Cute Summer Overalls

Jump Away

Rho has been standing really well, supported of course, for a while now so I thought he might enjoy a jumper. He isn't really doing any jumping yet... but he does like the toys! I think he is going to be a very strong little guy and quite the handful once he becomes mobile. At least we have a while to prepare for that...

He slept through the Night

He did it!!! He actually slept until 5 am before wanting to be nursed and then went back to bed until 7 am!!! I can't remember the last time I have been this happy, grateful, and proud since the day he was born. I knew he could do it...now how am I going to repeat this miracle?!

Funny Faces

14 Weeks Old

In to the Crib

When we returned from our trip Rhonen was having some difficult nights to say the least. He would thrash around all night keeping both of us awake. I tried to feed him but he would eat two or three times. He just seemed uncomfortable. So we decided it might be time for the crib. He has been sleeping with us since he came home, it was just easy to feed him and feel reassured having him close by. But I suppose those days are over. The last couple of days we have been moving him to his crib after getting him to sleep (there is no way on this green earth he would ever fall asleep by himself!) and he is doing much better. I am adjusting to the monitor, it is much harder to wake up to that rather than having Rho stirring next me. I think he will learn to really like his crib and his room, so it is a good time to get him adjusted to being in there.

It makes me a little sad that he no longer sleeps with us, just another sign he is growing quickly and a reminder to appreciate each day I have at home with him.

Rhonen takes San Francisco

Dustin was finally able to get some time off of work so we took our first "mini" vacation as a family. We headed down to Santa Cruz on Saturday to visit Dustin's sister Shawna, along with her husband Chad and our beautiful niece Ekite. On the way down we had lunch with my Grandma and Grandpa in Elk Grove. It was great to see them again and it was a perfect pit stop for Rho. Thanks for the great lunch Gigi! Once we got to San Jose Dustin and Chad went to the 49er Practice. Apparently those football players are even bigger in person! Then on Sunday Dustin and I took Rhonen to his first baseball game. We all took to Caltrain up to San Francisco and watched the Giants pummel the Phillies! It was a great game and our baby did great. Even with roar of the stadium, he didn't cry (almost, but it stopped with the lower lip)! On Monday, Shawna and Ekite took us the boardwalk. I love that place! There is nothing better than riding the Giant Dipper along the beach. Dustin and I even got the front seat!






On Tuesday, we drove back up to San Francisco. On the way we stopped at Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay and had an amazing lunch. Then we just walked around the city for the rest of the day. We love San Fran, it's just got an great feel and of course, great food. Wednesday we decided to go home, I think Rhonen had enough traveling because he was kind of grumpy. So we took him to the Wharf, had some more crab and headed home. We made one last stop at the Jelly Belly factory...we've always wanted to stop :) I couldn't believe how busy it was! Anyway, we stocked up on candies and finished our drive. Rhonen slept almost the entire way. And he proved to be quite the traveler! He was so interested in the new surroundings. I can see why he was grumpy that last day, it must be exhausting trying to process so many new things.




It was great to take a little trip, it reminds me of South America...only way more challenging. Have you ever tried to pack for a baby? It is incredible how much stuff you need, or think you need. Oh well, I guess it's all part of having this beautiful boy!