Friday, April 30, 2010

More April Photos


April has been a great month for our family. We've had a lot of great family moments, and fun things to do! We're busy as always, but lots of good stuff. Hunter is growing like a weed. He's gotten so big, it's hard to believe he's still such a little baby. He's now sleeping much better at night. He sleeps about 7.5 hours and then will wake up and sleep another few hours after feeding. And although it hasn't been often we've had a few nights where he has actually slept a full 9.5-10 hours! Those are just blissful (although I still wake up several times those nights wondering how long till Hunter is ready to eat...) He's slept every night in his own room since he was 9 weeks old, and we are very proud of him. I was so concerned that Hunter would wake up Owen but so far that has not been the case.

We have a pretty good routine, and life is good at the Schantz house. The best thing is his smile. Hunter has one of the most captivating adorable smiles I have ever seen. I love it! Especially when he sees me for the first time in the morning, he gives me that gigantic toothless smile, that just makes everything better. Mommy had a little bit of a rough month, having to had surgery last week, but even that seems to be on the mend...

Overall, we are all doing well. Owen is the best big brother, and it's always so cute to see him on his own go up to Hunter and start interacting with him, or play with his toys to get Hunter's attention. Hunter in turn watches Owen like a hawk, he can't keep his eyes off him, just watches him and everything he does. It's great to know they are going to be such good friends in the coming years!

April Videos

Hunter Babbling

Owen's Easter Egg Hunt

Owen can spell his name.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Thursday, April 8, 2010

2 Months!

Hunter was 2 months old yesterday! He had his check up today and is weighing in at a healthy 12 lbs 4 ounces, and 23 1/2 inches long. He also had his first night of fantastic sleep - just over 7 hours straight! YAHOO! Hope he keeps that up!

He is doing very well, and the reflux is under control, Doctor thinks he is just perfect.

Such great news!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010

March 2010



Wow, March sure flew by! Hunter is growing so fast and changing so much already! He is now almost 8 weeks old and about 11 pounds. It's hard to believe how quickly the time passes, but at the same time, it's been a long, sleep deprived month. Hunter has a relux and colic, so we've been dealing with that, and we've nicknamed him "Hunter the Grunter" because he is one noisy little boy! He is cute as a button but sure does make some funny sounds! The reflux now seems to be under control, because we have been thickening his formula with cereal, and as for the colic, we're working through that, seems it's much worse if he's overtired, so if I can keep him from getting overly exhausted then he's much happier, and so is Mommy. He also started smiling this month, so that really can brighten up your day to see him beam with a big toothless smile, even if it is 4am...

Owen has had an incredible month, he's grown up so much, and is such an amazing big brother and my little helper. I am so proud of the boy he has become.

Now the weather is finally improving, and our swingset is coming tomorrow. It'll be nice to have a place to play right in the back yard. I sure hope Owen loves the new playground.