Christmas Cards make me so happy!

I love checking the mailbox every day in December in the hopes of opening a new Christmas card. Each card I open is like a little present! Ever since we have been married, we have sent out a Christmas card of just the 2 of us. I have dreamed of the day we would have a little one on the card with us (or instead of us!) That time has finally come. I have been attmpting to get a great family shot for weeks and weeks. This past weekend we were able to get some great photos of at the Pelican Hill resort in Newport Beach. What a beautiful setting! We spent the weekend there with Randy's parents and Ryan and Jill. Now that we have some pictures to work with, I have the exciting yet overwhelming task of choosing a card! Luckily, Shutterfly has tons of beautiful layouts to choose from. I just love Shutterfly and in fact, I did all of my Christmas shopping there this year! It might just be the easiest year to shop for people ever! Who doesn't want a photo gift of our cute little Levi? :) Check out the links so you can make someone happy with a Christmas card or photo gift. And send me a card!! :)

http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards

http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards

http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-gifts

2 months

Today you are 2 months old! What a wonderful 2 months we have had with you as our son.

What you are up to at 2 months:

You smile all the time now! It is the cutest thing and it just melts my heart.
You are starting to "ooh" and "aah" more and try to "talk" to us.
Your neck is getting very strong and you can hold that head up really well.
You weigh 12lb. 15oz.
You still LOVE your bath time! It's your favorite for sure!
You are still in size 1 diapers but are growing out of them quickly.
You are fitting in mostly 3 month clothes and some 3-6 month things.
You are majorly attached to your mommy. If I ever hand you to someone (including your poor daddy) you are ok for a bit but then start crying and getting really upset. As soon as your dad hands you back to me, he counts to three and you are happy in my arms again. You are your mama's boy!
Your sleep has been a little sporadic, probably because you haven't been feeling well.
Last night you went 7 1/2 hours between feedings and slept for 6 1/2 hours! Amazing!
You are starting to look a bit like me and not Just your dad.
You are such a good baby. You only cry when you are hungry or tired.
You are the sweetest baby and we love you so much!

I took Levi to the doctor yesterday for a follow-up visit. He has a new cold (bummer!) but his ears and throat both look better which is great. He weighs 12lb. 15 oz. I think it's safe to say his growing has slowed a bit. We are going to stay home for at least a week to make sure he kicks this sickness once and for all.

I wanted to write down something before I forget it..

When Lei was born he was crying (which I know is good.) The nurses cleaned him up, weighed him, warmed him and wrapped him in a blanket. After all this they finally put him on my chest, still crying of course. I said, "It's okay Levi" and he immediately stopped crying and turned to try to look at me. He knew right away who his mama was! So cool!

6 Week Check-Up and Thanksgiving

When I took Levi to the pediatrician for his 6 week appointment, I had no idea he would weigh 12 pounds already! The nurse kept going up and up with the scale and I couldn't believe it! The doctor came in and looked at his chart and couldn't believe it either. He actually checked the scale to make sure it was working properly. When I was leaving, I even heard the doctor and nurse commenting, "Can you believe how much he has grown?" I guess he is a pretty big boy! :)

We finally had to put Levi on antibiotics this past Saturday since he has been sick for 4 weeks. He is already feeling better which is so wonderful! Our pediatrician is wonderful too. He called us on Thanksgiving and the day after to check on him. We feel really blessed to have Levi under his care. He decided to postpone Levi's shots since he wasn't feeling well. (Not looking forward to those!)

Thanksgiving with family was a lot of fun. We spent the day at my parent's house and enjoyed everyone's company. Levi spent his first Thanksgiving with his Nana and Papa, Great-Great Aunt Mary and Uncle Jerry, Great Uncle Danny, Great Aunt Debbie and Uncle Doug, and cousins Joey, Karen, Katie, Jo-Jo and Melissa.

The next day we celebrated Thanksgiving with Randy's side. (2 meals- yummy!!) Levi got to spend time with his Great Grandpa and Grandma Carpenter, Pauline, Grandma and Grandpa, Great Grandma Virginia, Uncle Ryan and Jill. It was a wonderful time!