First month with Dean

-Average sleep schedule: sleep 2 hours, eat 1 hour, sleep 2 hours, etc.
-recently started having more awake-alert time where he likes to just be on his back, kick his legs, and look around.
-very strong. Holds up his head for a good minute. You have to be careful if he's laying on your lap because his kicks are so strong he could push himself off.
-very busy and wiggly
-likes baths but hates getting his hair washed and lotion put on
-constantly wants to eat
-has never really liked being swaddled unless he is super tired
-still gets hiccups a lot
-sneezes a lot, usually 3 sneezes in a row
-likes to squirt pee while getting his diaper changed
-makes eye contact and tries to talk to you
-smiles a lot right after eating when he is falling asleep
-makes squeak toy noises. Sometimes he does a couple in a row and it sounds like he's laughing, especially when he is smiling
-Generally a good, easy, happy baby. Couldn't ask for more!

First of many sleeping-with-dad pictures, I'm sure

One of my favorite parts of being a mom

Dean's first trip to California
Another "first of many"

Rasmussen baby shower

Pictures by my Aunt Sandi

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First beach day: Table Rock in Laguna
(also where alex and I took engagement pictures
more than 2 years ago)

5 Generations

The Putmans

The Carters

If you weren't sure who he is looking like.....

Ally Mommy Baby Dean

(hiding behind his arm are my lips and chin)

Thanks baby, for a great start to mommyhood!