Halloween...finally!

Finally, blogging again! The past month has been very exciting and busy for the Cordova family. We got to experience our first Halloween as an actual family...so exciting! Our little guy was non other then, you guessed it MICKEY! He was the cutest Mickey Mouse I have ever seen. It was just such an exciting day and we can't wait for the many more Halloween's to come.

Mickey Mouse

Our child has an obsession with Mickey Mouse. Whenever he is cranky or tired he enjoys watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse...too funny. I am pretty sure he is the only baby to love tv this much!!!
While I was getting ready for work the other morning he decided to lay down and cover himself up and watch some Mickey, adorable!!!

Let the festivities begin!

On October 29Th my sister will be the big 30! This being such a big birthday we have decided to celebrate it throughout the month of October. This past Sunday we decided to start the celebration off by going to a Broncos vs. Jets game. Currently my sisters new obsession is Mark Sanchez a.k.a Dirty Sanchez. Kristi believes he is the newest thing since sliced bread, which I have to admit he is pretty good looking! We had such an amazing time. The weather was perfect and the Jets won. What more could we have asked for. Thank you Kristi for asking Matt and I to join you at your 30Th birthday kick off festivity!!! Can't wait until the next festivity:-) Matt and I at the game

The pictures of Kristi, Sarah and I are on Kristi's camera. Pictures to follow later, sorry!

Aquarium

This past weekend we had so much fun. Matt and I decided that we should head up to Denver to the Aquarium. We had heard from several people that is was pretty awesome so, we decided to see for ourselves. Wow, it was amazing. The baby was fascinated by the whole thing, especially the jelly fish. He would point to one and follow it as it moved about its way. Matt and I also got to experience feeding the sting rays. I made Matt go first because I was a little scared but it was a very cool experience. Unfortunately my camera died a couple pictures in but we plan on going back very soon!

Big weekend

Saturday we decided it was time to upgrade our baby into a bigger, comfier and cooler looking car seat. Honestly, I am ecstatic about the upgrade. No longer do I nor Matt have to break our backs carrying his infant seat(hallelujah)! Plus the past couple of months he has hated getting into his carrier but I think now that he has room to move and look around he will be a much happier baby.

Also, while at Babies R Us we came across a swing for us to attach top his swing set outside. We put him in it as soon as we put it up and he absolutely loved it. He was laughing, screaming and kicking with pure excitement. I just can't believe that he is old enough to have all these cool things now. It has been so much fun for Matt and I get to experience all of these new things he is learning how to do! We truly are blessed.
Sunday we finished our great weekend off with a Rockies game. It was so much fun. The weather was perfect and our seats were great. The only thing that could have made the game better was for the Rockies to win. But other than that is was an awesome game with great company. Our baby did so awesome and looked so cute in his Rockies gear.

Attempting...

to walk! Lately our little guy has been quit adventurous. He just loves to pull himself up on basically everything and anything. Yesterday, while I was in the shower he decided to pull himself up and start banging on the glass around my shower, he just wanted to make sure I new he was there (ha ha)!!! He has just been such a joy to watch grow and learn all kinds of new things. Matt and I are just enjoying every minute of our little munchkin. Here are some photos of this mornings adventure.

Sucking on the window, it must be real yummy

looking to see what is outside!

*He had started at the ottoman, then to the couch and then made his way to the window...too cute:)

I'm a big boy!

Our little guy is now a "Big Boy". Just this past week he has tried drinking from a sippy cup, eating a popsickle and even enjoyed a cookie. I just can't believe that he is already old enough for all of this. Where has the time gone. I just want him to be my baby FOREVER!

This is yummy

Thanks mommy!

I think my mommy and daddy put something yummy in here... what ever it is taste pretty good.
yep, I think I may want another!

Wat is this? I think I will give it a taste
I like it, I really like it. Thanks mommy!!!

5 months

Matthew turned 5 months on the 18th of June. I just can't believe that he is already 5 months. I just don't understand why being pregnant feels like it will never end and once your baby arrives into this world time goes by way too fast. Time, can you please SLOW down? Matthew has brought absolute joy into our lives and every day gets better and better. Our little guy is the happiest baby I have ever seen. He wakes up smiling and goes to bed smiling. He really is just an absolute joy to have in our lives. I honeslty could not imagine our lives without him.

5 months:

*Rolls over(both ways)

*smiles constantly

*laughs so hard

*trys to crawl (we can scoot)

*eats baby food(sweet potatoes are his fav!)

*starting to teeth

*chews on everything

*LOVES his mommy and daddy

Exer-Saucer

Last week we went out and bought Matthew an exer-saucer. We weren't sure if he would like it because when testing them out at the store he didn't seem too interested. Much to our surprise he LOVES it! He is fascinated by the lights that flash and all the different things he could do. But most of all I think he likes it because he gets to use his legs while playing. He loves to be standing!

