The Young Scholar

"Hmmm, this book is very interesting . . .

. . . and tasty too!"

Hope everyone is well and enjoying their week!

Rockin' Recipe

We made these for dinner last night. They were delish. Actually, you should probably get yerself to a treadmill pronto for just looking at the recipe. Yes, they were that good. In a stick to your buns kind of way. Just thought I'd pass on something yummy!

Cutie Pie!

Mama loves Ian

Being Ian's mommy is so much fun! I couldn't imagine a better way to spend my days. Our sweet monkey is now fifteen weeks and over fourteen pounds. His chub is so wonderfully kissable! We experienced his first laugh this past weekend and he has been giggling up a storm over the last couple days. He loves reading books, singing silly songs, and playing airplane. He likes snuggling with daddy when he gets home from work and being carried close to mama during the day.

Life with Ian is just amazing! It's neat seeing things through his eyes. We have been getting lots of heavy rain the past week. A few days ago, we opened up the back door and stood just inside the house smelling the rain and watching it form a rushing stream in the ditch adjacent to our back-yard. A look of wonderment crossed Ian's face, and I realized that he was seeing rain and feeling it's refreshing breeze for the first time. How privileged I am to experience these firsts with him!

Like father, like son

Smiley McSmileykins getting ready for a bath

Snoozin' (with a cute sock monkey bum!)

Daddy goofing off with Ian and. . .
. . . just a couple seconds later, Ian makes the same goofy face at Daddy.

Like father, like son - I love my boys!

Oh yeah, and here's Gonzo pushing his way in front of the camera for a picture

What I've been up to . .

Trying to pet my pug brother (with daddy's help of course)

Smiling!!! I've been smiling in response to my Mommy's and Daddy's smiles for a couple weeks (they just haven't had a chance to get it on camera)

Learning how to say Ga-Ga, my first syllable-sound!

(I usually say it when I'm not too happy! I was

ready for Mama to stop taking pictures and hold me!)

Snuggling with my daddy!

Sleeping . . . It's what we do.

Sleeping just before his bath this morning

Sleeping on Grammie's shoulder
Zonked out after some cuddle time

He's here!

Ian William Davis was born on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:19 am. He was a little peanut, weighing 6lbs 12oz and measuring 19.75 inches in length. He's been eatting like a champ and is over 7lbs now! He is such a sweetheart! He loves to snuggle, rarely cries, and would love to eat all night long. Bill's been using some of his vacation since Ian was born, so we've really enjoyed just relaxing as a family. Now the part you've been waiting for . . . pictures!

Ian and mommy just a couple hours after he was born

Our first picture as a family Not knowing quite what to think about life!
Daddy getting Ian undressed for his first sponge bath at home

(his cord stump fell off last night, so tonight he will have his first real bath!)Cool 'do

Our Nursery

So, today is our due date and we are so excited to meet our baby! We're ready to get this show on the road, but in the mean time, here are pictures of a couple things we have accomplished over the last few months.

Growing a belly:

Our baby's nursery:

Owls on the wall when you walk in the room

Tree painted over the crib

It's really hard to see, but the room is aqua and the trees and owls are cream

Gonzo waiting for the baby:

Alright baby, now it's all up to you! We can't wait to meet you!!!