Opps! Happy 4 Month Birthday baby Tweedle!

Well, life got away from me and I forgot to write your 4 month post.  You'll hit 5 months in a few days so this will mostly be a photo dump!

You did have a 4 month dr appoint, your weight coming in in the 60th percentile and your length in the 98th.  We definitely think you are a long baby!

Month 4 was spent at home in Minnesota.  Most your life has been spent traveling so this was a whole new ball game. 

 You toy with the idea of holding your bottle.

 You love watching tv with dad.

 We've taken you to a few local breweries.

 You practiced sitting up in the bumbo.

 And Mimi tried to take over the boppy.

 You tried out your big girl car seat.

 And enjoyed some beers with dad;)

 You watched the Minnesota Twins.

 Practiced standing, a lot!  You have some strong legs.

 You visited mom's work after she was laid off...it's a good place, with good people.  They just have some work to do.

 You took some naps and of course looked hella cute.  We worked on making sure you had time each day to nap instead of us always running around with you.  You used to not have a schedule but this month you definitely put us all on a natural schedule and we are glad you did!  Now there is nap time and a good bed time routine!

 You took in a St Paul Saints game.

 Celebrated memorial day.

 Enjoyed the camp chair you got from Tonya and Hija for your Baptism.

 We tried some solid food but mostly are waiting until after 6 months.

 We got some good sleep.

 We tried to keep you warm but failed!

You love walks outside and you love facing forward.  We have to wrap a towel around you so you fit in your big girl stroller facing out. 

You were introduced to Merlins Magic sleep suit...we love Merlins Magic sleep suit!  You sleep so good, like you are being cuddled, but we don't have to swaddle you which was getting dangerous as you would kick off the blankets.  (this sleep suit was purchased after a night of you being up almost every hour-the next day we ordered the next size up online!)

 You played with your pal Hootie.

 You road in the grocery cart like a big girl and loved it!  I can not say enough how much you dislike your carseat.

 You celebrated part of your 4 month Birthday with Tonya and Hija.

 And then mom and dad took you home and snapped some quick shots before bed.

Wearing the newborn pea outfit Grandma Terri
made you when you were a newborn.

Happy 4 Month Birthday Bug!  We can not tell you enough how fun it is to watch you grow!  With each new stage, and each new learning, we just fall more and more in love with being parents.  We were lucky enough to evolve into a family of three pretty naturally.  Granted we had Grandma Terri here to help and Grandma and Grandpa Bonnell were over all the time.  We all meshed very well!  But that doesn't mean it was easy.  Being up a lot at night, and having to be someone's constant can be intimidating.  And with both your dad and I being so independent, there was a bit of a learning curve.  And personally, I love how you interact with us now, and how you smile when we walk into a room.  At this point, there have only been two moments where I have been sad to see you grow up so fast.  One was when you hit 1 month-it just snuck up on us!  The other was two weeks ago as I watched you sleep.  You have grown so much!  But most of the time, I am right there with you, enjoying each new milestone! We love you so much little Lady Charleston!

Happy 3 month birthday Tweedle: Part Dos!

Look at your cute little bug face!  You love to smile and it melts my heart!

This month you had your first non family member babysit you.  But she's pretty much like family so not sure if it counts!

We hung out during hockey weekends in the hotel...you are a hotel regular now!

We spent more time outside.

And dressing up in our big girl cloths (6 months).

You have been practicing diligently at holding your bottle.  I'm sure in the next few months:)

You picked up a new trait;)

We took another trip to Utah. 

And you spent time alone with Mikey (and he was scared shitless).

You are starting to grab at stuff more and more daily and you love putting items, along with your hands, in your mouth.

We found beer in Utah so there may be potential there!

You got really excited at the thought of living closer to gma and gpa Durgin.

Dad and Mikey took you to your first baseball game, the Bee's.

And then it was back home.  You sure have logged a lot of miles on the plane and I don't blame you for not always liking it.  But you are so good and such a trooper.

We love you so much Tweedle!  looking forward to seeing how you grow in the next month. 

Happy 3 months Tweedle: Part One

Little Bug!  Happy 3 month Birthday.  You had another busy month.  Honestly, I look forward to a boring month-I have an internal battle with myself as I recap each month.  On one hand I am so happy for the experiences you have had, and that we take you out and about.  You are such a good girl, a trooper, and everyone loves your company.  But I definitely have moments where I wonder if we do too much, and expose you to too much.  I will just have to look back at this time as an adventure.  I'm sure some boring month in the future we'll be looking back on this craving an adventure.  But to be perfectly honest with you, your daddy and I love being out and seeing the world-we don't do to well cooped up.  In fact, you come from a long line of active people so who knows.  Maybe we are just doing what we are meant to do.  I mean, I know we are doing what we are MEANT to do, I just wish I didn't let me mind wander and worry.  

Month 3 started in Minnesota but not for long!

You hopped on yet another flight, this time headed to Boston to take in the Frozen Four and support Grandpa Bonnell and his Hobey Baker committee.

 You got to experience the underground subway system-a true workout!

And you dined at Durgin Park!  Your Durgin roots are from the East coast and it was fun finding little historical pieces that most likely link back to your lineage.

 Your first hockey game was at the Boston Garden.

 And you got all dressed up to celebrate the Hobey Baker awardee.

 You took your first swim and absolutely loved it!

And since the Garden was a bit loud, you took in the remaining Frozen Four games from a Bar...because who doesn't take a baby to the bar!

Since mom doesn't have a job, and dad's is flexible, we decided to take a deal from the airline as the flight was over booked and ended up spending one last night in Boston just the three of us.

Our last day in Boston, we got you on the Harbor...your first boat ride!

And since you peed through the one outfit we had for you, we of course had to get you a Cheers onsie.

Then it was back to home sweet home and just in time for some great weather!  You seriously could be outside all the time.

You spent the month cheering on the Wild...sadly they did not make it to the Stanley cup finals but it was fun to hope!

And you got to celebrate mom and dad being together for 13 years.  We are so thrilled that this year we got to celebrate with the third member of our little family-what a blessing!

 Your time at home between trips was definitely more relaxing.  Lots of rest and cuddles!

 We are excited for your hair to come in more...some days it looks red, some days it looks blonde.

And while mommy worked her seasonal hockey events during April, daddy got to spend quality time with you!  He had to give the pacifiers one more go but I think we've given up!  I think you own every single kind and you don't like any, yet you are always gnawing on your hands or bottle nipples-we just can't figure you out!

Stay tuned for the next part because this isn't enough adventure for one month!