The Keith Family

7 Months

2009-11-08T15:06:00.009-06:00

Cameron was 7 months old on November 2nd. I can't believe how fast he has been growing lately and how quickly he is starting to get around. He hasn't gotten the hang of crawling quite yet, but army crawls everywhere. He is so fast now! We don't have another check -up til 8 months; so next month we'll post his weight and height.

Cameron has had a cough for awhile so we did not go trick or treating this year :( He did help me pass out candy in his costume and then we got some pics with his cousin Ashley & Matthew, so at least he did get some time in his costume. I'm getting so excited about Christmas; especially with all the stores already decorated. I know he will love all the lights!

That's all for now. Hope everyone is staying healthy. It's been 70 here in Chicago the last 2 days!

Love,

The Keith's

XOXO

Ashley, Cameron, & Matthew

Such a cutie!

Such a big boy!

In my new T-Rex jammies

Trick or Treat!

2009-10-24T21:52:00.010-05:00

Check out our Itsy Bitsy Spider! Cameron didn't like being in the costume at first, but now he is such a little ham! We had a mini dress rehearsal this week so we can get ready for next Saturday. Right now the plan is to hand out candy at our house for awhile and then go stop by our neighbors on the street. It's so much fun to get really excited again about all the holidays now that we have Cameron.

Cameron is still scooting everywhere. I'm hoping he will get the hang of crawling soon. I'm sure he is tired of having me try to show him how to do it - ha,ha! He is such a good eater too! So far the only thing he hasn't really liked are peas.

I hope everyone has a great Halloween Week!

XOXO

So adorable!!!

Trick or Treat

Look how big I'm getting

I love food!

I love sticking out my tongue :)

ha,ha,ha,ha

Fall is Here!

2009-10-14T19:57:00.010-05:00

We have been busy bees this past week. Unfortunately we did not go to the pumpkin patch this past Sunday since it was so cold and I didn't want Cameron to catch a cold. If it ever warms up then we'll try to go again before Halloween gets here. I seriously feel like it's cold 9 months out of the year here in Chicago :( I want it to get warmer and sunny so I can take Cameron out for walks again!

Cameron and I went to see my good friend Michelle on Saturday. We did some shopping and scrapbooking. It was so much fun to hang out!!! I'm getting addicted to scrapbooking now :) Sunday Paul, Cameron, and I went over to his parents house to celebrate his birthday w/ his family. We had a great time! Cameron loves seeing his cousins here!

Stay warm and have a safe week!!!

XOXO

Go Hawkeyes!

(He was cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes since Paul's family was at the game on Saturday and they won!)

Look at my tongue

This is his new favorite toy right now

Ashley & Cameron

Matthew & Cameron

My friend Michelle and Cameron snuggling

His favorite thing to do...sucking his thumb!

Mommy's Little Stinker

2009-10-07T21:09:00.005-05:00

We went for Cameron's 6 month check-up yesterday and he gained much more weight than last time so that was good. He is now 16 lbs 23 oz and 26 inches. He is in the 50th percentile for weight and height which seems to be about the same for him each time so far. I was hoping he would get Paul's tall genes, but looks like he might be more like my family ;)

We are so blessed to have such a healthy happy baby boy. We are looking forward to all the holidays this year with the new addition to our family! Paul's birthday is tomorrow....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Some fun pics of Cameron:

I'm going to eat my bear! (Everything goes straight to his mouth now-ha,ha)

Mommy's little stinker! Sitting up like a big boy!

XOXO

6 Months

2009-10-04T21:13:00.012-05:00

Cameron turned 6 months old on Friday!!! I cannot believe it's been 6 months! The time is flying by so fast. He is doing better and better at sitting up (only for a few seconds, but balancing himself better each day). We also think it isn't too much longer before he will be crawling. Right now Cameron inch worms around everywhere. He's even starting to get on all fours and rock back and forth. We'll definitely need to baby proof everything soon! Cameron's 6 month check up is this coming Tuesday. We'll post his weight and height as soon as we know. Paul's birthday is this Thursday and Cameron and I are very excited to celebrate!

