What is THAT?!

His facial expression was just too classic not to post!

1 Month Update

I can not believe that our baby is already one month old! Time has been flying by, and we are loving every second with the sweet boy.  We had our "one month" pediatrician appointment yesterday, and here are his updated stats:
Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz (79th percentile)
Height: 22.75 inches (85th percentile)
Needless to say, we always get a "gasp" at the doctors office by the nurses due to Riley's size (and then they proceed to ask if I'm sure he's mine due to my size!!)... he is one healthy and growing boy! He does have the increasingly common acid reflux and colic problems, so that has led to many sleepless nights. We are hoping his medicine will start helping soon... although he's still super cute even when he's screaming 3am. :) He's much more alert these days, and loves laying on his play mat and looking at the toys above his head. He gets bored easily, so we spend our days jumping from play mat... to the swing... to the stroller... and just bouncing around the house.  We have lots of fun together, and just love him more and more each day.

The big boy sitting with Daddy... probably watching sports!

Double Trouble

Monkey Butt :)

 

Babysitter in Training...

Out sweet neighbor Lauren is going to help babysit Riley once a week after school so that I can get a few things done around the house. She was absolutely amazing with him yesterday, and calmed him down all by herself.  It was especially nice for me because I was able to fold clothes, make dinner, pick up the house, and get the mail! We can't wait for her visit next week!

This is why Daddy has 2 hands...

I love my Grandpa

Grandpa came over last Sunday to spend some QT with Mr. Riley. They did lots of rocking in the rocking chair and even sat on the dog bed for awhile to give some love to the pups. Riley loves him sooo much!

Baptism

Riley was Baptized on February 27th!  It was a nice intimate ceremony with one other family, and Riley was SO well behaved! He literally slept through the entire thing... I guess that is one good thing about Baptising a 2 week old baby! We wanted to get him Baptised before Lent  because the church will not Baptise babies during Lent, and while Matt's parents were in town so that they could share in the festivities.  It was also a very special occasion because Riley wore a Baptismal gown that my Grandma Daly handmade that I wore on my Baptism day along with the majority of my cousins on the Daly side of the family.  Each child that has worn the gown has their name embroidered on the gown, so I am honored to have his name added.

Here are a few pictures of the Baptism, and of the reception that my parents hosted at their house after the ceremony. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special day!!

The little man with his Uncle Johnny/Godfather

With Auntie Lib/Godmother

Family Pic

With Nana and Pop Pop

With Grandma and Grandpa

The priest making the sign of the cross on his chest with the oil

Being Baptized

Delicious cake!

The McDonnell's/"Cavenders" joined us for the celebration...

Riley and Heidi

Riley and Mike.... notice...still sleeping...

Meeting Nana and Pop Pop

Riley's Nana and Pop Pop (Matt's parents) were able to spend about a week meeting and cuddling with their new grandson.  Riley enjoyed every second of the attention, and we certainly benefited from the extra sets of hands! This little guy is going to be one lucky boy surrounded by lots of love.

Oh, Hi Pop Pop... Nice to meet you!

All this meeting and greeting is exhausting! 

Chatting with Nana

You're pretty comfy too... night night!