Happy Halloween

Owen had a daytime costume as a Wild Thing, which he wore out to lunch and got some oohs and aahhs.

And a night costume for Boo at the Zoo. Daddy had a great scarecrow costume and Owen was the couragous lion.

Hey!

Owen is so excited for Halloween and he luvs his mummy.



Adam claims Owen said his first word today, "hey." Owen was chatting away saying "ha he hey." Adam said he looked surprised about the new noise he made. Adam thinks it's because he always says hey to get Owens attention.

Rolling Over!!

We were not fast enough to get the camera but Owen had a big milestone, he rolled over. From his front to his back and he did it twice. He was on the couch and luckly I was sitting on the floor watching him or else he would have rolled right on the floor. He looked up at me all surprised as if I was the one flipping over him.

Earlier today Owen nodded off while watching Saving Private Ryan with Daddy. Adam said he really liked the movie, he is such a boy, he likes football, ESPN and war movies.

bumbo toy

Hey, what is that on my new bumbo tray?
I can knock that down.
It's still there.
Oh it makes noise.
If I look away it will stop.
ooh what is this cool toy?
I can spin it and spin it.
My hand is stuck, my hand is free.
Yay, I luv my new toy.


This toy says 6 months+, Owen is so advanced.

Distraction tactics

Owen really does not care for tummy time, so we have to come up with ways to distract him. He really loves this light-up song playing toy. He actaully spent 5 minutes on his tummy and kept his head up.

Go Niners

Uncle Kevin is trying to teach Owen to be a Niners fan. Owen really likes watching football with the boys.

Happy birthday auntie

Owen and I took Aunt Jess out to dinner fir her birthday tonight and Owen actually cried in the restaraunt. He didn't hardly sleep all day long. And then woke 10 minutes after we got to the restaraunt. We had to take turns carrying him around outside the second half of dinner. He has never cried like that, poor kid, he was just so tired. But still didn't go to bed any earlier or sleep any longer.
Owen thought it was really funny.

Owen and daddy's busy day

He woke up at 8. Ate at 8:30 and we went for a run at 9. Stayed awake for first three miles- just looking around. Slept for last two miles. Woke up as soon as we stopped at home, but hung out looking at mr fan while Dad took a shower. Went to blockbuster and then the productivity level went way down. Hung out watching a movie and Owen's new favorite show, Glee. He loves the music; his new favorite song is the thong song. He tries to sing along with dad... "oooohhhhaaaawwwggggoooo."
Owen is doing really well with the bottle so far and tries to hang on to it.


Owen really likes to chew on anything soft. He especially likes for you to wrap your finger in a cloth and he will go to town on it.

grumpy face

Adam sent me this picture today of our grumpy face while I was at work.

"I just woke up."

I asked "But what happened to his clothes? Are you teaching him to hang out in this undies already?"

Adam's response: "He need changing too often to keep pants on and he slobbered on his shirt."

Not sleeping

This is Owen not taking a nap in his crib.









He has been sleeping quite a bit during the day though, usually 3 naps up to 4 total hours. And he has been sleeping 6 - 7 hours for his longest stretch at night. He is happy when he's well rested.

Woof woof

Owen would not look up for a picture. The doggies were much too interesting.

Go team

"Run, run, touchdown!!"



"I'm cute:)"

Snot nose

Owen is so snotty this morning. He has been sleeping in his chair with a humidifier every night since Tuesday. I hope he starts getting better soon. I feel so bad for my sick little man.

Baby legs

Owen is so cute in his Baby Legs. Great idea: warm like pants but easier to change a diaper.

Photos by grandma

Grandma spends some time each morning taking picures of Owen while she babysits this week.

Sniffles and coughs

Owen woke up 3 times last night coughing. Adam thinks his runny nose is cute. But I have the same cold and it is not fun. Poor little guy is such a trouper though, he is complaining less than me.

Contentment pose

Wild thing

You make my heart sing.
How cute is his wild thing outfit. Cousin Stone, we have to get together for a picture.

trying to talk

Owen is such a conversationalist. He likes to talk to you and I am sure he knows exactly what he is saying, so we just chat along with him.

Songs stop tears

Owen stops crying as soon as Adam starts singing. You can kinda see the tears still on his cheeks.

I will get you giraffe

I will get you, I will get you. Ahah, I got you giraffe.

The look of concentration on Owen's face is really saying that. He sits in this chair almost everyday (it is also his swing). But, for the first time he noticed the giraffe on his tray and decided to attack. Well it's not much of an assault considering he has not learned how to grab or pull. But, this is the first time he has really reached for something over and over. And the giraffe played back, bobbing it's head around and wiggling his rings. Owen gets so excited he starts kicking his feet and even pulls down the little zebra. Oh, we were so proud of our little man for reaching this milestone:)



(Yes, that is the shower in the background noise. I just finished cutting Adam's hair so we were all hanging out in the bathroom.)

Back to work

I survived my first day back to work. It was not weird being there but it was weird to not be with Owen. All of a sudden I have a lot of luggage to take to work. Big bag with purse, snacks and work stuff; bag for my pump and a homemade iced decaf latte as a treat for myself.



What a missed today: Owen chewing on and cuddling with his rattle from Iceland.



Grandpa and Adam took me out to dinner to celebrate my first day back. Owen was showing off his new outfit in the restaraunt. He was really well behaved staying mellow the whole time.

Last day of maternity leave

I am spending the whole day holding my baby Owen. I just watch him sleep and soak up all his love. It's my last day on maternity leave. Tomorrow he will be home with his dad and they will develop thier own daily schedule. Owen is so sweet in the mornings. He likes to talk and coo and squeal. I will miss that time of the day with him. Today we are just cuddling all day.

Cute sweatsuit

How cute is Owen in his one piece sweatsuit? Owen nodded off as soon as we were out the door. Jax helped pull the stroller along. He is so helpful.



They both needed some extra rest when we got home.

Sleeping like a baby

So it is Sunday, the football game is on and Owen and mommy are napping on the couch. Owen had a real hard time waking up. He kept crying out in a really sad whine with his bottom lip way out and then would doze off again when I cuddled him. But after our two hour nap we were refreshed.

Couch potatoes

Adam is giving Owen tips on zoning out in front of the tv. Owen missed his daddy while he was out getting us some venison.