Lots of fun and firsts

Alex is 3 months old now, weighs around 14 pounds, 4 ounces and started daycare last week. The teachers in his class, and even some from the other classes, just LOVE him to pieces. He also started sleeping in his crib like a big boy and has made the adjustment from the bassinet in our room quite easily. He is eating 2 tablespoons of cereal twice a day along with his usual bottle feedings and finally tolerates sitting in the high chair. He really did not like the high chair at first.

His latest and greatest achievement was this morning. Jim and I just happened to both get to witness it...that made it all the more special. Alex rolled over from his back to his belly this morning. One arm got stuck under him but he even managed to get that straightened out eventually. He is just growing so fast and accomplishing new things daily!

Memorial Day weekend was full of fun. We went to an outdoor event with live music and lots of people and went to a couple of cookouts. We got to spend some time with our friends Shannon and Bret and their little boy Elliott, who is Jim's little buddy. Elliott let his mom play with Alex a little while he was busy dancing and hanging out with Travis.

We also got to spend some time with Auntie Kristin, Uncle Dave and their girls. It really was a great weekend. I'm happy Jim was able to take some study breaks and that the weather cooperated so we could have a little fun.

Also over the weekend, Alex got a Johnny Jumper. He doesn't really jump in it yet but just moving his feet around makes it wiggle and makes him happy. He also really likes chewing on one of the toys that came with it. I think it feels good on his gums.

Playing in the jumper really tuckers him out. Having fun is hard work!

Alex also got a playmat that he really likes. It plays Mozart and nursery rhymes, has flashing lights, lots of textures for him to feel, toys that hang down for him to grab and kick and a mirror so he can watch and talk to that cute baby in the mirror. As you can see, this also tuckers him out...

As Alex continues to grow, Travis is taking more interest in him so I keep getting some really cute pictures of the two of them together. My heart melts when my teenager takes a little time out of his day to hang with his baby brother!