Got Milk???

Well, we have finally started Anthony on cereal. We started last week. He is so funny eating his cereal. Robby took many pictures while I feed him for the first time. Guess we'll start him on vegetables in about a week or so.
GOT MILK ???


KEEP IT COMING!


YUM YUM





What do I love better...my feet or the food?

This past weekend Robby's mom, Cindy, took Anthony to his house to spend the night. This was the first time he has ever been away from us. She came to pick him up Friday after work and kept him until we got there Saturday afternoon. We missed him and called a few times to check on him. He was such a good little boy. This gave us time to do LOTS of house work, mow the yard, laundry, etc. We even went on a date Friday night to Carrabas and Main event. It was a lot of fun, just us two...it was like old times again! Saturday we went to a friend of ours son's 5th birthday party. This was Anthony's first birthday party. He was too cute in his sunhat and sunglasses.




Caught sucking those fingers like Aunt Michi
Holly & Brady
This is Molly, one of Holly's and Brady's puppies.
1 Year Old Today, May 4th

4 months old

A lot has happened since I last blogged. Most importantly...our baby boy has turned 4 months old (that was on April 11th) almost two weeks ago. Here are some really cute shots I got of him next to his teddy. He sure has passed up his teddy in height and weight I believe! On his 4 month visit he weighed 15.5 pounds and was 24" in length. Anthony was exactly the 50th percentile in his height, weight, and head measurements. 50% across the board!!! Way to go lil A...we knew you would catch up! Doc said that he looked wonderful and mentioned starting him on cereal and then in a couple weeks vegetables...WOW- it shocked me when she said that. I wasn't ready for him to grow up so fast. She said we would feed him with a spoon. That should be fun...can't wait to post those pics :) What a ham! 4 months old...look at me!!!! Another very important event that happened was on Easter Sunday. Anthony was baptized! He became our little Catholic Christain. He was so good in church too. He sleep most of the time (because we timed it just right with his bottle) then as Father poured the water over his head and announced him he opened his eyes and looked at everyone...then went back to sleep. What a good little boy. His godmother is Robby's sister (Aunt Michelle)and godfather is Robby's bestfriend (Sammy). My parents came and stayed the weekend. It was a long weekend with lots of family fun...Friday night we had a fish fry at my house...Saturday night we had a crawfish boil at Aunt Janets house...and then Sunday was the baptism. Godmother "Aunt Michi" Norma's Cupcake Cake...Yummy!!!! The Family at the baptism Grandma Cici gave Anthony some bunny ears Hangin with my two papas Our little Family Father Tom and the Godparents Sat night at the crawfish boil...Grandma Cici even got me a stuffed crawfish Grandma Cici and Grandpa My momma and me This is my Uncle Mat. He's a "fun guy" The Family over for fish Emily edited some of the bluebonnet pics...here is one that was really cute! Yes, mommy took me to see the Easter bunny Daddy is already teaching me how to drive Anthony was blessed with TONS of Easter and Baptism gifts...Thank you to all who made his weekend so perfect. We are ready for summer. Anthony got his first swimsuit, a beach towel, hat, flip flops, sunscreen, even a blow-up pool. These are memories we will never forget. There is one last thing I want you to watch. We are going to have a thumb sucker on our hands!!! I took this video on the way home from Dallas this weekend.

Ok...never mind. I tried to upload a video of Anthony sucking his thumb but it seriously took 3 hours and still had not finished uploading, so I cancelled it. I will try another time.

Kelly

BLUEBONNETS

Tonight we met Emily, Terry, and Bella for pictures in the bluebonnets. We had a great time. Anthony fell asleep on the way there so we weren't sure how the event would turn out, but he did pretty good. It was so funny to see him try and sit up. We took to Bumbo to sit him in and thank God we did...cause it worked pretty good. I took a few on my camera, but Emily took the family shots and will send those to me this week sometime so I'll post them when I get them. I hope those turned out ok. She has really gotten into photography and used us as practice :) Good for us!!!




