2 Months

I can't believe how fast he is growing. You always hear people say this but you never really realize it till you have your own kids. They grow up SO fast! Kole had his 2 month check-up on Sept 2nd- so technically he was 9 weeks and a few days old :)

Here are his stats:

*Weight: 11 pounds 5 ounces (50th percentile) - this is almost 4 pounds since he was born- he is not having any problems putting on weight :)

*Length- 23 inches (60th percentile) he is skinny but long!

Kole is still in newborn clothes but mostly because he is so skinny. If he had to wear long pants I'm sure we would be in a bigger size but for now he mostly sports onesies cuz its so hot outside.

He also had to get his shots while we were there- one oral medicine and 3 shots. It wasn't as bad as I thought- though he started screaming when she did the first one and didn't breathe until they were done. He was not happy! He did okay until later that night and then he got a fever and was super cranky. He did not want his legs touched and he just wanted to be held.

*He got camo band aids- Daddy loved them!*

After a LONG night and long day of holding him pretty much all day- his fever finally broke the next night and he was a much happier baby!

He is changing so fast and I can't wait for the stages to come.

Bear Lake

Bear Lake is one of my favorite places to go- look how pretty it is!! Our extended family has been going to Bear Lake since my mom was little - and I LOVE that we still carry on the tradition. This year was fun because Russell was able to join us for a few days and we were able to take Kole for his first time. Thank heavens we weren't camping- can you imagine?!

We enjoyed 5 beautiful days at Bear Lake where we enjoyed the nice (but cold!) water, fabulous food (of course!) and great company. We took Kole down to the lake one day but let's just say- he wasn't a fan! The kid does NOT like to be unwrapped- let alone half-naked so he just cried the whole time while we took pictures. (it's all about the photo opp!)

After this torture he happily spent the rest of his time at the beach like this:

Much better!

We were able to spend time with our extended family and the neices especially loved holding the babies.

He tried to catch as much shut-eye as possible- even with all the noise!

When he wasn't sleeping, he was hanging out in his swing. We had 4 babies all under the age of 1 up there this year- and they each had their own swing to keep them happy!

*Kate*Daxton*Kole*

*I love my swing!*

What a fun vacation!

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa

When Kole was almost 3 weeks old, Russell's parents came from Washington to visit their newest grandson. We were excited to have them there and they just spoiled Kole to death. Grandma Cramer had already sent a few boxes of cute clothes, so we were surprised when she pulled out even more stuff! Lots of cute clothes and a darling blanket- and some other gifts from friends and family in Washington. Everyone has been so kind and generous!

G'ma and G'pa Cramer loved holding and cuddling Kole. He loved having a pair of arms to fall asleep in!

We spent our days mostly just hanging out around the house, but we did get out for a few activities. We took Kole to his first meal at Texas Roadhouse (too bad he slept through it!), we visited Daddy at work, and we went shopping at the Outlets in Park City.

Russell's parents also brought US a fabulous gift. I keep meaning to take a picture of it but haven't so this will have to do:

They brought us a beautiful piano! Our "new" piano was actually Russell's grandmothers piano. It is beautiful! (its more of a cherry color than black) I am SO excited to not only have a piano, but to have one that has been passed down. Russell's grandma, Marion, played the piano a lot and was very good at it. She had quite the collection of church music that we also got some of. It's so neat to have this! I was never able to meet her but I am grateful to have a little piece of her memory in our home.

After a 10 day visit it was time to say good-bye! Thanks for coming to visit Grandpa & Grandma Cramer!