Moms and babies

Well this picture didn't turn out as we had all hoped, but it was fun trying. We are at my sister's house celebrating her son's 1st birthday. All these boys were born within the past year. Our extended family gatherings just multiplied really quickly! Looking forward to watching these cousins grow up together.

From left to right is Erin (my Dad's side) and baby Cash, Jenn (my sister) and 1 year old JP, myself with Russell , and LauraJane (my cousin who surprised me at my Oregon baby shower) with baby Tucker.

Cousins

When we were visiting my parents in California we also had lots of time to spend with my cousins who had boys within 3 weeks of Russell! Very exciting time in year in our family.

From left to right is baby Cash, baby Russell and baby Tucker. . Very fun. Wish we lived a bit closer so we could play more often. See you guys in October! Maybe they will all be a bit more excited about it by then???

Jump-Jump

Russell doesn't like to sit up. But standing and jumping sure seem fun!

***Thanks RaeAnn for my fun Johnny Jump-up!

A Day of Firsts

Russell turned 4 months old. He went to see his doctor. He weighs a touch over 16 pounds! Simply amazing since he spits up more than he eats (or at least it appears that way with the numerous wardrobe changes per day)! He his growing up so fast! Since Russell is progressing in the weight category without issue, his doctor said we could introduce rice cereal, which might also help calm the spit up-an added bonus! He wasn't super excited about it....

Then we decided since his weight has exceeded my ability to carry him in his car seat, we should try him in his stroller without the car seat. He hated it at first, but seemed to settle in after a few moments. We took an evening stroll over to Grandpa Barry and Grandma Vicki's house to pick more Marion berries. I think he likes facing outward-more to see. This is how we found him when we parked in the garage....

Hanging with Dad

We decided just to lay low today. These two were just too cute so I snapped a quick shot. Russell has been very, very fussy today. This was a moment of silence for him (he is already crying again as I type this). The expression on his face says says so much.... poor baby. If I could fix your tummy "issues" for you, I would! Poor Russell. Looks like we may be investing in Miralax sooner than later....

Our California Surfer Dude

Well here we are at Russell's California Grandparent's house. We made it here no problem. Russell was a champ on the airplane. The flight attendants "forgot we even had an infant with us because he was so quiet!"
We are all soaking in the warm sunny rays, enjoying the pool and family. Poor Russell got a little over heated the first day-it was 99 degrees! We came from a high of 60s in Portland. Poor kiddo. He go a cold bath that night to cool down.
We'll post some more pictures as we take some. We will be celebraing his cousin's 1st birthday and meetng 2 other cousins for the first time. All born 1 month apart!
We have a fun-filled week ahead. And the best part-guaranteed SUN! I am such a California girl! It is so good to be "home."

**Russell's wardrobe provided by Jim and Polly Carl (swim shorts) and Leah and Eric Moffat (sunglasses)

Bath Time

Since Day 1, Russell has enjoyed his bath time. If he is crying (which isn't very often anyway), and we put him in the bath, he immediately quiets. He sticks out his tongue, puts his hand in a fist and into his mouth. So cute. This just captured him so accurately, I couldn't resist.