Why do I even bother?

Taking pictures of 2 boys under the age of 2 is basically impossible. Oh well, they're funny to look at.

6 months for Gravy

So pretty much we should have just named him Gravey, since that what he's called 90% of the time. He had his 6 month check-up yesterday and I'm still smiling I was so excited about the whole thing.

Weight-15 lbs, 6 0z
Length 25.5

So he is now 15% for head, length, and weight for a 6 month old. He just keeps doing better and better. At his last check-up (he was 2 months old adjusted) he still wasn't smiling, cooing, or making eye contact. The doctor talked about early intervention and possibly needing some help to make sure he doesn't get too far behind.

I didn't follow up with it and I glad because now! He is laughing, blowing raspberries, talks all day long, looks back and forth between people who are talking, rolls from tummy to back, brings toys to his mouth, and is pretty much just awesome. I was so happy to report that he was doing everything a four month old should be doing and then some. yay!

I think my heart just stopped...

He smiles all the time as long as the camera isn't out, he loves his big brother and doesn't even complain when he gets a little squished by him, he has a head that is even bigger than his brother's was, he is getting to big to carry around, he loves loves love to cuddle and be held ALL DAY LONG, he is FINALLY starting to get his days and nights in order, he still hates tummy time, he's lost all of his hair and we're still not sure what color it's going to be, and he is loved so very much. Oh Davey, we're so glad you're doing so well.

Just a little early...

We like to celebrate birthdays early aruond here. Ok, actually I just like to buy my kid stuff, because he has the best reactions and gets so excited. I've been looking for a little toddler bike for him for awhile and of course we buy everything though craigslist. I came across an ad for a big wheels trike, a toddler power wheels and a bigger power wheels, both battery operated. So I picked them all up for 50 bones and now have the happiest boy in the world.

I'm pretty sure he would sleep with this if I let him. He is in heaven right now. Little boy heaven.

It's been long enough...

And we actually did have some fun this summer, so I need to document it! Well, at least show some pictures, that is.

Towards the end of july we went camping with Josh's parents and some of their friends. Josh's brother has a little pop up trailer that he let us borrow, otherwise I'm pretty sure this trip wouldn't have happened. Camping with an almost 2 year old and a four month old in the rain does not sound like fun-unless you are in a trailer with a soft, dry bed!


Um, this is the only picture of David I got. And he's so bundled up in blankets you can barely even see him. Babies are really not that exciting on a camping trip. Sorry David.

Carden takes after his Dad and loves loves RC cars. I wish I could understand this, but if it makes him happy, then I'm happy. I'm pretty sure Carden is going to lose his voice if he doesn't stop making car sounds. He growls like an engine all day.

Grandma brought marshmallow guns for everyone. Carden thought it looked fun but was very confused when the marshmallow kept falling out.

Love this boy.

We haven't had one of these pictures for awhile. And I think we can wait awhile until the next one too.

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Sweet babies...

And finally...

Bet you didn't even notice the baby on the last one, right? You were too distracted by that HAIR! Have you ever seen hair so red/orange/gold and shiny? I didn't think so. Poor kid. I hope he doesn't hate it too much.

Five blood draws, one urgent care visit, one 9-hour ER trip, one urine test, one kidney ultrasound, and two EKGs laters, we finally got results from all of David's testing: nothing. He's fine. This past week has been a NIGHTMARE for poor Davey Gravey. We've been testing his blood since he left the hospital because he was anemic and had elevated electrolytes and bilirubin. Well this last blood test also showed that his potassium levels were in the critical range. It's easy to get a false level for potassium so they had us draw the blood again. And when that came back high, we had to draw it again and again, and my poor baby with the chubby arms is quite a fighter and does not give up his blood easily. When he had elevated levels at hte ER, everyone went into panic mode, because it's abig deal to have high potassium, so we had to do all of these other test, but luckily everything came back normal so they tested his blood one more time, and we finally got a good blood draw and the right number. Anyway it's over now, thank goodness, and everything is apparently fine.

David had his four month check-up last week and the results are in! He is chunky! Everyone at the ER was amazed that he was a premie, because he doesn't look like one now! Yay for chunky babies!

Length: 22.5

Weight: 12.7

He's now 10th percentile for weight for a four month old and 3rd percentile for length. He's on the charts for his age already! This is a big deal for a premie, because they usually don't catch up for a long time, so we are excited around here!



Holy cuteness, right? I know.

Heavy Load

Anybody want to guess how much this whopper weighs?