Man Overboard

Weston is now on the move and slowly scootin' towards anything he can get his hands on. He really likes paper, so anytime he sees Casey's magazine, he automatically scoots towards it. It is usually by the side of our bed and we have yet to get a bed frame, so it makes for one little obstacle for Weston to overcome to reach his target. He does this almost every morning.

Just For Kicks

This is the new favorite thing that I mentioned in Weston's "5 Month" post. He does this in the water too. We were at our friends', the Griffin's, house when I took this.

5 Months

I can't believe another month has come and gone, so it's time to update you on Weston's latest and greatest:

-Dances/stomps his feet
-Likes to suck on his lower lip
-LOVES to give kisses and get kisses
-Discovered his ears and likes to bat at them when he is tired
-Likes to look at his hands and wiggle his fingers
-Rolls over both ways consistently and is starting to scoot. He lifted himself on all fours once.
-Will kick his legs and doggy paddle in the water and when Casey lifts him up in the air when I say, "Weston, show me kicks." It's my new favorite thing.
-Was 16lbs 12oz and 26 1/2 in. at his appointment this last week.

Here are a few of my favorite moments from the past month.

Still loves to chew on his hands

Playtime with Daddy. He likes to get Casey's nose.

All bundled up after his bath

In his new crib
His pacifier has become his favorite teething toy

Let The Games Begin

Well, college football season has begun and we couldn't be more excited. Luckily, we were able to watch the first game at Jason's friend's house on his brand new/huge flat screen. We pulled through with the win and we're hoping it's the trend for the rest of the season. We're looking forward to watching "The Quest for Perfection" and are loudly cheering from afar this year. Go Cougars!

Weston all decked out in his BYU gear. I also brought along his First BYU Book and a BYU football for good measure so that no one questioned his fanhood : )

Watching his first game with Dad

Congratuations Charity!

Charity is now a licensed therapist since she passed her second and final test last Saturday. To celebrate we went to Costa Vida for lunch and a little place called Icing on the Cupcake for dessert. Charity had driven by it and I had seen it in a magazine and we both wanted to go there because cupcakes are just so cute! Charity wanted a cute box, so we got them to go. I have to admit, they were only okay and not amazing, but it was fun to give them a try. At least they looked pretty : ) Congratulations again to Charity! We're so excited for you!

Charity and her must-have box in front of the shop

Our cute cupcakes (Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter, and Red Velvet)

Happy Anniversary!

Today marks our 4-Year Anniversary. Thank you Casey for making it the best 4 years of my life and loving me through it all. I love you!

Shopping just got easier

He's so excited to be able to look around and observe everyone and everything, and I'm so excited that I don't have to deal with a fussy baby that is tired of being in his carseat looking at the holes in the cart :)

Just Like Daddy

When I first went to meet Casey's mom in Vancouver, Casey pulled this outfit out of his closet and held it up to his chest like a prized possession and told me how he had worn this outfit when he was a baby and wanted our sons to wear it too. Well, before I knew it, it was almost too small for Weston, so I had to put it on and take some pictures so he could be just like daddy : )

Some Light Reading

Weston decided to do some light reading this past Saturday and his magazine of choice was ESPN. He is his father's son : )

Getting his read on Turning the pageHe was just eatin' this stuff up : )

Catching Some Zzzzzz's

I really like sleeping pictures because when I was little my mom took a lot of me because she would always find me asleep in funny positions. Weston doesn't fall asleep in too many funny positions, but I still like to see him sleep. He always looks so peaceful. Here are a few of my favorites over the past few months.

He likes to hold this bear and play with it when he's falling asleep sometimes, and it rattles, so I know when he wakes up because he starts playing with it again.After a long day of errands On the walk home from taking Casey lunch. He had rolled over on the couch and this is how we found him. He woke up a few minutes later though.

Jenna's Sacrifice

When I left for work Thursday morning something seemed a bit unusual. Jenna was still in bed sleeping with Weston. I usually get up between 7 & 7:30 and I'm usually out the door before 8. And most of the time when I wake up, Jenna is already in the living room playing quietly with Weston, trying to make sure that I get enough sleep. On top of that she typically makes me breakfast before work, something I definitely don’t deserve.

Even on Sundays, when Jenna loves sleeping in, she will be up before 8 to play with Weston while my lazy A sleeps in bed. This morning, I had to convince her to take a nap, ensuring her that I was capable of watching Weston while watching team USA dominate team China.

As Jenna's family probably knows all too well, Jenna's sleep is very precious for her. And yet over the last 4 months I can not recall a single instance of her complaining about a lack of sleep or even hearing an expression of desire to receive more sleep. She has replaced what used to be very important to her with making me breakfast and loving our child.

She couldn’t wait to be a mom, and now she’s enjoying every moment.


Casey

4 Months

Weston turned 4 months a few days ago. I know, it seems like just yesterday he was 3 months. Of course, that could be that I just posted about him being 3 months yesterday : ) Well, a lot can happen in a month and he got even bigger. It feels like he weighs a ton, but he doesn't look it. Here are some of the new things he is doing:

-Sucking his toes. Gross and cute at the same time.
-Rolling over from his back to his tummy. He's done this twice now.
-Went to the drive-ins for the 2nd time and was good.
-Has more hair, but it is hard to see since it is blond.
-Can sit up without help for a while now.
-Laughs when everyone else is laughing.
-Loves to listen to music and listen to Casey and I sing along. I think he is going to be a Karaoke fan : )
-I can get him to smile for the camera pretty much every time now.
-Loves to be outside: in the pool or on the grass. He just looks around and observes.
-Likes to reach up and touch our faces.
-Tightens up his body when I go to put his new diaper on, which makes it hard to do up.
-Is growing out of his clothes way too fast.
-We have an exercise ball that he loves to bounce on. It also helps him calm down for bed/naps.
-Likes to go one walks to take Daddy lunch : )

A Night At The Drive-In

Last weekend we went to the Drive-In with Jason and Ashley to see Dark Knight. The drive-ins are not typically Casey's favorite place to watch a movie and this last visit didn't help matters. The speakers kept going out, so he was a little frustrated. Dark Knight was still good, but we'll definately have to see it again. We watched half of Get Smart until we fell asleep, so we'll have to see that one again too. All-in-all it was still a fun night.

Weston and Casey waiting for the movie to start. This was Weston's 2nd time at the drive-in.

Weston was just sitting there until I bothered him then I had to take him outside to fall asleep

A "Great" Visit

My grandparents were going to a Shakespeare Festival in Northern California, so they stopped by to see Weston for the first time and visit. They've been out of town and have missed a few of the family gatherings lately, so it was nice to see them. Thanks for the visit!

Weston's Great Grandpa and Grandma Goodner and his Great Great Grandma Gigi

Family Pool Party

Casey's mom came into town a few weeks ago and before we headed over to the Nartker's for a BBQ, we had a pool party at Jason and Ashley's. I was excited because I had just bought Weston a baby floatie and wanted to try it out. He absolutely loves it and it is supposed to last for up to 24 months, but I'm hoping to teach him how to swim before then. At least that is my goal, we'll see how it goes.

The new floatie. Worth every penny.

He loves to stick his hands in the water then suck on them.

When Paisley got her turn, all she wanted to do was lick the water. Who knew chlorine was so tasty? : ) Teaching Weston &Paisley how to share. She chewed on the floatie most of the time and he tried to chew on her head. Weston and Aunt Charity Weston and Grandma