We're going this Sunday to the pumpkin patch with our little peanut :) Cameron's Halloween costume is all set to go and we can't wait for everyone to check out his spider costume! It is so adorable!

It's getting darker and darker earlier here in Chicago and unfortunately colder and colder too! It's going to be sad not to take all our walks to the park. Hope everyone has a great week!

Love,

Paul, Sarah, & Cameron

XOXO

Say Cheese :)

Check out my new high chair

Mommy feeding me carrots - yummy!

Trying to balance so I don't fall over

Me in my crib ;)

5 Months

2009-09-12T16:07:00.008-05:00

Cameron turned 5 months September 2nd. I can't believe how big our little peanut is getting each day! He was on such a great roll sleeping (8pm to 7am), but that has changed :( He is off his schedule right now and seems to be waking up around 1:30am each night; not crying, just cooing. It's adorable, but Paul and I need our sleep! We're working hard to get him back into his old routine, but I'm starting to realize it's not that easy - ha,ha.

I took Cameron to the park today and he touched the grass for the first time. He wasn't sure what to do with it at first and then he just lunged right into it to eat it! I luckily got all the little pieces he grabbed up. Anything he gets his hands on goes straight to his mouth. He is definitely teething, but I don't see any signs of any teeth yet.

Here are some fun pics! Have a great weekend!!!
XOXO

Sleeping Better

2009-08-09T20:01:00.009-05:00

Hello Everyone! This week has been pretty tough on me. We have been letting Cameron "cry it out" at night and only going in to pat his back or butt after he fusses for awhile. I must say that although it has been difficult, it is working and he is sleeping better and better. I can't say that we've mastered it and that he is sleeping through the night completely quite yet, but we're getting there.

Cameron has been rolling over for awhile now, but he is starting to roll from his back to his tummy to his back! So far he has only mastered this on the right side (maybe this means he will be right handed?). Anywho, it is really fun and amazing watching him do it and then looking for praise from either me or Paul. There is nothing better than seeing your child smile or laugh :)

Have a great week!!!
XOXO

Daddy feeding me rice cereal; hmm..not sure that I like this stuff

Whoa, more ended up on Cameron than in his mouth - ha,ha!

Go Colts!!!

My new giant teddy bear :)

We're Blogging Again!!!

2009-08-02T17:12:00.008-05:00

It's been awhile since we've posted anything new, so we have alot of catching up to do! Cameron is 4 months old today. I know I keep saying this, but the time is going by so fast. Here are a few fun facts about our little bundle of joy:

Favorite Book: Baby Einstein Mirror Me
Favorite Song: If You're Happy and You Know It
Favorite Sleeping Positon: Tummy (no matter how much I try to get him to sleep on his back, he just doesn't want any part of it!)
Favorite Toy: Giraffe and Adventure Gym or pretty much anything he can grasp and put into this mouth :)

We had to start Cameron on some formula and surprisingly he loves it. We have to use the soy base type though because the other kind makes him break out in hives - yikes! I still can't say I like him going to daycare, especially with the cold he has had since his first week there but it is what it is and I'm dealing with it better. We are having difficulty getting him through the night without waking up several times so we're going to start to try to let him "work it out on his own" per our pediatrician's suggestion. We'll see how well that works out with me (probably not so good, but I know I have to let him learn to soothe himself). We also got the ok to start a little rice cereal if we want so we're going to start him on it a little this week. Our pediatrician said it's really not necessary until 6 months but they encourage people to try if they are willing to and their baby seems ready. We'll let you know how that works out later this week.

