Happy New Year!

Today is New Year's Eve and the ball in Times Square isn't the only one to drop today!
Yes, that's right Simon's testicles have descended just in time for the new year. We won't post that picture but here is one of Simon looking quite dapper in his tie onesie (from Aunt Dana) and wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Simon's First Christmas

Simon had a great Christmas! We spent a week with Grandma Barbara and Grandpa Marvin in Harrisburg and Simon received lots of presents, including a swing (which mommy and daddy love too - because it keeps Simon quiet sometimes when he isn't so happy).
Then we went to Oma Angie and Grandpa Mike's house for more presents and fun.
Here are pictures of the holidays. Enjoy!

Click here for some pictures of Simon's Christmas

Simon Rolls Over (Tummy to Back)

On December 22nd, Simon surprised us all - he rolled over from his tummy to his back. Actually, he rolled over three times! Here is a video of this feat. He continues to amaze us everyday.

Merry Christma-kkah

What better way to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah than to have mommy dress you up in something completely ridiculous. In case you couldn't tell, that's daddy's yarmulke on Simon's head. It's a little big right now.
Happy Holidays, everyone!

4 Weeks!

Simon has been with us for 4 weeks today! I can't believe that it has been that long. It all seems like a blur of late nights, early mornings and everything in between.
Simon had another doctor appointment yesterday and he gained 17 ounces and grew 2 inches in 3 weeks! He's now 9 pounds 3 ounces and 23 inches long.
So now that I know I'm not starving him, I am feeling a bit more confident.
This first month was a bit challenging but wonderful too. We got to see him lift his head, give him his first bath, and see his first smile (though that might be have gas). Just recently, Simon has been laughing in his sleep and noticing his toys and us more.
We can't wait to see what the next 4 weeks will bring us!
Here's is his 4 week picture, enjoy!

A Walk in the Park

Today we took Simon to Prospect Park for a nice walk. It was great to get out of the house for a bit and stretch our legs. The weather was nice too! I'm hoping for a late winter so we can do some more walking (global climate change, can you help us out?).

Simon's First Bath

It's been sponge baths up til now but today, Simon graduated to a real bath.
Susan and Mark carefully watched a video on how to do this properly and chuckled when they said it would be a relaxing experience for the baby (maybe that happens later).
Mark cleaned the tub and set it up on the counter and carefully checked the water temperature with a froggy bath gauge. The water was 95 degrees so everyone in the pool!
Here is Simon enjoying his "relaxing" first bath experience.

Here is Simon after the bath. He's all clean now and (best of all) sleeping.

Just Hangin' Out with Mom

After a busy night, Simon was calm today. Here he is just hangin' out looking sweet and innocent as he ponders the world's problems

Simon Practicing Yoga

OK, is it too early for me to start gushing over my baby? I hope not. Here is Simon lifting his head at 2 weeks and 1 day. And not just a little lift, it looks like he was practicing the cobra yoga position !

Simon Roth, Week 2

It's been a crazy week 2 for little Simon. Among other things, it was Thanksgiving and he lost his umbilical cord!

We've tried to capture some of our favorite moments in pictures at the link below.

Click here for some pictures of Simon, Week 2

Enjoy!