Giveaway Winner + Travel with Baby

Happy Monday Y'all! 

First things first, congrats to Stephanie Grant for winning the Rodan + Fields giveaway. I loved hosting this and I know you will love this package Stephanie! Please contact me so I can put you in touch with Laura for your goodies!

I've been out of town almost an entire week and the house is a complete disaster and I have little to no energy. I had big plans to knock out all the laundry last night but laid down in bed instead for a few minutes of rest. Traveling/working and traveling with a baby is no joke! Weeks continues to spoil us with his sweet and easy going personality though. Easiest baby ever on an airplane. His first flight was with Stephen to come meet me and he said he just talked and laughed the entire time. Everyone loved him. Yesterday on our way home he slept through take off and about halfway into the flight. After that it was time to eat so he was occupied and happy. 

There was tiny episode that made our travel less than perfect. Airline personnel! When it was time to board our flight, they asked for anyone needing special assistance or car seats to board first. We just happened to be standing at the front and assumed we would be able to board with our stroller, even though we didn't have a carseat. The gate agent looked at us and told us we couldn't board until Zone 1 and quickly roped us off so we were now on the outside of the line that formed, sending us to the very back of the line. I was stunned. Everyone in line was too. I was so tired at that point it literally almost made me cry! The man at the beginning of the line told us to please go ahead of him and everyone else agreed. Little did the gate agent know we were actually in first class as well so we should've been at the front of the line anyway. That nice man was so kind and didn't have to do that, but he did. We thanked him so many times. And when I got my ticket scanned I should have just given that agent a smile instead of snatching my ticket back from him. Oh well, next time :)

Give someone a smile today y'all! xo.

Halloween Puppy Love

Halloween with a baby is so much more fun than anything I could do on my own. Seeing that sweet little face smile (and also show disinterest) is pretty much the cutest thing ever. All in all, he was a good sport. Of course, we were trying to get him ready to walk down the street to go "trick or treating" as it was his dinner time, so he wasn't too thrilled about that. Otherwise, he was a perfect puppy!

Happy Halloween, my sweet boy...

Here is where he was less than amused... So not cool Mom and Dad! 

And after dinner, getting ready to walk to our neighbors houses.

We tried his costume on a few days ahead of time and got this face.

And this was the face, the biggest smile of the night, after his costume finally came off! 

Hope you guys had a great Halloween and first weekend of November! 

Baby Weeks: Two Months Old

Happy Two Months Weeks! 

So much has changed since the first month with our baby. One of the biggest changes- he is an armful now! I love watching him grow, but I found myself already missing that tiny handful he was when he was born. At his two month checkup today, he was 11 pounds 10 ounces, and 23.5 inches long. A whole five pounds bigger than when he was born! Moving on up in the percentiles buddy!

Our Sweet Weeks,

You love to stretch and kick around. I keep reminding everyone that I told them from your very first kick that you were a strong baby. You sure do have some legs on you! I'm thinking you will be a little soccer star.

 It's been so much fun to see you pay more and more attention to your toys and jungle gym. Now we can really tell that you are seeing them and following them with your eyes! I love your inquisitive looks that you get on your face! 

You had quite the busy month full of firsts...

We finally got to see your sweet smile with your eyes open! You love to smile while you dream, and while that is one of the sweetest things on Earth, we couldn't wait to see you smile at us. We can't wait to see you smile more and more.

You got to take your first trip on to the beach, the first of many. You loved laying on the blanket and stretching out. We can't wait to take you back and dip those toes in the sand!

You made your first trip to Raleigh, Mommy's hometown. You did so great in the car! Daddy was hoping you would make the trip with no stops to eat and you managed to do it on the way there. You just slept the whole time! You got to see your older cousin and we loved seeing how you two have grown and interact. Sweet little baby hands reaching for each other!

You actually rolled over from your tummy to your back several times! This happened when you were seven weeks old, pushing your strong little body up and over.

You have the sweetest little cries ever, everyone agrees. Your voice is just precious and we love it when you "talk" to us! Even in the last few days, you have begun talking more and more. We are now having conversations back and forth and we keep asking you to tell us more stories!

While having tummy time, you are trying to crawl! Your little legs are moving and grooving, it will be no time before you are on the move and Mommy is chasing after you.

You've settled down a little more into a routine, which Mommy is very thankful for. We finally are past the point of eating every two hours, and are more on a three {sometimes four} hour daytime schedule. At night you are up around 1 am and then up early with the birds sometime around 4:30-5:30. As soon as you get a full belly and get changed you are ready to go back to bed.

You are just the sweetest snuggler ever and Mommy can't get enough. Now that you aren't eating as frequently, we have more time to cuddle and enjoy nap time. Mommy cherishes that time so much!

You aren't a crier, you are just a happy boy with a full belly and being in Mommy or Daddy's arms. The only time you fuss is when you have a little tummy ache, but that seems to be improving too.

We love you so much buddy and can't wait to see what happy moments your next month brings.

Love,

Mom and Dad

Baby's First Beach Day / Weekend Pictures

Here's a shot of my cool baby ready for summer time, enjoying lunch outside. He actually sported his little shades with pride- too much for me to handle! 

A big smile for Mommy and Daddy. Melts me. How cute are his jammies? My Mom brought them this weekend and I think they are my favorite to date.

I took Dixie on our first solo walk since Weeks was born. Sweet girl has been a trooper, she loved getting some one on one time on the beach!

A family photo before our wedding on Saturday night. It's so hard to leave your baby at home! I know he was in great hands with his Mimi and Pop Pop though.

It wasn't quite warm enough for a real beach day, but Weeks did get to put his toes in the sand for the first time. I cannot wait for beach days with this little one!

Wishing you a great day- Thank you for all of your sweet comments on our newborn photos!!

xo.