Busy Week!

Well we had a very busy but fun week. On Wednesday Boone's grandmother came all the way from South Carolina to see him! Cindy came and stayed with us for a few days and it was so nice! She hadn't seen Boone since he was born and I think she was shocked by how much he had grown (I think everybody is) :). Cindy loved hearing all of his sounds, and yes he makes a TON! And she helped Boone try on his hats and take a bath. She was a huge help and Boone loved having his grandmother (she hasn't picked a name yet...although I think Lu or Lu Lu is cute) come and stay with him! Then on Friday we packed Boone up and the two of us headed to Odessa to see my family and Boone's new cousin Jake and his big cousin Laney. Brian and his family went down to the ranch so it was just me in the car with Boone and I have to say I was a little scared about the trip.....o.k. let's not lie I was terrified of traveling with him alone. But I have to say Boone is an excellent traveler! It's about a 5 hour drive and we only had to stop once. Pretty good huh?! I fed him, changed his diaper and we were back on the road. We had a great time in Odessa seeing his cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. He has lots of family in West Texas and I know there will be lots of trips out that way so it's a good thing it's an easy drive. We got to see Grammy and PaPaw, Aunt Meg and Uncle Cory with Jake and Miss Laney, Grandpa BG and GiGi and Aunt Leslie and Uncle Dustin. (It's Leslie's birthday today so HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESTER!!!) We ate lots of good food (well I did, Boone was stuck with the usual) and had so much fun seeing everyone. We drove back home today and the return trip was almost as good as the drive there. We had a great time but it is really nice to be back at home. I am completely worn out :) plus I think Boone really missed his Daddy! Hope you all had a great week too--love you all!

I think it's still a little big!

Hanging out with LuLu (in Ole Miss colors for his Great Grandmother Mois)

Sleeping with Daddy....like father like son

Laney posing for the camera

Action shot (her saying CHEESE!)

Jake posing for the camera....well sort of

Cousins hanging out.....I think Boone was smashing poor Jake

All stretched out on Grammy

Mommy forgot to bring my towels so I had to use Laney's pink one!

Looking good little man

Cool shoes from Aunt Amber!

Aunt Leslie and Uncle Dustin came all the way from Midland to see me! :)

Jake slept through most of the visit to BG and Gi Gi's

Checking out my aunt Leslie

Laney preparing for her musical debut

Look for her in the future! This girl has got some rhythm! And dance moves too! :)

All pooped out after a long night

Napping with Jake

Growing!!

Well Boone is growing too fast already! He was 5 weeks yesterday and he is 2 inches taller and a few pounds heavier. He is 22 inches and weighs 12.2 pounds! I put him in a newborn sleeper the other day and he was about to rip through the feet (that's the picture in the green sleeper). I just can't believe how much he has already grown and changed--it's just amazing. I went up to school today to see my class and they went crazy--talking 90 miles an hour, all at once! It made me miss being with them and the innocent, funny, sweet things they say. Plus I got to see everyone I work with, which is so nice because I think I miss them more! (But don't tell the kids) :) It will be good to go back but I know it will be hard leaving Boone. But on to better things....Boone has started to smile! It is so cute! And yes while some may argue it's gas (and I would agree 90% of the time it is) there are some I know are real smiles and it is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. It absolutely melts me. My favorite times are at night while he's drifting in and out of sleep and he is dreaming....the smiles and frowns and funny faces crack me up. He must have the craziest dreams---wonder what they are about? Anyway, we are just loving our little guy and are so thankful him and his health. We are truly blessed.

Super Bowl Sunday-- got my football gear on!

I love this look!

And one crazy look!

Laney!

I just had to put up this picture of my niece Laney. My Dad sent this to me from yesterday when they were waiting in the hospital for her new baby brother Jake. She is such a pretty little girl and she just looks so cute! She is almost 19 months now and is growing up so fast. When I call Megan or Mom and they are with her she is just talking away in the background. She's going to be such a good big sister and is going to love having someone to boss around! :)

One Month!!!

Well we made it through the first month! It's hard to believe a month ago he wasn't even here yet and now he is a growing, grunting, snoring one month old with a huge appetite! I think it is safe to say we have learned a lot this first month. We have learned about Boone and what makes him happy and mad! :) But I think we have also learned a lot about ourselves. I know I have! I always knew I wanted to be a mom and having him here confirms everything I have felt but I also have such a new respect for all of the moms out there because let's not kid ourselves, it is hard work! But every minute I spend with him and watch him change and grow, I love him more and more! He is every thing I imagined and more. Happy 1 month Boone! You survived and we survived--that's something to celebrate! Another reason we are celebrating today is that Boone has a new cousin! Megan had her little boy Jake this morning at 8:15. He is 7 lb 8 oz and 21 inches! He is such a cute little man and mom and baby are both doing great so that is the best news! I am so sad that I didn't get to be there to meet him today but I am planning on taking Boone to go meet his new cousin and see his big cousin Laney soon. It is going to be so much fun to watch our kids grow up together. This next year is going to be a blast!

Check out this kids hair!!

Our favorite way to sleep! Both hands up and toungue out!

