Merit at the Pumpkin Patch

My mom and I took our little pumpkin to the Pumpkin Patch by our house. We dressed him in his "My First Halloween" outfit and took lots of pictures. We had so much fun and I think he did too!

New Discoveries!

Mommy put together a new Baby Einstein toy for Merit this week. He is going to be a very smart little boy. He loved watching the lights and listening to the music. He is much more alert now and really watches everything I do. He loves staring at me and Daddy. It is fun to watch him change, but a little sad too. We went to the doctor this week and Merit now weighs 9 lbs. 7 oz. He is definitely growing!

Working Out With Mommy!

Merit has officially started working out with Mommy. Grandma Sarah has been walking with us in the neighborhood almost every afternoon. Merit has been assisting Mommy with lunges, squats, sit-ups and push-ups. His assistance was in the form of weight. I think he weighs 9 pounds now! He is really growing! We are having way too much fun!

3 1/2 Weeks Old!

Merit hanging out in the boppy. He and Daddy were watching some football and he decided to take a little nap.

We really can't believe Merit is almost 4 weeks old. Time is passing too quickly. He is growing so fast. Many of his clothes that were too big almost fit him now. He is awake much more at this point. He slept so much the first 2 weeks. He has big, blue eyes and is constantly looking at mommy and daddy. We talk to him as if he understands what we're saying. Who knows...maybe he does. This past week we started taking him for rides in the stroller around the neighborhood. I think he really enjoyed it. Mommy enjoyed getting out of the house for some exercise and some fresh air! The stroller seems to put him to sleep pretty quickly. We also started having "tummy time" once each day. He is really getting strong. He can lift his head and turn from one side to the other.

2 Week Check-Up Report

Merit went to the pediatrician for his 2 week check-up. He is growing so fast! We were happy with his weight. He weighed in at 7 lb 12 oz. He is 20 inches long now. The doctor checked his reflexes and his muscular development. He is quite fit for someone his age. Must be all the working out his mommy did while he was in her tummy. :) His 2 week check-up was actually a week ago but I forgot to write about it. Oops! It's amazing how quickly the days go by when you are caring for a newborn! We are having so much fun with little Merit. We are taking pictures daily; trying to capture every moment with him. He is truly a gift from God.

Merit's First Photo Shoot!

I had fun taking pictures of our little boy yesterday. I think he had fun too! He is quite photogenic. What a cutie pie!