Sternad Christmas

Our Sternad Christmas was a great one, especially since we had a third to our party. We had a lovely dinner and then went back to Steve and Kathy's (aka B and Nana) to exchange gifts.

Nana and Auntie Katie had a great time fighting over Squeaker, who slept most of the time.

Overall his first Sternad Christmas was very enjoyable!

Here he is with Aunt Katie and Uncle Tom

And here he is with B and Nana

growth spurts

Sorry I haven't updated the blog in a while. Steven has had 2 growth spurts since Christmas, so it's kept me really busy. I'm working on it, I promise!

1 month!

Steven is officially one month old. I really can't believe it.

I can't say too much because I don't want to get all weepy here in a public blog. But here is his 1 month photo shoot.

Help!!!

He was thrilled. Can't you tell?

Later that evening, Matt and I introduced Squeaker to the vibrating bouncy seat. It lights up and plays music. He was mesmerized and we are eternally grateful to Fisher Price.

Santa and a Christmas miracle!

Steven met Santa today! The line at Lakeline Mall was SO long! Lot's of well behaved children this year...or children in line to beg forgiveness.

Steven was not too impressed with the man in red. His visit was short, just enough for Mom to get a couple cute shots.

But the miracle- I handed Steven to Santa and said "Hi Santa, this is Steven and the only thing he wants for Christmas is to start sleeping through the night". It got a hearty "Ho, Ho, Ho" from the big man, I handed him my baby who I just woke up (mistake? yeah) and Steven cried, mom snapped shots, we went home and had a nice evening. Went to bed around 11pm...not to wake up until 5am!! Steven slept through the night! I guess Mom, err...Steven got what he wanted a little early for Christmas! Yeehaw!!!!

And here is a snapshot of Steven with the jolly man who makes miracles happen:

4 weeks old!

I can't believe Steven is already 4 weeks old! Well, he's 8 weeks old now, but all these pictures are him from 4 weeks. I'm a little behind. :)

He's doing so well! Sleeps in 4 hour stretches at night and eats every 3 hours during the day and he takes good naps. He's such a great baby! He's not a huge fan of his swing yet, but hopefully one day he will be. Mom needs her hands free!

A smile...maybe?

The above picture makes me sad. Why, you ask? I have a beautiful, healthy, fun baby boy! What could I possibly be sad about?! If you will notice the feet of this outfit are all filled out. Yep. My baby boy is getting big. FAST. This is a Newborn outfit that he is quickly growing out of. I've already had to retire a few outfits because they are too small. My little one is not so little. :::sniff, sniff:::

And here he is wearing his first 0-3 month outfit....and it fits. :::more sniffles:::

Thanksgiving pictures!

Here are some pictures of our little turkey from Thanksgiving!

Here he is in his adorable Thanksgiving outfit from Bethany:

Here with Mommy after a bath:

Kisses from Mommy:

Kissing Mommy!

Already 3 weeks!

This week was Thanksgiving and Steven had a wonderful first holiday!

It started with a bath, which he really likes now. The key to a happy bath is a full belly. :)Gotta wash under those arms!

Do I look nervous?! hahaha

Bathtime is fun!

(((waves))) "Hi!"
Sweet boy. :)