LINCOLN IS THREE MONTHS OLD!

12/10/08 Baby Lincoln is already three months old! He has changed so much and is so well developed, it is amazing. Lincoln is adorable and I think he just keeps getting cuter each day. I am absolutely amazed when I look at pictures from even one month ago, that he has grown so big! He is definitely not a new born anymore. He has these beautiful light blue eyes, really long eyelashes and lots of blonde hair.

He is so much fun to be around; he is a little sweetheart and is always trying to interact by cooing, smiling and laughing. His smile just melts my heart, it is so precious and I love the little sounds he makes. Sometimes he will furrow his brows and let out a little sigh. He loves it when you talk to him or sing to him. He even tries to sing along, or will bob his head to the music. He is funny too because he has just developed a little laugh/fake cough to get our attention. How can you resist that? He is a smart boy and already knows how to get Mommy and Daddy’s attention.

Lincoln is so much more aware of what is going on around him now. He loves to look around and stare at anything in his sight just to take it all in. You can tell he is learning a lot and will immediately smile when he recognizes us. We put a mirror up by his changing table and he loves to stare at his reflection. He thinks he is pretty funny and laughs at his own conversation. Lincoln likes it when he can see Mom or Dad in the mirror too. Lincoln is still sleeping really well, but he has had a little bit of colic. We feel so bad when he cries because we just wish we could help him. I have tried to eliminate some of the foods that might be bothering him, so hopefully he starts feeling better soon.

By far, Lincoln’s most favorite thing to do is to take a bath. This kid is already a little fish! The second he gets in the bath, even if he was upset, he calms down and starts smiling. He loves to rock his body from side to side and kick like crazy. Mommy usually gets a bath too because he is such a good little splasher! He tries to lick the washcloth but then gets a funny look on his face when it doesn’t taste very good. He loves the warm water and is always sad to get out of the tub. I love to see him in his little hooded towels and cuddle him. He always smells so good and is so funny to watch, we love it!

When we change Lincoln, he likes to hold his feet up in the air until we are done…he is such a nice little helper! We are glad he likes to be changed now, because he used to cry every time. Now he can’t get enough of it and loves when you tickle or blow on his tummy. I think he likes the feel of his skin and he loves to rub his feet and legs together. He has just started to cross his feet and hold them together for a little while. He has discovered how much fun his hands can be and likes to reach for things. He loves to hold his hands together and will just hold them under his chin or put them in his mouth. He likes to watch his fingers move as he wiggles them. He also loves to suck on and lick things; like his hands, your arm, his binky or the baby Bjorn. His little tiny tongue is adorable; when you give him a kiss he will stick out his tongue in anticipation and then just keep sticking it out and in…so funny! He’s a doll!

Little Lincoln loves tummy time and is a pro at holding his head up on his own. He can even sit up by himself for a little while. Last weekend he rolled over for the very first time! It was so cute! We were hanging out with the Eichers side of the family doing some Christmas Shopping at The Gateway, for our traditional Marriot Weekend. Lincoln was lying on his tummy on the hotel bed, and just started moving and slowly rolled over. We were all so excited that we kind of scared him and he got this sad frown and unsure look on his face before he started to let out a little cry…sad but so cute! It was really cool and I was lucky enough to get it on video!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/27/08 We had a relatively low key Thanksgiving this year. Normally on holidays, we have four different places to visit but this year a lot of people were out of town. We went to the Eichers’ house Wednesday night for a family dinner because they were headed to Las Vegas. We saw Grandma Shirley, Grandpa Pres, Aunt Caite and Colbie, Uncle Eric and Aunt Lauren, Great Uncle Brad and Aunt Brenda, and Cousin Annie. The food was delicious! Thanksgiving day we visited Great Grandma Alleman. She loved seeing little Lincoln and gave him a little toy dog that she bought for Anthony when he was a little boy. It was really sweet.

In the afternoon we went to Great Grandpa Murray’s house for dinner. It was fun to see Grandpa Lane and Grandma Leslie, Uncle Alex, Uncle Eric and Aunt Lauren, Great Aunt Jolene and Cousin Perry, Great Aunt Marian and Uncle John and Great Grandpa Murray. We hung out for awhile and had a yummy dinner. It was a great day! We are very thankful for such wonderful family and friends; we are blessed!