The Sleep States of Gideon

To our boy, sleep states are not as we know them.
R.E.M. to us means Rapid Eye Movement. Gideon translates it to: Reclining, Elevated or Mobile.













N.R.E.M. or non-Rapid Eye Movement to Gideon means "Not Reclined, Elevated or Mobile.


















Our baby boy is one month old now. I can't even believe it. Today he had his doctor's appointment and is quickly on his way to the NFL, much to his daddy's delight. He is 23 inches long and 11 1/2 pounds. Our goal is now to get him to sleep through the night. Gideon is a very good baby. He is just starting to focus on objects. He smiles once in a while, but not at us yet...can't wait! He's big on eating and gets so excited, he usually swats his own bottle away with his flailing arms and then looks at us like WE took it. He grunts to get our attention and if he's really frustrated, his grunts turn into yelps...it's so cute! 

Our Memorial Day ended with a game of Bocce Ball. Best story ever! We were throwing the balls against a tree ad a squirrel ran down and stopped a foot off the ground. We threw one more ball thinking it would scare him away and he actually jumped off the tree and chased it! It was HILARIOUS!! 

Gideon thoroughly enjoyed himself as you can see.

















One of the few pictures we have with his eyes open.

Our chubster chilling with mommy.





Ever seen a baby "Smoke" a bottle? Gideon takes feeding time seriously!


How Gideon travels in the car. Notice the curled toes...Seriously, our driving isn't THAT scary.













We love our little Gideon.

Life in Fast-forward

I can't believe it was 2 weeks ago already that our little guy joined our family. I'm sure all the parents know what I'm saying when I say how time speeds up and they grow so fast. Yes, it hasn't been that long, but still, he is already beginning to look different! I'm trying to enjoy every minute I have with him (that's easier said than done at 4am). He's such a good sweet baby.
Here are lots of pictures, and he's sleeping in most. I pull out the camera probably 15 times a day! :)




Baby Bear with mommy









Baby Bear with daddy...he loves to curl up with daddy cuz he's SO toasty warm.








In his cute clothes that consist of more than just a onesie. The shoes were given to us by some friends...aren't they adorable?! BTW- they might be on the wrong feet. I can't tell and I seriously looked at them for 5 minutes!






Doesn't he look spoiled? "Feed me while I lounge here."






I LOVE this picture. That little smirk kills me.







Finally, probably my favorite pic...he knows just how to pose to melt his mommy's heart.

Happy Mothers Day

Here is my tribute to the Mother's in my life. First my mother Angela. My poor mother........ I don't know how she has put up with it for so long. Between me and brothers I am surprised she still has her sanity, not to mention the dogs that she also serves as a mother to. We use to play a game to see who could drive my mom so crazy that all she could do was laugh out of frustration. So here is to you mom thanks for always caring and worrying about my welfare. Thanks for putting up with all my teasing and joking over the years. I am still surprised that you consider me your favorite son :)

My mother in-law Kathy. The word I can use to describe her would be selfless. I don't know if I know someone who works harder than she does. She never thinks about herself just about others. Even though she doesn't get my jokes she will always laugh anyway.

My dearest Wife:  Happy first mother day! I am so proud of you! You have been and will continue to be a wonderful mother.  Our little Gideon is a lucky little guy to call you his mom.  I love you sweetie you are my world I am excited to be with you for this thing called parenthood, because lets face it babe you are carrying this team.