We spent most of the weekend inside, as Si had a cold and wasn't feeling great. He was a trooper though and for a little guy who wasn't feeling well still managed to make us smile. He was intent on getting his sock off Saturday afternoon, and spent about 20 minutes tugging at it and putting it towards his mouth.
Because he didn't feel well I thought a nice warm bath might help out. This was his first bath in the big tub. He loved it and was kicking and splashing and smiling the whole time.
Just a beautiful sunny Sunday here in Telluride. We had a very relaxed weekend, even getting outside for a few walks in the warm (50 degree) weather.
It has been a while since we have seen our dear friends the Jay's. We were fortunate that they came back to Telluride for a visit...too bad we didn't capture any photos of anyone but Harper. It turns out that kiddos are more fun to take photos of than adults. Here's a good one of Harper, The Si man and uncle Snoop.
On Friday we had a pot luck dinner at the house so that they could catch up with some friends. In this photo are Dennis Lankis and Henry and Ashley Deppen. Yes Henry is looking fierce in his bib!
Dennis' daughter Jordan.
Turns out it is difficult to get a 4 and 5 month old to both look at the camera at the same time.
Harper and Jordan.
We have also started using a few of our other great Christmas presents. The new high chair, thanks to Mimi and Papa, and the feeding bowls and utensils, thanks to Steph, Skip, Heidi and Jeff. Simon has seemed still hungry after our last feeding of the evening, before he goes to bed so we decided that a snack after his last nap might help. We started feeding him some rice cereal, very thinned down, along with a bit of milk to help wash it down. He is doing really well grasping the concept of eating from the spoon. Last night, the first night we tried this, he was opening his mouth very well for the spoon, and seemed to be moving some of the food to the back of his mouth with his tongue. Of course a lot of the food ran down his chin, but I was happy with the amount that seemed to stay in the mouth. Tonight he did even better! We have such a quick learner. It has seemed to help with the last feeding as well, as he appears full and not cranky for more food when I put him down for bed. Good Boy Simon! Hope you all had a good New Year's Eve.
Simon has another new baby cousin. Zachary Stanley Pankewich was born to my older brother Skip and his wife Steph on Dec. 27th. Although we weren't expecting Zach for almost another 2 months we are glad that he made it here and is doing remarkably well for as early as he came. Mama and Baby keep giving us good reports every day and it sounds like they are even getting to spend some time together in the NICU. Steph got to hold him a bit yesterday and big sis Emerald, Daddy, Aunt Heidi and Uncle Jeff have also visited him. My mom has been helping with the kiddos at home while Skip and Steph spend as much time at the hospital with Zach as they can. We are keeping the whole family in our thoughts and prayers as they adjust to this new little being in thier lives. Emerald has still not given up on calling him by her preferred name for him (Lobster) which makes you realize that things are still a bit normal as this seems to be a typical 4 yr old reaction!
