One Month Old!

Somehow our little Graham is already one month old! 

He weighed in at 9 pounds 3 ounces (25-50th percentile), 22 inches (75th percentile), and 15 1/4 in head circumference (90th percentile.)

Graham has proved to be a very sweet baby thus far.  He much prefers to be held and cuddled rather than put down.  He is starting to have more alert periods each day, but is still pretty sleepy anytime we are in the car or on the go.  Overnight he is a champ, often sleeping for four hour stretches.  His gas issues seem to be getting better each day, so hopefully his system is working everything out.  He definitely recognizes Sam, Liv and my voices and turns his head towards them.  His eyes seem to be getting bluer and bluer by the day.  Happy one month of life and happy leap year!

Somebody couldn't resist taking part in the photo shoot....

Meow!

Pretend Vet

Nude Newborn

We had some pictures taken of Graham over the weekend by local photographer Julia Franzosa who was looking to update the images on her website.  Here is a link with a preview of the pictures which I think turned out really great!  My nude little man is pretty cute.

http://www.julia-franzosa.com/newborn-photographer-in-chicago

(If you have a moment, leave a comment on the photographers blog and if we get enough comments, we will get free prints.  Thanks!)

Prepping for Ballet

I've been thinking about signing up Olivia for ballet classes this spring when she turns two.  I am pretty confident that she will love it considering the fun she had in this beautiful tutu and leotard. I see many dance recitals in our future...

Happy Birthday Dada (Sam)!

Dear Dada--

I know I am less than a month old, but I am pretty wise for a little baby and have already picked up on some important things about life.

First, I am confident you are an amazing dad and I am lucky to have you as my own.  I hear my crazy older sister constantly calling your name and laughing hysterically when you are around.  It seems like you have a good tickle attack that I am sure I will be the recipient of when I get a little bigger.  I've heard some of the songs you make up lyrics to and they are awesome.  Plus I've been catching you whistling the theme song from the Sprout channel, so I can tell you are a kid at heart.

Second, I've noticed that when you are around, everybody is smiling and happy, especially Mom.  She lights up when you get home from work (both because she loves you and probably because she is thrilled to have your extra hands around for bedtime too).  But more than just Mom and Olivia, you seem to bring a lot of joy and laughter to your family and friends.

Finally, I've seen how much you love your family and how hard you work for us and just wanted to make sure you know that we really appreciate it.

So happy 31st birthday to the best dad a new baby could ask for.   Mom, Olivia, Penny and I love you very much and hope this is one of your best years yet (I mean how could it not be now that I am around!!!)

Love Always,
Graham

One Crazy Pig