Blake's awesome parenting techniques and a new sleeping preference

Egan is almost 8 weeks old and I think we've all learned quite a bit. Egan likes to make it a habit to scream at about 8:30 each night and Blake has come up with a few techniques to soothe him, and I think they are worth sharing here. Blake puts Egan in his car seat and swings him. Usually within a few seconds Egan is happy. I don't get it! When all else fails, this works!
Most parents sing nursery rhymes to their children. Not in our house... Blake sings Vanilla Ice, and it totally intrigues Egan. Who knew? And, also who would have ever figured out that Egan like to be held up above your head?

Blake figured out that one too. Egan is actually looking at the Black and White pictures on the wall. He's loved looking at them since he was just a few weeks old. This really calms him down.

Now, what hasn't worked yet is Blake using logic to parent Egan. It doesn't calm him down at all when Blake asks him to "use his words". Try that again in a few years, honey.
Here's another new development:

Well, maybe it isn't so much a new development for him as it is something we realized. Egan likes to sleep on his tummy. Maybe that is why he hasn't been sleeping well yet. With the scare of SIDS these days, we got one of these on Craig's list. Now, both Egan and I can sleep well. Awesome.

keepin' it real

As cute as Egan is, I thought it only fair to the other babies of the world that I share not only his best photos, but also some outtakes.

One TICKED off kid. He didn't stay that way for long. He was happy again in a matter of seconds, but I couldn't resist the photo!

This is my favorite. Crossed eyes and attitude. awesome.

baby and backyard of my dreams

I know I've said it before, but how cute is this kid? I mean really... I know I'm his mom, and I'm supposed to think he's cute, but how could you not? If you read the post below, you know we went out to see my parents this weekend, and I couldn't resist going photo crazy. Can you blame me?
I love a sleeping baby, and Egan was a champ and let us carry him all over the yard while he slept peacefully in his basket. I had tried a few times over the few days I was there to get some sweet pictures of my sweet boy, but this age is a bit difficult to photograph as his head is still a bit wobbly and well, his eyes are still a bit crossed. I got a few good ones of him awake, but what I really love are the sleeping ones.

a new pose

Egan has a new "trick". Yes, I know dogs do tricks, but check this out...
Remember this from a few days ago? That is not the only movie impression Egan does. He also does the "Uncle Rico". See below.


Serious face and all. I think we have some talent on our hands. Look out Hollywood.

6 weeks and cuter by the day

Take a look at this kid. Is it just me, or could he be any cuter?
Today Egan turned 6 weeks old. Each day seems to fly by and I love every minute of it. Lately Egan loves to look at lights watches Blake and I with every move we make. He's got so much personality and quite a temper I might add, but hey, who's perfect?
Check out this cute hat Carrie made for Egan. We love it!

just call him "coach"

Check out this "get up". Today Egan dressed in his best coach outfit... complete with football shirt tucked into high waisted shorts. He's even growing a small belly to hang over those shorts. Gotta love it.


Here's the best part. This afternoon I handed Egan to Blake, and realized they were dressed the same. Blake's was much less coachlike, but matching none the less. He was wearing a light blue shirt and navy workout shorts. It was cute. Egan is officially Blake's mini-me. Check out the hand.

Month 1

Dear Egan,
You have passed the one month mark and we couldn't be having more fun. You are a true joy! In this first month you've done lots of things. Well, first, you were born, and I think that is a big enough deal, but here are some other things you've done as well as things you like or don't like.

• Your dad took us to get Frozen yogurt. Yum. That also happened to be my first outing to a real restaurant in a while. I think I may have enjoyed it more than you did. You just slept the whole time.
• We took you on your first "date" to TGI Fridays. Again, you were quite the party animal and slept through the entire meal.
  
• We went on various trips to Target, Walmart, Sam's, and out to eat. Can you tell your mom can't handle being cooped up anymore?
• You went to church for the first time. We sat in the overflow room together.
  
• At your 2 week dr. appointment, you weighed 7lbs 3 oz. Getting big!
• You refuse to sleep in your crib or pack 'n play. You prefer your car seat. We'll have to work on that.
• You've already had a few photo sessions. So far, you don't seem to mind them, but I'm sure that will change in the coming years.
• So far, you totally ignore Bo. He hasn't done the same for you though. At first he wasn't sure what to think and was scared of your cries, but he's getting more used to you now.
  
