Levi is One!

I can't believe our little man is already 1 year old! Seriously, the year went by so fast! I remember him being so little and now he's all over the place! He has such personality now. In the past couple of weeks he's been very vocal. He will shake his head and tell you uh-uh when he doesn't want something. He can understand when you ask him for a kiss or tell someone bye-bye or hello. He loves to dance and play in everything he isn't supposed to.

He has seven teeth and is eating pretty much what we eat. He has discovered his love for jello and oreos! He just had his well-check and is 22 lbs, 8 oz. and is 29 3/4 inches long.

We recently had his 3rd milestone session with The Art of Birth Photography and I love how the photos came out.

I can't believe we are on to his second round of holidays :(

Photography by: The Art of Birth Photography

Levi is 11 months old!

So I'm behind in posting Levi's latest milestones. He will be a year old next week! I swear time speeds up toward the end of the year.

I'll try to catch you guys up on all things Levi!

Levi is a full-time walker now. There is no more crawling. He still walks like a drunk old person but when he falls down he gets right back up.

Changing his diaper these days is a feat! He refuses to stay still and it's been a miracle poop doesn't get everywhere!

We have transitioned him to regular milk and he doesn't seem to mind it. He still nurses occasionally at night and when he is extra fussy.

This kid loves to get into everything. I don't know how many times I've caught his hands in the toilet! He loves to get into my kitchen cabinets too!

He transitioned out of the infant seat this past weekend.

His favorite snacks these days are raisins and crackers. But he's a pretty good eater. He'll basically eat anything you give him.

A new tooth came in this past week! That makes a total of 7! Four on top and three on the bottom. I love to see his toothy smile!

Levi loves to sing and dance and his favorite show is Big Block Sing Song. It's a colorful show on Hulu and he watches it contently every time we put it on for him.

When he gets mad he likes to throw himself back. It's amazing how all kids learn this trick.

We have had fun this fall taking him to his first theme park (Dollywood), pumpkin patch, and county fair!

He will be Baby Darth Vader for Halloween tonight. We will walk around with his big sisters and I can't wait to see what he thinks of all the other costumes!

Our big boy will be 12 months next week! I can't even believe it!

Levi is 10 months old!

September is upon us which means Levi is 10 months old! Wow! His first birthday is getting closer and closer. I'll need to prepare for the big celebration soon!

Every day our Levi is learning something new and it's just so crazy! Just today I filmed him walking more than just a couple of steps. I think by the end of this month he will be walking full time.

He can say some words that have some meaning behind them. Besides momma and dada, he can say "uh-oh" when he drops something. He knows when we say "touch down" to raise his arms in the air! I mean, he has lots of football in his future so we made sure to teach him young!

We taught him how to blow kisses with his hand too! There's a little Vietnamese clapping song and he seems to know what to do when we start singing the song to him. He can wave hello and goodbye now as well.

He still loves to play in the doggie food/water bowls and his new favorite thing is to turn on daddy's PlayStation console. He's a lot more curious than the girls were at this age. He likes to open cabinets and explore everything in our house!

I can't wait to include him in our Fall plans! We are going to the mountains twice over the next several months and I can't wait to take him to his first pumpkin patch this year! We need to pick out a Halloween costume too for his first trick-or-treating with his sisters!

Levi is 9 Months Old!

Our man is 9 months old already. He is crawling all over the place and his favorite thing is beating me to the puppy's water bowl! He is pulling up on everything and can stand on his own for a few minutes before plopping on his bottom. He likes walking with his push toy and loves being chased! He is a wiggle worm now when I have to change his diaper. I have to distract him or else he will try to roll over mid change!

His new thing is mimicking sounds. When he gets really excited he makes the funniest sound with his nose. He is a little above average in height (28.5 inches) and weight (20 lbs.).

We are practicing the waving motion when we say hello or good-bye. He loves to clap his hands.

He is very impatient when you don't feed him snacks fast enough. His favorites are veggie straws and puffs.

He is already fitting in 12 months clothes and wears size 3 diapers. He is breastfeeding like a champ still and I am hoping we will continue it until he turns 1 in November.

He is definitely a momma's boy. When I leave the room or don't pick him up right away when I arrive at daycare he starts crying.

He has a total of 6 teeth (4 at the top, two at the bottom). He's not the best sleeper either, takes after his sisters in that department.

Overall he is a very easy going baby and we just love him to pieces. I can't believe we will be planning his birthday party soon!



Levi's 2nd Milestones Session

Levi is growing so fast it's hard to catch up. We went in for his second milestones session in June and I feel like I need to schedule another one already because he'll be walking in no time.

He was a little over 7 months old here. I love all the detailed shots Dusti was able to capture from my little man. He just woke up from a nap and was not in the mood to show his brand new teeth to us but we did get some adorable smiles.

In this session we captured some big accomplishments like crawling and pulling up. I love the shots with his chunky feet and thighs... swoon. I wish he could stay this small forever.

Check out some of my favorites and check out The Art of Birth Photography's Milestone session.

Photos by The Art of Birth Photography

Levi is 8 Months Old!

Levi is 8 months old! I swear it feels like we blink and he's growing so fast! Our little man is an explorer. He is crawling all over the place and pulling up on everything. We have to keep a constant eye on him!


