Michael's reaction when we told him he was going to see Santa!

Santa and more!

This past few days have been busy for baby M! On Friday, Michael went back to the doctor since his bronchiolitis has been lingering for several weeks now. Auntie Amanda came with us! Thank goodness because we had so much to carry out after the appointment. Michael received another breathing treatment at the office and this time it helped with his wheezing and congestion in his chest. They gave us a pump and a prescription for albuteral. She also checked his ears and found the beginnings of an infection in his left ear so we also got a script for amoxicilion. Poor little guy. Just can't seem to shake this cold. He is still taking his C-Phen drops to help with the congestion. He did so incredibly well though. Dr. Park had a difficult time getting to look in his ear because he was so obsessed with looking at himself in the mirror, sticking his tongue out and smiling :) Since it wasn't his 4 month check up, they only weighed the little man... 17 lbs! (Daddy just measured him... 26 inches.) After the appointment, mommy and auntie Amanda dropped little man off at Daycare.

Later that night, Mommy and Michael traveled down to Oxford for auntie Amanda's bridal shower. He was a little fussy due to his cold but did well! He never cried but had a difficult time getting his food down because of the phlegm. Overall, the trip was a success! He had a blast watching auntie Amanda open all her gifts.




On Saturday morning, Daddy got Michael ready to go meet Santa!! After everyone was ready, we hopped in the car and headed to the mall. We got there early so we wouldn't have to wait long. Michael was sleeping upon arrival but woke up when we were in line, just before his visit with Santa. Daddy did such a great job getting Michael to look at him and smile. Michael didn't seem to care too much for Santa. He looked at everything but Santa! :) The trip was a success though and Mommy and Daddy were also good... we only bought one thing, the Snowmen singing thingy from Hallmark since Michael was so captivated by it. Mommy found Michael's Xmas gift next year, a FL Gator light weight stroller :)







Today, we have been relaxing, enjoying the weekend before a hectic week of work. Michael has spent the morning watching cartoons and playing with the musical Snowmen thing Daddy bought yesterday. We are almost ready for Xmas!



Hope everyone is well and enjoying the holiday season! Love Kim, Mike, and Michael :)

3 Months old!

Where do we begin?! We are so sorry for slacking on the blog. Things have been incredibly hectic the past few weeks! Michael turned 3 months on Thanksgiving Day! We left Ocala on Wednesday evening and headed south to Sarasota to spend the holiday with my family.

Wednesday night, Michael finally got to meet his Uncle Ryan!

My brother looked a little nervous when he first held him, but adjusted quickly, especially after Mike threw a bottle in his hand, letting him feed Michael. He also spent quality time with Grandma Cindy, playing and snuggling.

Thursday, Michael was able to meet his Great Aunts, Great Uncles and second cousins. Tanner, Abigail and Chloe were so fascinated with Michael. They spend the afternoon trying to play with him. Michael's main interest, as always, was his elephant on his playmat:) After dinner, we traveled into Bradenton and spent some time with our friends, Ben and Andrea, and their parents. Michael was passed around all evening and did so well! As soon as we walked in the door, Andrea's mom went in for the baby!! Overall, it was a great day!

Friday was followed by a day with Grandma. Mommy and daddy got to go on a date! Our trip concluded with a visit to Charlotte's. She and her family hosted a Thanksgiving BBQ for family and friends.

He spent most of the afternoon/evening sleeping as he was still sick with bronchiolitis. After the BBQ, we decided to head back to Ocala. Even though it was hectic, it was relaxing at the same time. It helped that Michael let mommy and daddy sleep through the night :)

The weekend before Thanksgiving, we took Michael to Light Up Ocala with some friends and their little girl Ellie. The weather was perfect, not too cold but a nice chill in the air. Michael did great as always but he did sleep through the best part of the night, when all the lights in the town were turned off for a few seconds and then the city lit up with Xmas lights! We went to dinner with the Lazdowski's afterwards, enjoying a warm meal and great conversation!

Michael at "Light Up Ocala"

As always, Daddy and Michael love to watch their sports:) Here are a few photos of Michael dressed up in our favorite team outfits!

Daddy and Michael watching Gator football:) Touchdown!!

Michael continues to grow like a weed! He is sitting up well, talking non stop. He loves to mimic our mouth movements and sounds and LOVES to stick his tongue out at us! He will reach up and feel our faces, rubbing daddy's stubble and grabbing mommy's nose. He loves to watch us eat, now chewing on his nipple. We think he is about ready for cereal and mommy's favorite, Gerber bananas. He will visit his doctor again tomorrow since he still has a cold but will return again on the 29th for his 4 month check up. Can't wait to see how much he weighs and how long he is! We are also excited for so many upcoming events! We head to Boone, NC for Xmas with my parents, followed by Mamaw and Papaw's trip to FL in February!

Michael sucking his thumb!

Hope everyone is doing well! Also, wanted to say CONGRATS to Chris and Kynda! Bailey boy is finally here:) Love to everyone! Kim, Mike and Michael.