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Hi Kid,

At two months old you are really a lot of fun. You are starting to take interest in your surroundings, toys, Yo Gabba Gabba and bath time. Also you can’t seem to stop smiling, which is totally adorable. Your Mama is pretty happy you are starting to enjoy the water because a trip to the beach in Sunny California is in our future! But before that trip happens we are going on your 1st road trip to “The Mile High City”, Denver.

2 months also brought along another visit to the doctors and your first round of shots. Mama was a little leery about that but in the end the shots ended up being the lesser of two evils. You took them like a real champ, we were so proud! The doctor also said you looked perfect - but we already knew that.

Here you are flying through the sky at the Red Rocks in the Jemez Pueblo. And below is your Grandmama at Bandelier National Monument.

You also celebrated your first Easter and the Easter Bunny even visited you! Your Grandmama came and met you for the first time. She really loves you a lot. We all took a day trip to the Jemez Mountains - you got to see waterfalls, Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument.

Hey kid it’s time to learn to start smiling for photographs. No more funny faces.

All my love,

Mama

It’s amazing how much this little guy has changed in the past 4 weeks. Everyday he gets a little bit bigger, stronger and more acutely aware of his surroundings. He remains awake for almost the majority of the day with about 2-3 short naps. He’s getting pretty good about sleeping through the night too (which by that I mean 4-5 hour stretches and falls back to sleep after eating). Luka also has started to enjoy tummy time and can hold his head up like a champ.The only sad part about him reaching a month old is that means my maternity leave is coming close to an end.

As far as myself post-pregnancy? Well I feel like I never was pregnant! It’s really amazing how your body can bounce back. And I am happy to say (and yes kind of feel braggy) I’m only 4 pounds away from my weight when I first found out I was pregnant. However I do hope to lose some extra - I need a bathing suit body for summer! I think keeping up with a very active baby is going to help - hello buff arms!

Here are a few photos of the little guys first month.

Taste + Touch - Learning about senses with Dad.

Awake during the day. Sleeping pretty good at night.

I took my first trip to Santa Fe with Mom & Dad for St. Patrick’s Day.

Santa Fe, NM

And I wore my first holiday outfit!

My first order of The Honest Company diapers arrived! My butt looks pretty stylish now.

Blowing bubbles in my sleep is my new favorite. Plus it makes me look pretty cute.

The flowers outside my bedroom window are blooming. I’d say my first season is here.

And I’ve been spending plenty of time on the porch.

I am now 22 inches long and at my last weigh in was almost 8 pounds!

1 month later - I still love being close to Mom.