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Ryan - Three Months!

While we were on vacation, Ryan turned 3 months old. I brought his sign with me so we could take his picture. I can't believe it's been 3 months (I know at this point it's almost 4 but I'll give the update based on 3 months).

He is very smiley now and loves to coo. He especially loves to give Mommy smiles.  As of 3 months, he wasn't rolling over yet.  But I love this age where they start to show their personality (and mommy starts to get more sleep).  He loves bath time, his swing, and snuggling. 

At 3 months, Ryan is holding his head up really well during tummy time. He still doesn't love it, but he will tolerate much better now that he has some strength. But don't do it after he eats... he'll just spit up his feeding!  He typically will go about 3-4 hours between feedings during the day. Occasionally, he will go 5 hours if he takes a long nap but usually the time between feedings gets shorter as the day goes on.

Bed time is still between 8:30-9pm but vacation is always a struggle (especially in Michigan where it's light so  much later).  He was still getting up once a night at 3 months which isn't bad. I can handle that since he goes back to sleep pretty easily. He is usually up for the day between 6:30-7am.  During the day, we haven't started a consistent napping/eating routine. It's still very much on demand at 3 months for him. He has to be rather flexible since the older 2 kids require more activity.

At home, he loves his swing. I can usually put him in there for a nap and he will stay there for hours. Caitlin also loved the swing.  He also naps really well in his car seat which is nice since I am taking him a lot of places in the mornings with the older kids.

Caitlin wanted in on the photo shoot...

I don't really have any stats for 3 months since we didn't go to the Dr (and were on vacation). My guess is probably around 14.5 lbs or maybe closer to 15lbs. Hard to tell but he has those nice chubby legs. He has a very good temperament and isn't generally fussy unless he's tired or hungry. 

We love you Ryan!! I thought it would be fun to compare so below are Caitlin and Evan's 3 month pictures.

Evan

Caitlin

Back Through Indy

On our way back from Texas, we stopped in Indy to spend one more evening/night at my Mom's house. She was so nice to let me invite my friends and their children over for dinner so we could all get together one last time. I never get to see enough of everyone even when I'm gone for 3 weeks!

All the kids having dinner

Ryan and Uncle Will

Trying to get a picture of all the kids together (minus Ryan)... not an easy thing to do.

Oma and Ryan - so big!

Cutie!

And one with the moms in the picture (minus Angie since Grandma brought Hadley). We are a growing bunch!! Love these kiddos and mommas... just wishing it could have included everyone. Missed you Angie, T, and La and kids!  Hope we make it back to Indy soon.

The next morning, we got on the road early and drove about 20 hours back to Austin. We hit some traffic in Arkansas and Dallas that delayed us and about an hour past Texarkana we thought maybe we should have stopped... but the kids were troopers and we finally rolled into our driveway around 12:30am.  We are definitely glad to be home but we miss all our friends and family. Please come visit soon!!

Ann Arbor

On Friday, we headed to Ann Arbor to have breakfast with a friend and check out the Hands On Children's Museum there.  Breakfast was delicious - Angelo's! Afterwards, we walked down to the children's museum with our friend Julie and her daughter.  What a fun place!

Bryce and the kids in the full size ambulance

Both the kids making some music

This was a cool contraption where you pull on the string and it creates a huge bubble around you.

In this one you can see the bubble better.

A mini rock wall to climb

A general store where the kids pretended to sell us groceries

Ryan was there too. They had an area just for kids 5 and under so we found a place to let Ryan get some tummy time!

And this is where he rolled over for the first time - tummy to back!!

After the museum, we ran by some Michigan landmarks so Bryce could show the kids. We had to get out at the stadium. Unfortunately, it's going through some type of renovations so we couldn't go in.

Bryce and the kids - Evan even wore his Michigan shirt that day!

Michigan Stadium

And one with Ryan in the picture too. 

We had a great time with Julie and visiting Ann Arbor. 

More Michigan Friends

On Thursday, we headed down to Detroit to visit friends and then also to attend a wedding on Friday. Bryce's best friend Joel and his family had us over for dinner that night. We had a great time catching up, watching the kids play, and eating!

Candice and Ryan

Joel and Evan wrestling in the bouncy house

Graham and Evan wrestling with Joel in the bouncy house

Caitlin and Macy

Evan LOVED this - a video game connected to a bicycle (his two favorite things)! The kids took turns playing.

Macy checking out Ryan

The kids playing outside with the Dads

A little soccer

Mommy and Ryan!

Caitlin also loved the sand box. Here she and Macy are playing together...

And here her and Graham are playing together

Joel and Ryan

Thanks Wolf family for a wonderful evening! It was great to see you all. Come visit us in Texas soon.

More Michigan Pictures

Here are some more pictures from our fun time in Michigan. We went bowling one day (since it was too cold for swimming).

Papa and Evan

Evan and Caitlin being sweet

Ryan just watched with Mema

Caitlin's turn

One nice thing about the cold weather is that we got to have a fire one night.

Mema and Ryan all bundled up

Group picture around the fire after Ryan went to bed

Just a cute picture of Ryan

More Michigan Boat Rides!

One of our favorite things to do in Michigan is go on Papa's boat. Even though it was cold, we bundled up and went a few times for the kids. Here are a few pics from one of our outings.

Gotta wear shades

Caitlin having fun with Daddy

Evan cool

Caitlin's turn to drive

Ryan and Mema enjoying the sunshine

Cutie!