More picures of Finnean!

I love this picture because you can't see his big smile but his eyes give it away that he is so happy. His smiles have gotten so big and just melt your heart!

4.19.09

New hat! We love hats!

4.22.09

A clean duck!

4.16.09

Smiley Bear at the Main Street presentation.

4.25.09

Dad tried and tried to get Finnean to go down for a nap on Friday but he just would not do it-so Dad put him in the swing. Finnean just sat there with his eyes WIDE open so we gave him a book. Two minutes later he finally gave it up and fell asleep but the book was still tightly in his little hands! What a cutie!
4.24.09

Laugh, Little Bear, Laugh

Finnean has really started to laugh and you just have to smile back. This is a video we took at Grandma and Poppa Wagler's when we were home for Easter on 4.11.09. He even kept laughing when we got the camera-which is NOT usually the case! Enjoy!

Yum!! Yum!!

Ready to go in my new high chair!

First bites of cereal!


All done and just a little messy!


We decided that we wanted to start Finnean on cereal. He is eating organic rice cereal mixed with breast milk-which Dad calls rice mush, because he does not think it is like cereal in anyway :) It went much better than we expected and he didn't make too much of a face. Not sure that a whole lot went into his belly-but you have to start somewhere! Finnean will continue to get his nutrients mainly from breast milk but we will start adding in a couple feedings of cereal each day and then start adding fruits and veggies when it is time. We finally got to use the super cute bibs we received as a shower gift...THANKS Laura!
4.25.09

Finnean meets Senator Harkin

Main Street Iowa (Daddy's work) had their Challenge Grant Presentation today and Senator Harkin plays an active role in this process, so he was there to present the checks. Finnean got to meet him and Mr. Harkin just loved him. We got to chat with him and snap some pictures. He was incredibly nice and Finnean loved snuggling him. What a fun event and a great memory for the baby book. Thanks Senator Harkin!

4.25.09

Family photo with Senator Harkin

"I am a Finnean fan. I just love him."
-Senator Harkin

Momma and Finnean

"I wasn't going to take it!"
Finnean trying to take Bloomfield's BIG check home with him. He couldn't get it to fit into his stroller!

A tooth!!!!

This is my newest favorite picture!!

We are amazed at how much Finnean changes each day. The top picture was taken on 4.19.09 and the bottom 4.2.09. It is crazy how he looks like a little boy more and more everyday!

Finnean surprised us on Saturday evening. On our way to dinner with some friends I noticed a little white spot on his gums. We could not believe that it would be a tooth but sure enough...the little white bumps have popped through!!! So that gummy smile you see above will have a tooth in it soon!! I am trying to get a picture of it but that little tongue keeps getting in the way!!

Busy Bee!

Finnean modeling his hat that Grandma and Grandpa Reyes got for him in Mexico.
Another modeling shot. Finnean got sunglasses from the Easter Bunny. He even keeps them on when we go for walks!

Dad helping Finnean check out all the cool stuff that the Easter Bunny brought him!

Tummy time!

Finnean had his four month check up on April 10th. His shots went well and he was such a trooper. He passes all of his tests at the doctor and is in the 75% for weight and 50% for height. We think the lady measured incorrectly. He just seems longer than 24.5 inches long. He weighted in at 14.10 lbs. The doctor did hear a heart murmur but said that it is nothing to worry about, as it was very faint. It just makes you worry-but he said not too!!

We went to Bloomfield the next day and that made for a long weekend. We had a great Easter visiting family and friends. Finnean is growing so much and the smiles just don't stop at our house. He is really giggling now and LOVES to smile!!

4 months...

Hope to have an update soon but had to post this picture. My fav from his four month old photo shoot at home!

A few more pictures!

Thanks to who ever voted that Finnean looks like me...you are the only one! We think he looks like Michael for the most part...everything but his nose and his upper lip. We think that is me...but those eyes sure to say "Wagler!"

Getting ready for bath time!

"Whatcha looking at?!"

Dad and Finnean

The tummy time has paid off!!

We had a big weekend---after all the screaming during tummy time practice over the past four months...Finnean has started lifting his head off the ground when he is on his belly. Friday night he did it for the first time and by Saturday morning he looked like a professional. It is hilarious when he does it because he grunts, sounding like a professional weightlifter trying to lift something really heavy! When he is on his belly he can really move. We don't think he knows he is going anywhere but he can scoot! He continues to expand his vocabulary with squeals and more coos. He loves listening to Dad play the guitar and sing songs and lets him know when it doesn't sound so good. I am still adjusting too going back to work but I hate leaving him every morning. I am still breastfeeding and Finnean seems to be growing-so we are going to stick with breastmilk for now. Finnean will be 4 months TOMORROW!!!

It has gone so quickly---he amazes us everyday!!

Finnean was so proud of the ISU girls basketball team! He cheered them on and was happy with a Elite Eight berth!

Big Boy! Working on lifting his head!

Photo shoot in the sun!

His favorite thing besides his toes...his fingers. We think he will get his toes in his mouth soon! He can really stretch his legs out!

" Peace not war."

He is showing his political side already!

1st trip to the pool!

Even though Finnean is still a little too little to go swimming, we went and visited Grandma Lisa at her hotel and went to the swimming pool. Cousin Carter showed Finnean how to splash around but Finnean just had too much. He was way more comfy just snuggling with Grandma.

