Merry Christmas!

All my parents got me was an Allen Wrench
Not really - here's a few Christmas pictures...more to followMaking Christmas cookies with Mom & Dad.

Carter enjoyed decorating them

Early Christmas Present from Cannon

SMILES!!!!

6 Weeks Old

Its been a busy few weeks - here is what we've been up to:

Cannon is now six weeks old!
Eating & sleeping are still high on the priority list. He's starting to coo a lot, especially after we change his diaper. I think its his way of saying thank you. :)
We went into the "big city" on Saturday and he tolerated our road trip well. He slept most of the way, waking up to eat a few times. He slept during our dinner and allowed us to enjoy some mexican food at Chuy's - Yum!

Cannon loves to lay on our bed, look out our bedroom window and gaze at the sky...

The temperature has been all over the place over the past couple of weeks.
Before it got cold, we got to spend some time outside watching Carter and Murphy play.
The start of a smile...

I'm not sure if this is just a serious face or a mad face...

Enjoying his swing...

Enjoying his playmat...
Murphy likes it too.

Carter is finally making progress with potty training. Why am I noting this in our blog? Because we are absolutely thrilled. This excites us more than many of you can even imagine.

He is still doing well in his big brother role. We've asked him to teach Cannon how to smile and how to hold his head up. Its both adorable and hilarious to watch Carter demonstrate how to do this.

Carter has also started sleeping in -- until 6:45 on some mornings. Yes, this is sleeping in.

He is wrapped up in the Christmas season, likes to sing Christmas songs (Rudolph being the favorite) and is worried Santa won't see our house because don't have lights on the roof. He tells Ryan, "You need to decorate the roof!". He also likes to look at the nativity seene, pointing out baby Jesus, Mary, their "horse", lamb, and Joseph, who Carter says is God.

Carter enjoying the warmer weather - playing with his baseball.
He can throw it up on the roof...

And he loves to watch it roll back down...
(Murphy is amused)

I tried to teach Carter how to hold a bat - he would just swing it wildly behind him.
So, I told him to hold it close to his ear. He follows direction well.
He actually had much better luck hitting the ball his way. Maybe he's on to something.

Carter has these "noculers" he keeps them in his "treasure box".

A funny mix of expressions...

And the temperature has plunged - and so did his willingness to smile for a picture.

Oh good, happy Carter is back (and oh so cute)

Carter is hiding from me - where on earth could he be?

Oh, there he is. How could I ever have missed him?

And let us not forget, our amazing dog, Murphy.

When Murphy is not running around getting into grass burrs, he likes to stare off to the North. I have no idea what he is checking out, but he is focused...

Sooooo focused....

Hill Country Sunset

Good Monday Morning!

Cannon is 4 weeks, 5 days old. He is staying awake for longer periods of time during the day and loves to hang out under his rainforrest play mat and in Mom, Dad, or Grammiki's lap. Carter loves to play "cheekies" with Cannon when he is awake, which basically involves touching his cheeks and saying "cheekies!" - its his own game.

Cannon is bright eyed this morning & having a great time in his swing!

Carter loves to have his picture taken with the camera on the computer
because he can see himself on the screen.
Lately, instead of "cheese", he likes to say "oh yeah!"
which makes for a nice, natural looking smile.

Week 3

We made it through week three unscathed!
Cannon has quite the appetite and is putting on the "ounces" too. He is still sleeping well but will stay awake for an hour or so in the morning and afternoon. He is starting to hold his head up for longer periods of time and still loves to snuggle and be held...even while he is asleep. He also loves to ride around with mom in the sling, thank goodness!

The weather has been beautiful! Carter took Cannon to his first trip to the park.

Showing off on the slide...

Later that evening, we went back to the park for a holiday light display.
We kicked off the night with some hot chocolate.
(forgot the camera, so we took pictures with the iphone)
Next, marshmallow roasting...

Cannon enjoyed the ride too - he slept most of the time in the Baby Bjorn

Good night...

Chilly Weather!

Here are some pictures of the boys on this chilly day.

Silly face...

Carter giving Cannon kisses before he leaves for school.
Carter is hiding in the picture below, can you spot him?
Here he is!

Our little Ewok

Good night...

Little Brown Bear

Below is a picture I took of Cannon all bundled up on a cold day.
I just love little hooded tops with animal ears on them - there is just something irresistible about them!Also, Cannon had his two week checkup on Tuesday. He is doing great and putting on the weight - now weighs 8 lbs. 4 oz.
Cannon is quite the sleeper and snuggler - loves to lay to one side
(no particular preference which side), loves to listen to music,
gazes out the window over his changing table, and is very easygoing overall.
He's not wild about getting strapped into the car seat, but does well once the car starts moving.

Ryan and Carter put together Carter's previously enjoyed baby swing yesterday and Cannon seems to enjoy it so far. Carter likes to watch Cannon swing and constantly asks me if he can push him HIGHER?! At least he asks. :)