Nathan at 4 months

Height: 25.5 in.
Weight: 15lb. 15 oz.

He is so ticklish and loves to laugh. He has 2 adorable little dimples right at the upper corner of his lips.

He doesn't like to be away from the action, that is why he loves to be in the bumbo seeing everyone up close.

He sleeps with hands in funniest positions, usually with his fingers splayed every which way.

He talks to me every morning for 1/2 hour after he wakes up

He doesn't spit up near as much as he used to.

He is still very calm and easygoing

He doesn't fuss when Cambria tries (several times) to point to his nose as she learns the names of different body parts.

He is still up a ton at night. Usually at 12, 1:30, 3, and 4:30.

He pulls his paci out of his mouth. Not because he doesn't want it there, but because he is enjoying learning how to control his hands and grab things. He holds onto his monkey rattle while in his carseat.

He loves getting kiss-attacks on his cheeks by his ears. It sends him into a fit of adorable giggles!

New York, New York

Amos' brother and his wife made a surprise, quick trip to New York so we got the pleasure of going up to visit them. It has been several years since we'd seen each other. They got to meet the kids for the first time and we walked around New York.

Cambria loved walking around in the big city.

We met at Rockefeller Plaza. Our first stop was the Lego store. They have some neat lego sculptures like Atlas and a lego dragon that wraps around the whole store.

Next we headed to Toys R Us in Times Square. There was a ferris wheel in the store that captured Cambria's attention the moment she walked in. Here she is in line waiting for her ride.

We visited the Nike store, a MUST for any Hobby visit. Then headed to FAO Schwarz so we could see the big piano. What a fun toy store! Biggest stuffed animals I have ever seen. Lions, giraffes, and all kinds of exotic animals and even tree houses in the store.

Then we went to Central Park for a stroll, a carousel ride, and a refreshing ice cream!

Nathan 3 Months

Here's what Nathan is up to at 3 months

He is very ticklish on his collarbones, legs, and head.

He loves to suck on on his fingers. He'll take a paci but prefers to try to stuff his whole hand into his mouth

He loves looking at himself in the mirror when I'm holding him. He stares intently and then gets a big old grin

He is still very easygoing and is happy to go to anyone who wants to hold him

Little Nathan Bear!

Nathan's Baby Blessing

Nathan had a beautiful baby blessing. He was supposed to be blessed in church, but church was cancelled because of a hurricane. It didn't seem too bad where we were, but we live on a hill so I guess that's to be expected. There was a lot of flooding elsewhere and since church was canceled, we blessed him in our home. The Bishop came for the blessing, and we are so lucky that both sets of his grandparents were able to be there.

Sleepy little guy before his blessing

Our family

One of my favorite pictures ever. Everyone is hysterical and Nathan is wondering what he got himself into!

A trip to Philadelphia

We picked a beautiful day to show the Hobby's Philadelphia

When we got into the city we were hungry and headed to Reading Terminal Market for some Philly Cheesesteaks. Cambria and Nathan tried their first one. Ok, maybe Nathan is faking. But Cambria learned Grandpa is a good sharer ;)

Then we headed toward the Rocky Steps at the Museum of Art and saw lots along the way.

This pic is in honor of Geepy, who is a pilot.

Almost to the Rocky Steps...

Cambria being Rocky

Nathan being Rocky

Amos running DOWN the Rocky steps after racing his dad and brother to the top, twice.

Our family with the Love sign. We got one here last year, too.

Aww...

Nathan at 2 Months

Our little Nathan Bug is 2 months!

Height: 24 3/4 in.

Weight: 11 lb. 14.5 oz.

He Loves playing, or being entertained -even poked- by his big sister

His first smile was Aug 8th! (1 and a half months)

Poor little guy had his first shots this month.

He loves sitting in his his swing and grabbing at his rattle monkey

A Visit from Grandma, Grandpa & Jesse!

Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Jesse came for a visit to meet Cambria & Nathan, and be here for Nathan's baby blessing. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying one another's company. The Hobbys also made a trip up to NY to see the Sacred Grove and Palmyra and other important church history sites. We loved having them here.

Grandma & Cambria doing the suitcase unpacking ritual

Some of the goods

Nathan and his Peter Rabbit

Taking a nap with Grandpa

Hangin' out with the Uncle Jester