Poop and rattlesnakes: Ashley's trip to Logan

Ramsey's Aunt Ashley visited us from May 11-19, and we had a wonderful time with her! Ram welcomed Ashley by immediately pooping on her arm the night she arrived. Hilarious, given her strong aversion to poop of any variety. She handled herself quite well, however, and after yet another poop episode and other fun baby-related messes, she was told by some of our friends how much of a natural she was with babies, and that she should have own of her own! Here are a couple photos of her and Ram:





Unfortunately we were plagued by rainy weather for much of her trip, which kept us inside the house more than desired, but we were finally able to get Ashley to Massacre Rocks in southern Idaho for a weekend of rock climbing and camping. We woke up Sunday morning only to discover one of Ashley's other severe aversions......snakes! We spotted a big rattler by our campsite, and when he rattled at us he sent Ashley running down the hill screaming and waving her arms in the air. Not sure whether she hates poop or snakes more, but we were happy to provide her with intimate experiences with both while she was with us.

Here is a final shot of Ash, Scott, and the Ram Man just before we had to drive back to the airport....we were sorry to see Ashley go, but had a blast with her while she was here! I won't say much about the Ohio State hat she brought for Ram, visible in the photo......

Ramsey rolls over!

He's been doing this for a couple of weeks, but this is the first time we've been able to catch it on video!

2 Months Old!!!

Ramsey had his 8 week check up on Friday. The doctor said he is absolutely perfect. He really gained some ground in catching up with his weight. He now weighs 11 pounds and 4 ounces, which is the 41st percentile. This is up from the 6th percentile at birth! He is 22.5 inches, the 35th percentile, up from the 12 percentile at birth. The circumference of his head is still on the small side at 15 inches which is only the 12th percentile. I guess he gets that from me.

Mother's Day moms

Mother's Day in Logan, Utah was bathed in sunshine and tulips! We exchanged gifts and dined at a fancy hotel, serving a luscious buffet. The outdoor seating along the Logan River was peaceful and scenic. Enhancing the day, we gathered up Bruno and Stanley, for a hike on the RiverTrail in Logan Canyon. Uncle Doug, Ramsey, Julie, and Nema reveled in the beauty of mountains all around us. A wonderful day we shared!