Ding Ding Ding...

...Another weigh in for Dylan.

This short week of work and school has turned into a crazy-busy week, so I feel like there is almost too much going on and conversely a lot to catch up on.

Dylan had his 8-week doctor appointment on Wednesday morning. He weighed in at 9 pounds 0.5 ounces, 21 inches!! Considering he was born at 4 pounds 0.5 ounces just 8 weeks ago, this is a big accomplishment for him and makes us feel good. He's still small versus the charts for an 8 week old but none of that percentile junk really means much at this point anyway.

It is crazy to think I know people who have newborns that came out this size... but whatever, we received an "early gift" and he is growing so big and so fast! We are very excited about his progress.

The actual shots and medication he received were not all that fun and he has been really grouchy for the last 24-36 hours but seems to be doing much better tonight. I guess I need to get Melissa to chime in on this because I was at work Wednesday afternoon, slept in the basement last night because I wasn't feeling very well and I was at work and school today from 7:30-9:30... perhaps this gives me reason to have Melissa start chiming in on Dylan and our life on this blog. I'll see what I can do about that.

Dylan also attended his first graduation party last Friday night as our good friend Alison graduated from CU's Med School. As one party-goer stated "I'm proud to say I'm friends with a doctor!", we echo that sentiment. Congratulations Alison!

Lots more going on that I'll have to get to later... Keep on truckin' in the meantime.

Grandma and Grandpa

Well... over the end of last week and Labor Day weekend Dylan had more visitors. My parents were in town from Wisconsin and spent a good deal of time holding their first grandchild (yes, this is the part where I should say "how my parents are so proud"... or something to that effect).

We had a great time and enjoyed a weekend full of house projects that included 1) planting some great new plants in Melissa's flowers, 2) fixing a pesky broken front step and 3) fixing a broken old door to the garage... amongst our many "project endeavors".

It was a great weekend and despite some rainy times, we got to spend a lot of quality time together and around our home (fixing it up, of course).

Thanks so much Mom and Dad, we really appreciate all the muscle you added to the weekend. And we are so glad you got to spend time with Dylan! Here are some photos:

Dylan with his Grandpa Gene

Melissa even got him to look at the camera!

Grandma Chris and Dylan enjoying a nice afternoon

Cute little guy in his car seat

And of course Ranger always needs to make an appearance...

Or two!

Happy Memorial Day

As previously posted, we took part in one of our favorite events of the year today: the Bolder Boulder. Race time temperature was perfect this morning and despite my lack of running lately I managed to finish right around where I was hoping to time-wise.

After the race, I drove home to pick up Melissa and Dylan (who chose not to walk as the temp was in the upper 50s) before heading back to enjoy the Memorial Day festivities with Gregg and my parents. Yet another great ceremony with a packed house in attendance. Within seconds of the closing remarks, the rain began to fall. Great timing on Mother Nature's part!

Very busy and enjoyable weekend at our house with LOTS of new pictures to share. Just not tonight.

Happy Memorial Day and God Bless the USA!

Always my favorite part of the ceremony - with Lee Greenwood blasting over the stadium and everyone singing along!

Dylan is buried in the Bjorn and of course Melissa was our photographer