Busy Weekend!

The Marcelle's had yet another busy weekend.  Friday night my coworker, Jaymee, watched Kaelan so Nick and I could go see my favorite country music artist - Alan Jackson - at the rodeo with my parents.  We had a great time and Alan (yes, we're on a first name basis) was amazing as always!

Our friends Kristy and Alton came into town later that night with their sweet baby girl Aniya.  This was the first time all of Nick's closest friends with our new babies were in the same place at the same time. Juan & Jessica's daughter Sofia is the oldest at 6 months, Kaelan comes next at almost 4 months, then there is Aniya at 3 months, and Chris and Laura's little Tristan at 2 months.  Saturday morning before everyone came over we took Kaelan to Target to have his 3 (and a half) month pictures taken.  I was a little skeptical on how they would turn out, but Target did a great job and my 50% off coupon definitely came in handy!

One of the Collages - this is Kaelan's Easter outfit

Second Collage

Cutie Pie!

We took a short break after this for half a bottle of formula... he went back to being his usual cheerful smiley self thank goodness!  He did SO well, I was so proud of him!

His Easter outfit actually has a matching hat, but I totally forgot to put it on him

Sweet Baby Boy

So after his pictures, everyone came over for lunch/dinner.  I only managed to get a few pictures, Kaelan was a little more needy than usual.  Every time I would pay attention to one of the other babies, he would throw a little hissy fit.  Can't believe he is getting jealous already!

Sofia and Kaelan getting acquainted

Jess with Sofia and Aniya

First photo shoot, minus Kaelan who was napping. Four babies? Four different schedules! Check out Sofia loungin'!

Tristan enjoyed using Kaelan's bumbo

Second photo shoot for 3 tired babies.  The girls were NOT amused, Kaelan couldn't decide if he should cry like Aniya and Sofia or laugh like all the parents were.  It really was quite comical!

Sofia is so fun to be around! I can't wait for Kaelan to hit 6 months!

Daddies! Nick with Kaelan and Alton with Aniya

Sweet baby Aniya - the best sleeper I've ever seen! What a sweetie.

Kristy with Kaelan

Kaelan saying bye-bye to his new friend.  Such a sweet picture!

Sorry for the photo overload.  The sad part is, I have tons more to share! Hopefully later this week I'll get around to adding them!  Hope everyone has a great week!

St. Patty's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This time last year I was at Goose's Acre Pub in The Woodlands, having myself a green beer or two (or five...).  I had no idea I was into my second week of pregnancy and Baby Kaelan was already growing inside me.  I thank the good Lord everyday those green beers had no effect on him!

This year, we'll be spending our St. Patty's Day at home with our little man :)

Things I've Learned as a Mommy

I'm officially 3.5 months into motherhood and I feel confident saying I've already learned a few things.  I learn something new every day and I do things I swore I would never do.

1. I've learned that there truly is nothing like a mother's love for her child.
2. The first shower after giving birth is the most amazing shower you'll ever take.
3. Now that I'm a mommy, there are certain TV shows I have a hard time watching - case in point: Law & Order SVU.
4. You can't hold a newborn "too much."
5. You can't escape advice from strangers.  Even the random lady outside Jason's Deli has an opinion on how you should be taking care of your baby.
6. I swore I would never say "Shhhh the baby is sleeping" and yet I find myself shutting the bedroom door and tiptoeing around quietly while Kaelan is napping.
7. Breastfeeding is not necessary to bond with your child, no matter what anyone says.
8. Lactation Consultants are, for the the most part, full of shit.
9. I really do have the most gorgeous child on the face of the planet.
10. I promised myself my Facebook profile would NOT be littered with baby photos and baby status updates.  I failed that promise miserably.
11. Anyone who calls a stretch mark a "badge of honor" can join the Lactation Consultants in their big barrel of poo.  I love my child.  I hate my stretch marks.
12. No matter what I'm doing, how I'm feeling, or where I am, a smile from Kaelan changes everything

Kaelan's First Big Milestone

We had a pretty exciting Saturday over here at the Marcelle house.  Nick had to get up extremely early (6AM on a Saturday!) and go the Houston SPCA Mutt Strutt - which his company sponsors.  It's a lot of fun and Kaelan and I had intended to go along and bring Sully.  However, the cold / rainy weather kept us home.  It's a great event to raise money for the Houston SPCA by struttin' your stuff with your mutt.  Hopefully next year we'll all be able to go. 

