Camping!

Well, we did it! We managed to join our young married's small group in trekking out past Santa Barabara, to Los Prietos campgrounds and introduce Henry to the wonderful world of camping. I feel that due to the fact we went with our small group from church, they sort of braved the trip with us.

Our car was packed to the ceiling, leaving only enough room for the three of us to sit as we left our driveway in Santa Monica.  We arrived at 5pm Friday night and set up camp. Despite the fact that there were lots of buggies, no running water except a small communal water spicket, and it was so hot (it literally did not cool down until about 4am Saturday morning) we had a great time. In fact it was so hot Friday night, Henry slept in only his diaper, even though mommy had packed lots of warm jammies in preparation for the bitter cold that camping nights tend to bring (hence part of the reason so much stuff!) 

We spent Saturday at the River edge under a tree and Henry and mommy took a little dip in the water, then Daddy and Mommy gave Henry a bath in a large tupperware container to clean him and cool him off. It did col down that evening and Henry actually wore PJ's to bed this time. Henry slept from about 10:30pm-5:30am! He did great! 

On Sunday, Henry was pretty mellow and just enjoyed the outdoors with mommy and the group as everyone played a silly game. Henry loved being held by Beth while mommy and daddy packed up to go home. He slept the whole ride home too.

Mommy and daddy will definitely take him camping again!

2 month checkup and immunizations...yukky!

Baby Henry weighs in at 11lbs. 15 oz. Nearly 12 pounds! The doctor says he is above average and growing nicely.He measured in at 23 inches long! He grew over 2 inches since his last appointment. Henry continues to both surprise and amaze us with his sweet nature and his mellow ways. Although he had his shots this afternoon (You can see his Spiderman bandaid in the photo), he has been really good, only having a few little fuss episodes throughout. Mommy and Daddy are taking turns holding him to ensure he feels comfortable and cared for. He got his first spiderman band-aid today (see photo) so we felt it should be included in his blog. Henry will go on his first camping trip this weekend, as Mommy&Daddy's small group from church are headed towards Santa Barbara for Labor Day Weekend.

Visitors

Henry had visitors this week, Uncle Jay and Aunt Sheila came by for dinner midweek. And since Aunt Angela was still in town all of us went out for Sushi in Venice. We had a great time and look forward to Henry getting to hang out with his cousin Lucy in the new year!!

Mammoth: Summer 2008

Well, baby Henry had his very first road trip and visit to Mammoth. On this trip Henry had many "firsts." It was his first time in a swimming pool with daddy, he hiked to Panorama Dome in Mammoth. Henry also got to see the beautiful scenery and hike in Yosemite on a day trip with mommy and daddy. Henry was such a good sport about the whole trip, despite the altitude he had a good temperament throughout and kept his sweet attitude as well.

7 weeks old already!

Wow!! I cannot believe how quickly time flies and babies grow! Henry is already 10lbs. He has almost doubled his birth weight. He has been on a trip to Orange County, going to Downtown Disney and the Beach with his cousins from Washington. On Thursday we leave for Henry's 1st trip to Mammoth. Then, when we get back Henry will go on his first camping trip!! He is so precious and sweet. He smiled at me twice last Friday, with is eyes open and looking at me. I know what your thinking! It was not gas! His eyes remain blue and we continue to fall more and more in love with him daily. The pictures I am posting are from a couple of weeks ago. He went to his first concert at the (Santa Monica) Pier with the Muros and his cousins Olivia&Sofia, hence the reason he is wearing a hat in the first picture.