Where does the time go?

Holy moly, I can't believe that Gavin is already three, almost four weeks old! Where has the entire month gone?!!?

Right now, I am having a very blissful moment. I am in the living room, on our couch, the baby is sleeping next to me. I have my scentsy warmer, spreading black raspberry vanilla aroma around the room, and Fleetwood Mac playing in the background. I know that the only thing that would make this moment better is if I were sleeping along with both the baby and Ryan, but after laying in bed for an hour I decided I was wasting precious time, so it's me time, baby.

Gavin has changed SO much in the past few weeks, even in the last week. He is starting to fill out, last Tuesday he was 8 lbs 5 oz, and I know he has gained weight since then! He is such a strong little bugger, since birth he has been able to lift his neck for a couple seconds, but now he can damn near hold it up on his own! We had a little tummy time the other day and he was lifting himself up onto his elbows/forearms and holding his head up to look around. I can't believe it, I have never seen a newborn with that developed neck and back muscles! And I shit you not, we were laying on the bed and he rolled over. Granted, he had two things working with him: 1.) The weight from me, making the bed curve in (hold the fat jokes please :) ) and 2.) The weight from his cast helping to pull him. But still, it was amazing, I wish I had it on film so I could prove it! He still sleeps pretty well, about 3 to 4 hours at a time. He only cries if he is hungry or needs a diaper change. He is such a good baby.

This past week we had Ryan's family down for a visit. They were here for a week and it was so nice to have them here! This is the first time in the 10 years that Ryan and I have been together that I have been with all of the Scrupps' side all at once. His brother Chris was there with his fiance, Amber, and then his step-brother Walt and his wife Chris and their three children and then Ryan's parents Jay and Kathy. The week went by so fast! Jay & Kathy were able to join Gavin at his doctors appointment to get his second cast on at Rady's Children Hospital. He did so good! I was really nervous, because I wasn't sure how he was going to do with the saw taking the first cast off. He couldn't have been better, he just layed there completely indifferent to what was going on...not a care in the world! The sound from the saw didn't bother him, or the other babies crying that were getting their casts on/off. Gavin could have cared less! I was so relieved! Gavin got to spend time with his uncles and aunt and cousins, and even had his first trip to the zoo. Yeah, he slept.

Gavin got soo much love this week, it was great. Grandpa Jay and Grandma Kathy just fell in love with him (and so did Gavin ;) ). He was a perfect little pooper for Grandpa Jay, I think every time he held him, he made some type of bowel movement, HAHA! Gavin just slept the time away, he cuddled with everyone. At the end of the week, Ryan's aunt Joan and uncle John joined us in Oceanside. It was awesome to get to see them and just a wonderful surprise! Gavin of course won them over. We all went out to eat at Joe's Crab Shack, which was amazing, and kind of loud, but Gavin slept right through it....surprise! He even got his first "Peace, Love and Crabs" onsie from his great aunt and uncle!

Here are some things that I have noticed in the past week or so: He loves laying on his side. He has been A LOT more alert in the past couple of days. He is starting to really focus on things around him and he will follow objects with his eyes, like a toy or his mobile for example. He was getting really bad gas bubbles that he wasn't able to get out the first week that we brought him home, and now he can get them out...and by this I mean Gavin farts like I have never heard in a baby. It is HILARIOUS and also kind of embarrassing, like when he does it front of nurses and doctors...hahaha. Gavin loves his mommy and daddy. He gets SO excited when he hears Ryan's voice when he gets home from work. I love how he calms down when I pick him up, and he sighs and lays his head on my chest. It melts my heart. The other day, I said, "hi baby!!" and gave him a huge smile and he responded with a little smile. Needless to say, I totally cried. He has the most adorable pouty face when he cries. He is totally going to get whatever he wants whenever he whips out the pouty lip, because neither Ryan or I will be able to resist it.

Basically, with every passing second I fall more and more in love with my son. I can't believe how wonderful he is and I just can't wait to see what type of person he grows up to be. I can't wait for his personality to start showing and for him to start cooing and smiling.

Just so you all know...I already have well over 200 pictures of Gavin....But, here are just a few of the past week or so:

His eyes are staying blue I think! They are like a tealish blue, because they do have a little green in them!

Love him.

Some cuddle time with Mama.

Oh, and with his Papa!

 So sweet.

I know it won't be cute forever, but look at him sucking his thumb!!

Snoozing with Grandpa Jay

Meeting Uncle Chris for the first time.

Cheeks!!

Three Weeks Old Today!

Joe's Crab Shack

Soon, Turtle, Soon....You will be mine.

My sweet boy :)