He's still such an easy and happy baby. He has just learned to wave hello and clap. He loves bubbles and gets so excited when you feed him his snacks.


He is moved up to size 9m clothes. He weighs 19 lbs. He's still breast feeding but is exploring solid foods too.


His sisters love to play peek-a-boo with him and he loves it, but he likes his own space too. He doesn't like anyone in his face or he gets super cranky.


He has two lower teeth and one of his top ones is about to break through the gums.


We have been enjoying the summer with him so far and can't wait for the fun to continue!

It's getting harder and harder to take these milestone shots. He kept wanting to peel the sticker off his shirt, hahaha!

Levi is 7 Months Old!

Today, our little buddy is 7 months old! Serious milestones have been reached since last month!

Levi can sit up on his own like a pro now and is even pulling up. Oh, and we can't forget... He's a full-time crawler now! We are going to have to be extra careful with things in his reach especially with the thousands of Lily's Shopkins laying around and Ava's Barbie accessories!

He has two bottom teeth and loves to bite! He is in between size 6 months and 9 months clothes and wears size 3 diapers. His little smile and cute belly laugh will melt your heart. He is 18 lbs. and 27.5 inches long.

He is still breast feeding and we have been exploring new foods like mango, watermelon and cantaloupe. I think we will try the puffs and yogurt melts soon!

He shows a bit of separation anxiety now when he thinks I'm leaving the room. He lets out the most pitiful cry and it breaks my heart.

Everything goes in his mouth nowadays.

Levi loves bath time now that he can sit up and splash around. He sleeps mostly through the night.

He is the easiest baby, always happy and smiling. We can't wait to do fun things with him this summer!

Levi is 6 Months Old!

Levi turned 1/2 a year old on May 9th! We have reached some big milestones recently. Last weekend he was very restless at night and gave the daycare workers a fuss on Monday and Tuesday. Turns out Levi's first tooth broke through the gums! I was expecting loads of drool prior so I didn't think he was ready but in a matter of two days from when I checked his gums last, out popped a tooth!






We have begun buying some 9 months clothes because even a few of his 6 months clothes are getting snug! He is still in size 3 diapers. He has been embracing baby food for the most part. Some new flavors we have introduced is peas, sweet potatoes, apples and pears. He is still nursing and still drinks 3 oz. a feeding.





He can sit up for a good bit before either toppling frontward or getting super excited and thrusting back. We have to watch  him but he's a lot more sturdy.



He's also pretty vocal these days. He squeals when he is excited and it's so funny.



We went to the pool for the first time and he didn't like the water too much because it was a bit chilly the day we went. But we went again yesterday and he had a ball!



Not sure if he's gained in weight or height since he had his last check up but I suspect he has. We will have to see at his 6 month appointment next week.


He continues to be the happiest and easy going baby. We love him to pieces!

 

Levi is 5 Months!

My little man is growing so fast! How is he 5 months old already? He's been so sick lately recovering from the flu and his second bout of RSV! Daycare germs are the worst! But at least he's building up his immune system (I guess I have to reach for the positive). He still has a lingering cough but hopefully he'll be 100% soon!


He weighs 16 lbs. 10.2 oz. and is 26 1/2 inches long. We introduced baby food. So far he's tried rice cereal, squash, and green beans. He has not showed any signs of disgust yet so we will continue with veggies. Next up is carrots!


He is holding his head up great during tummy time and is grasping at everything in front of him lately. He can sit for 10-15 minutes without any fuss in his baby bouncer or high chair.


He's such a happy boy and it doesn't take much to get a smile out of him.


We are now officially in 6 months clothes and size 3 diapers.


He likes to sleep on his stomach and rolls over any chance he gets.


He loves to play with his piggies and his baby laugh is everything. We love him so and can't wait for another milestone!

Levi is 4 Months Old!

Levi is 4 months old today. I don't know any of his stats because his doctor's appointment isn't until next week but I'll come back and post it here when I get it. He is more and more alert and loves to express himself with baby gurgles and coos.


He is a growing boy. He barely fits into his 3 months clothes. He has some long legs so we have been putting him in some 6 months clothes. He drinks mama's milk like a champ but is having a hard time transitioning to bottles. I think we need to integrate them more at home so he can take them better at daycare.


My boy is a very happy child. Any time I wake him from sleep or a nap he greets me with a big smile. He is laughing a lot now too. His favorite thing to do is suck on his hands and fingers but we have been working on keeping teething toys he can grasp so he doesn't choke. He is starting to use his fingers more to grasp at things. My necklaces are always at risk of breaking when I'm holding him.


Levi's head isn't so wobbly anymore and when propped up he can sit up pretty well. He can follow you pretty well with his eyes. He is a mighty kicker. He's close to rolling too when we place him on his play mat.


He is still drinking about 3 oz per feeding and he is not quite ready for baby food yet.


He sleeps pretty well and we are working to get him to sleep the whole night. We are close. He gives me a good stretch but still wakes to nurse at least once.


We love our little Levi man. His cheeks are to die for and we have been enjoying each milestone he reaches! We are about to celebrate his first Easter. Can't wait to dress him up and give him his first Easter basket.


We love you, Levi!