Happy 3rd Birthday Miller!

I can't believe Miller is 3 years old. How can that be? We had so much fun celebrating his birthday this past weekend. We kicked it off with a birthday party for him at Pump It Up. This was a perfect place for his party. He had so much fun!

The birthday boy waiting to go into his party giving the camera his typical "Maybe?" look with the shrugged shoulders.

Sliding down the big inflatable slide with his friend Will attached.

Jud sliding down the slide holding Miller and one of his buddy's from school, Holden.

All the kiddos lined up and ready to go into the party room.

All the kids sitting in the party room enjoying a snack before the cupcakes.

Every year we take a birthday pic like this. This is the best one we got. Too bad Miller isn't looking at the camera. Lately he doesn't want his picture taken.

Miller and Aunt Evan share a birthday and she was super nice to get up and spend her birthday morning at Miller's party. What a great pic of the birthday boy and girl! Happy 25th Evan!

When we got home from the party, Miller was super excited to open some of his presents.

We decided to continue the celebration with the family on Sunday. We headed over to Noni & JoJo's for dinner and this is what we found in the driveway...

Miller got his very own red convertible just like JoJo's. He was so excited and it only took him a minute to learn how to drive it (we do still have to make sure he doesn't run into anything). Can you say spoiled? The bummer is, that it has basically rained every days this week so we haven't been able to drive it that much.

He also got a really cool Lightning McQueen scooter from Evan and Blake and a new bike helmet to match from us.

So, if you asked Miller anytime in the last six months what he got when he turned three, he would tell you, "gum or gum balls." We told him he could chew gum when he turned three. Well, we delivered. Jud's parents brought down Jud's old gum ball machine and we filled it up, wrapped it and gave it to him. He was so excited. I think he actually enjoys putting the penny in and getting the gum ball out more than chewing the gum itself.

Miles - Six Weeks

I can't believe he's six weeks old. We are doing well. He is still a super great baby, but he is fussy in the evenings and needs full attention at times. He is still sleeping one 5 1/2-7 hour stretch and then eats every 3-3 1/2 hours during the rest of the day. We are working on getting on more of a schedule. Eat, Play, Sleep is what we are living by right now.

He smiled last week (5 1/2 weeks) for the first time and every time he does it just melts my heart. I worked hard to capture it on camera yesterday and he performed a little.

We got a new tummy time mat (thanks Erica) and tried it out yesterday. He's not quite ready for all the fun things on it, but looked at himself in the mirror for a while. Miller laid down next to him and held his hand for the longest. Not sure why I didn't get a picture of that.

Grandpa Max & GraMary's Visit

Jud's parents came to visit and meet Miles. They were both here for a week and then GraMary stayed for another week. We packed a lot into those two weeks.

The gang having a dual celebration for Miller and Max's birthdays. Miller's birthday is the 28th and Max's is the 27th.

Grandparents and grandsons.

Miller opening his birthday gifts.

GraMary and Grandpa gave Miller his very own suitcase. Look how excited he is. He pulled that thing around for the next week.

Mary made an angel food cake for Miller. His birthday is going to be so much fun this year!

Miller got some big brother gifts from Aunt Kara, Uncle Chad, Bekah and Max. A Lightning McQueen Umbrella and rain coat. He was so excited. Thanks guys!

It rained a few days later so we let Miller run around the backyard in his new gear.

We went to the zoo one morning. Miles and I only went for about a half hour because it was so hot. We got there when it opened at 9 am and look how much Miller was sweating.

Miller riding the train with Grandpa and GraMary.

Blowing bubbles with GraMary.

Miles just chilling.

Miller swimming at Royal Oaks with Grandpa Max.

GraMary and Miller walked up to the mall one morning to ride the train and carousel.

GraMary and I took Miller to Nickelodeon Storytime Live. He loves Dora and had so much fun!

Miller eating ice cream with daddy at Jason's Deli.

Miles all dressed with no place to go.

Max & Mary - we had so much fun and are so glad you came. Thanks for everything and for all your help!

Miles - Four Weeks

I can't believe he's four weeks old already. He's doing so well. He is such a good baby (knock on wood). He doesn't really cry, just grunts or whines when he's hungry or needs his diaper changed. During the day he eats about every 3-3.5 hours (most of the time we have to wake him up). Then at night he usually has one long stretch where he goes 6-8 hours between feedings. He can focus really well and is starting to follow things with his eyes. We are anxiously waiting for the smiles to start.

Miles rolled over (front to back) for the first time at exactly four weeks. This was the first time we actually did real tummy time so he may have been able to roll over earlier (Miller rolled over from front to back at three weeks). We didn't catch the first time on camera, but we got the second time on video and this is the third time.

Miles - Two Weeks

Miles at Two weeks. Look how big his hands are.

Sleeping on Daddy's chest.

Our good friends Jon, Carly and David came by to meet Miles.

A good friend of mine, Charline Tou Ibanez, had Karis 4 days after Miles was born. We went over to her house this week for our first play date. Doesn't Miles look like an old man in this picture?

Miles' First Bath

Miles isn't quite a fan of bath time yet. This is his first bath at home.

Look at that face.

Not very happy.

Once we wrapped him up in the lamb towel he was a happy camper.

Here is a picture of Miller after his first bath. I would say they look a lot alike.

Miles - One Week

Here is Miles at one week (July 19).

Miller is already picking on his little brother. He thought this was so funny. It's an Astros batting helmet that was an ice cream bowl. At least Miles doesn't seem to mind...yet.

Bringing Miles Home

Sorry it's taken me a while to get more pictures up. It's hard to find time for these types of things these days. Here are some pictures of us leaving the hospital on July 14.

Just as we were leaving Methodist hospital.

Loading Miles into the car seat for the first time.

Miller was so excited for Miles to get home. He ran out to greet us and helped us carry him in the house.

Miller wanted to hold baby Miles right when we got home. Look how excited he was.

So sweet. Miller is such a lover.

Our two precious boys.