He likes how the lizard changes colors. He even pushes on him so he will light up over and over and over again(so fun for mommy and daddy to hear...on repeat)!
Just making sure mommy is watching!!!

4 Months

Matthew turned 4 months on the 18th of May. I just can't believe that he has been a part of our life for 4 whole months now. He is just such an amazing baby. He has brought nothing but joy to our lives. Matthew is such a content happy baby all the time. He is always smiling and laughing at everyone. It is just so adorable watching him interact with you.

He loves to watch tv. He gives tv his full attention when on. So don't even try talking to him during his shows...seriously!

Matthew also loves to chow down on his hands. He just finds them fascinating. He chews on them constantly. I swear people its not because he is hungry. I really do feed my child!!!

Here are some things Matthew loves at 4 months:

• His hands


• Laughing


• Daddy and mommy


• Kicking


• Exer-Saucer


• Mr. Passy(pacifier)


• Mommy's sheet(now his)


• Books(especially the kind that pop out)


• Life

Here are some things not sure about yet:

• Naps


• Baby food


• Crowds


• Tummy time


• Rolling over(has to be convenient for him)

He now weighs a whopping 13 lbs 12 oz and is almost 25 inches long. He has grown a little more than 3 inches in two months. I am pretty sure he will be tall like his daddy.

Bumbo

A couple of weeks ago I bought Matthew a bumbo. I wasn't sure how much he would like it but I wanted to give it a try. And much to my suprise he loves it. It is so great because it not only helps him sit up but it helps with other things as well. I can just put him up on the counter with me while I cook and it is like he is helping. He is just so content as long as you are paying full attention to him or if he is in the mix. He is just to dang cute. Love this child!!!

3 Months

Matthew turned 3 months on April 18, 2010. I can't believe how time speeds by. Having him in our lives has been an absolute joy. I never knew you could love something so much. Here are a couple of things about baby Matthew at 3 months:

- Sleeps through the night

- Smiles and laughs

- Discovered his hands

- Chews on his fist

- Loves his bumbo

- Can roll from tummy to back(only when camera is not on)

- Watches and follows you

- Needs you to pay attention to him ALL the time

- Loves to watch tv (not sure if this is ok but oh well!)

-Spits up after every meal

- Hates to be burped

- Still only poops once a day

- Is getting lighter hair

- Loves to kick

- Has the cutest chubby cheeks

- A very happy content baby

The list could go on and on. I have enjoyed every day I have had with this little guy. And we are looking forward to watching him grow.

Play Time

Matthew is loving his play mat. In the last week or so Matthew has become way more alert. He loves to look around and explore his surroundings. Every day he plays on his mat for at least an hour and he just loves it. It is so cute to watch him get so excited and just start laughing and smiling. Lately he has been making contact with his toys and it is just so exciting to watch him become more capable of doing things on his own. Our baby is such a joy and is getting bigger every day and it has been so fun to be able to experience all of these milestones with him.

Schedule

A few weeks ago Matt and I decided to try putting baby Matthew on an eating schedule. The first week went great. He was eating every 4 hours and at night he would have one good 5 hour stretch. For some reason last week Matthew did not want to follow a schedule. He wanted to eat on his time and that was all there was to it. He jumped around from 4 hours to 3 and most of the time every 2 1/2. What the heck. He was doing so well the week before I thought for sure he had it down but NO not our child. I think it is because he is so perfect that he had to make all the other parents and children look as good as him some how so, this is his way of doing it. No schedule for him, so I thought. But for the past couple of days he has been perfect, well more than perfect. Saturday he ate every 4 hours and Saturday night(day light savings) he ate at 10:30, went to bed at midnight(his usual) and slept until 6:30am. I woke up so excited but thought to myself it must be a fluke. So, when last night cam around I thought for sure we would be up every 4 hours or so. But much to my surprise he ate @ 9:30pm, went to sleep at midnight and slept until 4:00am. It may not be a consistent schedule or sleeping through the night but it is good enough for Matt and I. We are so blessed to have such a happy baby. He is just absolutely perfect and we just love him so much.

P.S.

I haven't figured the whole picture placement out yet so they are first. Enjoy!

Better late than Never

Ok. Matt and I decided that we should blogg about our precious "baby boy" to our friends and family for their enjoyment. Yes, we realize that he is 7 weeks old tomorrow but better late than never, right? We are going to try to catch everyone up on the last 7 weeks as much as possible. Here it goes:

Birthday: January 18, 2010
Arrival time: 5:11am
Birth weight: 6 lbs 14oz
Birth height: 19 3/4 inches
Currently: 8lbs 14oz and 21 inches
Likes: Sleeping, eating, spitting up, pooping, tummy time, mommy and daddy
Dislikes: Burping(but we are working on it)
Hobby: Bath time
Favorite Position: Looking out(he is very alert)

Well I think that is mostly everything. But honestly what did you all expext he is only 7 weeks old. We promise from now on we will update you on "baby boy" weekly. We wouldn't want any of you to miss a single thing in his life. Until next time.