Anton is 5 weeks today!

Karl lost his 8th tooth yesterday!  He is having a busy fall already between soccer, swim team, and piano lessons.  He has begun Suzuki book 2...big time!  Oh yeah, and school....lots more responsibility in 3rd grade.  A highlight for him is getting to be a big book buddy to a kindergartner.  Very cool that he gets to be in the mentoring role now.  Karl is very excited to be Captain Rex for Halloween.....his mask to complete the ensemble arrived today.  

The past several weeks have been filled with milestones for the littlest Helmerich.  He can hold up his head with quite a bit of strength and turn from side to side, and doesn't protest too much to a few minutes of tummy time each day.  While he has a really good set of lungs on him, especially during the evening hours, the morning is his most alert time for exploring his world!  Lots of new noises, coos, and on his one month birthday, we noticed what seem to be real smiles, especially when he looks at the bold stripes on the drop ceiling in the family room.  Bath time is a big favorite.  Anton is working his arms every day, and we swear that he intentionally grabbed a toy on his swing a few times.  He met lots of new people over the past weeks, including his Aunt Zuzu, Uncle Sam, and very importantly, Jackson the dog!  

Anton is 2 weeks old today!

Anton is 2 weeks old today!  Life is rapidly changing for our little guy.  He stays awake for 30 minutes to an hour after feedings, and even sometimes sleeps at 4 hour stretches at night!  He can pick up his head and move it side to side, and track objects.  He responds to the sounds of familiar voices, especially his big brother.  He loves his bouncy seat from Mims and Opa! Karl is off to a great start in 3rd grade.  He has been so responsible with his assignments and keeping things organized.  Soon he starts up his activities....piano lessons, soccer and swimming are on the way this week!