Newborn Pics and More

Our photographer friend had to be out of town for a while so we had David's newborn pics made at a local studio. The experience was just not the same as working with our friend. However, we did get some good pics. Of the 114 poses taken, I will just post a handful here. And no, we didn't even buy all the below; they were just on the CD we were given. David is 3 weeks old here and Alex is 21 months.

Rolling Over and "Church"

This video is so cute! Alex pretends she is going to church with mommy's shoes on...it is a weekday.
A: church
C: where you going?
A: church
C: you going to church? you got some nice shoes on.
A: nice shoes on. thank you, daddy.

David rolled over from tummy to back for the first time at 2.5 weeks old and has done it about a dozen times since then. Chris thinks that as soon as he gains more weight he won't be able to do it as easy. However, he is gaining about a pound a week right now and that hasn't stopped him so far as he is 4 weeks old in this video! He's growing so fast!

David, Big Sis, and Visitors

9 Days Old

Life with David has gotten better as he has pretty much stopped fussing for hours after his night time feeds. Because of that and the major sleep deprivation, I got a cold and passed it to Alex and David. :( Then, Alex ran a fever for a day. Then, Chris got strep throat, fever, etc and couldn't touch David or help out. We are almost all well now and starting to get more rest. Also, Alex is doing better adjusting to her little brother in the house. It's been a struggle for her (and us as we have seen more fits, aggression, fighting going to bed, etc with her), but she is adapting better now. Thank you, Lord!

12 Days Old

So thankful for this precious gift from God. I could hold him forever!

1 Week Old

Alex loves to line up her Little People all over the house (in window sills, on chairs, tables, floor, bathtub, etc). She loves to use her imagination and pretend they are climbing things, talking to each other, watching us eat, etc... She put her Little People next to David and told me "People talking to David." So cute!

Sitting with her Little People

Mimi was such a big help, especially with Alex, as she stayed with us 1.5 wks after David's birth. Thanks Mimi!!!

Alex loves to hold, hug and kiss David. She often wants to squeeze him a bit too hard so we are constantly telling her to "be gentle."

I can't believe how big Alex has gotten. She was once David's size. Kids grow up too fast!

After first real bath

Alex loves to get in her "swimsoup" and play in the water!

Alex loves Wendy!

Wendy and David
(Thanks Wendy and Graeme for spending your "anniversary" with us. :)

Graeme meets David

Robin and Cousin Amber came to meet David and visit from Mobile, AL

Alex and Amber love each other

Box Trot

Mimi bought Alex more outdoor toys including this new wading pool. She loves the slide as it goes fast when she's wet! She and Amber had a ball in it.

"Bathtime is more fun with cuz Amber"

Amber and Alex saying "Swiper, no swiping" like Dora

David meets Brooke and Mike

Laura, Cameron, and Carter came to meet David and visit. We miss ya'll living across the street!

Jennifer and Nate meet David

Happy Birthday Chris!!!

Chris turned 32 today! We plan to celebrate more once he feels better as he has been sick for a few days now.
Eating ice cream while picking up Daddy's ice cream cake.

Last Putman Playdate :(

We are so sad to see our friends move to Oklahoma. They have been wonderful neighborhood playmates. We will miss you Chad, Jessica, Andrew, Taryn and Seth!!!