Happy Halloween (with lots of Halloween outfits)

I didn't realize that Jared would get so many Halloween outfits. I think he has 5 or 6 of them! I guess he will probably get many outfits for each holiday. They are really cute!

We have been super-busy, which is why the blog has been so quiet. Jared had some eating problems (refusing to eat), so that wasn't fun. The Dr. thinks that it's reflux, and prescribed medicine for him. He's gotten better, not completely back to normal yet, but I guess the medicine is working. Thanks to Debby Schymanski, one of my "other mothers," for all of her lactation consultant help!

In the middle of all of this reflux business, we traveled up to Pittsburgh for Kristy and Chris's wedding. Jared did okay on the way up, about a 4 1/2 hour trip. We got to the hotel, and met up with my parents, who were also invited to the wedding. They took care of Jared while Steve and I went to the rehearsal (I was a bridesmaid) and the rehearsal dinner. Unfortunately, Jared freaked out while we were gone (screamed for about an hour straight), and Steve had to leave the dinner early to attend to Jared. I felt really bad for my parents to have to go through that. The next day, I got to go to the salon to get my hair looking nice for the wedding, while Steve, Jared, and my parents met up with some of my Pittsburgh relatives. I heard that he wasn't too happy during that visit either, but I guess he gave them a couple of smiles, so that's good. Jared was very good during the wedding, and Steve only took him into the church cry room during the vows, so he didn't disturb anyone. Steve says that he really liked the string quartet music. Unfortunately, Jared also had a bad time of it at the reception - it was loud and crowded. Poor little guy - he was way too over stimulated. The next day, we took him to Kristy's parents' house for a brunch, where he was in a good mood, and smiled and laughed with people, so that was a plus. The car ride home, I spent about half of the trip in the back seat with him, since he was a little fussy. The next day, he ate at 6 AM, and I had to wake him up for his 9AM and noon feedings - he was wiped out from the long weekend!

Other things going on...
He really likes to eat his hand, but only the right one.

He really likes to grab his toes, but only with the left hand.

He loves to stand! (with a little help)

**Check out the new pictures under the "3 to 6 month pictures" link

Wow - it's the middle of October already!

Yes, it's been a while since I posted. Steve and I started looking for a house, and that seems to be taking up all of our free time (not that we really had any anyway. :)
We also went to the U2 concert, which was cool. Muse opened for U2, and Muse was fantastic! My mom came down to watch Jared during the concert and while we were looking at houses.
Steve's Aunt Amy from North Carolina stopped by with Steve's parents, so that she could meet Jared.

I took Jared to a Baby and Me yoga class. Jared loved checking out all of the other babies! It was basically how to do exercises (for the moms) using your baby as extra weight (i.e. crunches with the baby on your belly). There was also some baby massage. I think we both had fun.

Jared also went to Steve's Friday night soccer game. There were a lot of babies there too! Jared liked watching the game and checking out the older girls (4 month olds! :) in the stands.

Jared is getting so big! Steve and I have both said that he is noticeably heavier. He is also getting to be pretty vocal. He talks a lot when he is happy, and when he is really not happy! He is getting more expressive, and he is smiling and laughing more. This is such a fun time!

New pictures are posted - enjoy! Anyone want to come visit?