Back in the Saddle

I knew this blog was going to be hard for me!  There are just too many things I'd rather be doing than sitting at my computer (especially since my computer is SO slow)...but I know having this journal of memories and photos will be worth it in the long run, so I am recommitting myself to blogging.  My New Year's resolution the past several years has been to take more pictures.  Arlo is certainly inspiration for that!  So this year's resolution will be to get those pictures onto this blog to share with family and friends. 

Believe it or not, Arlo is TWO MONTHS old today.  As you can see, he is getting better and better at holding up that big ol' head.  He usually really likes tummy time, although sometimes he uses it to just lay quietly and suck on his hand.  I think he prefers sleeping on his tummy...it will be interesting to see if he sleeps that way once he can roll himself over.

Arlo and I went to a neighborhood cookie exchange party on Sunday, so here we are dressed in our festive reds.  This picture doesn't do this cute outfit (courtesy of GranDeda) justice since you can't see the reindeer face on his bum.  We had a nice time at the cookie exchange - Arlo was a dream, it was nice to meet some neighbors, and we got to eat cookies! 

Too bad this photo came out blurry!  It was such a cute one, I had to post it anyway.  This was taken on Arlo's two-month birthday just before we headed out to the doctor for his 2-month visit.  Here are the stats...drumroll please...

Head circumference: 16.6 inches (93rd precentile!)

Height: 24.7 inches (96th percentile!)

Weight: 16.8 pounds (99th percentile!

Yes, we have a big baby!  But the doc is pleased with his growth and the fact everything is proportional.  He is happy, healthy, and we just can't get enough of these sweet smiles. 

Love, Katie