THREE MONTHS OLD

May 19, 2014

Today I turned three months old. I weigh over 15 pounds and eating is still one of my favorite things to do. In the last month I have discovered that my arms and legs come equipped with hands and feet! Best of all, they fit perfectly into my mouth! I like to suck on my fists and hope to someday figure out how to single out my fingers or thumb. I am learning how to reach for toys and sometimes manage to bat at them or grab on! I like to make lots of noises and am trying very hard to get adults like my mom and dad to understand my stories but they usually just smile or laugh. I am practicing sitting up in my Bumbo chair and like to stretch my legs and stand on them too. Every day I try to get my exercise on my tummy but can easily get distracted by those yummy hands again or the taste of the blanket. My favorite things are smiling and trying to laugh or giggle. I think it is funny when Daddy mimicks me talking or Mom makes kissy faces/noises at me! I'm not sure how life could get any better.

Love,

Garrick

P.S.

Have you met my friend, Remmie? He is very nice and likes to give me kisses!

A Day in the Life

Adventures in babyliving

Garrick along for the ride to HyVee, Target, lunch dates with mom, etc.

Garrick helping Mom and Dad preview possible wedding venues

Garrick hanging out on the washing machine while Mom folds clothes

Falling asleep with his dino buddy from Aunt Emily on the way to/from the gym

Bath time!

Easter and Baptism

Garrick was Baptized on Easter Sunday, 04/20/2014, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Ia. His Godparents are Bob and Angela Sailer, Rachel's brother and sister-in-law.

A reception was held at Rachel's parents' farm

Great Grandmothers are the Greatest

Alex and his Mini

It was a good day

TWO MONTHS OLD ALREADY

April 19, 2014

    I am two months old today. I weigh about 14 pounds. I have started sleeping through the night sometimes, usually about 4-7 hours at a time. I wake up very happy in the mornings and I think Mom is extra happy to see me too! I am smiling a lot these days! My favorite toys right now are play mats with mobiles that I can look at and try to kick or swat at. I love to be talked to, tickled, hear songs sung by my mom, or smiled at by anyone, especially Grandma G. I did roll over ONE time this last month but pretty sure it was on accident--whenever I try to do it again I get stuck! I love to go shopping, out to eat, over to Grandma and Papa's house, or for walks.  People seem to think I'm pretty cute and I really like their attention!  

Love, Garrick

G did not like his Two-Month-Old Vaccinations. He felt pretty icky with a fever for about 24-36 hours. 

Cuddles and some Tylenol to help him feel better

Grandma Sailer and Garrick

One of Garrick's favorite things is Grandma Hugs

(and the Cyclones)