Merry Christmas

Mason's first Christmas was a busy one! We started out by spending Christmas Eve at Devin's parents' house in Indiana. This was also Mason's first trip to Grandma & Grandpa Miller's. He did pretty well considering it was a long car trip and he's never slept away from home before. He got to see all the special decorations that Grandma had out for him as well as things from Daddy's childhood that he'll get to play with one day. He even saw his reading area already stocked with books. We ended the trip with presents, although Mason slept through them all!

Showing Grandma his reindeer PJs

Mason's little tree

Checking out his books with Daddy

Meeting "Ding Dong"

Sleeping through presents

We spent Christmas morning at home, just the three of us. Mason was both awake and happy so we had a good time!

Ready to open presents

So tired from opening presents

After opening gifts at home we headed to the Zdenek family Christmas. We had dinner and opened more presents. Mason was awake most of the time, but not in the best mood. Apparently we weren't supposed to open gifts when he was hungry!

Not so interested in his present

So distracted

Opening gifts

Visiting with Auntie Alex

Best attempt at a family photo

Mason and most of his gifts (Do you think that Santa remembered to visit him?)

So Many Santas

Mason got his first Santa experience early on in November. He's seen three more Santas since then. Although it may be difficult to explain this once he's older, it's crazy to see how much he's grown since then.

After Santa #2

Our Little Santa

One Month

Yesterday Mason had his one month doctor visit. He continues to grow normally and is getting good at holding his head up. He loves to cuddle and he "talks" to us more and more everyday. The doctor suspected that he may have some reflux problems so we've made a few changes to his routine. We're going to start supplementing his breast milk with soy formula and we'll add rice cereal to his feedings. We've also elevated his head in the crib and bassinet and he'll now sleep on his tummy instead of his back. He loves being on his tummy to sleep and this change seems to eliminate the need to swaddle him. We'll see how it goes!

He now weighs 11 pounds 9 ounces, is 22 1/4 inches long, and has a head circumference of 15 1/4.

The day of his doctor visit (5 weeks old)

At one month

Mason's First Thanksgiving

This year we have so much to be thankful for. In addition to amazing friends and family, we were able to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with Mason. We went to my mom & dad's house for dinner which was also Mason's first trip to Grandma & Grandpa's. He slept through most of dinner, but he got to test out the motorcycle that Grandpa bought him before heading home and enjoying some Thanksgiving bedtime stories with mommy & daddy.

Relaxing with daddy before getting ready

Mason's turkey cupcake placecard (courtesy of Auntie Erica)

So sleepy

Enjoying his own Thanksgiving feast

Checking out his motorcycle (I fear we're gonna need a helmet in a few years)

Heading home

Storytime (thanks to Grandma Z. for the books)

Mason's First Halloween

Although he was only a week old, Mason celebrated his first halloween. He dressed up like a bat and even got his first trick-or-treat bag filled with goodies from Grandma.

A few in his costume (he wasn't up for many pictures)

Welcome Mason

I realize this is old news to some, but things have been a bit busy lately and I haven't had time to post. Regardless, we happily welcomed Mason Cole on October 24. I was scheduled to be induced on the 27th, but on the morning of the 24th I began having contractions. At 6:48 PM our little guy arrived weighing in at 8 lbs. 8oz. and 21.5 inches long. He's kept us busy, but we're beginning to settle in to a "new normal." He's a sweet baby and it's so fun seeing bits and pieces of his personality. We're so glad that he's finally here!

Right after birth

Little Feet

A few of my favorites

On our way home

Hanging out with daddy

And he keeps on growing!

Last week we had another ultrasound to check on baby's growth. He is now estimated to weigh 8lbs. 7oz. at 36 weeks (give or take a pound). The doctor at that office suggested an alternate due date of October 11, but my OB says now we just wait. Everything is progressing as it should. She said if my due date is off then he'll arrive earlier than expected! Here's a few pictures of him although they don't look much different than the last ones.

The Baby's Room

As promised, here are a few pictures of the baby's room. The lighting is pretty bad, but you get the general idea. I've been getting many requests for pictures so...enjoy!