Although Devon isn't actually 4 months until the 29th he had his 4 month check up today:
19lbs & 27.1/2" long...He's almost doubled his weight :) and my guess is will probably have doubled it before he is 5 months old.
He was super cranky right before we left and I was actually slightly worried about him as he was super constipated (and in a few years if he ever reads this may hate me for writing that) and was in a considerable amount of pain, I was actually releived that we were going to the doctor so I could ask him if this was normal and what I can do to help him. Right before we left-I was literally putting his jacket on him-he cleared himself out and was as happy as a clam for Dr. Teckle.
It's so hard to beleive that he is 4 months old, it seems like just yesterday I was praying to have a healthy baby (and to not be pregnant anymore) and now he is growing like a weed, I guess what they say is true, "they grow up so fast".
Thursday, November 27, 2008
4 Months...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Christmas Cards
I picked up our photos at the photo studio yesterday and now the Christmas cards are officially in the mail and on their way! The photo's turned out amazing and I am hoping to get my MIL to scan them so I can post them soon.
This is our 2008 Christmas letter:
Merry Christmas Everyone!
The last 2 years have been a busy one for Duane and myself. In September 2006 we moved into our first purchased home, 2 days later we went to Disneyland where we got engaged, November 2008 had us in the Dominican Republic saying I do in front of our immediate family and a few close friends. December 1st we celebrated our marriage with family and friends. And just a few weeks later we found out we were going to have a baby! Devon Lyle (after his Papa) Brolund was born via c-section July 29, 2008 at 4:15 pm. 10 lbs 4.½ oz & 21 inches long.
The last 4 months has had us learning to be a family of 3 and we are enjoying being parents to such a sweet and good natured (most of the time anyway) boy. He is such a blessing and Duane and I embrace parenthood each and everyday and know how lucky we are to have a healthy baby boy to call our very own! Duane is a wonderful Dad and I am so thankful for such a great husband!!! Just last year we celebrated our first Christmas as a married couple and this year we celebrate it as a family!
The year has brought several other changes as well. Duane left his job in the aerospace field and joined my company (AI Industries ~ Specializing in Structural Steel mostly in the US Market) as a machinist. This change was unexpected but has turned out to be a very positive one for us. I am currently on maternity leave until July 2008 and am enjoying my time as a stay at home mom. We also bought a new “mommy mobile” (A Suzuki XL7 SUV) when I found out I was pregnant, and it is wonderful to have AWD on those trips to Kelowna to see Lyle and Nicole (Nana & Papa). The extra room has also proven beneficial with a baby! Duane is also driving a different vehicle after a unfortunate hit and run accident in January, thankfully no one was hurt, just our car J .
We have also renovated our apartment a little, Duane did a wonderful job installing laminate flooring throughout, and now that I know he is such a handyman I am looking forward to him installing some track lighting in the kitchen, a ceiling fan in the dining room, a backsplash in the kitchen and possibly new counter tops. This should all be completed by the time we need to move into a larger space and sell.
I have started a blog to share our lives with you all on a more regular basis, I also post photos and videos of our little Devon. Feel free to visit, read and leave me a comment. http://jessicaandduane.blogspot.com/ Although being a new mom has kept me from updating on a regular basis I hope to get Devon on more of a schedule and post more regularly soon!
After such a whirlwind past few years, Duane and I are looking forward to sitting back and enjoying out life as a little family and adapting to all these wonderful things.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Duane, Jessica and Devon Brolund
And that is basically our life in the last year in a nut shell!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Photo link
Just a sneak peak at one of the new pictures in Devon's most recent album...check it out at the link below
Early Christmas Gift from Grandpa...
Due to the nature of Devon's Christmas gift from Grandpa (my Dad), he decided that Devon would get more use out of it than if we waited till December 25th...and he was right. Thank-you Dad!
I put my little munchkin in his new toy and was in the kitchen tidying up. For the longest time I could hear the music the "jumperoo" makes when it is moved and I could hear Devon cooing and talking then NOTHING. SO I peaked my head around the corner to check on my little boy and here is was I found!
Devon had tuckered himself out while playing and had fallen asleep while jumping! Too Cute!He LOVES his "jumperoo" and I am a little sad that it will probably only get use for another couple months or so (baby stuff is so expensive considering it only gets minimal use), and we will have to pack it up and put it away for the next baby!
I have a cute video of him going crazy in it but I cannot figure out the video upload thing! Maybe another day!
A few weeks ago Duane, Devon & I went to Wal-Mart to get family photos done for Christmas. We ended up getting a family shot done, one of just the 2 of us and one of just Devon, and needless to say it cost an arm and a leg BUT I am so excited to pick them up today and get them sent out to our family! I wanted to be able to send a copy to everyone but there aren't enough copies to put in all the Christmas cards so I made the executive decision that only actual family gets them this year and next year we know to get more copies! My Christmas cards have been addressed since July, last week I wrote our annual Christmas letter (which I may post closer to Christmas) and once I have our photos I can mail out our Christmas cards.
I am SO excited about Christmas this year! I am so excited to start tradtions for Devon that are going to make Christmas special for him for years to come. I am excited to keep some of the traditions my parents and Duane's parents started with us alive. I am excited to see him look at the lights with a twinkle in his eye. I am just plain excited. I know he is too young to understand what is going on and even too young to understand what we have started but this is our first Christmas as a family and my heart feels to full!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
It's been a while!
It's been a very long time since I have posted and although I am pretty certain that no one reads this, I am pretty determined to become a faithful blogger!
Devon is changing so much each day! He is cooing and talking so much and he giggles and smiles (and do they ever melt my heart). He is almost 4 months old and is such a big strong little boy, he is almost in 12 month clothing, and can almost sit all by himself!
He has had so many firsts in the last few months physically and developementally I think I may have myself a little genius. Duane continues to surprise me by being such a wonderful and loving parent. I find myself being more appreciative of my own parents as well, and far more understanding of the rules that were set for me when I was a child!
A few fall photos for you...Isn't he the cutest? For more photos see the below links:
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