If one is happy...

the other is sad! Or so that's how it goes in our house...
Henry LOVES LOVES LOVES his baby brother. Sometimes it's just too much for Lucas.

Lucas' new wedge

We finally found something that should help Lucas' acid reflux. In the NICU, several babies had these, and we found a way to purchase one for home. It holds Lucas at a 30 degree angle which is recommended for babies with GERD.

In combination with medicine, formula change, smaller amounts of milk more frequently, constant pacifier sucking, etc... we hope this is the answer. Although he wouldn't go for it at bedtime last night...

here he is taking a nice morning nap today!

Holding Lucas

Henry loves to hold his little brother. He's in the "MINE" stage, and uses that persistently when it comes to his baby brother. Lucas feels the same...at first...

until Henry gives just a little too much love

Our little jumping bean

Lucas loves loves loves his jumperoo. Although he's not quite ready to jump, it gives him somethings else to do besides sit upright. As most of you know, he suffers from chronic acid reflux, which is very common in premature babies. We have tried almost everything imaginable in the past few weeks, and this seems to be helping tremendously!

Moo?

Henry was quite intrigued by the cow at the mall today. Although afraid at first, that cow was very persistent and won him over after about a 15 minute stare down. However, Henry just couldn't understand why this cow doesn't say moo.

Don't try this at home

Feeling a litte reminiscent, Henry decided to take a ride in Lucas' jumperoo. What is fun at first....

can become a little frustrating later... when you realize you're too big and can't get out...

but he loves to ham it up for the camera!

The bear exhibit

Henry and Lucas just enjoying the ride!

Poppy's birthday in Gatlinburg

Henry hanging on while riding the skytram.

Enjoying the view with Aunt Becca

Lucas taking it easy in his new favorite spot, the stroller...

The first picture I've gotten with Henry truly holding Lucas. Unfortunately, he had to be strapped down in his carseat to make it work, but we'll take it anyway we can get it!

4 Months Old today!

Can you believe that Lucas is 4 months old today? He's such a sweet boy! We're going for our 4 month check up next week. I think he might be close to 12 pounds, almost 3x his birth weight.

Not camera shy!

Charlie and Henry getting ready for our church directory photo!

Falling asleep at the dinner table

Henry at 6 pm, after waking up at 6 am and no nap...

Henry loving the beach

Henry hanging out in the trench that Uncle Jeff built to keep the tide out of our things.

Isn't this the funniest picture?

Hitting the beach in Hilton Head

We had so much fun with Aunt Char, Uncle Jeff, Mimi and Papa in Hilton Head! Thanks for all of your help with Henry and Lucas!

How Lucas spent his days at the beach. He hardly ever left his little cabana.

Isn't he a cutie?

Henry's first sand crab sighting!

Lucas loving the hotel bed!

Napping in the car on the way to Hilton Head

This is how Henry napped in the car. He ALWAYS sleeps with this blanket over his head! It used to freak me out, but now I've resigned myself to "whatever works"!

At the Zoo with Papa

Henry and Papa checking out the swans. This is post scary lion exhibit! You've never seen such a loud scary lion!

We love you Papa!

We had a great time visiting with Papa and Mimi in Wilmington. We spent a few extra beach days there before we left for Hilton Head.

Little Prince

Our little prince enjoying a "princess for the day" crown at Mimi and Papa's