Big Boy

Ben is continuing to grow and change before our eyes. He is now 8 weeks old, and heavier than ever! Last week, he weighed in at 10 pounds, 12 ounces-dangerously close to 11 pounds! He has his 2 month check-up tomorrow, so we'll see where he is again then. Unfortunately, that means his 2 month shots as well-we won't tell him yet! He is smiling a lot now, and is sweeter and sweeter every day.

We had a big week-Ben has been a little naughty and not sleeping too well, but he as been trying to catch up the last couple of days. On Saturday, we were going to go to a birthday party, but unfortunately he slept through the entire thing. We made it briefly to a dinner party with some friends from the Tucson Medical Housestaff Alliance, and he was a big hit. He sported his "Get in Line Girls" onesie and some rockin sweatpants. Then, Saturday night, Ben went to his first college football game (University of Arizona beat Cal), but dumb mommy forgot the camera (our friend took a picture, so hopefully we can find a copy). We discovered that loud stadium noise seemed to soothe him, so we may record more games and play them at night for him to snooze by. He continues to enjoy our morning walks with our new Tucson friends at Udall Park, and we even tried out the Sabino Canyon National Park last week, which was lovely (and, thankfully, no mountain lions were spotted). Ben's afternoons are spent now with tummy time, playing on his overhead playmat, showing off his improving neck/head control, and following toys with his great tracking. Sometimes (see below), Daddy even joins in for fun on the playmat.

Mommy having a little fun with Ben and his animal ring toys...

So much to see, so many animals and colors, and Mozart too!

This is my playmat Daddy, so back off!

We are excited to be planning for a visit from Grandma Freeto Halloween weekend, and are getting ready by trying out some of our Halloween wear. He has a costume too, but that will come later. Grandma Perry is coming the first weekend in November, and we are excited to see her too!