Smiles!

Could he be any cuter? He is getting into such a fun stage - smiling and cooing- it's awesome! He is fascinated by the camera and my phone so catching his smile on camera is hard- but here are a few we managed to get!

I have about 3 other posts that need to be finished- oh where does the time go? So keep posted for a Bear Lake post, a 2month check-up post, and Kole's blessing day.

Sleep- It's highly overrated!

Dear Child of Mine:

You look so cute in your pajamas- and we would LOVE it if you would SLEEP when you have them on! Your father and I would love to know (or somewhat know) how many hours of sleep they were going to get a night- if any at all. Some nights you surprise us and sleep 6 hours, eat, and then go right back down for 4 more. Other nights- we aren't so lucky. I sure wish I knew what we were doing right on those good nights. If you only want to sleep 4 hours- that's fine (well not really) but at least my poor body would know what to expect. In fact, I think I'm more tired the more sleep I get. (and this is coming from the lady who NEEDS 8 hours a night)

So if you could please fall into some sort of schedule that maybe looks something like this:

8 pm to 8 am- SLEeP, SlEeP, SLEEP!

I would love it.

Love, Your consistently tired mother (and father!)

My first official photo shoot

My dear friend (and AWESOME photographer) Celeste took pictures of Kole when he was just a few weeks old. He didn't like being naked so we had to leave the diaper on for most of them and he refused to close his eyes- unless he was on his tummy. The pictures turned out super cute- I LOVE them!

This one is my favorite!

Thanks again Celeste!

**you can check out her stuff at celestegrove.com**

A bunch of firsts

I'm terrible at blogging lately! All the free time I thought I would have- doesn't exist! We have been having such a fun time with Kole and watching him grow and try out new things. Here are some of his firsts.

First time wearing socks- and they went all the way to his knees- they were fab

First bath in the bathtub- he loves it!

First time going to church- doesn't he look handsome?! The cute sandals didn't last long

First trip to Cabela's- as Daddy would say- the first of many!!

First trip to Bear Lake, first time in his swimming suit and in the lake- he wasn't a fan!

First bath at home- he LOVES his bath time

First (and last!) time under the lights to help his jaundice- he hated it!

First time sunbathing- to help his jaundice of course :)

First car ride home- doesn't he look comfy!?

I Never Knew....

I could love someone so much

or that I would love to snuggle with him so much

or that he would want to eat ALL the time!

OR how sleepy we all would be

I never knew how much I would love my little boy and how much he would add to our family. I love you Kole!

Our new little one

Here are some more pictures of Kole- we just can't get enough of him

*Lexi and Pennie with Kole*


*Krystal and Kole*


*Aunt Missy and Kole*

*Grandpa Ray and Kole*

*Sleeping soundly*

Kole Russell Cramer

Introducing Kole Russell Cramer

June 29, 2010 6:07 p.m.

7 lbs. 9 oz.

20 1/2 inches long

Check out that curly hair!

After his first bath

My first bath- love that face!

Kole with his new cousin Claire- she was born 2 1/2 hours after Kole in the room next door!

Claire and Kole- getting ready to go home!