2 Months Old

I can't believe that it has already been two months. I only have three more weeks off... I am not so sure I am ready to go back, but I guess I have no choice. Anyway, Matt had his 2 month check up today. He grew 2 inches... he is now 22 inches long (25th percentile) and weighs 9lbs 8oz (6th percentile). He is a skinny guy and the doctor wants to see him back in three weeks for a weight check, Matt is currently on medicine for reflux and the doctor is hoping he will start to put some more meet on his bones. Besides that, he is doing well. Starting to smile and make noises, he is able to really hold his held up well on tummy time and when he burps. Below are just some random photos of our sweet baby boy, who had 4 shots today, so he is currently sleeping.

Taking a little tummy nap (don't worry I was right next to him)

Reading our bedtime books
Who left me in this swing out here....

Helping mommy clean... such a big boy

Family Time in Ohio

Matty got to meet all of my family members. They were all so excited to finally see him in person. My mom had everyone over for a big pasta dinner and quality time with the baby.

Uncle Jack and his great nephew

Jacki, Grandma Soeder, and Jamie
Aunt Jamie and Matty doing tummy time

Getting to be such a strong little guy

Uncle Patrick

Uncle Ken and Aunt Jamie

Me and my grandma

Aunt Jacki

Proud Grandma

My grandma was so excited to hold her first great-grandchild

OSU-TOLEDO

While in Ohio, I got to go to the OSU-TOLEDO game at the Brown's stadium. Matty stayed with Aunt Jacki and Uncle Patrick for the day. He did great and I enjoyed the beautiful weather and big win for OSU.

Had to show support for both teams

My little Buckeye

Anthony, Mom, Dad, and Me

Heather and Jeni


After the game we went to dinner with Heather and David and her parents. It was great to spend some time with good friends. Oh how we miss them already.


Warn out after a long day

Matt's First Trip to Ohio

Last week Matt and I took a trip to Ohio to visit my family. He did so well on the plane, slept the whole time. Everybody complimented me on how well he did, maybe we have a future pilot. Our trip home was great. We got to see my cousin play football, visit with lots of friends and family, and go to the OSU-TOLEDO game.

Here we go, off to Ohio

My grandparents were so excited to see Matt, their first great-grandchild

Matt made sure to spit-up all over great grandpa

Visiting Grandpa at work

My cousin Nick holding Matt for the first time

Aunt Sue and Matty at my cousin's football game

My cousin Anthony after his game and Matty

Jill came over for a visit

Jeni, Matty, Missy, and Kellen

Reading the book Jill gave us

In his Sunday best

Bath time in Grandma's kitchen sink

No more pictures please...

We even got to spend some time with Cristina, my college roommate and her son Braden (who was born a week after Matt) Here are the boys... Matt is smiling, he looks so cute

So big

Braden and Matt... best buds
On the plane on the way home to St Louis...

Chase's First Soccer Game

A few weeks ago Chase had his first soccer game and we all went to watch. You gotta love watching 4 and 5 year olds run after a soccer ball and then try and shoot on an empty net, no goalies at this age yet. Chase-man did great for his first game.

Matty hanging out at the game

On the field

Aiden watching the big kids play

the soccer star

Master's Celebration

While my parents were in town we went out to dinner to celebrate the completion of my master's degree. Yeah, I am officially done with school.

My mom and dad

The dad's

All dressed up for dinner

We went back to our house for dessert... yummy

Grandma and Grandpa's Visit to St Louis

My parents came for a visit last week, they stayed about 10 days and were such a big help. They loved seeing Matt and I couldn't get Grandpa to put him down, but that meant some extra sleep for me. I miss them now but will be in Ohio later this week.

Matt is getting so big, he loves to hold onto you when you are holding him. Whether it be your shirt, skin, or even the burp cloth. He also has been focusing more on objects, he will just sit and stare at things for ever. He is getting a little better at sleeping, just not a fan of sleeping by himself, I don't blame him. He doesn't want to miss anything.

Visiting Brian at Maryville

Grandpa and his first grandson
Big yawn

What's up grandpa?

Ahh tummy time again

I have something to say

A face we have become all to familiar with

my sweet baby

looking around

trying to burp

Matching outfits.... nice hair grandpa, is that what mine is going to look like once I get more hair?

Ready for a Saturday filled with college football

My mom, Missy, and Jen enjoying Matty

Grandma and Matt

burping again...