Reed Rolling Over

6 Weeks Old

Reed is 6 weeks old. Today we took Reed to the doctor again. (Because we are new parents and worry about everything). Well the big news about the apt. is that he weighed 9.6 lbs. That is right he gained 1 pound and 3 onces in 5 days. On the way to lunch we stopped and took some pictures in the sun flowers at Shelby farms. They were much prettier before the rain we had last night, but it was still fun. Oh and a sleep update: Reed slept for 2 five hour sets last night, yeah! Enjoy the pictures of the HUGE kid.

Playing in the buff!

Reed has been spending a bit of time in the buff everyday. It is his favorite part of the day. I get the most smiles and happiest baby during this time. He will play on the floor of the bathroom in the buff for an hour before he has had enough. I lay down a blanket and turn on the space heater. I also put his chair that plays music and lights up by him. He kicks his legs and has the best time. So here are some pictures of his favorite times. You will notice all the happy faces, even a smile or two.

Splish Splash!

Splish, splash Reed is finally taking a bath. Reed finally got his first bath this week on Thursday. We had to wait until now due to his umbilical cord hanging on for dear life. Nick and I were very excited about the bath. We had hoped that it would be calming to him and provide us with another tool on those lovely fussy evenings. So the bath went something like this. "Screaming, screaming, screaming, (into the water) SILENT & CALM". It worked. He loved it. He is for sure a Mommy;s boy to love his bath. So hopefully we can add this to our bedtime routine for a good night. Oh and he slept for 5 1/2 hours that night. Enjoy the pictures. "Oh my this feels nice."
"Look how happy I am."
"Mommy is a great scrubber."
"Hemi I am o.k., Mommy is holding me tight."

Reed is a BIG boy!

Reed and I both went to the Dr. on Monday. He had to go have his belly button checked on, because the umbilical cord had still not fallen. Dr. Higg put silver nitrate on it, and poof it was gone the next morning. YEAH! He weighed 8.3 lbs. He is growing like a weed. He has now outgrown 2 sleepers. So sad. He has also started to smile at us a bit. I will hopefully get a picture of this soon, but you never know when one will pop up. Enjoy the pictures. KatieReed and Dr. Cyrus ( she delivered him). He is screaming at her just like he did last time he saw her at delivery. Ha ha !
Reed and I playing on the floor. Right before Nick took the picture he had just pooped all down my leg as he sat on my lap. Oh yeah motherhood.

Snug as a bug in his fighter pilot chair. He is getting to big, check out the cheeks.

Newest Sycamore Lion

Dr. Butler and her new grand baby
Aunt Lisa Lov'n on her baby.
Today Reed went to school. He was so excited to meet all the people who were talking to him for 8 months. We spent the whole afternoon at the school. I had originally just gone to have lunch and then go, but to say the least I was there until 4:45. (Just like in the olden days.) Reed and I helped the teachers get ready for school next week. It was great for me to get OUT of the house and talk to GROWN ups for a change. A part of me really wishes I was at school preparing my own classroom. I just love what I do soooo very much. I will miss my co workers and the kids so very badly.

1 Month Old!

Reed is one month old today! Wow how time flies. He has changed so much since he first let us adore him. He has been taking naps in his big boy bed. He is following objects very well, and loves to look at faces. On Sunday night he even slept 6 hours straight. (Only a one time occurrence, but it was still nice). He really enjoyed meeting his Aunt Sandy, Uncle Will, Aunt Wendy, and seeing Grandpa again. Enjoy the pictures. Smiles, Katie Aunt Sandy
Aunt Sandy & Grandpa
Lov'n Aunt Sandy
1 Month Today!

Sleeping In Big Boy Bed
Aunt Sandy
Aunt Wendy


Uncle Will was too scared to hold Reed, so he held his own version of a baby.