Fight Night

          Saturday night we had some friends over, and EJ got to do his very favorite thing: be held!

EJ's all ready to watch some fights with his Daddy!  

(And by watch, I mean not watch, because they're super violent.)

EJ finally got to meet Crystal for the first time!

Hanging out with his future BFF, Baby Lucas, and Baby Lucas' mommy.

See?  This baby thing won't be so hard, guys!

Guitars

          EJ's Aunt Anna and Uncle Alex gave him this cute guitar onesie.  Anna and Alex are both very musically talented (they did all the wonderful music at our wedding ceremony).  We're hoping they sent some musical ability along with the onesie.  Otherwise, it's not looking good for EJ.

Getting sleepy.  Celebrating a clean diaper!  EJ hates sitting in wet or dirty diapers, and definitely lets us know when we're slacking off on the diaper changes.

EJ is very smiley in the morning.

EJ's getting a serious set of cheeks!

TBT

          Throwback Thursday.  I can't believe the chunky little baby in my arms started out as this scrawny, ribs-showing preemie!  He's come a long way!

Family

          Earlier this month, EJ’s Aunt Serenity, Uncle Matt, and cousin Vivi came to visit!  (There was a little preview of this in the Balboa Park post.)  They moved from California to Rochester, New York last May, so we were very excited to get to see them again, especially Vivi, who was just a baby when we saw her last.  Now she’s a walking, talking toddler!  We had a fun week going to the beach, the playground, and Balboa Park, and spending time with Serenity, Matt, Vivi, and Pete and Serenity’s cousin Hollis and her husband, Tony.  Thanks for coming to meet EJ, Matt and Serenity!

It was a beautiful day at Cardiff State Beach.

Vivi's first time at the beach.

Babies born to such pale parents instinctively know how to hide from the sun.

At Balboa Park

Hollis and Tony.  EJ loved cuddling with Aunt Hollis!

Cousins!  One cousin down, ten to meet for EJ.

Spending time with Uncle Matt and Aunt Serenity

Trading babies.

      

Happy Birthday, Uncle Chris!

          Today is EJ's Uncle Chris' birthday!  EJ hasn't met his Uncle Chris yet, but he's seen him on FaceTime.  Hopefully he'll get to meet him in person this summer.  EJ put on his best (only) koala onesie to take some pictures to make a card for Uncle Chris.  Happy birthday, Chris!  We love you!

He's getting so big!

And the final product!  Happy birthday, Uncle Chris!

Happy Baby

          Now that he's started smiling, EJ can't stop!

Never without his audience. 

Super-Baby

          EJ couldn't stay a super preemie forever! Grandma Karen made him this onesie when she stayed with us when EJ was born. He came out looking exceptionally red headed in these pictures!