Justin is very happy tonight, although it is hard to tell because he always has this very concerned look on his face :)

As you can see..Wrigley loves Justin.

Hello everyone! It is a gorgeous Saturday here in Cheyenne and we have been out and about on the town running some errands. It's been a busy few days...hence my lack of blogging and picture posting. Sorry to all our fans. Little Justin is doing well..and I am doing great because Justin slept really well last night. He seems to be sleeping for longer stretches at night. My whole life seems to revolve around how much sleep I get...or am lacking. Aaron and I had a chance to go out for dinner on Thursday by ourselves, and Justin went over to our friends Catrina and Jared's to see his girlfriend Audrey. She's an older girl..6 months his senior, however, they seem to be a pretty good match. They both have a good set of lungs on them..so I fear trouble for the future.

Last night we went over to Aaron's co-workers/friends house. I visited with Andy's wife and kiddos while Aaron played poker with him and all the guys from work. I played the Wii too! It was the first time ever and I worry I could be hooked. Aaron had a good time and even won some money. I had a good time and it was great to go somewhere/do something different.

Justin seems to be changing every day and getting so much bigger! He is a good little eater too- just like his mommy. He is always hungry. I have noticed him fussing a lot less..and I think it is because we switched formula. He just seems more content. When he is more content-mommy and daddy are more content!

I hope everyone has a great day and that it is sunny where you are! You will surely hear from us very soon, especially if I can get some good shots with the camera. I am always looking for good opportunities for a cute pic!

We took Justin to get some pictures taken at Sears the other weekend. Here are a few of the pictures...

Look at the new vest gramma Nancy sent me!!! It is a little too big, but we had to try it on!

My Funtime Mat!!

He's probably to little..but we pulled it out of the closet and set up his funtime mat anyway. I guess when he flails his arms, he can hit froggy instead of mommy. He thought it was ok, but was over it after about 3 minutes. He will love it when he gets a little bigger!

At least one of our boys seems to enjoy the 'secure sleeper'...!

Great Night...Great Day!

Justin and I had a great day today. He was very fussy this morning so I decided that we would have to take a car ride and stop in and see the ladies at work. Of course, he was an angel after about 5 minutes in the car-because he loves it! We visited with my co-workers for a while and then a few of us girls decided to go to lunch and run a few errands. Justin was a very good boy the entire time and took a good long nap! Now we are just waiting for daddy to get home so that I can go to the gym...

Last night Justin was really fussy and could not be settled by anything we tried. Aaron decided to make a bed on the couch and lay with Justin on his chest until he fell asleep. I went ahead and hit the hay about 11:00 expecting to wake up about 1:00 to Justin crying. I woke up at 7:45 to Aaron all dressed for work and in a chipper mood! They had slept out on the couch all night...and I had gotten the best sleep ever (wasn't expecting that)! Aaron said Justin was a pretty good boy throughout the night and that they both had slept pretty good. Thanks hon!

Maybe we're on to something here... :)

A warm bath made Justin very sleeeepy!

3 weeks old!

Today Justin is 3 weeks old-what a big boy with an even bigger set of lungs. He is still trying to figure out the world around him...like, are these hands and arms that flail around me erratically attached to my body-and what are they for besides to make me really angry and scare me into a screaming frenzy? Or..why is it that I turn into a baby monster every night around 11 (like clockwork) and continue on a downward spiral until daylight ensues? Even more questionable, how do I know it is 11:00 every night and that it is my cue to have a high speed come apart? I think Justin is an infant prodigy, and he can now tell time..only on the digital clocks by our bed. We may have to get rid of them completely. Furthermore..how do I know that I am in my secure sleeper right next to daddy with his arms around me in an attempt to use his trickery to get me to sleep-and not laying on the bed with his arm around me (which I enjoy).

It is really a mystery folks...and yes...it was another long night for all in the Moon household. On a more positive note, it is a brand new day which will lead to a brand new night-and we can hope that Justin will sleep better :) If not, maybe we will only have a few more months of this and Justin will get adjusted to his daytime/nighttime schedule. WE LOVE YOU BABY J!

I have found a gold-mine!! The key to happiness is the sling!! Who knew? Thank you so much Catrina, I think we will be using this thing ALOT.

