two things about myself: #1. Since being happily married and having a baby, I'm a very sappy/happy person and #2. I'm still incredibly homesick for Colorado!

Well, Shannon tagged me and I thought this one would be fun since it's about Paul and I:

Where did you go on your first date? It was an all day date Paul planned: A tour of Chatsworth House & grounds, lunch beside a river in Bakewell, then a hike in the Peak District (Paul's favorite place in England), then dinner at a New Orleans-themed restaurant in Birmingham
How long have you been together? Married for 3.5 years, together 1 year before that
Who eats more? Paul
Who said I love you first? Paul
Who is taller? Paul
Who sings better? Paul
Who does the laundry? I do
Who pays the bills? Paul makes the money, I pay the bills
Who mows the lawn? Only rocks in Vegas, but Paul picks up the dog poo...
Who cooks dinner? I do, but Paul is always willing to help chop or cut vegetables and he goes grocery shopping with me (did I mention the amazing husband I have???)
Who drives when you are together? Paul
Who is more stubborn? We are both stubborn in our own ways
Whose parents do you see the most? Mine
Who kissed who first? Our first kiss was after he proposed-mutual, I guess
Who proposed? Paul-absolutely beautifully at sunset on a hillside in Topanga Canyon, California
Who is more sensitive? I am
Who has more friends? They're all mutual now
Who has more siblings? I have 1 more than Paul (aren't they really mutual now too?)
Who wears the pants in the family? We're easygoing



I tag Ceri, Hilary, Jordan, Katy, Morgan, Brandi, Natasha, Brittney & Jared

Mount Charleston...again

A week ago Saturday we decided it would be nice to go up to Mt. Charleston again and have a family hike. We figured with all the sunshine in Vegas it might be our last chance to play in some snow. So, after an hour of packing up Alec's things, bundling him up and gathering all the dogs' equipment and plenty of water, we drove 45 minutes up to Mount Charleston.

After bundling up Alec and assuring ourselves the dogs' harnesses and leash were on tight enough, we headed off the clear road into the snow...which turned out to be about 24 inches deep...and promptly soaked our tennis shoes and trousers. Not the most auspicious beginning, but we forged on with cold toes because Alec was laughing-he loves being outdoors. His smiles got to us and we tried to build a snowman, but the snow was too icy. Alec wanted to play in it and kept wriggling to get free. Guess we'll be buying a snowsuit for him next year.

So, after about 30 minutes walking through the snow we headed back...only to be ambushed by Girl Scouts selling cookies next to our parking area. Guess it's that time of year. Any calories we burnt off in the snow were quickly regained with our cookie eating on the way home.

I included this last picture because I think Alec's face is hilarious. I think he was a little impatient waiting for me to harness the dogs: