3 month update, Easter Bunny pic and St. Patricks Day!

So it's been a couple of weeks and we have been SOO busy. We finally had Easter Bunny Pics made, celebrated Bean's first St. Patrick's Day, his three month birthday and enjoyed a much needed vacay in Texas with our family!

We can start with the Easter pictures. Since there are two malls within a close range of my house, I ended up getting two different pictures made with two different Easter bunnies. Dumb, I know but after getting the first picture made I went to the bigger mall and found out that the Easter bunny was there as well. One of the pictures turned out horrible and I wasn't very happy because they didn't even hold him right so his bunny shirt didn't really show! O well, what can you do? At least one of his little eyes was open!

 

^Worn out from the day's festivities and trying to hold his bottle at the Olive Garden. ^

St. Patrick's Day and his third month fell on the same day! That morning I put his little St. Patrick's Day shirt on him and some cute khaki's. We decided to spend the day with his granny because we were leaving for Texas on Monday and we wouldn't be back for a week. (She has withdrawals if she hasn't seen him in a couple of days) We had so much fun there taking pictures and just playing around with him. His personality is so unique and amazing! I have been very blessed with this happy, happy baby!

3 Month Stats

Weight: 11.8 pounds

Length: 23.5 inches

Likes
 The ABC song
Good Night, Little Bear (book)
Bumbo
Watching Baby Einstein, Sprout and Nick Jr.

Dislikes
When his bottle is finished
Tummy time

 

Can't wait to see what changes the fourth month will bring! My little compadre is growing up so fast on me. Sometimes I feel like I don't have as much time as I would like too document his growth. Sticking to this blog for his updates has helped me tremendously. It's a huge stress reliever and it makes me very happy to know that when I update about him, I can always go back to my blog to check dates or to just reminisce about the baby days!

 

Well that's it for 3 months! We are headed into the fourth month with bells on!

God Bless and stay tuned for the Texas update! I have a ton of pictures to share.

XoxO <3 

 

Our day out..

Today Bean and I had a crazy, fun day out! I was planning to take him to the mall to get his picture made with the Easter Bunny but unfortunately I was wrong on the date. Since he will be there tomorrow, we are going back! I put him in the stroller instead of the carrier because I want him to actually EnJoy strolling around. He was so good! I soon realized that we had been in the mall for so long that it was time for him to eat again. He was screaming bloody murder! I sat down at the table and made his bottle. I went ahead and fed him while everyone looked on as they passed by. Of course I received lots of smiles and comments about him and his little outfit. I'm so proud of this little guy! After he ate, I laid him on my lap and starting eating my snack from the pretzel place. He cackled and gave me his little semi laugh (since he hasn't gotten the hang of it yet). I enjoyed sitting there and just watching him. It's amazing to think about how one little person can change your life so much. I'd do anything for this kid. He has me wrapped around his little tiny fingers.

 

 

:)

 

After we left the mall, we ventured out to Target. (My all time favorite store) Bean fell asleep on the way but as soon as I put his car seat on the buggy, he woke up. I was walking around the clothes section when I heard a little grunt. I looked into the car seat and I heard a big splat! Oh gosh...He was pooping! This was no normal poop people, it was the poop of all poops! I kept hearing splat, splat, splat as I ran to get his formula so we could hurry and check out. I slapped that car seat in the car and hurried home. Good thing we only live 2 minutes away! When I got him out of his car seat, I put him against my chest and walked into the bedroom. I laid him on a blanket on my bed and realized my shirt was wet. AH! There was poopy on my sleeve, my chest and all over him. How did I not see this when I got him out of the car seat??!! I stripped us both naked, put on some comfy clothes and mentally prepared myself for what I was going to find in the diaper. Ugh is all I can say. I opened it up, wiped him down with a ton of wipes and put his other diapy on! He was so happy and smiley when this little episode was over. I think he was getting a kick out of how freaked out I was.

 

So tomorrow we are going to try for the Easter Bunny picture again! I'm crossing my fingers that there won't be too long of a line. Being stationary for too long=one peed off little Bean. I may be able to post again before Sundays three month and St. Patrick's Day update. I will have my little cousin here to help me take care of Bean so I'm sure we will have an interesting time.

God Bless <3

 

Just a little update...

Well it's safe to say that I have been highly emotional lately. Bean is growing so fast! I remember checking in to the hospital the night before his birth, to get ready for the next day's induction. It seems like yesterday. Now he is almost three months old and changing so much everyday. I'm so in love with this little guy! I cherish every smile, every tear and every moment with him. <3 Blessed doesn't even begin to cover how I feel every day of my life. I'm really excited about this month because we will be celebrating his first St. Patricks Day and his first Easter. I have already made it clear that I LOVE holidays and since this year will be full of firsts, I have to go big! I ordered Bean St. Patricks Day and Easter onesies with his name embroidered on them. They should both be here tomorrow! I'm keeping my fingers crossed because I really want to take him to get his picture made with the Easter bunny at the mall wearing the Easter one :) Hopefully he doesn't cry like I did when I was a child. Apparently, I went running! But who wouldn't? Large, furry, rabbit with big eyes? Nah, not for me.

 

So anyway, I finally bought a bumbo. I've been passing it up for a few weeks but this last time, I threw it in the buggy. I needed something to help with the strengthening his neck muscles because he throws a mortal fit during tummy time. He wasn't so sure about it at first but when J and I sit in front of him and talk in a high pitched voice, he gives us that big gummy grin!

 

^Love that little smile^

 

The day I bought the bumbo, I decided to try out a squeaky toy. That went over great. I had him in his carseat, sitting on top where he could see me. I put the monkey up to him, made it squeak and he LOVED it! I was so happy. He grinned the whole time I was in Target and did not get fussy at all because of that thing. It's suppose to be the boy version of Sophie the Giraffe apparently. Atleast I think so. Everyone has those giraffe's and I would have for sure gotten one eventually but this one looked so cute and a little more boyish. He also grabbed it, while it was laying in the car seat and put the monkey's tail in his mouth! Cutest thing ever. I was shocked that he actually grabbed something so I forgot to take a picture. By the time, I dug my phone out of the diaper bag, he had dropped it in to his lap :/ The only downside to this toy is that I have to keep it put away when we aren't playing with it because my dogs of course think it is for them.

 

If you would like to purchase this life saver, just click on this link.

Monkey Teether-Target

You will not be disappointed!

 

 

 

This week, J and I took my sister and her boyfriend out for their birthday dinner. They picked Longhorn, but no complaints here because it is so good! Bean did great. He played and laughed the whole time!

 Little papi dressed in his best for dinner :)

 

 

Me and Little Papi!

 

Look out for Bean's three month update. Hopefully I will be posting it on Sunday or Monday morning!

God Bless <3

 

 

Liebster Award

So happy to have been nominated for the Liebster Award. I just recently started to get the hang of blogging and I enjoy updating and reading stories from other bloggers as well. A giant thank you to Taryn at http://achaoticfunlife.blogspot.com/ for nominating me. I appreciate it more than you know!

 

I learned from Taryn's blog that the award is a way to let others know more about you and to connect with other bloggers who share similar interests. Here are the rules:

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself.

2. Answer the 11 questions the tagger set up for you and then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you are passing the award to.

3. Choose new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award onto and and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and let them know you nominated them.

5. No tag backs.

 

11 Random facts about myself

1. I'm no good at cooking!

2. I love reality TV

3. Texas Longhorns all the way :D

4. Eating out is my favorite thing to do

5. Winter is the best.

6. Not too keen on going out of the country, even for a nice vacay!

7. I'm very protective of my family

8. I'm an auntie to 11 kiddos

9. I was a major tattle tale as a child

10. I played lots of instruments in the school band

11. My favorite past time is taking pictures of my little Bean

 

I'm handing off the Liebster Award to:

bLOUty Tips -Amazing Beauty Tutorials

Our Little Peanut-Baby Cefalu -Blogs about sweet little ones just melts my heart!

 

 My 11 Questions From Taryn

1. If you could have dinner with one recognizable famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why? Most definitely Ronald Reagan. He was an amazing President with morals and good values. He truly cared for our country and people and he wanted to make a difference.

2. If you could give new Mom's one piece of advice, what would it be? "Just Breathe", you will be wishing these hectic moments back before you know it.

3. What is one of your favorite quotes and why? "I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and there is purpose and worth to each and every life" These words were spoken by Ronald Reagan. I love this quote because it is so true!

4. What sound do you love? East to West by Casting Crowns

5. Why did you start blogging? I thought it would be a fun way to document our new life with Bean.

6. What is your favorite recipe that you make? Cream Cheese Bars, hands down, the best! If you click my pinterest link on the right tab you will find this recipe under my desserts board. Yum!

7. If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? The first launch into space!

8. If you won the lottery, what would you do with your winnings? Share with some of my family and do what I could to help those in need.

9. What is the best thing about being a Mommy? There are so many things to name. Just knowing that he is yours, is the best feeling in the world.

10. What was one of the best parties or events you've ever been to? My husbands' residency graduation! I was so proud of him!

11. What's the hardest thing you've ever done? Forgiving but still letting go of negative people.

11 Questions for the ones I handed the award over too.
1. Who is the most influential person in your life and why?
2. What is one controversial topic that you are willing to stand up for?
3. What is your favorite TV show?
4. What is your biggest pet peeve?
5. What would be your dream vacation?
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
7. What was your favorite subject in high school?
8. How important are your friends to you?
9. What is your favorite household decorating style?
10. Do you have a favorite makeup brand?
11. What do you like to do for fun?
 

Looking forward to doing Bean's 3 month update post on Sunday! God Bless! <3

A Little Bit of Randomness!

Right now I'm getting way ahead of myself. Another holiday is coming up and I'm so excited for Bean's first St. Patrick's Day! I have picked a few outfits for him already. The links to these outfits are below the pictures.

 

 

1. Little Sham Rocker  2. Old Navy Onesie  3. St. Patty's Socks  4. Charmer Hat

 

I can't wait to dress him up and do his little chalkboard picture!

 

This was J's off week so we had a great weekend together. Staying home and relaxing is beginning to be our new routine these days. I have to get out of this lazy, hermit stage that I am in. If I'm not cleaning, I'm on the couch with Bean watching tv. I'm breaking out the Zumba DvD's tomorrow so that may help me. All I do is hang around in yoga pants, leggings, t-shirts and pj's. I think this may be because I was in a 3/4 (smallest I have ever been) before I found out I was pregnant and now I'm hanging out in the 10/11 range. I realize that this isn't a bad size to be because believe it or not, sometimes I feel comfortable with it. It's just that I had worked so hard to get down to the weight I WAS. I'm hoping that Zumba will give me alot of energy and help my self-confidence.

 

I tried to make coffee tonight. HA! I texted my mama-in-law and asked her how she made the coffee when she was here and she gave me the exact directions. I'm pretty sure I did everything she said but of course, I threw that junk out. It was gross! Seriously, I can't even make coffee?

 

This post was titled A Little Bit of Randomness for a reason. It was random!

 

Here are few pics of Bean to brighten your day

 

:D

 



Two Month Update and Shots!

It's hard to believe that Bean is two months old now. I love watching him grow and change but it hurts my heart to see it go by so fast. I remember how scared I was when we first brought him home. It's crazy to look back on it because now it just seems like taking care of him is all I've ever known.

 

Now for the two month update:

Weight: 11 pounds

Length: 23 inches

Eyes: Hazel (just like his mama)

Hair: Brown

 

Here are a few pics from his two month chalkboard session:

Bean did so well with these pictures. He is starting to smile so much more and I know it will only be a matter of time until he starts cackling and laughing.

 

Bean finally met his great-grandfather for the first time this week! It was precious. My grandfather is 92 years old and still going strong. He has worked so hard all of his life and has never lost his faith. If Alex grows up to be even half the man that my pap is, he will do alright.

 

Now for shots! This was an AWFUL experience. More for me I think than it was for him. J held his arms for me and I stood in the corner and cried! As soon as he was finished, I picked him up and put his bottle in his mouth. Surprise! The crying stopped and he forgot all about everything. He slept on the ride home and I gave him the first dose of infant's Tylenol when he woke up. He slept off and on throughout the evening but would wake up every half hour or so screaming bloody murder. Poor baby, I knew his legs were sore! I picked him up and rocked him until we went back to sleep each time. He woke up for good around 1:30 am. When I heard him making his little noises I walked over and he smiled really big at me. I was so excited to see that smile!