Back to Work & Daycare

2009-06-20T12:22:00.010-05:00

Hello Everyone! It's been awhile since I've had time to post an update. Cameron is growing like a little weed lately and it's been so fun! He is finally starting to full out more. He is such a little ham and Paul and I can't get enough of him! It's been 3 weeks now since I've gone back to work and I wish I could say I'm getting used to daycare but I'm not. :( I try to focus on the time I do get to be with him, after work and the weekends, but sometimes I just break down and cry. I'm hoping in the next couple of weeks that I'll get better and more used to it. I know he gets to socialize with all the other babies, but I just worry about all the new things he's doing and don't want to miss out. Paul has been amazing with all of my mood swings and I think besides my body finally starting to get back to where it once was that soon I'll be back to normal emotionally too.

Here are some fun pictures. Enjoy!

HA,HA,HA...He laughs like this anytime I sing "If you're happy and you know it"

Our sweet little boy

I'm getting very sleepy

Just hanging out and playing with Mommy

Look how big I'm getting :)

Have a Happy Father's Day Weekend!

Love,
Paul, Sarah, & Cameron
XOXO

2 Month Appointment

2009-05-30T19:13:00.006-05:00

Hello Everyone! Cameron had his 8 week check-up this past Thursday. He is doing great, besides a nasty diaper rash that won't seem to go away. The doctor gave us a prescription for a new ointment so hopefully it will be gone very soon! He got 3 shots. Luckily Paul came with me because I cried when they gave him the shots :( I haven't seen him be so upset before so it really made me sad. I was able to immediately pick him up and cuddle with him once it was over. He was a bit fussy and didn't sleep very well that night, but now we're back on track. Cameron is sleeping 5-5 1/2 hours at night- yay!

Well, Monday is my first day back and I must say I've been dreading it for awhile now. The time has gone by way too fast. It will really be a big adjustment for me. I haven't been separated from Cameron even for a day since he's been born so this is going to be so difficult and I really hope I can get through it.

My sweet little baby boy

I love this pic! My favorite color on him is red!

That's all for now. I'll let everyone know how my first week back at work goes later. Enjoy the sunshine! :)

Love,
The Keith's
XOXO

Sleeping Better! :)

2009-05-26T12:10:00.009-05:00

Cameron slept 6 hours last night from the time I put him to bed until he woke up to eat and get a diaper change - yay! Paul and I are both feeling like we are getting more sleep lately. This is my last week being at home with Cameron so it's a pretty emotional week for me. I'm trying to just enjoy the last few days we have together before I go back to work and not get too upset. I know that he will be in good hands and that we'll just have alot of cuddle and play time when I get home.

He is getting so big and changing more and more everyday. He is smiling alot now and Paul and I will do just about anything to make our little man laugh. His 2 month appointment is this Thursday so we'll be sure to post more pics and stats later this week.

Chilling in his bumbo chair

Working on head control and arm strength ;)

I love my grandmas

This smile is priceless!

I'm a clean little duckie (I love this hoodie duck towel - so cute!)

Fresh diaper after my bath

Cameron still has all his hair! Everyone always stops and ask me if I had heartburn when I was pregnant and I didn't so whoever started that old wives tale is wrong - ha,ha!

Love,
The Keith's
XOXO

I'm Growing!!!

2009-05-19T16:40:00.009-05:00

Wow, we have alot to catch up on since I blogged last. The time goes by so fast! Cameron is getting better and better at lifting his head up when we do tummy time and is starting to smile more and more (mainly when he passes gas, but hey we'll take any smile we get). Being a Mom is amazing and is the best job in the whole world. I value every day I get to spend with my little man. I have to go back to work June 1st :( Luckily Cameron will only have to be in daycare 2-3 days a week, but it is still going to be one of the hardest things I've done.

I had an amazing 1st Mother's Day! Paul and Cameron got me a manicure and pedicure which I was in desperate need of so that was a treat! I'm going this Thursday to get pampered - yay! Here are some new pics of Cameron.

Let's go Cubs!!!

