Playing

Trenton had a fun day playing on his play mat. Just recently he has really started talking more--almost screaming at times because he is so excited. You don't even need to entertain him for this, he just starts going wild with noises. He also has begun to raise his head up and smile at you for a good while. He likes that position and is so strong for a 3 month year old. Sleeping on his stomach has probably strengthen his neck muscles a good deal. Plus, since he sleeps on his belly, he does "head up" pose once he wakes. Plus, he wiggles at the same time, so he ends up working his way up the mattress. This boy will be crawling before we know it!



Mommy's little cutie pie!


Great Grandma made Trenton this blanket, and it is the perfect play mat because of its softness. Trenton loves it!


Trenton loves to lift he head and smile at you. I think he is the spitting image of Kevin in the picture--or at least Kevin's baby pictures.





Hmmmmm, what should I do now?



Too many toys to play with at once.


Trenton 16 weeks old

Toys

Trenton sure has fun playing with his toys. He loves to follow them with his eyes. It doesn't matter where you move it, he is so intrigued by them. He also has started gripping some of his rattles and shaking them continuously. Somehow he got one of this rattles up his arm while playing with it. It was hilarious because he kept flinging his arm like he usually does and it would shake. It never seemed to bother him, though.

GiGi Visits

GiGi was in town earlier this week. They would play patty-cake with his feet, GiGi would touch his feet to his nose (and Trenton would just laugh!), and then she'd give him a baby massage. He was spoiled rotten--in a good way! :) And although the weather dropped a little this week, he sure enjoyed their brief walks around the neighborhood--he is such an outdoor boy! He is already missing her and excited to play with her again when she returns from New Zealand!

Now We're Talking

I used to think 5 hours of sleep in a row was awesome, but Trenton suddenly extended the time and this is really, really awesome! Last Thursday, Trenton slept for eight hours straight! He barely made a peep all night and woke up just before 6:00 in the morning. Ok, so now I knew he could last from a night feeding to the morning. Friday night I was determined for it to happen again, even if I had to let him cry it out for a bit. But, I didn't have to let him cry it out--thank goodness because that wouldn't have been fun. He did wake around 2:00 this night but only tossing and turning for a few minutes. Before I knew it, he was back asleep. This continued on Saturday, which was a critical night because I was told once a baby did something three times in a row, a routine was established. Myth or not, it worked for Trenton. Night four was the same routine of going to bed around 9:00 and getting up around 6:00 or 7:00. Last night, (night five) he couldn't even stay up until 8:00, and he still slept until I had to wake him to nurse at 6:30. I am loving this!!!! We are so proud! Night six is tonight. I don't want to jinx us, but this sure is a good pattern! :)

Taste of Marietta

After a rainy Saturday, we enjoyed Sunday afternoon at The Taste of Marietta. Conveniently, we walked across the street after church to enjoy the food, music, and company of good friends. It was very crowded but we found a nice spot on the edge of the Marietta Square to hang out while there. So much easier than maneuvering a stroller through the packed streets and kept Trenton in the shade--Mommy had learned her lesson from Roswell Park! We met up with Kristen and her parents and got to see her little belly growing. We can't wait to find out if it's a boy or a girl! Trenton said he was perfectly fine with a little playmate or a girlfriend.


Trenton fast asleep in the stroller.


Mommy and Trenton at the Marietta Square

Daddy, Mommy and Trenton

With the Scarbroughs/Schappelers at the Taste of Marietta

I think someone is ready for a nap. Time to go home!

Trenton 15 weeks old

Fishing

It was another beautiful weekend in Marietta. We met up with Opa and Granna at Roswell Park so Mommy and Daddy could train for the Peachtree Roadrace this summer. (Daddy also wanted to cast a few lines!) When we got there, Trenton was asleep from the car ride, so Daddy decided to fish a little while I waited to feed him once he woke up. He hadn't even set down his backpack before he had a fish on the line! Talk about getting excited about fishing! It usually doesn't come that easy to us. We kid around that Trenton must be Daddy's good luck charm! Once Trenton woke, he enjoyed stretching out and playing on the blanket. It was so pleasant in the shade. He soon fell back asleep and took the longest nap ever. Guess he really enjoyed the fresh air and nature sounds around him! We ended up staying for most of the day. It was unbelievable, after our run and lunch, Trenton was still asleep so Daddy was able to fish some more. He ended up catching five fish that day--the most ever since I've known him.

Although we kept Trenton in the shade, he somehow got a little sunburned on the side of his face. Mommy felt terrible, but it really didn't seem to both him--thank goodness! We'll be extra careful from now on with his delicate skin, especially since the summer is approaching.


Hanging out at Roswell Park

Trenton can't keep his eyes off the fish Daddy caught.

Opa and Daddy fishing.

Daddy caught 5 bass. This was just a little one.

Trenton was Daddy's lucky charm.

Napping together


Trenton was absolutely adorable in his little hat.

Trenton 14 weeks

I love My Daddy!

Trenton loves playing with his Daddy when he gets home from work. They usually read books, watch TV, talk sports, all while smiling and laughing.


Playing with Daddy.


Such a sweet little boy!


Trenton 13 weeks old