Flahertys meet Micah!

Last week Joanne, Ivory, and Sydney came to visit and meet our new addition. Unfortunately, it was the hottest week of the summer here and super sticky (unlike Denver weather) so we had to stick to the air conditioning most of the time they were here.

Grandma Joanne got some quality snuggle time and Ivory and Sydney take a turn feeding Micah

We went to the beach one day (we dropped Micah off at my parents) and it happened to be perfect weather. 90 degrees, light breeze, green flag, and 78 degree water in Lake Michigan! Here are a few pics from the day

The last day they were in town we headed to Zeeland for a playdate with Abbi and Elijah. Despite being a full year younger than Abbi, the girls were very close to the same height. They weren't sure how to act toward one another but once Sydney started jumping around the kitchen Abbi joined in and they both began jumping, running, and squealing! There was some confusion between them what eachother's names were so Abbi wascalling Sydney "Ivory" and Sydney thought Abbi's name was Grace but they still had a lot of fun. They pretended they were "camping" in Abbi's tent, went swinging, and had "tea"

We are so happy they were able to come to Michigan and spend time with us and of course meet Micah! Hopefully we can see the rest of the family in CO soon!

The whole crew:

One Month old

...weighs 6lbs. 10 oz. at his 2 week appt but jumped to 9lbs 1 oz on July 16 (we don't have a recent length)

...sleeps 3-4 hours at night. Creepily, sometimes his eyes are open while he is sleeping. We had him in our bedroom in the bassinet but he makes a bunch of noise in his sleep so we have moved him into his room across the hall. He has had some serious reflux issues so it has been hard for me to sleep well when I can't hear him because I keep worrying he's choking on his spit-up. He much prefers sleeping in our arms or on us to his bassinet. Thanks to Julie (my sister-in-law) we at least have a soft wedge for him to sleep on so he can keep more formula down and be more comfortable. He also will sleep in the Baby Papasan we inherited from Derek and Julie but only if he falls asleep in our arms first.

...wears Newborn and 0-3 Months but he is getting too long for many NB sizes! He is very long and lean yet so many of the outfits are a bit roomy in the body for him. 

...eats: well nearly every kind of formula! Given my family history of dairy intolerance and his current reflux issues we have been trying out newborn, Gentlease (a more digested milk-based formula) and soy formula. So far he seems to be doing the best on the soy but we will go back to the Gentlease to see if it really makes that much of a difference.

...moves  His hands are always up by his face which adds to his cuteness. He loves to kick his legs and at times this has allowed him to move up and down the wedge in his bassinet. One morning I walked into pick him up after he began making noise to find his head hanging off the top of the wedge in his bassinet (it's not that high so it wasn't dangerous don't worry!) He LOVES to stretch and does it ALL the time - while he does this he often makes the most adorable faces, frequently raised eyebrows and puckered lips. He also has an amazing startle reflex and going over bumps in the stroller or car sometimes he will throw his arms out to the sides with fingers spread, even in his sleep. He likes looking at lights and is more alert between feedings, sometimes being up the whole 3 hrs between feedings.

 Here he's contemplating something deep, am I hungry or do I want to sleep? hmm...

Newborn Photos

So...here are most of the pictures we got from the photographer :)