Another version of the hands while we sleep

Boone's first REAL bath! He wasn't too sure of it at first.....

(check out the belly)

But as you can see by the end he was totally relaxed (note the leg hanging off the side).

He seems to enjoy them now!

His sweet litte hands (so tiny)

3 Weeks Old!!

Well Boone is 3 weeks old today! We were talking last night about how it feels like we have had him longer with us longer than that. Boone is doing great, he is changing every day and getting stronger and stronger. He is really trying to hold his head up--Brian was holding him the other day and he was pulling his head up and holding it off of Brian's shoulder. We both got a good laugh out of it because it was really cute and really strange looking at the same time. I took a picture of him when he was doing it and you can tell he was starting to get hungry because he looks like he is going to eat Daddy's face! We had a great weekend just hanging out with our little guy and relaxing. I even got to go run a few errands while Brian watched Boone-- I think it had been a full week since I had been out of the house and 3 since I had been anywhere without taking Boone (since the only place we have gone lately is to the Dr.'s office). It was really nice but I still found myself rushing around so I could get home to my two boys. Yesterday we had a bit of excitement because Boone lost his umbilical cord finally! I went to give him a washcloth bath, since he couldn't have a real one until the cord came off, and when I started to wash him off it was gone! So now he can have a REAL bath--it's amazing how exciting these things can be. So as you can see it was a super weekend all around for us. We are getting the hang of this parent thing and Boone is doing great so we must be doing some things right. Now if we can only get him to sleep through the night........ :)

Hanging out watching hunting shows with Daddy

I like this one because you can see Sam in the back--he doesn't get why we like this little person so much

Sound Asleep!!

Boone finally fits in the onesie his friend Reid (well actually Allison) got him! Super cute!

And the awesome Texas Tech socks they got him too-- I know it killed them to get these for Boone (they are Aggies) but boy does he look cute in them!

Two week checkup

Well we had our two week checkup today and things continue to look great! We are so lucky to have such a sweet and healthy little man! Boone now weighs 9 pounds 1 ounce!!! He is back up and above his birth weight which is exactly what they wanted to see so we are extremely happy. Last night was our first night alone in our house with just the three of us. My mom (Grammy) left yesterday after being with us since Boone was born. It was so sad to see her go but we are so grateful and thankful that she was here with us for the first 2 weeks. I don't think we would have survived without her! Boone is such a lucky little guy to have a Grammy like her and so much family that loves him. Now it's up to me and Brian (poor Boone) and I think we are going to be o.k. We are really starting to figure Boone out as I guess he is figuring us out too. We are just one happy little family--even Sam is starting to like Boone--well like may not be the right word but he is tolerating him which we will take for now. I put some pictures on here from when me and Grammy were trying to get some good pictures for Boone's announcements. I put some of my favorites on here and then a couple that were just too cute to pass up like the smirk and his first play date with Anna, Dana's little girl.

What a little smirk! I wonder what he's thinking?

I love this one!

So sweet!

Another rare open eye moment!

I love these little feet! And toes!

Looking good in red! We knew he was meant to be a Red Raider!

Boone and Anna-- the first of many play dates! Hopefully Boone will wake up for the next one!

Three generations of Sills men Brian, Boone and Jeff (Pops)

Boone's Week

Well Boone is now 1 week and 2 days old! It's weird because it feels like he is so much older than that but I guess it is because we have been so busy with doctor's appointments and schedules that it just feels like we have been home with him longer than a week. He is doing great! We went back to the doctor on Monday to check his weight and make sure he was gaining what he had lost since we came home and he had put on 6 ounces in 3 days....Hurray! I should have known he was going to be an eater (like daddy and mommy). They said he looked great but she did make the comment that he was the size of a Kindergartner, he probably needs to get used to that, I think he will hear it often! Yesterday we had to take him to get the second part of his PKU test, this is a test they run on all newborns in Texas. They take a blood sample at the hospital then you have to repeat it within 2 weeks to check for developmental issues. They had to prick his heel and take quite a bit of blood. He cried and cried, it was HORRIBLE! I don't know how I am going to handle him getting shots and if he ever gets really hurt I will just lose it! I'm going to have to toughen up because that almost killed me watching him scream like that. But as soon as it was over he was off to sleep again, I don't think it affected him like it did me. He's a tough little guy! I have added some pictures from the last few days, I think he is tired of posing for so many pictures but I just can't stop he's so cute! That's all for now but I will be adding more soon, hope you all have a great week!

Bath Time with Grammy!

All snug after we got through

One of the few moments I am wide awake in the day!

Boone in his bear suit (Some call it torture but I just think it's cute!)

The little cub is asleep!

Boone's 1st Doctors Appointment

Well we went in this morning so Boone's doctor could check him out and make sure everything looked good since we left the hospital and things look great. He has lost some weight since we left but that is pretty normal for babies and hopefully he will start putting that back on soon. He is such a great baby and we are just loving having him home with us. We have him in his Texas Tech outfit so we can cheer on the Red Raiders today, he's been good luck for us so far this season so hopefully he will keep it up for one more game!