Can't help but love this cute little squishy face!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Grandma's Visit
You turned 11 Weeks Old on the 14th of January. These pictures were all taken around that time. Grandma Alyce came and spent a week with us. She played with you and got to see you smile and giggle.
Grandma brought her Kids Bop Dance game and everyone enjoyed playing it. You seemed so content to just watch. You are very alert and love to be in the middle of the action watching.
Grandma helped Tasha make you a pair of pajama bottoms to match the ones the rest of us got for Christmas. You can see in the picture that you were very impressed.
Grandma brought her Kids Bop Dance game and everyone enjoyed playing it. You seemed so content to just watch. You are very alert and love to be in the middle of the action watching.
Grandma helped Tasha make you a pair of pajama bottoms to match the ones the rest of us got for Christmas. You can see in the picture that you were very impressed.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Two Month Well Check
Today you had your 2 month checkup with your pediatrician Dr. Wiseman.
Weight - 12 lbs. 14 oz (75%)
Height - 23 1/8 inches (55%)
Head Circ. - 16" (55%)
You received 3 shots and some drops in your mouth. You did quite well but were quite fussy and likely pretty sore in your legs that night.
During the checkup Dr. Wiseman was impressed with how alert you were. She commented that some of the things you were doing (being aware of your hands and watching them, interacting and observing your surroundings etc) don't happen until 4 months of age in most babies. You smiled and cooed at her and were very sweet. The only question I had for her was in regards to your skin. Your cheeks are really dry and blotchy and it gets worse with soap. She suggested that we only use water and lather cream on the dry spots or even vaseline if that doesn't seem to help.
Weight - 12 lbs. 14 oz (75%)
Height - 23 1/8 inches (55%)
Head Circ. - 16" (55%)
You received 3 shots and some drops in your mouth. You did quite well but were quite fussy and likely pretty sore in your legs that night.
During the checkup Dr. Wiseman was impressed with how alert you were. She commented that some of the things you were doing (being aware of your hands and watching them, interacting and observing your surroundings etc) don't happen until 4 months of age in most babies. You smiled and cooed at her and were very sweet. The only question I had for her was in regards to your skin. Your cheeks are really dry and blotchy and it gets worse with soap. She suggested that we only use water and lather cream on the dry spots or even vaseline if that doesn't seem to help.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Mini-Milestones
While Mom and Dad were here I noticed Dantley reaching for the little toys that hang off of the bar of his car seat. Natasha had told me that he was doing it earlier, but I didn't believe her. I said -- "he is only 8 weeks old, he is to young to do that." But sure enough he was doing it later and I couldn't deny it when I saw it too.
He also has started to giggle. He has come close to giggling for several weeks now, but today I heard him full on belly giggle. I love that.
He also has been playing with his hands a lot and looking at them -- well starting today :)
Almost always happy and content he is such a fun little guy. He gets most upset when he scratches his own face trying to get his thumb in his mouth.
He also has started to giggle. He has come close to giggling for several weeks now, but today I heard him full on belly giggle. I love that.
He also has been playing with his hands a lot and looking at them -- well starting today :)
Almost always happy and content he is such a fun little guy. He gets most upset when he scratches his own face trying to get his thumb in his mouth.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Little Thumbsucker
The first thing you did when you were born was stick your thumb in your mouth.
10 weeks later and you are still at.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
First NBA Game
December 30th, 2010
You got to go to your first NBA game. It was also Natasha, Tamsyn, and Trey's first time to go to one. We drove to Portland with Grandma and Grandpa to watch this Trailblazers vs. Jazz game. We were cheering for the Jazz, but they ended up losing. During the first half you, Natasha, Tamsyn and I sat up in the very top section. You slept the entire first half, but jumped a bit when the loud noises startled you. During half time we moved down by Daddy and Trey to some empty seats closer to the floor. Grandma held you for a quarter and then towards the end you got hungry and tired of the game, so I took you out for a little while.
Blessing Day - December 29th 2010
Your dad gave you a very special blessing. I took notes and will add those when I find where I safely stored them? But for now the thing that I remember the most is that he blessed you with endurance, endurance in all aspects of your life. (found it-- see below)
Dantley Jacob Lewis
-look up to example of siblings, learn from them
-follow the path you should follow
-prepare and serve a mission and marry in he temple
-Endurance - endure temptations
-Physically be able to endure illness and pain
-Endure to perform the work you have come to accomplish
-Hold strong to the Word of Wisdom
-Run and not be weary, walk and not faint
-Through faithfulness, draw close to the spirit
-Serve Father in Heaven
-Know his will concerning you
-As you serve a full time mission - receive the gifts of the spirit
through the gift of tongues touch the lives of those you come in contact with
-Through the spirit your testimony and faith they will draw closer to the Savior
-Be an example to your friends, thought they may not join the church
they will know you are a true friend and be touched by your strenght.
From left to right the priesthood holders that stood in the circle while you were blessed.
Ryan Miner (for the past two years our family has done a monthly temple swap with their family, his wife Shauna Miner does an art and piano swap with me. Natasha takes piano and I teach their daughter McKenna art lessons. Shauna is also my visiting teaching companion and reliable friend).
Mark Hyde (My youngest brother, and your uncle --This was his visit to Seattle and we were so happy to have him there for your blessing).
John Hyde (My dad and your grandfather -- this was the first time he has been able to be at there when one of my children received a name and a blessing. He spoke a few words after and shared his testimony. He also reminded us that without him being around we wouldn't be around either :).
You and Daddy
Joe Nelson (Second Counselor in the Rock Creek Ward Bishopric)
Mark Russell (Our family has become close friends with the Russell family since they moved to Maple Valley. Mark's wife Brigette was in your dad's ward in Great Falls, MT growing up.
Aaron Tyler (Aaron has been our hometeacher since we moved to Maple Valley. His oldest daughter has been in Natasha's class at school since we moved here and they are best friends.
It is always a worry that a baby will cry during the entire blessing-- when you started to get fussy during your blessing Aaron looked down and noticed that your dad had a pacifier in his hand but couldn't move in a way to use it. Aaron quickly and quietly put it in your mouth and you were quiet for the rest of your blessing.
Marks girlfriend Jessica flew out to spend a few days in Seattle with us. She is on the far right.
Meeting Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Mark
Grandma and Grandpa Hyde and uncle Mark drove the 13 hour drive from Lovell on the 27th to come and spend some time with us and meet you.
Grandma was excited to hold you and play with you. She passed up on playing games sometimes and took care of you so I could play.
Uncle Mark also enjoyed holding you. When you were crying he would just pick you up and rock you without even being asked to help out.
He also held you and somehow managed to play wii at the same time.
You are so easy to cuddle and love!
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