Miss Ava Michelle {2 months}

We are in love with our little sweet pea.

Miss Ava is staying awake a little bit more these days but still not a ton. When she is awake her eyes are open wide and she is extremely focused. She loves watching her brother climb and jump around,  she looks deep into our eyes, looks at her Sophie doll or herself in the mirror on her play mat. Her smiles are heartwarming! When she looks up at me at 4am with a big old smile it makes everything worth while.  Ava loves to mimic us when we stick out our tongues or open our mouth wide.  I am pretty sure she is proud of herself when she sticks her tongue out (and we couldn't be more proud of her).

Her body is strong, especially her neck and legs. She can lift her neck from side to side when she is on her tummy and stands on her legs when we hold her upright. Ava has a strong grip always holding onto our finger or our shirt when we are holding her.  

She has officially surpassed her brother's birth weight; now weighting in at 8 pounds 10 ounces. We are slowly phasing out her new born clothes and she is now sporting 3 month clothes (they are only slightly too big). A big thanks to aunt Megan and my mom for supplying all her new born clothes. We had none on hand when she was born, never anticipating such a small babe.  She is officially in size 1 diapers and getting bigger everyday. 

Our sweet pea has great days but she struggles more at night with her reflux and tummy issues. From the hours of 8pm - 12am she seems to be at her least comfortable; also know as colic. Once we finally get her down for the night she is waking up once or twice to feed. If we could just get her to bed earlier this would be amazing. Not every night is bad but on the nights that are my heart breaks for her and my emotions are high. It seems like my exhaustion hits me hard on those nights. I wish there is more I could do for her or take away her pain/discomfort all together. Everyone keeps telling us things will get drastically better at 3 or 4 months.... Till then we will continue to hold and enjoy all her cuddles.   

Mason and Ava:

Mason has adjusted better then I could have ever expected. He either ignores Ava completely (which isn't a bad thing in my opinion) or he is in her face loving on her. Mason loves Ava more then he knows or understands at his age. He is going to be her protector and she is going to be his follower. They are going to be great friends. 

Mason at 2 months.

2 Months and lots of chit chat

Mason has hit the 2 month mark and his personality is shining through more then ever!  We are extremely thankful that he no longer has his days and nights mixed up.  He sleeps from about 11pm to 7:30am and usually takes one long nap during the day.  He does fight his day naps tooth and nail; I think he is afraid he is going to miss something.  While awake Mason LOVES to play!  He likes when we read books to him, talk to him, watch TV and stick out our tongues (which he loves to do in return).  He is almost 14 pounds so he clearly is a hungry hippo; I'm very thankful that he is coming a more efficient eater and those hour longer feedings are few and far between.


Mason is talking up a storm these days, when awake you better be paying attention to him and talking because he is ready to talk back:

Mason and Mommy adventures: I can honestly say I'm in love with our new house!  I couldn't be happier with the move; it has really allowed Mason and I to get out and about a bit more (thanks to a driveway).  Here are just some of the adventures we have taken!

Trip to the grocery store, Mason was a trooper!  However, I found it difficult to shop since there is hardly room for groceries.

Debut at Special T; we made a surprise trip to visit Grandpa at work!  Grandpa was mostly excited about showing Mason his first golf club.  Pretty sure Mace Man is ready to hit some balls.

 We also attended the Santa brunch at Ruth Lake and Mason took his first pictures with Santa!  We took some family pictures and Mason also took a picture with Santa and his girlfriend Anna.

Merry Christmas from the Murray Family!

Love, 

Jenn, Matt & Mason