Happy 1 month to Lance!

Lance Julian's first doctor's appointment.  Off the charts at 22 3/4 inches long, only 10 pds 14oz.

1 month milestones: Using a pacifier, spitting up, peeing on dad, morning smiles, tracks with his eyes (as long as there isn't a window nearby), taking a bottle.  He's also losing his hair, having blow out poops almost every diaper change, and suffering from baby acne.  I've been assured that he is still the cutest baby ever, but it's getting a little touch and go.

Daddy gets to do feedings!

 Lance is the loudest baby you ever met.  Resting, he often breathes like a pug dog.  Eating usually goes: slurp, squeak, ehhh, ehhh, ehhh, slurp, squeak.  Sleeping varies between steady grumbles, inhaled squeaks, sucking noises, and whinnying.  It's pretty hilarious.  A sudden silence causes one or both of the parents to jump out of bed and check if he's still breathing.

Lance is still impressing all with his extreme strength.  He can move across the floor by lifting his neck and pushing with his legs.  He has also started pushing himself into the standing position (though he still lacks balance).  When he's screaming you can see him tense his strong calfs and abs.  We can't wait to see what sport he chooses!

standing on his own!

Like father, like son.

Grandma Barbara painting by Uncle Bob

We had our first big trip up to Sacramento to go to Grandma Barbara's funeral.  It was a long drive with a new baby.  Everyone was so excited to meet little Lance.  Aunt Betty was especially excited to see the Lance family name carried on.

Annie, Katie and Lin get to meet Lance. 

Grandpa Lance dances with Grace

Jonna gets her chance to hold LJ.

Aunt Lucy and Aunt Mack soothe LJ

 Lucy and Mackenzie, having followed my blog, have been on the search for a postum substitute.  They came across a Dandelion blend that sounded promising.  They brought it over and just by smelling it, I knew they had done the impossible, they found a Postum replacement!  It's delicious.  Try it for yourself at: http://www.dandyblend.com/














Charity bought grandma Susie a "snugli".  This was the same carrier that Susie used for both Karl and I. It looks a bit different, but works well, as you can see.  Notice both Lance and I were peeled off the chest and laid to sleep with a pacifier in the mouth.  He is my son!

Lance in the new snugli

Baby Emma in the older version

Lance helps Great Aunt Olive celebrate her 88th birthday.  

Judy meets LJ

Rexland and LJ bond

Lance and his Great Great Grandmother Ann

Leighton discovered that Lance likes bouncing on the big exercise ball.  Calms him every time.

Lance's Tracy Morgan impersonation.

Lastly, we've gotten the most wonderful gifts from all of Lance's fan club.  It looks like we aren't going to get around to thank you cards, but we are so touched and incredibly thankful for all of your love and support.  We've gotten so many cute outfits, all the furniture/accessories we needed, diaper bags, blankets, knitted jackets, quilts, toys, cuddlies, books, books, books, delicious food, gift certificates, cds and on and on.  We definitely feel the love.  THANK YOU!