Uncanny resemblance!

Lately I've been hearing A LOT that my baby E looks just like me. I do agree, I see myself in him, mainly in his eyes.
Last night Chris and I went to the d-backs game, and I snapped this photo of us...

I realized today that Chris and Ev have the same expression on their face from a photo that I took of him last week! I still think he looks a lot like his daddy.

just hanging out

hi there! its kinda been a while. Not much has been going on, in fact I've been pretty bored.

We decided kinda on a whim for me to stay home. I have yet to talk about that on the blog simply because we are not sure how permanent it will be. I may have to find work other than photography one day, so I don't want to label myself a "stay at home mom/SAHM". Also I keep pretty busy with photography clients, so even though I am at home, I am also working (here is my under construction site). I have absolutely loved every minute I get to spend with my son. It has been a dream come true. It has also been a lot of work, and a lot of struggle.

I am alone with the baby for 12 hours daily, if not more. My husband works very hard. He has been so successful in his career, but that has not come without long hours at work. I do not mind that he is working so much, but I have been kinda lonely. Its been especially hard with as hot of a summer we've had. I can't even go outside on a walk because its too hot. I'm glad that the worst of it is over and soon I can go on walks and get some exercise. I think I just have a case of cabin fever and need to get over it. Some days staying home to me is exciting, its like summer vacation where you can do anything and go anywhere you'd like. But in reality its not. I have a home to take care of, a budget to manage, photos to edit and a baby to keep on schedule. Most days I don't even leave the house. Some days I don't even talk to anyone (except baby) until my husband is home. I know so many people would love to stay at home with their kids, and I do love it, I just think I am going through a funk. I think this happens at any "job". Anyway enough sap from me. I am grateful for today!

Now some random photos. from the cell phone.

1.my receding hairline. its cute/2.loves to grab his feet and roll

3. another day with my babe/4. he is the happiest!

5. again, favorite "new" toy/6. a swing he LOVES! hurray!

4 months old!

My little Buns! You are 4 months old!

We call you "Buns" around here. It was your nickname in my belly, and has stuck. It also reflects how your diaper creeps up in your tush and gives you a little wedgie.

This month has been my favorite so far. Of course I have enjoyed every month with you, but your personality is starting to really show. You are a very happy boy. You smile and laugh and squeak and squeal all the time. You wake up in the morning "singing". Its like a long string of coos that flows and is so adorable! I have to get that on video sometime soon.

I do have to say the beginning of your third month was our hardest. You went through a growth spurt that meant fighting naps and only sleeping for 45 minutes max. You were a very fussy boy. This lasted 3 weeks and you were back to your happy smily self. You are now back on schedule, and we actually have one now! Phew! You typically wake up around 8:30am (after a 6 am feeding), and then we play and you take a nap at 10 (after a little "snack", you aren't interested in eating at this time really). Then play, eat, nap at 1, and repeated at 4 and 6ish pm. We start bedtime around 8 and you're out for the night. Most nights you wake up around 3 but not for long.

You have found your thumb this month and are an active sucker. I think its very cute and love that you do that. You also grab your feet and I can tell you want them in your mouth! You are almost rolling over onto your belly from your back. You just need to figure out how to get that shoulder out from under you :) You grab at everything now: my hair, my clothes, anything on the table in front of me.

You are still nursing great. Some nights we give you a bottle before bed, but only if you seem extra hungry. You are going about every 3.5 hours between feedings now. I packed away all your 0-3 month clothes. You are now in 3-6 month and size 2 diapers.

At your check-up you weighed 14lbs 13 oz (50%), 25 in long (50-75%) and your head was in the 25-50%. Your Dr said your eyes will stay blue! I didn't even ask about that, she just complimented them and said you had such blue eyes she can't imagine them changing. Your hair is still very blonde, and you have gotten a lot more of it, although it is still more like "fuzz".

We love you Everett so very much. What a joy you are to us and everyone around you. You are sweet, happy, content and loving. I love how chatty you are with me, you like to keep momma company! Every time your dad speaks you turn your head to see him. Every time someone other than me is holding you, you turn your head til you find me. We are just the 3 amigos, you daddy and me! I am loving this time!

Things I don't want to forget:

• The high squeal you give when you are excited
• your laughter!
• how you lay on your back, hands in the air and just stare away at them.
• how you get excited when you know I'm about to feed you
• your morning 'coos' that wake us up
• how when getting settled into sleep you thrash your head back and forth
• your yawns. you make the cutest noise when letting out a yawn