The Fourth of July

Monday, July 4, 2011

 Mommy and Pierce

 We had breakfast at Kenny and Ziggy's with Dan and Tabitha.

 Happy 4th of July!

 God Bless America

 Grandpa, Aunt Kim, and Mimi were so excited to see Pierce.

 This was Pierce's first time at Grandpa and Mimi's house.

 Pierce hung out with Mimi while she cooked.

Sleeping Pierce - He likes to sleep a lot!

Daddy and Pierce

 We went swimming at Grandpa and Mimi's house. 

 Pierce enjoyed the salt water pool because the water was warm.

 He fell asleep on Mimi's shoulder.

Pierce and Mimi

Week 4 - June 25 to July 1

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Lunch at Escalantes

 Auntie Amy loves to hold Pierce.

Pierce has spikey hair like Tommy.  :)

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

 Tummy Time

Pierce likes to sleep during tummy time.  Today, he was more active. 

 Lift...

 Turn...

 Drop...

 Pierce turned his head for the first time.

Pierce loves to look at the stripes in his crib.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Pierce went on his first road trip to DeRidder, Louisiana.  It was his first time to leave Houston.

 Memaw and Pawpaw's house - Pierce's first visit there

 Pierce went swimming for the first time. 

 Pierce went to sleep in the water. 

Pierce's first time sleeping in a pack and play. 

Saturday, July 2, 2011

 Pierce is four weeks old. 

 He is getting bigger and bigger.

 Love him!

 He is ready for the 4th of July.

 Aunt Chris and Pierce

 Kristy and Courtney drove to DeRidder from Denhem Springs.  We were so happy that they came to visit us.

 Uncle Scott and Pierce

 Memaw and Pierce

Sleeping on Mommy in his favorite position

Sunday, July 3, 2011

 Pawpaw and Pierce

 Kristy and Courtney bought Pierce a new toy.

 Pierce is going to church with his grandparents.

 Pierce's first time at church

 One happy family

Pierce and Daddy

Aunt Kim's 30th Birthday

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Aunt Kim's 30th Birthday

We were so excited that Kim was in Houston for her birthday this year.  It was awesome getting to spend her birthday with her.  Hey Kim - Doesn't it seem like just yesterday we spent your 25th birthday together in Rome?  We went to Soma on Washington for dinner and had a lovely time.  Pierce was on his best behavior.  He slept most of the time.  Mimi fed him dinner.  We had the most interesting dessert.  It was ice cream made with dry ice.  Happy 30th Birthday Kimmy - We love you bunches and bunches!!!  XO

Getting Big (3 Weeks)

3 Weeks Old

2 Weeks

1 Week



Pierce is three weeks old already.  It is hard to believe that three weeks have already passed by.  He is 8 pounds 2 ounces now.  He definitely likes to eat, and he is growing and growing.  He spends most of his time sleeping, and he eats every two to three hours.  We think that he is having a growth spurt because he has been eating quite a bit lately.  He is a very good baby.  The only times that he cries is when he is hungry, sometimes when he is getting a diaper change, and sometimes during his bath.  He is still wearing newborn clothes.  He wears 0-3 months clothes occasionally, but they are still big on him. 

We love the way that he sleeps with his arms and sometimes his feet in the air.  He holds onto our hands or the bottle while he is eating.  When he eats, he makes the cutest noises.  I think that he is letting us know that he is content and happy.  He loves to look around.  He is currently sleeping in a bassinet in our bedroom.  We wake up every two to three hours to feed him during the night.  He likes to be swaddled while he is sleeping at night. 

I knew that parenthood would be amazing, and I've waited my entire life for this opportunity.  Pierce has brought us an enormous amount of joy and happiness.  Motherhood is even better than I imagined it would be.  Life is great in the Applewhite household.