Some Quality Time in Scottsdale, AZ

CJ and I are so blessed. My mother took us on a lil vacation to a very nice resort in Scottsdale, AZ. It was a lot of fun...although CJ missed his bouncer. He got to swim in the kiddie pool which he just loved. He got to relax and get waited on hand and foot but that isn't anything new. hahaha

Chilling by the misters...it was sooo hottt!!

CJ enjoying the king size bed

Quick Learner

I love this video. CJ learned how to jump/bounce so quickly!!

All Smiles!!

CJ has definitely got the hang of showing his favorite people a little smile. He is such a happy baby. If he doesn't know you then you will probably wont see it. He also hides them when the camera comes out...but his Mina and I have learned a few tricks to catch him mid-smile :)

My Favorite Pics this week

A few pics that just warm my heart....

CJ sharing a nap with Mina

Lifting his head!

Peace!

CJ Likes his Cereal

I'll be heading back to work soon so I have been trying to get CJ to eat baby cereal.  He actually seems to like it. YAY! He makes a big mess...but that is what babies do. Pretty soon it will be the good stuff! Here we come baby food lol.

CJ's First Sporting Event...Aces Baseball Game!

My mom and I took CJ to his first sports event. It was a baseball game for the Reno Aces. He nor I really paid attention to the game but he really enjoyed being outside and looking at all of the interesting new people around him. He did so well especially since he was passed around so much. It was Military Night and all of my mom's friends that were there just had to have some of his attention. I didn't like that so much but it's the price you pay when you have an adorable baby. I dressed him in a cute lil baseball outfit too! Can't wait for the next game.



New Toys!

I couldn't help myself...CJ was in need of some new toys. He gets bored so easily. I got him a play mat so he could practice his tummy time and control of his hands. He also got a jumper...which he loves! Pics and video below. I ordered them online and I was so excited to see his reaction to his new toys. When they finally arrived his eyes were glued on them as I was putting them together. He was so curious. I can't wait for Christmas!!

CJ using his jumper for the first time...I had it a little low so it was more like a walker. We are still working on him actually jumping in it :)

CJ exploring his new play mat!



My CJ is 4 Months Old!!!!!

I have had the incredible blessing of being the mother to CJ for 4 months now. I can't believe it's been that long. He has grown sooo much from the day he first brought a smile to my face. CJ now lifts his head up when he is laying on his stomach...which eventually leads to him rolling over on his back. Check out the video...

Wow too cute I must say. The other day CJ also reached for me. I mean a real reach. Then I soon scared him with my screech of excitement. Everyday it's something new. Tomorrow he has his 4 month checkup with the Dr. I will get an official weight and length. I measured and weighed him on my own and he is 15lbs and 24 inches. Goodness my big boy!!

CJ sound asleep after a couple hours of constant attention at a BBQ.

CJ fresh outta the bath lifting that big 'ol head once again :)

Big Cory and I both agree...CJ looks like his grandad in this pic!



CJ's Big Man Dance

Just a quick clip of CJ doing his "Big Man Dance." LOL I always think he is trying to puff his chest up to look bigger when he does this. :)



Finger Tasting Good!!

CJ has this new obsession with his fingers. Smack smack...suck suck...that's all I hear nowadays lol. While feeding him, sometimes he will stop and actually put his hand in his mouth like those fingers taste better. He doesn't use a pacifier so I guess his fingers have taken the place of that. I'll let him have his little habit now but I don't want a 3 year old who constantly has his hands in his mouth..Not like his daddy used to do hahaha. To be continued :)..............

CJ sucking on those freshly washed fingers

CJ's dad when he was younger...sucking on his thumb. :)

Favorite Pic of the Week (7/22/11)

CJ just finished a big meal and had to take some time to relax. He looks like such a grown man in this picture. Chillin' like his daddy :)

CJ's First Taste of Cereal

CJ is breast fed and boy he does not skip a meal. Pretty much the only time he gets mad is when he is hungry. The other day my mom suggested I try baby cereal so he could stay fuller longer. He ate about 6 lil spoonfuls till he was over it. It was just the introduction though so I'll ease him into it.

CJ is 3 months old!!

