Halloween + William

 Ben and I had so many great memories this fall, it is definitely one we will never forget.

It is crazy to think this is our last year in Ithaca, New York! 

Ben came home from school on a Friday, three days before William was born, and told me that his committee members now think he should go on the job market.  

Prior to that day they told him he should stay an extra year.  

This news was a huge deal and changed everything! 

We started re-looking at what schools were hiring and then on Monday morning, William was born. 

Life has been a little out of whack since then, but it's finally now getting back to "normal."

I am re-realizing what it means to only be here until next summer.  I have one more year and chance to enjoy Ithaca for all it's worth.  Now Will is here to help me enjoy it! 

Here are a few things that happened recently.

William learned to "social smile."  I sure do love my boys. 

Since William has reflux, it helps to tilt his crib so he is not laying totally flat on his back.  It looks hilarious though.

William is usually such a happy baby.  He is definitely his dad's namesake.

 

We took advantage of a sunny afternoon and went for a walk with little Will

This was at Hollenbeck's Cider Press with three week old William.  It was a big deal getting out this morning for us, but William did great as you can see!

He has already started being very dramatic with his facial expressions.

We are also glad he has gained weight very well.  He's in the 25% for weight and height.  Pretty good for a baby starting so small at 6 lbs. 7 oz.!

 

 

 

It was fun to have William's first Halloween at such a young age.  He is still wearing newborn size clothes, so all the costumes were going to be huge on him.  We went with an easy fireman costume instead. 

Ben really wanted to do matching costumes so we used our resources and came up with firemen costumes as well.  Thanks to some yellow duct tape, hats and some print outs, we looked the part!