***Notice the giant drool drip hanging out of his mouth!

Update

Hanging out with Jerry.

3.16.09

Look at that belly!

Playing with Momma on 3.19.09.

Watching NCAA basketball with Dad on 3.19.09.

Sitting in the Bumbo Grandma Lisa and Poppa got for me!

3.23.09

Blue eyes!

3.16.09

Finnean continues to amaze us each and everyday. Michael and I were talking last night about how little we knew about having a baby less than four months ago!! We know we still have plenty to learn but think we are doing okay :) It is just absolutely crazy to us how long ago it seems like we were wondering around the hospital in the in middle of the night to see Finnean in the nursery! As many of you have told us, it does go so quickly. We continue to cherish every little minute. Even the ones that are filled with crying for no apparent reason-thank goodness we don't have very many of those.

Some of Finnean's favorite things to do:

• Sit in his Bumbo chair
• Chew on his fingers
• Smile and really starting to giggle!!
• Sit with Daddy and read
• DROOL! it is everywhere!
• Play with his play gym
• Talk to Momma
• Watch Jerry run around and walk by
• Snuggle with Marcia
• Go for walks in the Moby

Some new things Finnean can do:

• Hold up his head for longer periods of time
• Sleep through the night (he has been doing this for a while!)
• He is expanding his vocal range-he has just started to squeal a little!
• Laugh. It is incredibly cute and he gets better at it each day.
• Be on his tummy for a little without screaming (sometimes!)
• Lift his head on his tummy
• ROLL OVER! It has only happened once-but he is so close!
• Grab his toes

Can He Do It...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

1st day at outside daycare!

Before...looking a little scared!!After...so tired after having so much fun!!

Finnean had his first adventure of going outside of our home for daycare. We are very fortunate to have Marcia come to our house and watch Finnean each day but also very lucky to have a great back up! Thanks Lori! Finnean had a great day. He got to play with big kids, look at new toys and meet new people! He was worn out when he got home! I even made it to work without crying! It is hard leaving him someplace new, but I made it!

Weekend Update!

Finnean rocking his Social Distortion beanie after a long walk with Momma, Dad and Jerry dog.

Thanks for sharing it with us Aunt Ellie!

3.15.09

So worn out after the party.

3.14.09

Getting ready for Grandma and Poppa's party.

This was taken BEFORE Finnean decided that he was going to have the biggest poopy we have ever seen. It was all over his nice clothes! Of course this happened FIVE minutes before we were supposed to leave. I guess it was better that it happened at home and not at the restaurant. Ohhh...just one of the joys of having a three month old. On a positive note I had a nice shirt on so Daddy had to clean him up!

3.14.09

Finnean showing off his big belly before bedtime.

3.13.09

This picture is so washed out but I just LOVE his face in this one!!

3.10.09

We had a busy weekend! Grandma and Poppa Wagler's 35th wedding anniversary was on Monday the 9th. So we attempted to surprise them with having all us kids at dinner, of course Grandma was just to suspicious and she knew...but we did get Poppa!! He had know idea. It was great to see everyone and then today we have just been spending time soaking up the sun and going for a walk. Tonight we are going to go visit Lori who will be babysitting Finnean while Marcia is on a mini vacation. So we will have our first adventure of taking Finnean somewhere for the day-I am sure that he will do great BUT it will be hard on me. I know he is in good hands though---thanks Lori!!

Finnean and Momma!

This is one of my favorite pictures I have taken of us. We were going on a walk on one of the beautiful days last week! This is the first time that I put this hat on him and it didn't look completely ridiculous!

Botanical Center Trip

Family picture!

So sleepy!

Snuggled up!

Momma, Dad and Finnean

This leaf was so big! He loved the color!

We went to the Botanical Center this Saturday in Downtown Des Moines. We are trying to take Finnean to places that stimulate his little brain! He did a great job while we were there. The first half hour or so he just looked around and really like the contrasting colors on all of the plants. He smelled flowers and looked at water falls. Then he got pretty sleeping and took a nap for the second half hour! We used our Moby wrap and he seems to love it. I love it because I get to snuggle him up!

3 month pictures!

3 months!

It is hard to believe that Finnean is three months old all ready! It is just so crazy how quickly the time has gone by but on the other hand it seems just like the other day we were driving to Mercy to have him.

Things you do when you are 3 months old:

We continue to work on holding up his head-he is getting very good at staying steady and scanning the entire room, just soaking it all in. He hates tummy time for the most part, we are continuing to try to strengthen those neck muscles. He loves watching his hands and feet and has started sucking on his fingers a lot. Just about anything he can grab on to goes in his mouth and the drooling has started! His big blue eyes just keep getting bigger and bigger! it is so fun to watch him grow. Since I have started back to work it seems like he has really grown! His face has really filled out and he just keeps getting longer! He is in size 2 diapers and wears 0-3 and some 3-6 month cloths! It is crazy to think he can fit into them!!! He is working on rolling over from his belly to his back but that little arm is still in the way-we hope he does it soon! It is so fun to watch him try!!! He loves to read and look at his krinkly books (makes noise when you hit it) and he loves to swat at his toys! He is an old pro at shaking his rattle!