THE SAUER FAMILY

5.03.2007

Baby Blessing/Visit From Houston

What an amazing weekend! Not only did Aunt Angie and Cousin Megan come to visit, but lots of family members were able to share in AJ's baby blessing on Sunday. Grandpa Joe sang a special song, and Grandma Bonnie performed the actual blessing assisted by Jim Cummings. A special banner was made just for AJ, and a little reception was held in his honor. It is truly a wonderful feeling to know that your child is so very loved!

AJ being blessed by Grandma Bonnie and Jim Cummings. AJ was a perfect baby through the entire prayer.

Daddy, Mommy and AJ. He finally got to wear his "going home" outfit for his blessing.

This says it all!

The fam + Jim Cummings.

The kids with the kids!

AJ looking studly in his baseball cap with Great-Aunt Beth.

All three babies out for a walk (AJ, Megan and Heidi).

Cousin Heidi

Cousin Megan

Grandma Bonnie with the Grandbabies. She couldn't be happier!

AJ and Megan chillin' out at the park.

We wish Aunt Angie and Cousin Megan lived closer so we could have more fun days like these!

Cute Pics

Just a few cute, recent pics to share!

"Hey Grandma, the pants go on my legs!"

Thank goodness for the Nuk!

Looking sweet after his bath. I love cuddling him all wrapped up in his towel.

More of Mommy's pretty friends who love AJ (he's practicing his best move on them - falling asleep).

4.23.2007

He's a Growing Boy!

AJ had his one month doctor visit today! He now weighs 10 lb. 1 oz., and is 22 1/2 in. long (no wonder some of his clothes no longer fit). I can't believe he grew 3 inches in one month! His head also grew 3/4 of an inch. The Dr. said that everything looked good, and to keep up the good work. AJ's been pooping like crazy but the Dr. assured me that it would slow up in the next 2-4 weeks. Let's hope! We have to make our own butt cream (aquaphor and maalox specialty mix) to help his little raw butt from being so sore with all that poop!

4.20.2007

1 Month Old

AJ is 1 month old today! He has his 1 month check-up on Monday, so I will post his weight and length next week, but I know he has grown. He has already outgrown some of his outfits, and his spring jacket now fits! He doesn't really smile yet, but we're working on it! I have seen random glimpses of one, and it looks so cute! He's our little bobble-head right now. He loves to hold his head up and look around, but it's still a little floppy, and it literally bobbles around as he tries to keep it up. He also pushes up to a standing position when you stand him on his feet (especially when he's trying to get a poop out)! It's amazing how strong he already is, and it makes diaper changing time quite interesting (he either has his legs in a froggy-position, or moves his legs around like he's riding a bike). AJ is starting to enjoy his baths, and he didn't cry at all during yesterday's bath. He looks right at you when you cuddle and talk to him, and Brian and I are loving every minute of it. I can't believe he's already a month. It's amazing how quickly a month can go when it's mostly filled with feedings and poopy diapers! We are starting to get some playtime and reading time into our day, and we always take a walk when the weather's nice. Here are a few more recent pictures!

Our little handsome man!

Brian giving AJ his first history lesson.

Total bliss!

P.S. - I have created a dropshots account so I can post video clips, but I still need to figure out how to upload the video to the computer and then to the blog. Hopefully we'll figure it out soon!

4.10.2007

A "Fussy" Day

AJ truly is NOT a fussy baby, but he couldn't quite settle himself yesterday afternoon. I finally carried the swing upstairs and put it in the office so I could work on the computer (it was AJ's first time in the swing). It worked like a charm as you can see in the picture. Nuge wasn't so sure about it at first, since it moved and made some noise, but he finally came around!

Easter Weekend

We had a pretty laid-back Easter for AJ's first, but we got to spend it with lots of friends and family. AJ also made his first appearance at church, and was oohed and ahhed over all morning long!

AJ with his Easter goodies.