Four Months!

Deven turned four months old on Friday! We couldn't believe it!! Last time I weighed him, he was 16 lbs and 6oz; he varies from day to day but I am thinking he is officially over 16 lbs. This was a big month for Deven:


Likes

* All his teachers at school - he always has a big smile when we drop him off and when we pick him up.

* Thumb/hand/fingers - what ever part of the hand, you can generally find it in is mouth

* Feet - Deven found his feet this last week...it was fun to see, we sort of thought he might take after Nick and not be able to touch his toes!

* rattles - no one in particular, but he like to grab on and stick them in his mouth

* car seat toy - not the car seat so much but the fun exciting toy we attached to it makes it a hit most days.

* Talking to himself - we usually try to talk back to help him develop language but it is pretty funny to listen to him amuse himself on the way to and from school every day.

* Einstein Chair - we know the videos are suspect but the chair is awesome, so says Deven. Specifically this month the orange star...Deven talks to it, laughs at it, grabs it and chews on it...freakin' hilarious!

* Eating - Deven went through a growth spurt this last week and had his 4 mo "wakeful period" a little early. I am hoping that it is over, we were getting a little too used to him sleeping through the night.

* Drooling - nick and I haven't figured out if Deven is teething, doesn't have the ability to keep it in his mouth to swallow it or if he is just a drooling king but man alive this little man is a drool machine!

Dislikes

* Napping - still really hates napping...but we (nick and all his teachers) celebrate those hour long ones and make sure to keep this busy boy entertained!

* Colds - Deven had his first cold this month; it sucked but thankfully it was not the dreaded flu. Nick and I have gotten the regular flu shot but the H1N1 shot seems to be out of our reach.

* being away from Nick and me all day...ok this is our dislike, but I am sure if he could talk this is what he would say.

We have his 4 mo check up this next week full of official weighing, measuring and shots. We are hoping the shots go as well as last time which was minimal side effects. Wish us luck. Below are some recent pics from this month.

Grandma and Grandpa Bodle

Grammy and Gramps Bodle came up to visit a couple of weeks ago and took some great pics. They played with Deven while Nick and I tried to kick butt at soccer. We lost literally in the last second but I got my first goal ever! Deven had a really good time and can't wait to see them again.

Pumpkin Patching!

Deven and I took a Field trip to Remlinger Farms today and met up with the Blocks. As with most of our field trips, Deven is a little young to totally "get it" but we had a really good time hanging with friends seeing his first pumpkin patch (and pumpkin for that matter). We went to the actual farm and saw sheep, hens and bunnies. Deven wasn't too impressed but maybe now he will understand a little better when we sing Ol' McDonald at home! Here are some pics from our trip!

a. Shannon and her pumpkin Miss Hadley with Deven and me at the pumpkin patch. b. Deven took a snooze when we were looking around the market (woke in time to see the animals). c. Me and Deven chillin' on a pumpkin! d. Me and the D man!

Deven is famous!!

At least I think so!! Check out my cousins Husky blog which features the D man!!

http://www.crockpotsports.com/

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First Day of School

Deven is adjusting very well to his new daily digs. Nick and I have dropped off and picked up a very happy baby for the last two days. We were a little relieved that his teachers didn't have any more success then us in getting him to take longer naps during the day. We are just thankful that he gets 12hours (with 1 wake up generally) at night. I am working in Everett for the next two weeks so it has been a great transition for us as we figure out logistics. Here is our little man in his "first day of school outfit." Hopefully our luck will continue as we get used to leaving him every day!

Paternity Leave

To stretch out Deven's time at home, Nick took three weeks off from work! I had/am having a hard time being away from our little man so to ease the pain Nick gave me updates every few hours via text and email. Also, as proof that Deven was surviving without his mommy Nick emailed me mobile pics. Here are some of our favorites:

Jam Packed Weekend

We tested our limits as a new little family last weekend with many new 'firsts.'

1. First trip to visit Joyce and Loren and the Blocks in Anacortes since Deven was born...he loved drooling all over their carpet
2. First trip to Bellingham/Western since you know who was born
3. Deven watched his first hockey game...he's been to others but this one he actually watched (for a little bit...before he feel asleep again!!)
4. First unsuccessful trip to a restaurant...mom didn't get dinner that night (thankfully he rebounded this last week with lunch and dinner outings)
5. First night in a dive hotel...thankfully Deven doesn't know that the Chrysalis Inn is way cooler and decided to sleep (most of the night) like a little champ
6. First trip to IHop...since he only slept 'most' of the night, Nick and I had a fun breakfast while D napped
7. Deven and I both had our first trip to Gas Works Park for Nick and my 10 year high school reunion...all three of us have never seen so many 'under-one-year' babies ever

I think that is it, I am sort of blanking on what we did after that but I am pretty sure we all went home and passed out!! What a weekend!! Below are evidence that D was still a happy baby through it all (at least that is what we captured digitally). ; )

a. Deven and me Nick's Alumni Hockey game practice, b. The Fam at Gas Works Park for our 10 year high school reunion, c. A good representation of the '99 Raiderette Drill team...look at all those new babies!!