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!!

Stats!

I forgot to post Deven's stats!

As of 12 weeks and if we are measuring correctly:

Height: 25 inches
Weight: 15 lbs. 6 oz

D hasn't gained too much weight so far this month but we are hoping this means he might be letting others catch up!

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Happy 12 weeks to Deven!!

Nick and Deven have been having a blast this past week and a half. We (and by we I mean me) getting used to being apart every day but Deven seems to be pulling through just fine! Here is Deven on his 12 week birthday in his favorite play chair. He is pretty excited because Nick is going to have to change is diaper after he puts the camera down. Here are some details on our growing little man!

Likes:

• Thumb - when Daddy is making a bottle or when he has to go to sleep but needs a little soothing first.
• Einstein chair - especially the cow music
• Auntie Jaymie - who watched him while Daddy ditched him for golf and while Mommy had to work.
• Sammy - because he always likes up the drool on his face
• Walks - to the lake with Dad and Sam facing out in the stroller
• Standing - this is still one of his favorite activities
• Bath time - because mom makes funny faces to make him laugh
• New Friends - Charlie was born last week and Deven can't wait to play with him
• Talking - "baby" talking
• Listening to Dad read - we are on the 2nd chapter of White Mountains

Dislikes:

• When he has to wait for a bottle to warm up or for mom to get home work so he can have his dinner!
• Still HATES getting dressed and undressed
• Afternoon naps - they just aren't cool

As you can see there are a ton more likes than dislikes. Nick and I are having blast playing with him and getting to know him. He is really developing quickly and seems to learn/discover something new everyday.