Cute, huh?! Look at the boys just sleeping in on a Saturday morning! We got Justin all ready for his big trip to Fort Collins today-to hit up Old Navy!!

It's the middle of the night and I just handed Justin off to his daddy in a last ditch effort to get him to settle down. It worked! They are both sleeping soundly. As for me, I thought I would mess around on the computer for a second- considering I got very caught up on my sleep this evening! I am actually completely refreshed. I slept from around 7-12 pm! I told Aaron to only let me sleep for about an hour...but I guess he thought I needed the extra sleep. Just wanted to post this cute pic of Justin and his daddy relaxing the other evening.

How rough it is to be almost 3 weeks old!

Doesn't he look pathetic? It's kind of like he has finally just given in to sleep after fighting it for so long. You can tell he is not happy about it though. So you can't really tell because he looks peaceful for a moment while dad gives a bottle, but Justin HATES his 'secure sleeper' (above). Justin also hates his bassinet, swing, bouncy chair...and pretty much every other gadget that is meant to induce sleeping. He usually ends up in my arms or on my chest at night, which I think is considered a big no no...but i'm at a loss otherwise. We've tried swaddling him in order to keep his hands from flailing around and scaring him. He hates that too..and can usually get them out. He is incredibly strong...and even stronger when he is incredibly mad! It amazes me. The one position he really loves to be is on his tummy, and he obviously cannot sleep like that. He loves tummy time. I guess there is one thing he really likes.

He is so tired right now he can't stand himself!! I am going to go try to get him to sleep (somehow).

'I still live with my parents'...and I AM CLEARLY NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT!!!!

zzzzzzzzzzzzz...

I promise that the pictures will get more exciting as he gets older...we have little to work with at this point!!

I just remembered...today would have been Justin's due date.It seems like we have been here for quite a while and it's hard to imagine him being inside any longer than he was...:)

Finally...he's sleeping!

He's finally asleep! I am trying to 'encourage' him to like his swing. He doesn't go in it too often, but today he seems to enjoy it. We had a rough night last night. I think Justin's tummy was upset. There was little to no sleep for anyone in the Moon household. He seems to be doing a lot better today, however. I think I will have to move into the spare bedroom with Justin for a night or two because Aaron isn't getting any sleep! He needs some energy to deal with those 3rd graders everyday. As for me, I don't think a good nights sleep is in the cards for me until he's 5. Everyone tells you that before you have a baby, but you don't realize how true it really is until they are here. When Aaron gets home today I will go out and about for a little bit so I don't get to feeling too housebound. Justin is lucky to have a daddy that is so hands-on and such a huge help!! We are both really lucky! There is not too much else to report today...

The grandparents leave Cheyenne...

Last night was everyone's last night in Cheyenne. Jeanne made soup for dinner and we played Sequence. Everyone left early this morning. We miss them already! Justin wasn't happy about everyone leaving-he was really spoiled while they were here! We are now on our own and I hope that we will get into a routine of some sort. Aaron went back to work today after having a nice 4 day vacation from the kiddos. As for Justin and I...we're just going to hang at home today and do a little of this and that. Maybe I can get a few things done IF he takes a good nap!

The fireplace is looking great! Almost complete! Justin and grandma are observing and making sure the boys know what they are doing! Thank goodness. Justin seems to be getting into a bit of a sleeping routine, which is nice. He seems to wake up about 1:30 and then again about 3:30 or 4. Not bad! I think he is getting more and more used to life on the outside :) Everyone is busy doing their own things today. I met my friend Catrina for a pedicure this morning and then went tanning. So relaxing! I usually try to go every month. If you saw my feet you would advise that I go every week. They are not my best feature. Ok, sorry to give you a visual and gross you out..

Grandma Jeanne is making broccoli cheese soup and rolls for lunch. I have been doing a little organizing of Justin's onesies and outfits. My mom and dad have been out and about on the town doing some shopping. They decided to stay one more day in Cheyenne, which I was really happy about. It's a pretty relaxing day and we'll probably play games tonight if Aaron and grandpa get done with the fireplace. Until next time...

Justin is two weeks old today!!