While Nick was gone, I put Kaelan down for his requisite morning tummy time - which he HATES, but I force on him as much as I can.  To my surprise, his head went straight up and stayed there.  I quickly snapped some poor quality photos with my phone camera.  I was so proud of this little guy!  I must admit - with his aversion to tummy time, I wondered if he would ever reach this milestone.  As soon as Nick got home I showed him K's new trick and we got some pretty good photos of it.  He must have known he really had an audience because this is the highest he has held it so far.

13 Weeks, 5 Days Old

Our Saturday continued with a trip to the Houston Rodeo.  We didn't go inside the stadium, I thought it was still a bit too loud for him (yes, I'm a coddler), but we had a great time going around the vendor booths and hanging out outside for lunch.  I didn't get very many good pictures, but here are a few while we were eating lunch.

I made sure to bring the rodeo themed burp cloth my dad's cousin Phyllis made for him. :-)

Here a few other photos we've taken over the last two weeks.

Exactly 12 Weeks Old

This is how tummy time used to be ;)

Playing with some of his toys (thank you Heather & Cy!!)

This hat was a gift from the hospital when we left

Just a typical Saturday afternoon with his new book from geniusbabies.

com (yes, my child WILL be a genius)

He is REALLY starting to like his bumpo. And Sully is always around to help out when needed.

He is starting to really put weight on his legs now!

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Kaelan's First Wine & Chocolate Tasting was two weekends ago in The Woodlands.  You can never start them too early on fine wine, I say!  Okay just kidding... he actually slept for most of it.  We met my friend Kristy up at Hubbell & Hudson and had a great time!  We got to use Kaelan's Bjorn carrier for the first time and he really seemed to enjoy it.  Nick and Kaelan were a big hit with the ladies ;)  Here are a few pictures from the event...

Holding his first (empty) wine glass



Trying to keep the bright lights out while he napped



Me & Kristy enjoying a Malbec



The Whole Group

After the tasting we made a trip over to Baby GAP.  Here's our little stud muffin in a cute hat I should have bought for when he's older :)

Almost 3 Months?!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day!  Ours was great... Nick and I both had to work but that evening Kaelan was a doll and let us enjoy our Macaroni Grill takeout together (for the most part :))

I can't believe our baby boy is almost 3 months old.  Where on earth did the time go?  He is already in 6 month clothing... I packed away all the the Newborn and 0-3 clothes yesterday... I can't believe he used to be that tiny.  It's like all of a sudden one day he has grown so much!  Kaelan is officially sleeping in his crib at night... no more cradle by our bed.  He's been in his room upstairs for about 2 weeks now.  Last night he slept from 10-7... I really hope this trend holds!  Of course, he still has to be swaddled... but if that lets us sleep, he may be the only 1st Grader still being swaddled. ;)

So here is what we've been up to for the last two weeks...

Future LSU Grad?

Brrrr it's cold outside!

Headed to Grand-mere's for the day



Tummy Time with Snoop





Tuckered Out

Valentine's Day Photo Shoot

Frog Prince Kaelan loves bathtime!

Kaelan had another playdate.  This time his buddy Tristan stopped by.  They had great fun taking turns crying and napping.  At least we got one happy picture :)

NomNomNomNom... Kaelan loves his crinkle elephant toy!

Sully & Kaelan checking each other out

Sunday Morning Smiles

Kaelan thinks Daddy is awful funny...



Happy Valentine's Day!!

oxoxo, Kaelan