A Month of Michael!

It's been quite a month. Michael has been very patient with us as we've tried to figure out this parenthood thing.

Michael really is a superb baby. --And I maintain that I am not being biased in saying so! It's simply self-evident based on the following facts about this amazing child:
1) He rarely cries, though he does like to grunt! (We finally figured out that he doesn't do well on soy milk, so now I'm off dairy and soy. I'm doing my best to adjusting to life without breakfast cereals.)
2) He knows the difference between day and night, with his "nights" running from midnight to about 10 a.m. He wakes up to eat and then goes right back to sleep.



3) He's sticking to a three-hour schedule during the day, and is transitioning to about a four-hour schedule at night.
4) He can already hold his head steady when upright and can lift it up and turn it side to side when on his tummy.
5) He loves to look at his Momma and Daddy!
6) He can track Momma with his eyes and turn his head to follow her.
7) He loves to being rocked, sung to, swaddled, and is already deeply attached to his binki.



When Micheal was just two weeks old, Aunt Sarah came up to visit and babysit while Matt and I had a night out, which consisted of going out for ice cream and a quick trip to Target. Thanks Sarah!







Last week, we spent some time with Cole and Kylie, my nephew and neice, who were visiting Nana for Spring Break. Among other things, we went on a nature walk at Nana's and went to a tea party at the library where they each got to help one of the entertainers play her violin.





The Saturday before Easter, my parents held their annual Family Easter Party and Michael got to participte in his very first Easter Egg Hunt! (Of course, Mom and Dad will have to finish off that Easter candy for him.) We loved getting to see everyone, even though I was a bit under the weather, and look forward to next year when Michael might actually be awake for the big event. Easter Sunday we started a new tradition by having an "Easter program" at home. We read scriptures, sang hymns, and bore testimony of our Savior. Even Michael "participated" by staying awake during the whole thing.

First Anniversary

As of March 17th, Matt and I have now been married one full year! And what a year it has been! A few of the highlights have been: 1) adjusting to life as a married couple 2) dealing with morning sickness and other aspects of pregnancy 3) taking our trip to California 4) moving to Georgetown 5) Matt starting a new job 6) Matt taking the LSAT and applying to law school 7) becoming parents!!! 8) Jennie quitting her job to stay home full-time.


We spent the whole weekend celebrating. Matt's parents babysat for us while we did sealings at the San Antonio temple and later went out to lunch at the Olive Garden. Monday night, our official anniversay, we enjoyed a romantic candle-lit BBQ dinner. I bought a CD of big band music, so after dinner we had a private swing party in the living room. (Michael was kind enough to sleep through the whole evening!)

Michael's One-Week Birthday!

I can't believe it's already been a week. At times, Matt and I still find it hard to believe we're actually parents now, and at other times it's as if little Michael has always been part of the family. In any case, he seems to be adjusting to "life on the outside" quite nicely.

Closeups






Dad and son



Michael meeting his cousin Cole

Michael Scott Compton was born on Thursday, February 21st, at 7:55 pm. He's a whopping 9lbs. 10oz., and 21.5 inches in length. Mother and son are doing well. Thanks everyone for your support and prayers! More to come of course...

What a difference a few months make . . .

Well, here we are already in January. Somehow, we were so buy during the holidays that we completely forgot to take pictures! --Not one!!! Though we have no pictoral record to prove it, we enjoyed the holiday season immensely. We were able to spend time with both of our families for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I even got to meet a few of Matt's relatives that I hadn't met before.

The last pictures we have are back in November celebrating Matt Jr. and Matt Sr.'s birthdays. We had the whole Compton clan (minus those out of state) here at our apartment for a double party.








At seven months pregnant, it was hard to tell which one of us is expecting . . .




Today, however, it's a little more obvious. With only 2 1/2 weeks left before my due date, we are axiously anticipating the arival of our son. From the picture, it looks like I'm ready to pop any second, and honestly at this point, I wouldn't mind if he happened come a little early.



The little guy is getting stronger by the day, and I can tell he's going to share his father's interest in martial arts as he already know how to KICK! On Friday, Matt & I toured the hospital where we'll be delivering at.--I think that more than anything else has finally made it all seem real. (Yes, there really is a baby in there and, yes, he really is going to come out.)

Besides work, I've been busy trying to get the nursery set up and shopping for all kinds of baby things. Matt has been blessed with all kinds of web design work, so he's staying extremely busy too.

We are extremely grateful to our Father in Heaven who continues to bless us so much, and for the wonderful people, family and friends, he has placed in our lives who bless us as well.

Fall Update

From our trip in September, we became intimately acquainted with California-sized burritos. Well, for all those out of state, how 'bout a Texas-sized hot dog!



Do you find the next picture a little baffling? Yikes! The Baffler strikes again!

Everyone at the library dressed up as a super-hero for Halloween this year, and I became "the Baffler" for the day (second-cousin to the Riddler). My costume included a question-deflector, a pointer of the obvious, an anti-inquiry cape, and glasses that allowed me to see a question coming from a mile away.




Yep, I'm getting bigger. I'm 6 months along now, and finally had to go out and buy some real maternity clothes. (Thank you Stacie for coming shopping with me!)

Little Jr. is very active, especially after meals and around 10:00 at night --just before we go to bed. It is such a delightful feeling to have him moving around, and is especially fun to see my belly move with hard kicks.




Just call us Twinkle-toes and Hoofer. Matt & I have taken up dancing! We figured this was our last chance to take advantage of the free dance classes Matt's sister, Sarah, gave us as a wedding gift. We are learning Swing, Two-Step, and Fox-Trot and are loving it. Thank you Sarah!

IT'S A BOY!!