When Aaron and his dad get bored...a remodel of some sort usually happens. Having a handy hubby is great, but you have to learn to deal with the random messes around the house. I am getting better at it. Aaron built the mantle last night and is in the process of tiling it with slate. I think it will look great! I guess there is only so much time you can spend playing cards in one visit!

Justin went to have his pictures taken at Sears today, and we were pretty pleased with the pose we picked out. He was a bit fussy off and on, but it was because the lady taking the pictures just wasn't getting it. I wanted to grab the camera and take them myself. She missed several opportunities for the 'perfect pose'. However, I am excited to get them back in about 10 days!

As you can see, Wrigley likes to cuddle up with Justin. He is still pretty curious about him. He is very attentive to Justin's every whine and cry. It is really cute. We all went out for dinner tonight at our favorite Chinese restaurant. It was Justin's first dinner out and he ate like an animal! Just kidding. He slept the whole time in his car seat and was a perfect boy! It was really nice to get out. I am really going to miss everyone when they leave, but Jeanne will be back for a few weeks in April when I go back to work and Mom will be back in May. It's just been so wonderful to have them here to spend time with baby Justin. He loves them :) Until next time...

Happy Valentine's Day

Here are just a few pictures grandma Jeanne and I took of Justin. He has been more and more alert these past few days, and it's really neat! We have continued to enjoy having my mom, Jeanne, and Bozo here for a nice visit. My dad will actually be coming back tomorrow to drive back to Montana with my mom on Monday. Justin has an appointment on Monday to have his pictures taken at Sears, and we bought a really cute outfit yesterday at the Carter's outlet for the occasion. We all played domino's last night, but I didn't dominate the game as usual. It was just a bad night-usually I spank em! Other than that, we are just enjoying spending time with family! Happy Valentine's day from Aaron, Shaye, Justin, Bozo, Jeanne, Barb, and Wrigley.

Sleepless Nights

Baby Justin is very tired after his long night last night. Boy, what a set of lungs! It was one of those nights where nothing we did would help, and we were about 10 seconds from getting in the car with him and driving around-when he finally settled down a little bit. Aaron slept the rest of the night in the chair with him until grandpa Bozo got up and took over (I think-I was out of it). Of course, he is happy as can be this morning! Why can't it be the other way around? The grandma's and I are headed to Loveland, CO today to hit up the outlet mall. Carter's usually has some great sales and mom loves to get Carmel apples at the candy store there. Aaron and his dad are playing cards and will stay home with Justin. Until next time...

Grandma and Grandpa Moon Arrive!!

Bozo and Jeanne arrived last night! Justin was so excited to meet them! We were equally excited to see them. Grandma Jeanne has been able to get in a lot of snuggle time with baby Justin so far. Aaron and Bozo have enjoyed playing cards, while the women SLAVE away tending to the baby and the cooking. Typical. Ok, I am kidding. Anyway, Justin had his second doctor's visit today with the pediatrician. He is doing well. He has gained 1 lb in a week and now weighs 7 lbs 11 oz. The doctor says he is looking very healthy! He had to get his heel pricked for some genetic testing, and he was not a happy camper. Poor guy. Mommy felt bad-but he only screamed for a minute. Since Justin was so calm and sleepy, we stopped by my work after his appointment so that all the ladies could see him. He is getting quite accustomed to being doted over, and I think the grandma's are spoiling him quite a bit! Oh well, you can't spoil a baby too much!! My mom is making us a delicious dinner tonight and I am being called to help. Stay tuned...

Bathtime!!

Justin loves bath time, but doesn't like getting out of the tub. It's cold! I am glad he likes it and doesn't scream (like my mom says I did when I was a baby). We had a pretty good night last night. I think I have figured out the key-wake him up to feed him before he throws a fit and falls in it! We were up twice, but that seems pretty good! This morning we took grandma to have her chemo and Justin was not happy about going out and about. He HATES his carseat, and the wind was blowing ridiculously outside (which really made him mad on the way to the truck). It took him a while to settle down, but once he did, he really liked the ride. It soothes him. The truck door blew shut on mommy's ankle (me), so we both were unhappy for a while. Everything is 3 times more work with a baby!!