Waylon second doctor visit

Waylon had his second doctors visit this week. Here are his stats:

weight: 7lbs 9 oz.

length: 20 "

So he has gained weight (from 7lbs even at birth) but has shrunk .5" We have explained to him that usually people get bigger as they age...not shorter. We have figured that at this rate...by the time he is 18 he will be 1/2 inch tall.

There could be some advantage to that...he would have a VERY low center of gravity... and I have to admit that the money from his circus performances would probably come in handy....but we think he will rebound and start growing taller.

Longhorn Cattle Stampede!!!!

Baby Waylon went to his first ever Longhorn Cattle Stampede on Friday.

They have a tradition here in the Springs of having a stampede down Tejon Street in downtown as an event leading up to the Pike's Peak or Bust Rodeo next weekend.

Waylon seemed to enjoy it alot which is to say he slept through it...but didn't cry or make any indication he doesn't want to do it again next year. A family tradition already.

We are going with my parents to take Waylon to the Rodeo next weekend. None of us have ever been to a rodeo...they are few and far between in Illinois...so it should be an interesting experience for all of us.

Waylon is going to be our little pilot/cowboy when he grows up...or if he chooses, a male nurse...whatever he wants. ;)

Jess's mom comes to visit

Sorry it has been awhile since the last post....I have returned to work and so time is obviously at a premium. But now that things have gotten back into a routine...I should be able to post more frequently.

We were delighted to have Jess's mom Chris come and visit for a week. She flew out here on Saturday the 30th of June and we took her back to the airport on Friday.

While she was here, she really helped us out by helping with Waylon and giving us some good advice from someone who has "been there, done that."

My paretns are coming next weekend and then Jess's Dad and Gayle are coming the weekend after that. It's great having family here!