2 Months!

As hard as it is to believe, young Miles reached the 2-month milestone on Tuesday! He has changed a lot in the last two months--we are able to do tummy time for a little longer each day and he is able to hold his head higher and steadier a little more each day! He is constantly "talking" back to us--no official words yet, obviously, but that's okay. :) Patrick and I already knew he was growing like a beanstalk since we dress him every day--and he's already in size 6-month clothes--but our trip to the doctor on Tuesday confirmed it. Our growing boy is a whopping 16 pounds and 24.5 inches long!

Knowing that babies are supposed to double their weight by 6 months, I have been doing a bit of research on Miles's new carseat. His current one is great but it maxes out at 22 pounds. Since he has gained a little over 6 pounds in two months, I have a feeling he'll be needing a new car seat before he reaches 6 months so I've had to put my research into high gear! The decision is further complicated by the fact that convertible car seats are crazy expensive and when (sometimes I wonder IF) I find a job and start working again we'll need one for each car. No time to worry about that right now, though, we'll get a second one when (IF) we need it.

Miles Trippin'

Patrick and I took Miles on his first big trip last week. We went back to Iowa so Grandma Sheri could introduce Miles to his Aunt Alecia and the rest of the extended family. I meant to take pictures of us as we made our way east but that just did not happen! Instead, I have some of the first pictures of Alecia that have been taken in YEARS!!

We had a busy week at home in Iowa, including attending the annual RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) at the Harris-O'Brien farm. The celebration also doubled as a double birthday party for Caia Harris and cousin Shannon.

We also had a little welcoming party/baby shower for young Miles so many people could meat Miles without us having to travel all over Southwest Iowa to show him off!