Watch out...There's a Moose on the Loose

Cary gave us this hat because Winnie has one and it is said to have secret "happy" powers. It's working so far...

Bonfire and Baptism weekend...

Almost the perfect family picture... except Al looks like he grew a fang.

On Sunday our baby got Baptised at the Old Cathedral and he did so good. The weekend was so much fun and I am so glad that the fam came in to share in the good times!

Abby, Cuevas, Tyson and Sister all came to see him blessed.

Dad, Carlene, Kristi and Granny all came to town to share in our fun events this weekend. The Bonfire was a blast. There were so many people and everyone has babies (or toddlers) and many are pregers again, crazy. This one was a very different scene from the first event that no one can really recollect due to our friend Anheuser Busch. haha.
Cuevas and Abby came also and brought my old friend Callie, who I havent seen in years... we lived together in college! So fun to see her and we were back to our ould antics in no time; senior pictures and all. At one point I believe I looked up and thought, oh gosh, I have a son, I should go and check on him. Oops.
He was pretty good. We dressed him as a pumpkin, which he didnt really care for, but these are the things hat you do to make your parents happy. Starts early kids.

Hunter is keeping Al in check... he is used to all the pictures by now.

Papa is teaching Al how to make REAL Texas chili.

A

Stubborn

Um... still working. No luck for Cary yesterday...No luck for Beau last night. We will try again today. However, all of this screaming has made him sleep very well. There's a positive for you.

A

Woes be gone!

The Reinberg family finally has a working internet; thanks to our brilliant neighbor Jason who could probably build a computer in his sleep. Woohoo.
There is one woe however that has just begun with no clear end in sight and that is that Al will not take a bottle. He DID take a bottle up until last weekend, and now something has happened...great, right before I have to go back to work. He cried for 1 hour (excuse me did I say cry?, I meant scream) while I tried to give him a bottle yesterday. I finally gave up and let him nurse. I mean the little guy had tears streaming down his face. Horrible.
Today Cary is coming over and she is going to attempt. This has to work. I have purchased every bottle that is sold in the babys rus mega market and none have worked so far, so I am just picking the one that I want to work... Playtex drop in's with orthodontic nipples. This one had great luck with Hunter and he was really stubborn, so we will see what Al thinks. Results to come...

Baby and the Bumbo

Um...are you serious?

Ok, fine. I am pretty cute in here afterall.

Oooh good time for a poo...
Ahhh... get me out of here! I am finished!!
I love this chair. Period.

Shots...boooo

So Albert, like many babies that have come before him, hates shots. As do I. It was the saddest day of his life, thus far. He ran a temp all day and cried the most awful, mom you are so mean to me, cry. I am not kidding. He was definitely in pain. Thank goodness for Tylenol.
I hate shots.
But happy baby is back today! Yeay.
The good news is that Al now weighs 11lb 6oz and is 24 1/4 inches long! That is the 50th and 75th percentiles respectively. Long an lean... thats my boy. He's gonna be a heart breaker!

Aa

No Pictures

So, my internet wont stay connected long enoughto download pictures this week. And, Andy this is all your fault... if you're not more careful taking care of our complaints we may just move out! ;)

The boy is currently sleeping, surprise, surprise. He was so awake until the past couple of days...my sleepy baby is back! He is sleeping with his head forward though instead of to the side so that is good progress, i suppose. Oh the little things in life. haha
Beau and I are going to WI to see Beau's fantastic aunt Elaine and Phil. I cant wait. We are going to do nothing, and have so much fun!

Aa

The Bumbo Plunge

Ok, so I tried to avoid it.... all of this baby gear nonsense; especially since all "stuff" is exposed in our loft. BUT, baby needs a Bumbo seat. I am now thinking he needs some back and neck strengthening exercises, and I am bored of tummy time. Ill let you know how it goes. Pictures to come.
A

Its been too long...

Since i am still home on maternity leave, I have to use my home internet which never works... except for today of course! Finally. My baby is getting so big! He weighed 8 lb 13oz at his 1 month apt, which was 5 weeks ago... so he is about 11 or 12lb now, crazy. He looks different every week.
He has been such a good baby, i feel so lucky. He doesnt usually cry for long periods of time, only when he is hungry or tired... not even if he has a full diaper, seriously, I think he likes it. He is awake about 4-5 hours of the day now, and is even starting to stay awake in the car for about 10 minutes... I know all of these things are boring, but so amaizing when it is your child. Weird.
So, being off work is AWESOME! I love it and would continue if it werent for a thing called money. haha. No, I do miss my job, but I just love being around to see all of the new accomplishments Al makes everyday. He started smiling purposefully at week 7, which is the best!
We found out Cuevas is having a boy! SO Al will have another playmate... just waiting to see what Abby is having now! Winnie and Al are having so much fun together. Well, really it is Cary and I that are enjoying all the good times. The kids are more along for the ride at this point. We get together and go to lunch, go for walks, and just hang out several times a week. It is so great to have such a wonderful neighbor.
Al and I went to TX last week and were gone for 6 days... dad was not happy. While we were there Al started sleeping 5-7 hpurs at night, which is fantastic! Im telling you, he is perfect. :)
I am officially making my mom's title, GiGi, Im putting my foot down... no more indecision!
Al and I are going to decorate for Halloween this week and by some new nail polish from the new OPI line; very exciting!! I love this life!


Winne and Al- Week 5

Al's favorite position

Week 7

Al is starting to look more like Dad with his eyes open!

He loves the bath!