Saturday, July 20, 2013

2 month reflections

At 2 months, Levi was:
15.7 lbs 97 percentile,  23.5 in. 70 percentile

We are coming up on Levi's 3rd month birthday, so I figured I better put some pictures up about our time during his second month!  I can't believe he is almost three months, this time has flown by.  With the crazy transition in the first month and adjustment to nights, the time goes by so quickly.  I have loved the time I've been given to be home with Levi; it has been such a blessing.  Below are a few things we have been doing during the last month. 

 Alternative tummy time.  Sometimes we like to change it up a bit.  
Notice his cute little cloth diaper. 

This little chubby boy is the cutest, isn't he?  His most smiley time is in the mornings, which makes getting up early so much easier.  I love knowing that when I go to get him he's full of smiles and ready to make faces with mama.  

Bath time is always fun!

Although you can't tell in this picture, we are at Levi's first music class!  It is a fun Rhyme and Rhythm Laptime class where we have fun singing and playing with other little ones.   We do a lot of singing and dancing together at home, but it's nice to have a little class to go to and learn some more! 

In early July, I was so thankful to be able to go to my parents with Levi.  My dad was wonderful and drove us up north so that we could brave Levi's first long drive more easily.  On July 4th, we went to a Mennonite store and fair and found lots of fun things and tasty foods!  I loved being in the northwoods.  One of my favorite moments was nursing Levi at 5:30am while watching the sunrise over the lake.  I could definitely get used to that morning view!  

 On our way up north, we stopped by my brother's house and he got to meet Levi!  I was very happy for them to meet and hang out a little more later during the weekend. We were also excited for Ginny and Levi to meet each other.  We have some cute pictures of them together that we'll add later. 

Levi's first Brewer's Baseball game.  Extra bonus: the Italian sausage won the race and the Brewers won the game! 

Last week, Jon and I celebrated our 6th anniversary!  Wow, time has also gone by fast for us as a couple.  We spent the day at church, relaxing at home, and then picnicking on a beach on Lake Michigan.  It was such a fun time and Levi got to stick his feet in the big lake.  Jon took some nice pictures with our other camera, so I'll try to add some on in another post.  I am so thankful for Jonathon and that God blessed me with such a wonderful man.  I look forward to many more years of love and adventure with our family.

Levi has learned to like his Bumbo chair from his Aunt Kari since he has more control over his head.  Jon and I have had a fun time playing with him while he sits in it.  I love those Bumbo seats! 

I just love this smirk of his, don't you!  I keep giving my own captions as to what he's thinking.  Levi is also practicing sitting in his Exersaucer even though he can't do much in it yet, he seems to like it.  Since he loves to kick and move his feet so much this will soon be a great toy for him; thanks mom and dad!

With the high heat this week, we haven't been taking our normal walks.  So instead, we have been  hanging by the "pool".  Levi has loved being in the bath and kicking, kicking, kicking!  My cheeks hurt from smiling so much during these times. 



Levi got to meet the family that I have babysat for the last few years, so fun!  



2 comments:

Deb said...

Ahhh! The many faces and expressions of the lovely Levi! (along with the joyous ones of his mama and papa!Plus a few others who think he's pretty ok, too!)

I absolutely adore that photo of him and Jon enjoying one another! Excellent shot, dear!

Allow the blessing of each moment, even ones filled with cries to fill your hearts with even more gladness and gratitude for all God has done and given you! you are INDEED RICH in the things that matter!
l's&td's!

Mrs.Enger said...

Anika, You are a very creative mother. You have already taken Levi on fun adventures, outdoor activities, and find interesting things to do. This will make for a very intelligent and creative little boy. I like seeing pictures of him and videos, makes the distance more bearable. And it's fun to see him using clothes and the cloth carrier that we picked out for you. And I agree with your mom that you ARE rich in the things that matter.