3 months

Oliver turned 3 months old on December 20th. We have been continuing to enjoy the holiday season and watching him grow. He seems to be getting bigger every day.

Oliver has not been sleeping very well lately, making for some pretty tired parents, but he is still a happy baby and has been cooing and smiling with increased frequency.

He still loves his baths and especially the post-bath ritual. Yes, we blow him dry with a hair dryer! Chris tried this one cold night and we found that he loves it so we've continued the special treatment.

goofing around with dad

posing with mom

laughing

in the kitchen with dad

And lastly, a few photos from the day he turned 3 months. We love this guy!

'Tis the season

We've been enjoying the holiday season this year and are excited for Oliver's first Christmas. We picked out and decorated a tree. (Note to self: always ask which trees smell the best. Ours smells so good!) We also got Oliver a stocking at a local shop where Chris and I bought ours last year. His is the biggest one (on the far right in the photo below) which we thought was appropriate.

picking out the tree

 

decorating the tree

the stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Oliver is still a pretty happy baby, except for the reflux, and has been smiling a lot. Chris made him laugh for the first time this week.

Oliver is continuing to grow, but is still a little guy for his age, though perfectly healthy. At his doctor's appointment yesterday he was 11 ½ weeks old and weighed 10 lbs 11 oz. 

listening to music with dad

Before Oliver, I didn't realize how funny babies were. His expressions routinely make us smile and laugh.