The last month

This last month has been a busy one. I am working and now back in school with online classes and Brent is still working at the restaurant, which leaves little time for a family life. Friday evenings are the only time that we get to spend together as a family and by then we are both so tired that we don't want to leave the sofa!

Dean has exceeded all expatiation's of a baby! He is awesome.

There is the occasional time where he just won't go to sleep, but with enough persistence mommy and daddy prevail and he is off dream about milk filled boobies! He is approaching the 24 week mark too soon and I have been told by many that this is when to start setting a routine. I have tried, but it is so much easier to just let him fall asleep in your arms (so you can nap too) than to put him in his crib. Brent and I (and Linsey) are all guilty-but we are slowly conforming to a routine.

Dean is eating solids now and has been since 20 weeks. He LOVES his food.

He is almost ready to crawl. He's rocking back and forth and moves backwards, in circles, and sideways with ease. He did tuck his legs up under him and sort of roll forward the other day.

It was quite comical.

The pics were take August 3, 2008. He was born to be in front of a camera! When he sees one it is automatic for him to stop what ever it is that he is doing and focus on the lens....

already has an attitude and pose.

A first for everything!

So Bubba really does like babies! I was so surprised when my brother took a hold of my little boy and wanted to feed him and burp him and hold him all the time! I think his biological clock is ticking..none the less...it was great to see him bond with Baby Dean!

We had our first adventure in the pool. It was fun. Dean did not cry when we first got in the water....
or after I dunked him!
He was a trooper! I think he liked it. We'll see the next time we try and give him a bath instead of a shower how it turns out.
Had to add this one just because it is cute! He had his 4 month check up and is on track with everything. He was 14.5 lbs and 25.5 inches. Dr. said that he is a strong little guy and to look out because he will be crawling soon! When he is on his belly he is able to turn himself scoot himself around in a circle. He is talking all the time now and has just learned the high pitch sounds. The first time he did it he scared himself because it was so loud. We are having so much fun watching him explore his environment and his vocal cords! Maybe he will be able to hit the high notes and become a singer if his acting career does not take off!

Dean's TV Episode

Fingers, Fingers, everywhere. They are always in his mouth.
This is what she gets paid for! Gotta love it.
Dean looks just like Brent when he is watching TV.
The new bouncer. He hasn't figured out how to work it yet, but he is getting the hang of it.


Dean is 16 weeks... It has been a busy couple of weeks. Dean is all over the place! He is rolling and scooting everywhere! When I put him down he will turn himself in a complete circle! It is so funny to watch him through this process, he gets so frustrated. His TV Debut was last Wed on Comedy Central. You can't see his face, but his arms and legs are all over the place. Here is the link and the episode is Cultural Explorer-Jews http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/mind_of_mencia/index.jhtml

Our little Star!

For those of you whom we have yet to inform...Dean filmed an Episode of Mind of Mencia...yes, we are pimping our baby out! His paperwork was in on Tuesday and his Manager called us Wednesday and he was working Thursday morning...talk about good timing. It airs on Comedy Central Wednesday June 25 at 10:30 pm, so set your DVR. Dean has learned to drool....alot! Brent does this bouncing thing with him and he just cracks up. Once I figure out how to video it Iwill post the laughs. In the mean time here are some funny faces from this week. This is a Brent face.
Getting sleepy

Dean is 3 months old!

Dean is 3 months old today!

I am sad to say that it has flown by. Sometimes I miss the sleepless nights and the innocence of him. Now he gets these looks of deceit, kind of like I'm crying just so you will pick me up-and of course we do! He was so small and now he's a chubs! We have grown quite fond of the little guy and wouldn't give him up for anything. Brent was fortunate enough to see him roll over and get some laughs this week. It is pretty entertaining watching Brent make funny faces and sounds at him and Dean responding back! I have my own comedy show with the two of them! He already loves the camera and knows to look right at it when it is positioned anywhere near him. It is easy to take a picture of him because he is ALWAYS waiting for the camera...and he's only 3 months old. What are we going to do when he is old enough to realize what he is doing? For now we will just wait for the audition calls and take him wherever he is needed...

Dean is growing like a Dandelion!

He is growing more and more every day. It is scary how fast it happens. I'm not sure what I am going to do when he is all grown up! UGH..I love being a mommy, but what if he turns out like Brent instead of me! Oh Help! He is already full of drama. I will have to get a good picture of the lip when it's out to show you. But for now, enjoy the smiles :)

This is Dean at 2 weeks old. He was so small and cute that he looked awkward in the swing.

This is Dean at 10 weeks. He hardly fits in the thing! He must be strapped in so he doesn't topple over! Notice the Shar Pei wrinkles on the right leg in the photo above have been filled in with some chub!
He loves to smile! We get smiles (well at least I do) for everything...it's great!

Look What I Can Do

Curious Kitty!

Dean is now able to lift himself up. He is starting to enjoy his tummy time and will turn his head to watch the television or listen to my voice. Our days are becoming full of fun! Dean is laughing and smiling all the time now. Play time has turned into a whole new adventure because he is getting stronger and wants to pull himself up to stand...no more laying on his back, he is curious about the world! I think we might have a traveler on our hands (who would of thought!). He is sleeping about 5-6 hours at night now, YEAH for that.

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