I had my second adventure of sleeping away from home. Aunt Liz graduated from Muhlenberg College, and we went to Allentown for her big day. I was really good the whole time, even slept through the night in my pack and play. We were all very proud of Aunt Liz, and I was a good boy during the ceremony.
It's hard to believe how quickly time flies. Little Owen is already 5 months old. And so much has changed. No longer is he cranky or tough to understand little baby. He's now, very happy, pleasant and charming baby. He's now weighing about 17 pounds, he eats all the baby 1st foods, and cereals. What an amazing child we have been blessed with.
Funny how this day changes for you once you actually are a Mom. I have been looking forward to Mother's Day for the past few weeks, finally my time has come, I get to celebrate on Mother's Day...
Wow, so much excitement on our first vacation, we really had a great first trip...
Once we arrived Owen immediately wanted to bounce in his bouncer and we checked out the playground and played on the swings. It was nice to get some fresh air. After being cooped up in the car for a while.
Owen took several trips to the pool, he loved his new float. And we were really lucky that Owen was really excellent at all the meals. Owen even got to see his first set of Fireworks, a real treat that we enjoyed from a wedding that was held at the resort.
Fingers crossed!!!
Today marked a very important day in Owen's life, his Baptism. He looked very handsome in his little white tuxedo. And he was so cute, even when he fussed during the actual baptising. As the Pastor carried him down the aisle introducing him as the newest member of the church, and Owen was crying, it was all I could do not to reach out and take him... But he was just so cute, I actually think he enjoyed hearing himself echo in the Pastor's microphone.
Owen had his 4 month check up today at the doctors. Dr. Schwartz said that Owen looks great and is doing very well. He's in the 80th percentile for height (25 1/2 inches) and weight (16 lbs 7 oz). And although everyone thinks that Owen is looking really big and chubby, (I think he's perfect, those cheeks couldn't be cuter...) the doctor is not concerned at all, in fact, told me to start feeding him MORE solid foods, and that perhaps by eating more solids, he'll back off the frequency of his bottle feedings and go longer between feedings. But he's happy, healthy and doing very well. He was a very good boy for his shots. He did cry, but settled down sooner than last time. 
Well, today we joined the country club, and Owen showed up dressed the part... What a cutie in his little madras pants and polo shirt. He'll be on the golf course in a few years, but this year we'll stick to the pool.
Hard to believe Owen is already 4 months old. It's amazing how fast the time is going. He's already changed so much. He's very alert and interested in everything around him. He seems to just be taking everything in.
In addition to our swimming lessons, we are now "Stroller Striders." It's a fitness program for Mom's and the baby gets a nice ride and some fresh air. He loves the stroller rides, especially when we're outside. They hold classes at the park near our house, so it's a great place for us to go.
We had a number of milestones over the past few days... Owen had his first babysitter - Grandma Schantz came and stayed with Owen over the weekend, and Saturday night Mommy & Daddy had their first outing without Owen to celebrate Mommy's birthday. He also moved to his high chair for his cereal, he's such a big boy. And we FINALLY got Owen and Sam dog in the same picture... 
The last few weeks Owen has been learning cause and effect. He bats the toy, the lights flash and the music plays. This morning, he learned that if he kicks his aquarium in his crib the music plays and it wakes up Mommy! I found him out of his swaddle and kicking at the aquarium in his crib. First time he hit it I thought, how cool, he's learned how to use that. But seeing as it was 6:30 in the morning, I wasn't that impressed. Until he kept hitting it and hitting it and hitting it. And sure enough Mommy eventually came in to get him. What a smart little guy.
I don't know... but he seems happier in the Washington College shirt... :)
Aside from the frigid temperatures, we had a great Easter this year. We went to church, enjoyed giving Owen his Easter basket and presents and then had a really nice dinner at the country club. Funny how the holiday's are just instantly more fun with kids...
So Owen is definitely NOT a picky eater... He loves his cereal with prunes which he eats every night, also has enjoyed green beans, sweet potatoes and of course applesauce. Soon to be tested, although I'm sure he'll love it are peaches and bananas... Basically, this kid will eat anything on a spoon. Or in a bottle. He LOVES to eat.
Time for Mommy to get back in shape, so Owen and I took our jogging stroller for a test run today. I know he's a little young for it, but I couldn't pass up the fact that it was another 70 degree day, and just gorgeous. The stroller I've been walking with is just meant for the mall... not the sidewalks, curbs, and running. So, even though, the jogging stroller is recommended for 5 months and up, I figured Owen holds his head so well, that I figured he'd be OK, and worst case scenario, we'd turn back... And I was only jogging, to some people it was a fast walk, but hey, I just had a baby.... 
We had our second swimming lessons class. And Daddy came to take some photos. Owen was raring to go, once he was dressed in his swim trunks. Once in the pool today, he was a little timid, he did a little better going under water this week, but seemed a little unsure of himself when he was swimming around. We had lots of kids in our class this week... Overall, he really seems to enjoy it, and boy does he nap well after the lesson. 
Owen had a great weekend, but as usual, we were very, very busy. On Saturday, we took Owen to the Rainforest Cafe at the mall. He had been there earlier in the week but loved it so much we decided to take him back again. He really enjoyed looking at the fish tanks. There is so much to see...
Sunday morning, we tried him in his Johnny Jumpster which attaches to the doorway, and he's learning to bounce. Mommy thinks this will help tire him out when he's not ready to nap. He doesn't quite have the hang of it yet, he needs a little help to get the bouncing going... but he's starting to learn how to use his legs to jump. It won't be long, he'll get it. He LOVES to stand and to bounce on our leg, so this should be a winner.
Sunday evening we went to dinner with Mommy's family. Maggie is turning 16, and so we were celebrating her birthday. So many people hadn't seen Owen since he was just a few days old, so I know he's changed a lot!