 I played with him until about 6:00 am and after his feeding, he went back to sleep with his little thumb in his mouth. So cute :) Overall, I would say the shots were a success. Especially after all of the horror stories I had heard. I was more than grateful that he didn't develop a fever. Maybe now I can prepare myself for the next round of shots since I know what to expect. Who am i kidding?! I'm gonna cry everytime.

 

Before the shots..

 

After..

 He was such a brave little toaster :D

 



Oh Oooo Laredo!

Texas here we come! So excited that we were finally able to take Bean to Texas to meet the rest of his family.

We bought him a pair of shades for the occasion! Believe it or not, he didn't mind them one bit!

I thought this day was going to be awful because right off the bat, J forgot the Baby Bjorn I bought specifically for the trip in the car. Since we were running a little bit behind, it was in our best interest that I just forget about it! I had no time at all to go back. When we got to the part where you have to take off your shoes and all that, THEY MADE ME TAKE OFF THE BABY'S SHOES! No, I am not kidding people. Keep in mind, we were in a very small airport with a very small amount of travelers. The best advice I can give when taking baby on an airplane:First of all, with pre-made bottles with water only, they will make you open every single bottle to test it for chemicals. I can understand that but just warning you. If you are prepared for this, it makes traveling a whole lot easier. Unfortunately for me, I had my whole diaper bag organized in my normal OCD manner so after they went through it, I was in a state of shock. Keep bottles on top! That way everything doesn't get messed up. Second of all, make damn sure he/she is sucking on a paci, bottle, boob, or something else! Nothing like a crying infant on an airplane. I can remember what it was like before I became pregnant with Bean. A crying baby always makes for a VERY LONG flight! Thankfully we knew this before the plane took off. Paci in mouth (see pic below) was a lifesaver! Apparently its not as bad going up as it is going down but it's still very crucial that they do this. I was so proud of him during the flights. He fell asleep as soon as we were in the air and slept the whole time! We had our layover in Dallas and he decided to wake up. All I could think about was, "oh shit". I was SURE he wouldn't go back to sleep on the next flight. I was so nervous when we were boarding. Everyone was looking at us like oh my gosh not a baby. Well let me tell you, this baby went back to sleep AGAIN! He started to wake up while we were descending so instead of panicking I tugged on the paci a little bit to make sure he was sucking it. I did this the whole way down. If you tug on whatever is in his/her mouth, he/she will suck harder.



 

It was so nice in Texas! The weather was amazing. Even though I absolutely love the snow and cold weather, it was nice to have a break from it. Bean was able to wear shorts for the first time and little onesies with the short sleeves and pants. So adorbs!

 

 First time meeting his Tia Diana. This was so sweet. I was holding back tears and noone knew! He is crazy about her already :)

 

Braelyn loves Bean. They are best friends already! I'm for sure she will take good care of him when they are older. Jaedon meeting Bean! He wasn't so sure about him.

 

After an amazing dinner out, he was trying to laugh! He didn't do it but his smile was to die for!

He missed his cousins! Is that a pink fish on his onesie you say? Why yes it is! lol I thought it was completely adorable and he didn't mind it at all!

 

Fun times with Tia Ale

 

Watching videos on dads phone. 

While we were there, J's sister at Moments Photography by Kelley took some pictures of Bean for us. Seriously, this was one of the funniest times that we have spent together. Bean decided that since he was naked in half of the pictures that he was going to pee on everything a hundred times. Oh yah, let's not forget he that was so relaxed he wanted to go #2. VERY SCARY when the diaper bag is in the other room. There was a large amount of panic going around in that room! We were finally able to get everything cleaned up and the baby calmed down. This definitely belongs in my top ten list of poopies gone wild!

Get ready for cuteness overload! AMAZING!

 

 

 

Texas was a blast! I'm so glad that I let go of my fear of taking Bean on an airplane with all these germs floating around. I can't wait to go back. We spent our Valentine's Day traveling and we didn't get home till almost midnight so we decided to relax. I wasn't able to do any chalkboard pics for this and I feel awful because it was his first Valentine's Day. I'm really glad that Kelley was able to do a couple of pictures for the occasion. Oh yah, I also had to purchase another Baby Bjorn carrier while I was there for the trip back. It made everything SO MUCH easier!

 

Waiting to board at the airport!