• You are one loud sleeper! All night long, we hear your grunts. Your dad jokes that you have "Swine Speech". What a funny guy.
• You don't enjoy your bath at all.

We are enjoying every second of you!

Look how he's grown!

Such a silly dad.

Like father, like son.

little man

Check out this sweet little guy getting all clean last night with the help of his dad. I can't say he really likes a bath, but he decided he'd cooperate for a little bit.

Most of the pictures I have look a little more like this:

I've been doing some work around the house today, and thankfully Egan hasn't protested. Instead, he's had some fun in his swing. He happens to be sleeping here, but this morning, he hung out awake for 30 minutes without making a peep! I was thankful for that time to get
some stuff done.

Guess who is a whole 4 weeks old today!

working for the weekend...

Just some pictures from this weekend with Egan. We've been having lots of fun with him for sure. I've even got some pictures of him awake this time!

Happy 3 weeks old, Egan!

Today, Egan turns 3 weeks old. These 3 weeks have flown by for sure and our little guy is getting bigger every day! Egan is a true joy to us and is already showing his personality more and more.
Here's the question of the day. Which of us do you think Egan looks more like? I think it is obvious, but I'll let everyone have their vote. Leave a comment.

Blake:

Whitney:

What's a post without new pictures? / Happy due date, Egan!

April 25... Today is Egan's due date, but he made his debut 18 days ago. He's grown and changed quite a bit since that day. He's a night owl like his dad and doesn't like to go to sleep till after midnight. These days I prefer to be in bed long before that. Also, we are working to convince Egan that he'd really prefer to sleep in his bed rather than his car seat. So far, he's winning.
Ready for some new pictures? Check out this sweet baby.

added...

Here are a few more photos that I didn't add last night. I took some more today, so there will be more to come soon. Just got to get them off the camera first.

photographic proof

Ready for some newish Egan pictures? These were taken a few days ago, but I haven't had a chance to get them on the computer till recently. there were a lot more, but these 2 caught my eye. The first because, how can I resist that face? and the second because bo wanted his picture taken as well, so I humored him this time.

Settling in

Just thought I'd post a quick update. We're settling in here at home. Egan is doing great and we're doing good too. This whole being a parent thing is truly more than a full time job! We're doing our best to get as much sleep as possible, and Blake is getting broken in quickly with learning to change diapers. I don't think that is his favorite part of being a dad though. Egan has been a champ and let us go out to eat on Friday night and didn't make a peep the entire time.
He's also been to babies r us, target, best buy and sams. He's really been getting around town! Really... I just can't handle being trapped inside any more. It's spring time after all. Anyway, I do have some new photos to post, believe me. I'll get to that soon enough. For now, I'll just keep taking them. Until next time...

Egan's 1st week

This week has been a crazy one. Staying up late, getting up early, getting up again after that. We have done our best to take as many pictures as possible so that even if you haven't seen him, you can experience a bit of Egan's first week with us. And, you don't have to change a diaper or soothe his crying to do it. Sit back and enjoy these few pictures. I am sure more will be on their way soon, once Whitney has a chance to catch up on some sleep.

At home...

Just thought I'd post a quick update and let everyone know that we are home and all is well. We got to come home Thursday afternoon and it seems like we haven't had a free second since. I'm super excited to be back in the comfort of our own home without nurses and doctors everywhere. Egan is the sweetest baby I know and the cutest if I do say so myself. He is keeping the 2 of us super busy, but we are loving every second of being with our snuggly little boy.
I promise we have taken pictures, but I haven't had any time to sit down at the computer. Any free time, I'd rather spend sleeping than downloading pictures. Haha.
Bo is adjusting fine to his new little brother. Most of the time he just ignores him. He really doesn't like to hear him cry though. I think that causes some stress. I guess that is one thing he'll have to get used to.

Ps- if you've called or emailed us and we haven't gotten back to you, please understand we'd like to get back to you, but if you haven't heard, there is a new kid in town, and we think he's pretty cool.

Egan Joeb Sawyer

Hey! I just wanted to take a minute to let everyone know that as of 2:46 PM we have become parents! Egan Joeb was born weighing in at 6 lbs. 12 ounces. More will follow, but for now here is a picture to tie you over.