Dylan Week by Week: 13

Hello again darling baby boy. You are now 13 weeks and guess what else? An entire 3 months old now!! I have to say..this week has been a stressful one but you were beautiful and wonderful as usual.
Here's a picture of you this week:

Let's see: This past week Mommy had to file your nails quite a bit. I didn't like to see the little scratches you were accidently giving yourself on your face. You didn't notice me doing this as you slept. (I knew you would be too fidgety if I tried otherwise) :)

This has been the week of big smiles and new laughs!! It's so fun trying to get you to laugh and hearing the new sounds and faces you are learning to make. This makes my day soooo much brighter! You especially like it when Mommy makes fish and pig faces. It cracks you up instantly. Mommy also learned a little trick to get you to smile for the camera! yay!

On Tuesday night we both stayed at your Grandpa and Grandma Fessenbecker's house for a sleepover and change of scenery. They missed you so much and love spending as much time as they can with you.

Your Great Grandma Roz sent a fun package for you again! There was a teddy bear (that you love) and bigger, warmer clothes. :)

This week you started holding your toys and moving them around in your hands! I was so excited to see you take even more interest in toys and objects. You are getting so big.

At the end of the week Grandpa and Grandma Bordner visited you while Daddy and Mommy went looking for a new car. From what they tell me it sounds like you had so much fun...and I think you'll like the car we picked out. We made sure it would be super safe for you.

Dylan, you are fast asleep. I can't wait to watch you wake up and hold you again. You amaze me more every single day. I love you always and forever,

Mommy

Dylan Week By Week: 12

Dylan Michael, you are now 12 amazing weeks old. It is the start of November and the leaves are falling as you are getting bigger and bigger. Changes everywhere... :)

Here is a picture of you this past week. I chose this one because...

It is right before you rolled over. (You have rolled over slightly before) but this week you rolled over side to side many times in a row. It was so cute and you looked as proud of yourself as Mommy and Daddy did!!
This week was also your first trip to the Farmer's Market. Mommy and Daddy put you in a sling and walked around everywhere. We shopped/looked for food, books, records, and many silly trinkets. You slept the whole time but I think you enjoyed yourself. Many people stopped to say how cute you are.
That day we also visited my dear friend Katelyn. She couldn't wait to meet you! Even though she was healing from an injury she held you and fed you. She also gave you so many precious clothes! She loves you oh so much! We had the perfect visit sipping apple cider and eating homemade cookies.
I think you must of had a little growth spurt! You are just about grown out of your car seat and bassinet and many of your 0-3 onesies now. Mommy has to go through your summer clothes that you'll never wear again and give them away to Daddy's coworker who is having a baby soon. It makes me sad to know that you will never be that little ever again but I am so excited for now and the future. Though I think I will hold on to few of my favorites for keepsake.
Your mobile is your favorite thing this week and previous weeks. You are captivated under it and smile and laugh at the characters going by.
You are staying awake for story time and love looking at pictures in the books. I see your eyes dart all over the page taking everything in. I hope you never lose your wonder for books. Mommy loves this time with you.
You are more interested in toys this week. You hit them and smile and laugh at the reaction you make when it starts to play music. It is the sweetest thing ever to watch you (and I think the one Aunt Kate gave you is your favorite).

Dear Boy, you are starting to fuss now so I will end my letter and feed you and hug you and kiss those round cheeks!
Love, Mommy

ReNesting: Living Room

So one of my newer goals I've become obsessed with is redecorating our living room. It really needs some work and this week I've been collecting some inspirational photos that I wanted to share with you all. I don't really have a particular aesthetic though I do enjoy: pops of color, books on display, elegant clutter, funky chairs, and/or a lived in, cozy feel. Enjoy the eye candy!