My brother gave me an awesome camera so I practiced on some close-ups.

Anthony is growing up too fast. He will be turning 4 months old this next weekend. He is sleeping through the night. We usually feed and put him down in the 9 pm hour and he doesn't wake up til 6ish in the morning. That is about 9 hours straight without waking. It is soooo nice for us to get some good sleep. He is growing out of all his 3 month clothes. We bought him 6 month nighties this weekend and they fit him. I can't believe it. You hold the 6 month clothes up in the air at the store and think "there's NO way this will fit him" but it does! Note to Grandma's...only buy 6 months clothes right now. Well, with the books I'm reading it seems like he is suppose to be batting a toys, have his head completely stable, and holding and shaking rattles. However, he is doing none of these. His head is still a little bobbly...he holds it still for a while then all of a sudden BAM, it falls forward. He does grab on and shake a rattle, but only when we make him. I guess he is just a little behind "the books", but he is learning so much. You should see him scoot around in his crib, and hold his head up high during tummy time. He also likes to look at himself in the mirror when dad is putting lotion on his back. He is just a joy to have and we are cherishing every single moment. We got a camcorder and have been filming as well. That will be fun to look back at one day and see him as an infant. He goes for his 4 month checkup and shots next week, will have his 2nd crawfish boil, and will be baptized on Easter Sunday...so we have a lot going on this week. Look for another posting next weekend.

Enjoy,
The DeSanto Clan!


Man...I'm cute!!!


Hangin Out in my crib wearing my first John Deer outfit



This is how I found Anthony this morning when he woke up at 6:15



I had my picture made with the Easter Bunny



Bumbo Time...



and Tummy Time

3 Months Old on March 11th

Man, my little boy is growing sooo fast! Anthony was 3 months old on March 11th. Here is his 3 month old pic. Yes, he finally past up the teddy. Look at the difference between his 2 month and 3 month pics...wow, how he's grown!

The Family
3 Months Old
3 Months Old


I went back to work a little early. Started back March 2nd instead of waiting til after Spring Break. My mom came down from Dallas to watch Anthony for those 2 weeks. Then of course we had Spring Break and Robby and I and Anthony went to Dallas so he could meet his older cousins. Anthony did great in the car both ways...we were so proud of him. Next trip we might rent a trailer to carry all his stuff!!!

Cousins - Cheyenne(8), Tanner(10), and Sierra(12) with Anthony
Tanner loving his new cousin
Cheyenne was a great help. She fed and changed Anthony
Group Picture

This is my brother "Uncle Aaron"

We are just having the most amazing time with our little boy. He has grown up so much. He laughs and coos all the time - especially in the morning. We love watching him and talking to him. Just this week he started leaning forward like he wants to grab his feet...but hasn't exactly figured it out yet. Every time I pick him up my heart just melts. Having a child is the most awesome experience we've ever been given...and I thank God every day for our family. Hopefully we can add to it soon :) Here are some more pics.

My little angel!
Sweet Dreams
Grandpa DeSanto napping with Anthony
CiCi (Rob's mom) and I comparing Robby's baby book to Anthony's
Nanny (my mom)
Story Time
Doesn't he look comfy?
Dad gives ALL the baths!
Nanny rocking lil A

Anthony goes to his baby sitter, Mrs. Kim! He seems to have a wonderful time there. Everytime I pick him up he is very happy. What a good boy!!! I do miss him though. Wish I could stay home with him every day. I'm counting down the weeks til summer. After this week we only have 9 weeks left.

This weekend we are going to Dallas again. My best friend is getting married in April, so I've got a bachelorette party to attend :) Can't wait Ruth!

Anthony will be getting baptized on Easter Sunday (can't wait to post those cute pics). He will get baptized in front of the entire parish. You should see his cute outfit. He will be so cute. Hopefully we can get some bluebonnet pictures too. I've found a field of them off of HW 96, maybe we can make our way over there for pictures soon.

Kel