OMG! My lil man is 3 months old.. well actually now that I am writing this he will be 4 months soon. He is learning so much! He is so observant and curious. He speaks a lot more. He will grab for things and smile when something or someone entertains him. He is growing so much as well. Just yesterday I weighed him... 15lbs! OMG big Boy! :) Can't wait to see what he will show me next!

Florida Roots...and saying Goodbye to Daddy

So the Florida trip... Well I just got to say I am so blessed to have such a good child. I was extra nervous about how it would be to travel with a little one but it really wasn't that bad. Our flight to Florida was a red eye which actually worked out for the better because we didn't have to deal with the crowds and CJ slept for most of the time.  I got a little shut-eye too!

Cory's family couldn't get enough of CJ of course!! He got to meet all of his aunt's, uncles, many of his cousins, his grandparents and his great grandparents. It was quite a fun week. CJ did so good too. He was passed around all day and never got upset by anyone. He is a people person for sure! CJ also got to see his first fireworks at the family's annual 4th of July Picnic. He was so amazed. It got too smokey though and the mosquitoes were hungry so I only kept him outside for a little bit. I was so happy he finally got to meet his dad's side of the family. I hope we get to go back soon so CJ keeps that connection! We love Florida :) The only sad part of the trip was that we had to part from Daddy. He had to stay behind so he could finish his last semester of school. Tears :( CJ definitely misses him. He was extra fussy the days after we returned to Las Vegas. Every now and then his dad sends us videos so CJ can see him. When Big Cory calls I'll put him on speaker and CJ's eyes light up and get big! Hopefully we will get a visit from his dad in September!!!



CJ and his GG

Wow!! It's been quite awhile since I have posted anything. We have been busy traveling across the country and even moving back to Reno. Now we are settling in so I should be able to post more often. So Where did I leave off??...

Well a few weeks ago my Grandma, CJ's GG, came to visit us in Las Vegas. CJ loved her! I'm pretty sure he smiled at her immediately. I guess she is a pro at making a child feel happy and comfortable. I wish we lived closer so CJ could get to know her better but the time they did get to spend together was great! We took some professional pictures when CJ was 9 weeks. We hope you get to visit again soon GG!

Favorite Pics of the Week- Catch Up

I was looking through my phone photo album which is all about CJ now. There are a lot of pics I haven't added to the blog but they are so cute I have to put them up. These were all taken within the past 2 weeks.

My New FaceBook Photo :) We were headed to his Auntie Anette's HS graduation

Those cheeks!! Those lips!! I love 'em!!

CJ taking a nap with his Daddy <3

CJ meeting my best buddy Casey for the first time---That was also Casey's first time holding a baby! They both did great! :)

CJ Talking to his Monkeys

Just a lil quick video I forgot to add last week. CJ is enjoying his lil monkeys. They come in handy when we need to keep him entertained for a moment. He will usually be into them for 10 minutes until he gets bored hahaa.

CJ and his Auntie Anette

CJ's bond with his Auntie Anette is growing. Anette has always been helpful with CJ but gets a little anxious when he starts crying, as I am sure anyone who has not really been around babies would be. Still I have noticed lately that Anette has started to get past the fear of CJ's cry and really get to enjoy him. He loves to crack a lil smile for her..which adds evidence to her claim that she is his favorite..after me and his daddy of course. I don't know if his Mina would agree with that though lol.

CJ Discovered his Foot!

This morning CJ and I were having our morning chat and he spotted something new. The expression on his face was adorable as his eyes got big and he stared down at his foot. I wish I had a camera handy!! It took him a few minutes to coordinate his hands and arms to reach out and touch it. I am sure in a week or so he will be able to reach down and have a firm grip on his newly discovered foot. Hahaha too cute!

CJ's Two Month Milestones!!

Oh Wow!! I am so amazed that CJ is already 2 months old. Didn't I just blog about him being 1 month?? He is growing and picking up on things so quickly. He has his own baby vocabulary now that just melts my heart. He also has given just about everybody a definite smile. CJ loves to stick out his tongue and chew on his hand. Uh oh..he may start teething soon!  CJ recognizes his name and my voice! He knows his mommy is! I love my lil man!