Pizza Party

We had a get together with the other parents and babies from our PEPS (Program for Early Parenting Support) group this afternoon. We joined PEPS shortly after Dash was born and met weekly for 12 weeks. The group concluded in early October but was a good way to meet other new parents in our area. We still try to meet as a large group on a monthly basis (there are seven couples). One couple in our group has a newly built pizza oven and kitchen in their backyard so they hosted a make your own pizza party.

The babies are all close in age, between 4 and 6 months old. Today was the first time where they were all really hanging out with each other (as much as is possible at this age).

Grandpa & Auntie Visit Over the Weekend

Here's a video clip of Dash enjoying a ride with Michele.

4 Months and 4 Days Old

Here' Dash chillin' on the couch before his doctor's appointment.

Here's a photo from Dashiell's weigh in at his 4 month well child exam today. I was unable to capture the photo while the nurse had the scale turned on showing his weight mostly because Dash took the opportunity to pee all over while on the scale (notice the tissues that the nurse through over his penis...didn't really help...and the puddle on the left corner)! Dash weighed in at 20 lbs, 3.5 oz! He continues to be in the 99th percentile for weight. He was measured at 27 inches in length/height, which is the 97% percentile. Needless to say, he is one big boy!

Dashiell's First Airplane Ride and Vacation

Here are some pics from Dashiell's first family vacation to Maui. We decided to take a last minute trip while Dash is still immobile, thinking it will be easier to travel with him now than when he is a toddler.

We left last Saturday morning at the crack of dawn. Kevin's parents were visiting for two days (Thursday and Friday) and they ended up going to the airport with us because they were flying over to Spokane for a wedding. It was a short, but welcomed visit! Grandpa Beck even taught Dash how to make some funny noises with his mouth. Dash was quite the imitator!

Dash did great on the plane. He slept on the flight from Seattle to Portland and then took a few catnaps on the way to Maui. He was a little grumpy here and there, but didn't have any major crying episodes (he was quieter than most of the kids on the plane). He turned out to be quite the little flirt. Apparently, he inherited that from the Beck men! The plane was packed and we had someone right next to us, but we were complimented on how quiet Dash was on the trip. It was a long day for all of us but we didn't waste any time when we arrived, and we all took a dip in the pool at the hotel (the kiddie pool for Dash) to cool off. Thanks to our neighbors, Thom and Melissa, Dash was looking cool in his lobster swim trunks (hand me downs from their 7 month old son).

Overall, the week was very relaxing. The heat seemed to slow Dash down just enough. He was mellow and we managed to avoid getting his first sunburn! He did continue to have some other "firsts" including his first time in a pool and in the ocean (oh, and on a surfboard). We couldn't resist all of the photo opportunities.

I have posted a few more photos on Facebook, if you are interested.

Happy Halloween

Tummy Time

Here are a few pics of Dash working hard during tummy time. He even cracked a smile, which isn't always the case. He sometimes gets quite frustrated and won't tolerate being on his stomach for very long. Kevin is better than I am about making sure he gets his push ups in!

You can also see all of his fat folds (even on his wrists)! His last weigh in was on October 1st, when he was officially 3 months old. At that time, he was a whopping 17 lbs, 12 oz. He has more than doubled his birth weight. The doctor has assured us he is a healthy baby and that he will even out soon enough. I have started having a pins and needles sensation in my right hand which undoubtedly is a result of carrying Dash around both in and out of his car seat.

First Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday Dashiell took his first trip to a pumpkin patch. We went with our neighbors, Thom and Melissa, and their son, Jack, who is 7 months old. We picked out pumpkins and took the opportunity to have a photo shoot with the boys. Dashiell did not seem particularly amused although he eventually smiled!