Already Two Months

It is so crazy to think that Tanner is already two months. It just seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital and enjoying the holidays together as a family (that totally sounds like a mom, but guess what? I am one). Tanner is growing and changing so much each day so here are a few new fun things about Tanner.

• He loves to talk to you. He even thinks you are talking to him when you are on the phone in the same room with him.
• He smiles the biggest gummy smile that melts your heart. One of my favorite smiles is the one he gives me during the middle of the night when I am feeding him a bottle or changing his diaper. It just melts my heart and makes me feel not so tired.
• He laughs at silly faces and sounds or toys that he loves.
• His favorite book is "Is Your Mama a Lama?" I think he just loves the rhyme and I love the story.....you could say it is a win win :)
• He enjoys music (especially country) and if mommy starts singing he starts making his own noise to try and singing along.
• Sometimes when he is talking if he thinks you aren't listening or you leave the room he just talks louder.
• He is a thumb sucker. He sucks on it whenever he is hungry, sleepy, or nervous. The only time he uses his binky is when he is in his car seat and can't reach his arms up to his face or he is being snuggled up tight and being rocked.

Happy Tanner with Chubby Cheeks Like Mommy

Sucking the golden Thumb

Two months also brought his two month old shots which gave him a fever. The poor thing had to be held all night, we would cry out in his sleep and open his eyes for just a minute to make sure you were still there. It was a pretty long night but now we know for next time and will give him Tylenol ahead of time. This month Tanner also got his first cold.....he has been pretty stuffy for almost two weeks but he seems to finally be getting over it. Nate and I were both diagnosed with strep so we have been quite the sick family but everyone is getting better......FINALLY!!

Nap Time :)

Next week Tanner and I are taking his first air plane trip to Utah. We are super excited to visit but bummed that Nate won't be able to come with us. I am super nervous to travel with a newborn alone but with his pleasant personality the only thing I am worried about is all the stuff I have to take and how much stuff I won't be able to check.....like the stroller and diaper bag with everything a mom or Tanner could need.

Wish me luck and I promise to take tons of pictures.

Blessing Weekend

The first weekend in February a bunch of our family from Utah came out to join us and our Coleman family for the blessing of Tanner in church. It was so fun to introduce our little man to our family. Tanner enjoyed all the hugs, kisses, and attention he got all weekend but every night after everyone left he would crash from exhaustion. I think it was a lot of activity, people, and excitement to take in for a little guy. Here are a few pictures from the weekend. I loved being surrounded by all of my family, Coleman and Thornley/Christensen.

Four Generations

Grandpa Thornley, Nate, Tanner, & Great Grandpa Thornley

Great Grandpa & Grandma Thornley, Great Grandma & Grandpa Christensen, and of course Tanner

Grandpa and Grandma Thornley with Tanner

Since my parents and sisters were only in town for 36 hours everyone would fight over who got to hold Tanner, feed Tanner, or change Tanner's diapers. Camille and Eliza were the worse....Eliza was very concerned that Tanner like her best and got held by her the most.

Eliza, Grandma, Camille, and Tanner

Aunt Camille and Tanner

Nate and Tanner had some bonding time on Sunday morning while Nate showed Tanner just how we dress for church; khaki pants, white shirt, and don't forget the tie. With the help of Nate, Tanner looked dapper for his special moment......they looked so cute together.