2 months

Benji is two months! At his 2 month appt he was in the 75 percentile for everything once you adjusted for being early. He wasn't quite on the chart if not adjusted, but the doctor said he is growing and doing very well since he was early. He weighs 8 lbs 15 oz and is 21.5 inches. He got his shots and I've never heard him cry so hard before. I could see the shock in his eyes when they poked him and my heart hurt just a little. Big things this month were:

• Sucked his thumb twice. But has trouble keeping that hand still. His favorite orange pacifier seems to keep him calm most of the time.
• Holding up his head better. I don't feel as scared supporting his head because does a good job of keeping it up.
• Started sleeping a little longer. Will go 5 hour stretches if he is really tired. (yay!)
• Watching his mobiles and Manolo (who is always around him). He actually pulled a toy towards him to start sucking. 
• Started smiling the last day in February. He really loves it when we change his diaper. Maybe he likes the freedom.
• Liking to watch us in the mirror and hang out in the bath water. 
• People always start a conversation with us with, "He has so much hair!"The old man look lasted about a week before new hair came in.

We love our Benji. He is so even tempered and is usually content to hang out in his swing, but we always like to snuggle in our bed in the mornings. My favorite outfit for this month was this bear sweater the Rojas gave us. Hence the tons of pics.

At the docs. BEFORE the shots.

love the elbow patches

Chubby cheeks!

All ready for church after his photoshoot

Ben's Blessing

Yesterday we blessed Ben. It was a busy, but fun weekend. Dad, Mom, and Grandma made the drive from Elko to be a part of the festivities. Choco represented the Lopez side by driving 4.5 hours each way (thanks so much, Choco!). We celebrated by having a carne asada at our house with basically the entire branch and co-workers. It was a full house! Manolo was having a blast with all the kids (he will have a good temperament for Benjamin). Poor cat got his tail pulled many times, but tolerated it just to be in the middle of things. He was pretty tired after as were we. 

Then on Sunday while Jamir was at his meetings, we took a drive to see the area and  later at church gave our baby a blessing. It was a good testimony meeting and a good weekend. Thanks to all that came.

Meeting Grandma

I made a fox cake. I've made better, but it was fun to decorate anyway.

Plaid shirts and eating grapes

On Saturday, showing the area around. 

 The blossoms are coming out everywhere!

Pictures before church.

Cross eyed boy

Daddy making him smile

Again looking at Dad and not me. Blanket was made by Grandma.

Sleeping in the car for our tour before church

Daddy making him laugh in Sunday school

Pics before..I realized after we should have got one with Choco!

This morning in his new sleeper from Sis Camacho. Sad to see everyone go

Window Photos

I've been watching more photography tutorials while I feed Ben. As always, I get excited to try out what I learned. Benji wasn't going to nap this morning and I noticed how clear his eyes were looking out the window. These photos are the result :)