Anderson's Big Week--Week 6!

Anderson's 6th week was a very exciting one!
He had a visit from Aunt Katie, Uncle Gene, and Cousin Heidi. Gene, Katie and Heidi came in town on Thursday (4/24) and stayed until Sunday (4/27). Their visit was tons of fun, and we spent a lot of time just relaxing and of course eating! One thing the Fitzgeralds do well, is eat! Here are some pictures from their visit.

Here are Heidi and Katie hanging out-Heidi is almost 6 months old and is just full of spunk and personality.

Here is a picture of Heidi and Anderson. It is hard to believe that Anderson will be as big as Heidi before we know it.

Here is a video clip of Heidi trying to eat Anderson--just kidding--it looks like she is trying to pet Anderson.

In addition to the visitors this week, Anderson really has started smiling and coo-ing and is just adorable! Here is his clip of the week: We lay him down and he starts moving his arms and legs in big circles (almost like he is swimming) and is just all smiles the entire time. Mike and I are having a great time with him and are loving him!

Anderson is 1 month old!

Anderson has made it to the one month mark! We can not believe that time has flown by so quickly and how much Anderson (and our lives) have changed. As much as anyone tells you that a baby changes everything, you really don't get it until you have your own. Without a doubt, our world has been turned upside down in the most amazing way possible. Anderson has been wonderful and here are some highlights from his first month:

• My first night at home with my parents and two pug brothers--it was an adventure for sure! Anderson's first night at home was a definite transition for all of us. Mike and I were likely over reactive to any noise Anderson made and as a result we were all up all night long. After the first night, we were trained by Honey and every night after has been significantly better. Now we are lucky enough to get six straight hours of sleep most nights. Thanks Anderson!
  


• Visits from relatives--Anderson has had a ton of visitors--as cute as this guy is, who wouldn't want to see him! This month he met all of these relatives: Honey & Pop, Nonna & Grandy, Granpa Mike & Grandma Sandy, Aunt Katt, Uncle Brett & Oakley, and Uncle Bubs.

• My first photo shoot--To celebrate Anderson's first month birthday, we had photos done. They came out great and have quite a story to go along with them--if anyone wants to hear the story, give me a call. I won't post it.

Look at how much Anderson has grown in just a month:

Anderson-Day 1

Anderson-Month 1

Anderson...growing bigger & bigger

Anderson is now almost 3 weeks old and is doing great! He had his 2 week appointment yesterday and is developing and growing so quickly. Here are his latest stats:

• -Weight=9.0 pounds


• -Height=22 inches


• -Head=14 7/8
  
• This week we were treated with a visit from Grandpa Mike & Grandma Sandy from Indiana. They had a chance to meet their newest grandson and see what we have been so excited about! Here are some pictures from their visit and us hanging out with Anderson.

Here is Anderson getting a bit of tummy time on his fun play mat. He gets most of his tummy time on his mom or dad's chest, but this is his next favorite spot! He can hold his head up pretty well...soon we think he'll be pushing his whole body up and that's one more push up than his mom can do!

Here are Mike & Sandy with Anderson

Here are Mike & I hanging out with the little man

Here are pictures of Anderson's big brothers-Pugly & Snoop Dogg. They are slowly adjusting to Anderson being around.