Karson is one month old:)

Boy, is Karson growing fast! He's now 9 lbs 11.5 oz and 22 in (at birth he was 7lbs 14 oz and 20 in). His thighs have some fat on them, he's just starting to get a belly, and his cheeks are getting chubby! He has pretty much outgrown his newborn outfits, he's just too long now, and has moved on to 0-3 month clothes. Even some of his hats are too small! Kassidy just loves picking out his outfit every morning, such a big helper. She always has to have matching socks, too. Karson is a really good sleeper, especially during the night. Lately he's been getting his last feeding at 10pm, to bed by 11, up between 5 and 6 to eat, then back to bed til 8 or 9. During the day he does nap after each feeding but not in the crib yet. He fusses a lot before he falls asleep so it's more convenient having him close to me in the bouncy, swing, or pack n play downstairs. Eventually I'd like to get him napping during the day in his crib but I'm in no rush. A few days a week he has to take some naps in his carseat when I drop off and pick up the kids from school and luckily he just LOVES his carseat!!!

See the chubby cheeks?

Karson really went through a growth spurt last week. For a few days in a row he would cry and cry after every feeding. When I figured out he was still hungry and gave him a bottle he sucked down another 1-2 oz real fast! Kassidy just loved helping feed him a bottle those few days and asks when he'll take more bottles so she can feed him again:) It was great having some help!

Karson is staying awake more now after feedings, still not a whole lot, but is getting some tummy time and time on his activity mat. He even manages to bat at the toys hanging above him sometimes! Probably just by accident but at least he's moving around. He still rolls over from his tummy to back. He gets one arm under him real far which moves him to his side, then he kicks real hard and flips on over. The kids just love watching him do it and cheer him on:) Karson really is a strong boy...he holds his head really well now. I can hold him under his armpits kind of sitting up on my knees and I don't even have to hold his head!

Tummy time...look how far he can lift his head!

The kids and I went to Aunt Kelly's house to hang out for the day. It was a great break from our house and the same toys every day. Kassidy and Kaleb really needed a break from our routine and time to run and play outside. They had a great time with their cousins Alex, Evan, and Sara. They were all excited for Easter (a week early) so had a practice egg hunt outside. It was cute watching them run to find all the eggs! Then they headed to the cul-de-sac for bike riding, had a cookie/water break, then all decided to "sun" for awhile on the grass. The boys took their shirts off because they were just so hot and I'm sure you can guess who joined them...Kassidy! She didn't hesitate to take off her shirt too and was not at all embarasses around all the boys. (Someday I'll have to teach her about being modest).

Sara and Karson

Evan and Karson

Kassidy is really into taking pictures lately and since I have hardly any pics holding Karson I decided why not let her try to take one of the two of us. So, this is what she ended up taking...not too bad!

Kaleb has been so gentle with his little brother. I was a little nervous at first because he would just kiss Karson's head so much and rub his head against Karson's, but he actually has settled down a bit lately. He still loves to give kisses but they're much softer. The other night he layed next to Karson and started singing him a song. It was so sweet! He tells Karson all the time that he loves him so much and that he's so cute:)
Keith's sister, Beth Ann, came all the way from Las Vegas to visit over this past weekend. It was SO great to see her!!! Of course the kiddos loved seeing her too, and jumping all over her on the couch. Can you tell that Kassidy and Beth Ann look a lot alike?

Well, I managed to survive last week with all 3 kiddos without my husband (he was in Vegas for work). It was crazy at times and I was tired for sure but it went pretty well! The hardest part was getting everyone up and ready in the morning, including myself, and off to school by 9am. But we did it and weren't late to school even one day.

I think it's appropriate to leave you all with this pic of Karson because it is very true, I do adore him:):):) What could be more precious than this handsome little guy?