It's been a long time

Well - it's been a long time since I've posted on this blog, but I thought maybe I'd give it a new look and get it ready for the arrival of our little Lily. She is expected at the end of October.

Nathan the Ninja!

Nathan has enjoyed his time at school this week! He seems to be thriving there and really likes his teachers, Ms. Erin and Ms. Kim. Everyone there thinks he is absolutely adorable... and of course, we agree! The transition to work for Jess has been slow, but things are going well. The family is working to get into a fun routine!

Nathan is crazy about making bubbles with his mouth... you wouldn't believe how much spit that boy can generate! He has been smiling and giggling ALOT and loves to grab onto lots of different objects. Right now, he is fascinated with his O-Ball, ducky, and a bear rattle.

This picture is of Nathan wearing his little Ninja outfit. Some friends from church got him this little outfit and we couldn't help getting some great Ninja shots! For a full photo session, check out: share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8QcuWLFmxbsL2

Nathan's First Day at The Goddard School

Nathan's First Day at TGS

It's been an eventful week for Team Sato. Nathan slept through the night, two nights in a row; it was a nice sleep break for Jess!! Nathan also started at The Goddard School today. He seemed to do well, even though Jess had a hard time! We think he'll like it there (see picture for his first day)!! Jess will be starting back to work on Wednesday, so these first few days are a trial run to get us all used to the new routine. Nathan has been making all kinds of fun noises... talking a lot and giving us lots of big smiles. His new thing seems to be blowing rapsberries with lots of bubbles... it's too cute! Nathan has also been making friends; the pictures in the album (click on below link), are of him playing with his friend Morgan.

These pictures are from Nathan's first day at TGS and from hanging out with mommy!!

Love,
Jess, Jeremy, and Nathan

Hanging out with Mommy

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Nathan and His Kangaroo Skin

Jeremy made it home from Australia and came bearing gifts. Nathan got his very own kangaroo skin and a super cool boomerang! This was an exciting week of development for Nathan - he's starting to realize he has hands by grabbing onto things like fun toys, trying to roll over from his back to his tummy (he gets part way and then goes back to the beginning to try again), and he has been vocalizing a lot. He coos, has been combining consonants and vowels, and smiles all the time! Here are some recent pictures: share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8QcuWLFmxbsKy

Family Pic

Several people have requested this picture... we are working on getting new ones of the entire family, so check back!

Growing, Growing, Growing!!

Nathan is growing so fast. He has officially gained 3lbs and grown 2 1/4 inches since he was born, meaning he is now over 12lbs. This is very exciting because it means that breastfeeding is getting better and easier... for both him and Jess.

He is learning how to grab things intentionally. He just recently started taking out his pacifier by pulling on the little ring... which doesn't help at bedtime. We are in the process of trying to develop a good sleep routine with him. Each night, Jess feeds him, gives him a bath, and then gets him ready for bed (new diaper, lotion, massage, and jammies). Jeremy reads him a story, sings a song his dad used to sing to him, snuggles with him, and then lays him down. It's a slow process, but as we continue, he should get the hang of it and start falling asleep more easily on his own. In the above picture, notice how strong he is getting... he can raise his upper body completely off the blanket and hold it steady for a couple of seconds!!

Nathan will be taking his first flight on Friday as he and Jess fly to Oklahoma. Jeremy will be in Australia for 10 days, so we're all "taking a vacation!"

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Life with Nathan

Life with Nathan is a blast! He's full of energy and excitement... and is full of toothless grins!! We have enjoyed watching him grow... although we can hardly believe how fast time is flying by!! He are pictures from the last few weeks! We've had two fun visitors.. Amy Anthony (Jess' childhood friend) and Callie Jo (Jeremy's childhood friend)! Nathan is really smiling alot, and gaining a lot of strength in his upper body... he's even managed to roll himself over... notice the picture where he's laying/sleeping face down next to the pillow. He managed to roll himself off of it and was totally unfazed... we weren't! Enjoy!!

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