New developments!

Today was a day of new developments for Parker.  He reached for a toy and got up on his side and he really starting lifting his head for tummy time.  It's so funny to see the differences between Grant and Parker.  I'm sure it will become more apparent as time goes on, but I guess I expected that they would react similarly to things and although there are definitely some similarities there are many differences.  Grant loved tummy time, was lifting his head high at this point and rolled over soon after.  Parker is lukewarm on tummy time, but much more social than G was at this age.  He smiled earlier and seems a little more engaged with people (which is hilarious because we all know Grant is quite the social butterfly).  Interesting!  Wish I had caught a shot of Parker playing this afternoon, but I'll try to capture it in a picture or video soon.  Lucky Aunt Alison came for a surprise visit and got to see some of the action firsthand!

Pictures taken by Grant!

 Grant in my sunglasses...forgot his

Putting on the lbs :)

 Grant's new favorite book, lol

Comparison pic from the first few days at home...

 Friends at the park!

Second child syndrome

Poor Parker.  He is already 7 weeks old and hasn't even gotten a blog post yet.  I hear this is what people call the "second child syndrome" (I wouldn't know, being a first child and all).  I have taken some pictures, but not a ton.  I think I need to be better at it or the poor child will think he was neglected as an infant.  Don't worry, he's not being neglected!  So far he's been a very well behaved baby and a great addition to the family.  He just started smiling in the past week or two (see I don't even remember the date!), which is awesome and he's getting stronger and bigger every day!  Here are some pictures with evidence :)

In the hospital

First days home

Back to the hospital for jaundice, getting his tan on under the lights.

Brothers!

Promise no babies were harmed in these two pictures!

 Promise no babies were harmed in these two pictures!

Grant's first dentist appointment (the first child still gets to make an appearance, clearly)

Easter egg hunt

Showing off during tummy time

Smiles!

 Hugs!

 
Very true...

Grant's first Rita's of the season

A picnic with tons of babies!  (3 sets of twins born within a week of each other in attendance)

Snuggles with Uncle Jeff

Pushing Kate and Miles with Claire

Park time with Samantha (geez Parker isn't even in these pics)

Getting big!

In jail at a playdate at Caitlin's house...needed to keep him away from two 9 month olds and a dog!  Not to mention the 3 year olds.

Getting caught up...again

Here are some pictures from the holidays and Grant's birthday.  I am trying to catch up on older photos, so I can start fresh when the baby comes.  35 weeks and counting.