Grandma and Grandpa Miller came for a visit!

Grandma and Grandpa Miller with Evan on top of Sandia

Last week, Grandma and Grandpa Miller drove in for a visit. They stayed from Wednesday until Sunday. It was really nice to have them here and I know they were very excited to meet Evan as we were excited for them to meet him. During their visit, they got to go out to see the helicopters and we took them up to Sandia Peak on the Tram. It was Evan's first trip up to Sandia and on the tram. I carried him around in the baby bjorn and he was cozy as could be! He did GREAT the whole time!

Our little family at the top of the Tramway at Sandia Peak

Since I last posted, Evan has been smiling so much more! He even smiled at me today right before the nurses poked him to draw his blood! :) He is also very aware and constantly looking around. He follows his mobile on his swing and gets upset when it stops. He even rolled over during tummy time on Tuesday (May 10)! It was too funny! I think he scared himself because he started to cry after he rolled to his back.

3 Generations of Miller Boys!

Evan also seems to be starting a schedule for himself where he takes a good 2 hour morning nap and then naps again in the afternoon. Hopefully this is the beginning of a more normal schedule so mommy can anticipate what each day will be like.

At today's weight check, Evan was 4.2 kilos which is about 9 lbs and 3 ounces! He's getting to be a big boy. This weekend I held a friend's baby girl who is 7 lbs 2 ounces (Evan's weight at birth) and it was so strange to feel how light she felt. I can't believe how quickly Evan is growing. Even the nurses commented on how long he looked this morning. He is about 21 inches long now! Our little weed is growing quickly!

First Mother's Day

Yesterday I celebrated my first Mother's Day as a mommy! It was wonderful! It started with a delivery of flowers from Evan (I am sure Daddy had a little hand in that too :) ) I got to relax and hang out with Evan while Daddy vacuummed and did some cleaning! Quite a break for mommy! Then we went to lunch at a local brick oven baked pizza joint. The pizza was yummy, but the salad was even better! Later we had a nice family walk (yes...with Wrigley too)! Finally, we make chicken kabobs for dinner and enjoyed a quiet dinner at home as a little family! :)

Daddy is doing well too! Working lots and going to school. He is taking classes to finish his Community College of the Air Force Associates Degree. He has 2 classes left to go and he will have 3 (I think) associates degrees. Don't ask me in what because I can never remember. He is hoping to continue school while we are stationed here in Albuqeurque and maybe even finish his Bachelor's Degree.

Evan is doing well and learning new things every day! He smiles more and is starting to coo when he plays with his toys. His favorite is still his playmat. He also loves listening to songs and stories and of course swinging. He has learned to like bath time and really enjoys when you pour the warm water over his head.

He's also gotten better hand eye coordination as now he can actually hit the toys hanging above him on his playmat. The first time he did that, he startled himself, but now he seems to do it with purpose. Evan does okay with tummy time, but sometimes he just doesn't want to lay on his tummy. He is getting better and better and lifting his head and shoulders off the ground. He's quite a strong little guy! He also had his 40 day blessing in the Greek Orthodox church last Sunday, May 1st. He was quiet and did great the whole time!


Today we had his weekly appointment and he is now up to 3.95 kilos, which is about 8 lbs 11 oz. They also measured his length and he is 21 inches long. He is eating between 3 and 4 ounces every 3 to 4 hours. He is pretty good at going right back to sleep after he eats at night. Hopefully he stays that way because mommy enjoys getting at least a little bit of sleep!

Evan loving his playmat!