Hanging out with cousins Ashley & Matthew
I can't get enough of my little man :)

Visiting with Grammy & Grandpa Weaver

Bumbo Time (this was his first time trying out his Bumbo Seat)

My Dad is Rad :)

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Love,
Paul, Sarah, & Cameron
XOXO

One Month Check-Up

2009-05-05T17:13:00.008-05:00

Cameron's one month check-up went great! He is growing and is a healthy, happy baby boy. Our next appointment will be in one month and will be a difficult visit since he will be starting shots. Paul and I have been able to go to all the appointments together so far and I know I will really need Paul's support next time since Cameron has to get shots. Life as parents is amazing! Every day I'm amazed at our little miracle. He is really starting to get better at lifting his head and the range of motion he has with his head as well.

This will be my first Mother's Day as a Mom and I'm so excited! I love being a Mom!!!

"Little Racer"

So exhausted after a day of shopping with Mommy & Daddy

Go Cubs!
(Paul is such an amazing Dad! It melts my heart!)

I had my follow up appointment as well on Monday and everything is great! My doctor said I can go back to doing pretty much everything - yay! I actually went for a power walk/jog this afternoon while Paul stayed home with Cameron. It was so nice to get some exercise.

XOXO

One Month Old

2009-04-30T22:10:00.006-05:00

Cameron was one month old yesterday! I can't believe how fast this month has gone and I'm even more surprised at how fast he is growing. We went over to see Melissa and Matthew yesterday and Melissa got Cameron to smile at her - aw! It was so amazing! He was a bit fussy yesterday afternoon but I got him to smile at me finally. I will never forget that moment; so amazing!

Check out my crazy hair - Mommy gave me a bath and forgot to comb my hair :)

Playtime!

Cameron was so exhausted after his bath; so precious!

Cameron's next check up is on Monday so we'll be sure to send an update next week. Paul and I are so excited to see how much he has grown!

Have a great day!
XOXO

2009-04-25T16:48:00.005-05:00

Yesterday night was a struggle since all Cameron wanted to do was stay awake and be fussy. This shirt says it perfectly...

"Sleep all day...Up all Night"

Look at how big I'm getting :)

Mommy loves taking lots of pictures of me :)

So far Cameron has been eating alot today and not sleeping as long as he did yesterday, so I'm hoping tonight he will sleep better. Some days are really good and others are not so good, but he's only a little over 3 weeks so I'm not too worried about it yet.

Enjoy your weekend!

3 weeks and 1 day

2009-04-24T10:13:00.007-05:00

I can't believe how fast the time is flying! Next Thursday Cameron will be 1 month old. Paul and I are enjoying every second with our little man and are amazed at how fast he is growing. Some of his new born clothes are already getting pretty snug.

Being a mom can be pretty challenging at times especially when I can't seem to soothe him when he gets upset, but each day I'm learning more and more and love him more and more every day! I'm finally feeling a little bit back to myself, but still have about 12-15 lbs to lose. Hopefully my doctor's appointment next month will go well so I can start exercising again.

Cameron and I are going to take a few walks today since it's so nice outside. I really think he loves getting outside and enjoying the fresh air. Plus the sidewalks are a bit bumpy at times and I think he enjoys it since it feels like a car ride.

Mommy loves me (I think I need to get some Daddy shirts soon so Paul doesn't feel left out;)

Too many stripes Mommy!
(This coat fits him the best right now, so I got a little crazy with the stripes - ha,ha)

Tummy Time

Enjoy this sunny beautiful day!
XOXO

We are blogging!

2009-04-22T16:22:00.009-05:00

Hello Everyone! We are so excited to start our blog and send out updates on our new little man. Cameron will be 3 weeks old tomorrow and the time is already flying by. He is amazing! We had our last pediatrician's appointment on Monday and he is 8 lbs 13 oz. We are so happy he is above birth weight and seems to be catching up pretty quickly. Our next appointment will be at the end of this month and then shots will start when he is 2 months old :(

So sweet - this melts my heart!

Big yawn!

Cameron loves the bouncer! (Check out those long legs)

Property of Mom :)

Have a great day!
Love,
The Keith's
XOXO