Daddy and Dixon

This is Dixon with his Daddy probably while Ryan watches some sporting event on the TV.  With Euro Cup, DC United season and the basketball playoffs the TV has been pretty much non-stop sporting events and Ryan is getting Dixon started pretty early.

Once the Spurs were out of the playoffs Dixon wasn't so interested.

Floor Time

 We spend a little bit of time on the floor each day to strengthen our core.  I stretch and Dixon attempts to do downward facing dog.  Everyone in awhile he scoots himself right off the blanket!  He is also lifting his head up for longer periods of time although he prefers to practice head lifting while on my chest instead of flat on the floor.

One Month Video

Dixon turned one month on the 5th and I filmed this video during playtime.  He really likes this toy from Germany given to him by Ryan's boss and we discovered he also likes the theme to Batman.  Already a comic book guy- Curtis, take note!

The Smith's Visit

Karis and Uncle Terry with Dixon

Two weeks after Dixon was born we were lucky enough to have the Smith's come for a visit.  They were spending the week in Williamsburg and drove up for the day to visit.  It was great to have them visit. Hopefully we will see them again at Christmas!

Photo Shoot

Ryan and I purchased a new camera before D's arrival but didn't get a change to practice using it.  Here is D's first photoshoot with his Laabs' grandparents in the garden outside our apartment building.

With Mimi (MeeMee?) and Papa

Enjoying some parent time

Daddy's baby

Firsts

Leaving the Hospital..

What you can't see is that right before this picture was taken I changed him to dress him in his going home outfit.  He promptly peed on the last diaper in his bassinet.  I wrapped him up in a blanket and asked the nurses for another diaper.  While waiting for a new diaper he pooped all over the blanket and my dress.  

Ahh motherhood.

 

After his first bath... (at home). He loved having his hair washed.  He wasn't so crazy about the rest of it.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy First Father's Day Ryan!

You are doing an amazing job.