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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Mother's Day

For Mother's Day Scott was a perfect gentleman.
Mostly.
He did sleep very well at night and looked sweet as can be.
After church we skyped with Joseph.
Scott was so excited to see his uncle for the first time and can't wait to meet him next month.
All that talking wore him out and he needed a nap with his grandma.
While he rested, John and I made crepes for dinner and dessert with our mothers (and Alan and Amanda).

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Scott's First Hike

Scott woke up on Saturday with a great idea . . .
 Let's go hiking at Uvas Canyon!
 He packed himself up and took John for a hike.
 It was a hot day and it felt nice and cool by the water.
 As usual, John underestimated the incline of the trail.
 Being carried around all day wore Scott out.
 Nothing a nap on Dad's shoulder couldn't fix.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

11 Weeks

Scott has started sleeping even better this week as long as he's in bed with me
 or on someone's lap.
 He has become very vocal.
 And a little playful.
 He still loves being held, but also wants to be looking out now.
 He looks around all the time and seems to see things better, such as pictures in books.
 He really enjoys nakey time after a bath and having his diaper changed.
 He is getting chubbier by the minute.
 These dinosaur onesies (from Emily Summers) are too snug already.
 The pants are still plenty roomy, though.
 He likes sitting in his big boy chair while we eat so he can see what's going on.
 He also has learned the death grip
 which he uses on his shoulder rides with John.
 Sticking his bum in the air.
 Smiley after a diaper change.
 I love hats on him.
 And his bald head. Especially with that double chin.
 Here he is focusing on his mobile.
 It keeps him entranced for several minutes.
 Eating his baby carrier.
 He was kicking his little heart out.
 I think he's close to laughing now. He squeals and smiles easily.
 I started putting him in his cribs for naps when we're home. I stay and watch him since he's on his tummy, but he sleeps much sounder that way. 
 Scott has also been developing various facial expressions.
 Smiling being his most preferred one.
 He acts the happiest when first waking up in the morning and any time after 11pm. He seems to be a night owl and early bird.
We love him all day and night.

Giraffe Shoot

It's been warm, so Scott has enjoyed his summer clothes.
You can see his chub better in shorts and tees.
 When he wears darker diapers you can see them better, too.
 He likes to ham it up for the camera.
 And try to eat his hands.
 I'll put his hands down and try to take a quick picture.
 Sometimes I succeed, sometimes he's faster.
All times he's cute.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

WS day in Oakland

We went to our second annual Williams Syndrome walk/run this weekend.
There were at least five times more people this year including about a dozen kids with WS.
Alan ran and the rest of us walked, then we got our amazing Belgian waffles from the farmer's market.
We like our new tradition, but are thinking we may need to go to Indiana next year so we can participate with our favorite person with Williams.
Scott likes that idea because he wants to play with his cousins.
See? Just thinking about Connor and Dallin makes him smile.