Smile for the camera

Dad and I setup an in-home photo shoot this weekend, to get shots of you in a bunch of different outfits that people gave us, etc. It was very good timing because you've officially begun smiling and cooing on queue, and we got some really cute pics. This morning you woke up and flashed me a huge smile from your crib, which was adorable for about 2 minutes until you spit-up all over our bed and yourself...great way to start the day! I have to be honest (because a few blog 'followers' have called me out!) and admit that things haven't been as rosy as they might seem. Between your jaundice, acid reflux, potential food allergy, gas issues, crying fits, and sleeping issues, life in the Hormann household has been tough. I'm convinced we're on the right track now and I hope you have a lot more to smile about in the coming days...love you Ollie!

Happy Easter!!

Oliver,

We celebrated Easter with both sides of the family this past weekend - your first official holiday! Grandma and Grandpa Hormann were passing through town on the way home from their trip so we all went out to brunch on Easter Sunday morning. They were happy to see you and get to hold you for a little bit. We also went to Pa & Grandma Kathy's house for Easter brunch and the whole gang was there...Ama, Cort & Sam, Rae & Rowan, Heather & Skylar. You did great and had a lot of fun playing with your cousins. Although you've developed quite a little attitude at home, you seem to do great out in public...I guess that means we need to get you out more!

4-week update

Oliver,

We went to the doctor for a checkup on Friday - your 4-week birthday. You now weigh 10 pounds, 8 ounces...the doctor was pretty impressed that you gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks! Unfortunately this wasn't a regularly scheduled appointment - we went in because you've been quite a fusser lately and we're trying to figure out how to make everyone's lives a little happier. ;) You've now become a science experiment of different formulas and medications...we'll figure out this parenting thing sooner or later!

You and I finally ventured out of the house last week for the first time without Dad. We've been to the post office, drycleaners, and Target, and we're doing daily short walks around the neighborhood - we've become old pros with the car seat and stroller!

You met my friend Kristina's baby, Charlie, last week too. Charlie lives in Canada so you won't get to see him very often, but he will definitely be a big part of your life. Charlie thought you were pretty cool but he wasn't too excited by all of your crying!